From Chaos to Control: What to Look for in a Property-Wide Security Integration
Feeling the Friction of Disconnected Systems? You’ve probably felt it before—managing multiple security tools across your building (or buildings) that just don’t talk to each other. A smart lock system for unit doors. A different provider for the front gate ...
How Video Monitoring Helps Municipalities Reduce Liability in Parking Lots and Parks
Slip-and-fall claims. Vandalism. Vehicle damage. Disputes between citizens.If you work in city government or facilities management, you’ve likely dealt with at least one of these situations—and without proof, it’s often your word (and your budget) against theirs. For municipalities, public ...
Rural Schools, Real Risks: Security Strategies That Don’t Rely on Big Budgets
When we think of school security, the conversation often centers around large suburban districts or high-profile urban schools. But what about the rural schools—the campuses with fewer students, fewer staff, and far fewer resources? These schools face unique security challenges ...
LPR Isn’t Just for Toll Roads: Using License Plate Recognition in Depot Security
When most people think about License Plate Recognition (LPR), they picture toll booths, speeding tickets, or red light cameras. But in 2025, LPR has become one of the most valuable tools in transportation facility security—especially for securing depots, distribution centers, ...
Facial Recognition in Healthcare: Promise, Pitfalls, and Patient Privacy
Facial recognition technology is showing up everywhere—from unlocking smartphones to airport security. Now, it’s making its way into healthcare facilities as part of broader hospital security systems and access control solutions. The promise is clear: faster identification, stronger security, and ...
Integrated Emergency Alerts: Bridging Fire, Gas, and Access Control Systems in Manufacturing
When an emergency strikes on the factory floor—whether it’s a gas leak, electrical fire, or chemical spill—seconds matter. But in many manufacturing facilities, the emergency response systems are still siloed. Your fire alarm goes off… but your access control system ...
The ROI of Resident Safety: How Integrated Security Systems Pay Off
Safety Isn’t Just a Cost—It’s a Smart Investment Upgrading your building’s security might feel like a big spend. But if you're viewing smart locks, video intercoms, and access control tools as “just another expense,” you’re missing the bigger picture. Resident ...
The Case for Smart Cameras in Smaller Municipalities
When most people think of high-tech security surveillance, they imagine large cities or federal buildings—not small towns or rural municipalities. But the truth is, local government buildings of all sizes face the same types of threats: unauthorized access, vandalism, workplace ...
Unlocking Efficiency: How Cloud-Based Access Control Reduces Operational Headaches
Ask any school administrator or facilities manager what takes up more time than it should, and you’ll likely hear one word: keys. Lost keys, misplaced badges, access requests, broken locks, rekeying after a staff departure—it’s a never-ending cycle that costs ...
Fuel, Freight, and Foot Traffic: Designing Security for Busy Transportation Depots
Transportation depots are buzzing with activity 24/7. You’ve got trucks refueling, employees clocking in and out, cargo being loaded or unloaded, and vendors coming and going—all at the same time. With so many moving parts, it’s no surprise that depots ...
