The COVID-19 pandemic has almost stopped the world economy in its tracks. In the U.S., the economy went from a healthy growth curve and low unemployment to a complete shutdown for many businesses. As states like Texas ease restrictions and look to get their economies and workforce moving again, both the public and private sectors are looking to technology solutions to help with maintaining safety as we try to get back to a level of "normal."

One of the technologies that holds great promise is temperature screening cameras. Checking temperature has been one of the clearest ways of identifying people that are potentially sick and should not be mingling in close quarters with others. Heat sensing and thermal imaging camera technologies have been around for a long time, as they are used in night vision for a host of security and surveillance cameras and solutions. However, these technologies have never been used in the way we need them to work for this pandemic.

If you are looking at temperature screening cameras for your company or organization in Houston, its critical to walk before you run. The technology continues to be refined, and how it is implemented is critical. Let's take a closer look at the challenges with temperature screening and what can make it work.

Gain access to your building without touching keypads or fingerprint screens. Touch-free access control allows you to do your best to prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19. When you think about the number of people who enter your building, touch the access control keypad, and open the doors, it’s no wonder a virus can spread so rapidly.

Fortunately, as a business owner, there is something you can do about it. By installing touchless access control at your building in The Woodlands, TX, you significantly lower the risk factors of an employee or guest getting the coronavirus. Along with social distancing and mask-wearing, your business or organization can play a vital role in curbing the spread of the virus. Read more to find out the benefits of installing access controls.

Fortunately, social distancing is easing here in Texas, and we are all more than ready to return to a more normal, if also more vigilant, life. But we know that things are not going back to the way they were immediately, and that means we’ll still be spending a considerable amount of time at home.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with having the family together at home. But having everyone home working, distance learning, and seeking entertainment at the same time has made life more of a balancing act. As you've spent time at home, you may have noticed some things you often do repeatedly. While we don't have a technology solution for unloading your dishwasher automatically, there are some home automation systems that can take a bit of the strain off of home life in the Rio Grande Valley. Let's explore some ways you can put smart technology to work for you so you can concentrate on what's really important. 

In World War Two, an incredible amount of innovation was unleashed to fight the war. Of course, unfortunately, much of it unleashed the most fearsome weapons the world has ever seen. But the same technology also contributed to good when used in the right ways.

The nuclear technology harnessed by the Manhattan Project powers a vital part of the U.S. defense system like aircraft carriers and submarines and is a major source for electricity in many countries. The rocket technology pioneered then formed the genesis of the U.S Space program. Penicillin, radar, pressurized airplane cabins, radio communication, computing, and much more advanced rapidly from sheer need out of the conflict.

In a world of rapidly advancing technology, the COVID-19 crisis is creating another rush of innovation to combat the disease, from faster testing and fast-tracking vaccines to using big data to track and anticipate the spread.

One of the most interesting innovations in this crisis is in body temperature detection cameras, which have been dubbed “fever detectors” and “coronavirus cameras.” The detection of fever is already being employed in various workplaces as a way to ensure that sick workers are sent home and do not infect others. While all fevers are not COVID-19 related, it is one of the most telltale symptoms. To the extent that these systems help to quickly detect potential fevers in a nonintrusive way, it can help curb the spread of the disease and even get a leg up on a new outbreak.

Should you employ temperature cameras as part of your commercial video surveillance system in your Waco, TX organization? There are differences in these systems that are important to know to see if it is right for you. Read on to learn more.

Purchasing for public organizations like school systems has never been an easy process. In the government and public sphere, transparency is critical, and every taxpayer dollar counts.

The typical purchasing process for many products and solutions has been through an RFQ or RFP (Request for Quotation or Proposal) process. As most familiar with these processes know, these methods can be long and cumbersome in either government or private enterprise. When a solution is needed sooner rather than later, this type of process can hinder making the required investments for critical infrastructure for more secure school campuses in San Antonio and other Texas cities.

In Texas, purchasing co-ops have been developed to streamline the purchasing process. For example, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has been serving local governments for 40 years with purchasing services. TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) is another purchasing cooperative that started in 2002 out of Region 8 in Texas and has expanded throughout the state and nationally.

Co-ops have helped small and large school districts alike to pool purchasing power and streamline processes. They vet vendors, establish competitively priced blanket contracts for goods and services, and provide valuable and time-saving methods for making purchases.

ASAP Security is proud to have been selected as a key security technology vendor for both TIPS and H-GAC, allowing us to offer our solutions to school districts with minimized friction and the knowledge that that district is getting top value for its designated budget. Read on for examples of solutions you can purchase through the co-op process.

Now more than ever, it’s essential that your home is connected to the outside world. While the world is experiencing shutdowns thanks to COVID-19, many businesses are still up and running, and you may be one of the many workers who are now working from home. Your home needs wireless networking that can handle the increased loads placed on it.

Many schools are shut down, so in addition to the work you may be doing from home for the first time, your children may also be using up tons of bandwidth while attending school digitally.

If you need to wake up and clock in remotely to your job, your internet needs to work first thing in the morning. Our team of experts can use WAN management and a mesh installation to make sure your internet is as reliable as possible. We can troubleshoot and fix your internet before you ever even notice there’s a problem.