Could your San Antonio, TX school benefit from an upgraded surveillance system—or its first camera setup? Many families are concerned for their children’s safety as school shooting headlines proliferate over the past decade. You can grant your students and staff peace of mind with a video surveillance system, which, combined with an access control system and alarms, will deter criminals from entering the building.  

When adding cameras to school security systems, it’s common to have many questions. That’s why, as Texas-based security experts, we’ve answered our most frequently asked questions below.

Whether there’s a storm approaching or a threat on campus, everyone is safest when they know what is going on and what to do. You’ll reduce panic and confusion in these situations through emergency notification systems that alert the entire school with vital information. If you Memorial, TX area school is not equipped with a notification system, you may want to consider implementing one soon.

Beyond emergencies, notifications are also useful for low-stakes updates to always keep your students and staff in the loop with valuable information. To see how your school could benefit from an upgraded security system, continue reading below!

One of the most important elements of security is access control, which restricts who is permitted inside your building. We work with the globally recognized manufacturer HID, whose technology is used in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Austin, HID’s access control solutions make businesses safer than ever. We install the following technology by HID in offices, schools, venues, and government buildings in the Waco, TX area. Continue reading to find the right solution for your establishment!

Are you still relying on physical storage for your commercial video surveillance? Spy movies have romanticized the idea of invaluable video evidence saved on a CD-ROM, floppy disk or, more recently, a USB drive. As the tension builds, evidence exchanges hands dangerously from person to person. Along the way, it falls into the wrong hands or simply falls and shatters—taking the valuable footage out with it. 

New cloud management systems are putting those poor screenwriters out of work. You can now easily share and store footage in your Austin, TX, business and leave the drama for the movie theater. A cloud management solution offers a much safer and more efficient approach in the following ways.

Mass notifications systems play a vital role in protecting staff and students. As school security continues to improve, you shouldn’t forget to upgrade your communications systems as well. For the most efficient, quick and comprehensive response to any incidents in your school, you’re going to need to move beyond traditional intercoms.

How have mass communication systems evolved in schools in Corpus Christi and throughout Texas? Recent advancements are all about reaching people where they spend plenty of time: their smartphones and computers. The Share911 app is the most popular of these approaches. This collaborative communication platform keeps employees informed during emergencies, blackouts, and more.

Every smart device seems to boast the benefits of app control, but the real perk of a home automation system is being able to go completely hands-off when needed. A truly integrated home can anticipate your needs and act accordingly, without you having to do anything.

Want to wake up to the same song and lighting every morning? Are you struggling with technology when your hands are full of groceries or busy doing another activity? Our technology solutions lend a helping hand throughout the day in your Memorial, TX home.

In this blog, we highlight three features that optimize hands-off control of your space and offer common uses for each.