Surveillance cameras are among the most effective solutions for schools to monitor their campuses for vandalism, break-ins, on-campus bullying, and other incidents. However, installing and maintaining school district surveillance systems is challenging for school districts with multiple schools that need coverage.

Unfortunately, too many schools in Rio Grande Valley, TX, still rely on outdated surveillance systems with high operational and maintenance costs, limited storage capacity, and no coordination with other schools in the district. Now is the right time to consider moving from a digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (DVR) system to a streamlined, district-wide cloud-based surveillance solution. Keep reading to learn the key benefits of cloud storage and management.

Although it’s not a pleasant thought, school shootings are an all-too-common and tragic occurrence in Corpus Christi, Texas, and across the United States. It’s terrifying to think of an armed person entering a school where hundreds of young children are receiving their education.

In a world where gun violence has skyrocketed over the past several years, schools should be taking a hard look at the safety measures they have in place to protect students, teachers, and staff in the event of a school shooting. A gunshot detection system uses advanced technology to ensure that gunshots are identified and reported to law enforcement agencies within minutes of the incident. Keep reading to learn how gunshot detection technology helps the police find and detain a shooter on campus.  

If you own a commercial property, several things are important. One, you want your building to run as efficiently as possible, as operating costs need to be balanced with revenues. Two, you want to retain tenants for long terms, as space that sits empty is a cash drain.

One way to retain tenants is to update buildings with the latest automation and control technology so that clients aren't tempted to move to newer properties with more amenities. This might include improvements in HVAC and lighting control, security and surveillance, audio-video infrastructure, and access control to create a safer, more efficient, and productive environment.

Keep reading to see how these control and automation features can add value and revenue per square foot to your Memorial, Texas commercial properties.

By now, you probably know at least one friend or family member who has a smart device or smart home system in their house. And perhaps your interest has been piqued by the convenience and ease with which your friends can control their home lighting, temperature, door locks, surveillance cameras, entertainment systems and more, all from their smartphones.

Now you and your family are ready to give home automation a try. But with hundreds of smart devices and systems to choose from, you may not know where to begin in your Waco, TX, home. One of the great things about smart home technology is that it’s very scalable — you can start with one device or system and work your way up as you gain familiarity with the technology.

Keep reading to learn two recommendations for smart home beginners!