Most administrators have physical threats in mind when they invest in school security systems. The priority is preventing intruders or quickly containing violent students. However, these aren't the only risks your Rio Grande Valley, TX school, needs to take into consideration. Even the most basic systems already take other environmental threats like storms or fires into account.

With coronavirus spreading in the United States, it’s also important to consider how your school security could be a proactive tool to curb its spread on your campus. Some go-to security features like access control, mass notification systems and video surveillance can be used in unique ways to protect your students and staff. Our security experts have outlined some tips below.

When we talk about the benefits of access control for businesses, it’s often the hardware side that gets the limelight. That makes a certain amount of sense; the hardware is the flashier, easier to grasp piece of the access control equation.

It’s important to remember, however, that it’s the software behind the hardware that keeps these systems humming and provides the biggest benefit. It’s the software that knits the system together, and integrating it with other commercial automation systems is how you get the biggest benefits from these technological upgrades. That’s why we wanted to highlight three ways that improved access control software makes day-to-day operations easier for businesses in The Woodlands region of Texas.

One of the more unpleasant but still crucial aspects of running any business is security. Security for your business encompasses everything from your building and employees to your data and physical assets. All of these different elements need proper protection, and one way to provide that protection is with an access control system.

Having an automated system to keep bad actors out of unwanted areas is a powerful tool, but having the right features in place can make your San Antonio, TX business that much safer. Here are three technology systems you can install to supplement your business’ access control.

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!

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to worry about gunshots in schools. But unfortunately, it’s a precaution teachers and administrators need to consider for the safety of all inside school buildings. As security technology advances, gunshot detection systems are becoming more prevalent in schools and businesses across the country.

If you run a school or university in the Houston, TX area, and you’re curious about gunshot detection, we’ve gathered information on establishments already employing the technology below. Continue reading to learn how it works and how others are benefiting from life-saving systems.

No matter the size of your commercial building—whether it’s one floor or twenty—it’s imperative to know who is coming in and out during business hours. In Memorial, Texas, and the surrounding Houston area, many businesses are taking advantage of commercial automation to protect their staff from outside threats. With an access control system, you’ll be able to regulate who can and cannot enter your building, and specify which rooms or wings individuals can access.

But how does access control work? Continue reading our automation blog for the answers to all your technology questions.