Security Systems
School District Increases Safety And Reduces Its Carbon Footprint.
Mission Rock Hill Schools was looking to upgrade its video surveillance system while aligning with its efforts to reduce energy consumption. Sustainability is an important part of the overall strategy at Rock Hill because it not only saves taxpayer money, but also reduces the school system’s carbon footprint. A team of Rock Hill administrators determined…
Read MoreTalkaphone Case Study – Seattle Central College
Executive Summary Universities across the nation are making safety for their students a top priority. From installing cameras to incorporating access control and implementing blue light call stations, campus security and public safety leaders are consistently looking for ways to ensure the safety of their community. Located in the heart of Seattle, adjacent to Capitol…
Read MoreTalkaphone Case Study – Town Of Oyster Bay
Executive Summary The Town of Oyster Bay, part of the New York metropolitan area, is the only town in Nassau County that extends from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long Island. The area was also home to Theodore Roosevelt, who spent summers at his residence, Sagamore Hill, in the Village of Cove…
Read MoreTalkaphone Case Study – Carolina’s Health Care System
Executive Summary Hospitals are centers of healing and wellness. At a destination for those who have suffered injury or violence elsewhere, we would like to take for granted our safety and security. However, recent surveys show a steady increase in assaults and violent acts over the past several years. According to the 2011 government Census…
Read MoreTalkaphone Case Study – Chicago O’Hare Airport
Executive Summary Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is the second busiest airport in the nation with a strong international presence, flying to more than 60 foreign destinations. O’Hare has been voted the “Best Airport in North America” for 10 years by readers of the U.S. Edition of the Business Traveler Magazine and the Global Traveler Magazine.…
Read MoreSelf Storage Security Systems: Extra Space Invests in INSOMNIAC™ SmartEye
OpenTech Alliance announced a strategic partnership with Extra Space Storage to reduce security threats at high-risk facilities. Security and storage unit security systems are key tenants of the Extra Space brand promise. The second-largest operator of self storage facilities in the US, every Extra Space facility is guaranteed to be clean, updated and, most importantly, secure.…
Read More7 Video Surveillance Benefits For Construction Companies
This simple truth is what drives many companies to invest into video surveillance systems. There’s a good possibility that you have multiple locations, and even if not, you need to eat, drink, and manage other aspects of your business that will take you away from the monitoring. Even if you could spend 24 hours a…
Read MoreFive ways mobile surveillance units can help solve security issues in construction.
Mobile video surveillance systems can help prevent many of the most serious problems that affect construction sites. Security is a problem in construction, regardless of how strong the economy is. In a booming economic environment, these sites are abundant, which means that the valuable items they contain are also plentiful. These sites are a magnet…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between IP and CCTV cameras?
As the unpredictable seems to be increasing at a moment’s notice, surveillance cameras are becoming more essential at work sites. It will help you to quickly evacuate the area and provide visual evidence if there are any crimes. There are many types of cameras that can be used, but they can sometimes be difficult to…
Read MoreReplacing Your Apartment Buzzer: Five Reasons to Upgrade Today
Apartment buzzer systems let visitors “buzz” building residents to alert them of their presence. Since they were introduced in the 1950s, apartment buzzers have been one of the most widely adopted entry systems throughout the history of the apartment intercom. But over the last 70 years, the apartment buzzer system’s features and functionality have significantly improved…
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