No matter what industry you're in, whether it's corporate, industrial, healthcare, education, or any other business, no organization is immune from being affected by a serious emergency. Having the necessary communication tools in place can make all the difference when it's time to manage a crisis like a natural disaster, extreme weather, or even a potential security threat on the premises of your facility.

An increasing number of specifications are defining requirements for Class A or Class B wiring for life safety systems and technology that comprise, enhance, or complement said systems. The different wiring methodologies pertain to how a conventional fire alarm panel, or other mass notification system, is monitoring the speaker signal chain for faults. Additionally, it identifies requirements for the system design to mitigate those faults.

When we think of privacy and information security, we often think of cyber security, hackers, and scammers phishing for your information so they can drain your bank account. Cyber security is a HUGE industry and rightfully so. However, information security is just as important in person as it is online.

Throughout a typical day, a school’s intercom or PA system is the backbone of their inter-school communications. From morning announcements to after-school reminders, educational leaders rely on these overhead messages to communicate with students and teachers.

Part 2 of a 3 part series of blogs about Public Address & Mass Communication Systems in K-12 Schools

As schools grapple with the challenges of keeping their students and staff safe, two important tools that have emerged as priority investments for emergency preparedness are public address systems and security cameras. While both of these technologies can be useful in helping to secure a school, there are also some significant differences between them that are worth considering.

This discussion will highlight ways that manufacturers are collaborating to help integrators, distributors, and end users amplify their security ecosystem.

As a guest on the Pro AV Today podcast by Marketscale, Gina Sansivero discusses what AV integrators can do to help K-12 schools improve their security and emergency preparedness by using AV technologies. Additionally, Gina explains that for school administrators, the process of implementing new technologies should not be overwhelming. Deployments can be done in a phased approach which also helps with budgetary concerns.

When an average traveler thinks about airport security, they probably think about the TSA lines where people and their luggage are scanned for prohibited items. In reality, airport security and emergency preparedness is so much more. There are extensive security checks and measures in place that go unnoticed to most people.

Guest Blog by Singlewire® Software: K-12 schools are looking for ways to curb violence and protect students, staff, and teachers. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by giving teachers and staff the ability to request assistance the moment they notice an incident occurring.