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When Seconds Matter: Building Resilient Communication Systems in an Uncertain World
Uncertainty defines the modern world. Organizations across every industry face challenges that develop quickly and often without warning. Severe weather, disruptive facility events, safety threats, medical emergencies, and technology failures all require rapid action. In…Read More
When Seconds Matter: A General Guide to Emergency Communication and Mass Notification
Emergencies strike without warning and move faster than most organizations can manually respond. Whether the crisis involves a fire, severe weather, a security threat, a medical incident, a hazardous spill, or a facility failure, these…Read More
Holiday Building Closures Are a Stress Test for Physical Security
A proactive guide for integrators and facilities leaders who protect what’s inside. Every holiday season, thousands of clinics, offices, campuses, and commercial facilities temporarily close their doors. For physical security leaders, this isn’t downtime—it’s one…Read More
Navigating the 2025 NFPA 72 Updates: What the Next Era of Fire Protection Demands
Every three years, updates to NFPA 72 — the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code — redefine the standards that shape the fire protection landscape. The 2025 edition marks one of the most significant evolutions…Read More
Tragedy on a college campus is deeply unsettling. It disrupts not only daily life, but the sense of safety and trust that institutions work hard to build. Following the recent tragedy at Brown University, many…Read More
The holiday season brings energy, celebration, and increased activity to businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and residential environments. It also brings a greater level of risk. Decorations, gatherings, seasonal equipment, and heavier electrical demands all contribute…Read More
Winter Weather Security Risks: How to Keep Your Facilities Protected When Temperatures Drop
Winter weather brings more than snow and freezing temperatures. It creates real challenges for security and life safety systems that keep your people, property, and operations protected. As temperatures drop, cameras can ice over, fire…Read More
Keeping Retail Safe on Black Friday: What Leaders Need to Know
Black Friday remains one of the busiest, most profitable, and most unpredictable days in retail. Record-breaking foot traffic, earlier opening times, and high-value merchandise all converge to create a uniquely challenging security environment. For retail…Read More
Securing the Crowd: Dos and Don’ts of Planning Large-Scale Event Security
Large-scale events — festivals, parades, conferences, concerts, and community gatherings — draw massive crowds and create complex movement patterns. With that comes heightened responsibility. Effective security planning is not just about preventing incidents; it’s about…Read More
