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The Importance of Security System Upgrades for Aging Infrastructure in Older Apartment Buildings

Despite the crucial role security systems play in ensuring tenant safety and satisfaction, many aging apartment buildings use outdated security infrastructure. These older systems are often inefficient and less effective than modern solutions. They may also fail to meet state regulations for housing, which could lead to fines. Security system upgrades are crucial for essential for maintaining compliance, safety, and tenant satisfaction. 

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How to Conduct a Workplace Fire Drill

Conducting regular fire drills is a must to ensure your employees’ safety. A workplace fire drill helps employees prepare not only for a fire but also for any kind of emergency. Fire drills are planned practices that familiarize everyone working in the building with the sound of the fire alarm and the exact evacuation procedure.
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What is the Difference Between a Monitored and Non-Monitored Fire Alarm?

A fire alarm system in a home, business, or other building is crucial to keeping people and property safe during a fire. Both monitored and non-monitored fire alarms are helpful. But, once you understand the differences, you may prefer a system that can protect employees, loved ones, and assets to a greater degree.
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How New Tech Makes Critical-Condition Monitoring More Effective

Maintaining precise control over laboratory environments is critical in the biotech world. As innovations in cloud technology and advanced monitoring systems continue to evolve, they make environmental monitoring in labs faster, easier, and more customizable.

These cutting-edge tools provide real-time data and alerts and leverage cloud connectivity to make it easier than ever to detect and respond to changes in the lab environment.
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What is an Alarm Company Operator?

Security systems provide protection and peace of mind in commercial and residential settings by alerting occupants and first responders to potential threats. While the technology behind these systems is impressive, the real unsung hero is the person who monitors and responds to these alerts: the alarm company operator.
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Career Spotlight: Systems Technician

Systems technicians are skilled professionals responsible for the installation and maintenance of security systems. They work to ensure the systems operate seamlessly, protecting businesses and individuals alike.

We recently spoke with two technicians on the American Alarm team to get a sense of their roles, what drew them to this industry, where they see the future of the field going, and more.
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Top Tips for Securing Vacant Properties

Whether you manage or own apartment buildings, condos, single-family homes, or commercial buildings, securing properties when they are vacant is as important as keeping them protected when they are occupied.

Vacant properties are vulnerable.

They may attract unwanted guests and become tempting for burglars. Even without personal property inside, appliances, AC components, and pipes can be stolen for money.
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Six Powerful Features of Commercial Security Cameras

features of commercial security camerasToday’s features of commercial security cameras are capable of so much more than simply recording footage. They can now work to augment a business’ security strategy and make monitoring and protecting a space much more efficient and effective.

Camera systems can track and generate alerts for things like irregular human movement or loitering, facial recognition, and more. Features like remote monitoring and audio make them a huge asset to your security strategy.
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The Cost of Non-Compliance in the Cannabis Industry

It’s no secret that Massachusetts cannabis companies must adhere to strict security compliance standards. Failure to comply can result in fines in the five—or even six-figure range. However, businesses aren’t notified of fines immediately. Instead, any non-compliance fines are due when you renew your business license every two to three years.
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Bank Branch Security: Keeping Customers and Employees Safe

The complexities of bank branch security extend beyond the protection of monetary assets; they involve protecting the well-being of employees and customers and safeguarding their personal information. A robust security strategy is essential for ensuring everyone in these environments is safe.
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