Product Life Cycles: Planning and Budgeting for Fire and Security Systems

Fire alarm panels and access control readers work quietly in the background for years, which makes it easy to forget they have a shelf life.

Consolidate Your Fire, Security, and Monitoring Services: How to Switch and Select the Right Vendor.

Managing fire, security, and monitoring systems from multiple vendors takes time you don't have. Whether you're weighing a move to one provider or...

Minnesota Building Code: Sprinkler Requirements Explained

Fire sprinkler provisions have been in building codes for decades. Automatic fire sprinkler systems greatly improve survival rates and decrease the...

Different Types of Sprinkler Systems Explained

Fire alarms combined with sprinkler systems save lives and protect property in the event of a fire. While building codes and industry standards may...

How a Fire Sprinkler System Works

An automatic fire sprinkler system is designed to detect, contain, and extinguish a fire in its early stages. Sprinklers are also useful at keeping a...

Opening Your First Commercial Kitchen? Here's What Changes on the Fire and Security Side

If you’ve been running a food truck, you've probably dealt with suppression inspections, extinguisher checks, and the occasional visit from a fire...

Tips for Installing Daycare Security Cameras

On any given week, more than 11 million children under age five are in some form of childcare in the United States. For the people running those...

Fire and Security Checklists for K-12 Schools in Minnesota

Making the Switch: Vendor Transition Guide

Switching fire and security vendors feels risky. Even if your current provider isn't meeting your needs, the thought of transitioning systems and...

What to Do When Your Security Vendor Goes Silent

Your fire alarm shows a trouble signal. Last week's sprinkler inspection never happened, and despite three calls and multiple messages, your vendor...

A Multi-Location Access Control Story: How a Security Partner Should Adapt to Your Needs

This is a story about a multi-location public facility organization—and the moment they learned their (now former) security vendor was dropping...

What to Consider When Implementing A Fire Monitoring Service

Fire safety systems should be tailored to your building’s unique needs, integrate seamlessly with your security setup, and provide reliable,...

Common Building Security Vulnerabilities

You’ve invested in a security system for your business. You may assume that your needs are sufficiently covered. But keeping your business safe...