Is my door access control system secure? The answer may surprise you. If you use contactless credentials and card readers it would be dangerous to assume they are secure. Here are a few facts to consider. While door access control systems have been around for at least 40 years, contactless (proximity) technologies only became available…
Just as a School Safety Plan must be practiced and updated to remain effective, so must the technology that supports student safety be updated and serviced to remain effective.
EDUCATING K-12 EDUCATION SYSTEMS ON CRISIS COMMUNICATION It Is Time to Educate our K-12 Education Systems on Crisis Communication It is no longer a question of if a crisis will happen in a school but when it will happen. Although the most feared crisis situation is an active shooter situation, many other types of threats…
Student safety is a major concern for school districts and the faculty who work with our children. This is certainly not a new concern, but recent tragic events have escalated the need for security systems that provide the ability for immediate emergency response. Rauland’s Telecenter Campus offers the most advanced system available for schools whether for…
Interoperability has been a growing buzzword in healthcare in recent years, but what it means and how it works for clinical organizations is still relatively unknown. Interoperability refers to the ability of two or more technology systems to exchange and process data that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of hospital operations. Interoperability equips key healthcare…
Another horrific active shooter event, this time on a community college campus in rural Oregon, once again places the spotlight on school security. It reminds us that we live in a different societal environment than 30 years ago and steps must be taken to continue to adapt our schools to a new reality. We live…
What is a Mass Notification System (MNS) A mass notification system is an essential tool used to quickly and efficiently deliver emergency notifications to a large subset of people. They are becoming increasingly important systems for school, hospital, and multi-site business campus facility managers to warn individuals about threats inside and outside of the building,…
SCHOOL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS September 14, 2015 ____________________________________________________________________________ There is nothing more important than the safety of our students and teachers within the confines of our schools – and there is no better way of ensuring this safety than a well integrated access control system that keeps campuses protected from outside threats. There is a…
ECD Systems is proud to launch our new Blog. Periodically we will post relevant information for our clients in the categories of Healthcare, Education, Security and Life Safety. We invite you to check back from time to time for new posts on information you need and can use.