Commercial Security
Q&A with Travis Quaale, Smoke Control Expert
There are just a few more weeks until the Fire Alarm Advisory Board’s Special Session on Smoke Control event; it is important to understand smoke control if you plan to build anything in East King County. With that in mind, we took the time to ask some questions of our resident smoke control expert, Travis Quaale.
Read MoreManaging Cloud Access Control & Intercoms Through A Simple Mobile App
In the early days of electronic access control, administrators could only dream of managing the systems from anything other than a desktop computer. But now, authorized managers of access control can disconnect from the desk and manage the system for every facility in the organization from the convenience of their smartphones.
Read MoreFrom Request for Pricing to Approved Plans: The Fire Alarm Timeline
Planning, designing and implementing a commercial fire alarm system takes time. For our valued commercial clients requesting fire alarm systems, it’s important to know and understand the timeline involved. From request for pricing to approved plans, the process of a fire alarm project is extensive. Here is an average timeline.
Read MoreA New Standard for Smoke Detectors
A new standard has been established for smoke detection: UL 268. Issued by UL, the company that maintains global safety certifications, this is a regulation that sets a higher standard for smoke detector manufacturers. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreResident Assist and Staff Call Systems: Increased Safety for Patients & Staff
Guardian Security is proud to offer resident assist and staff call systems (also known as nurse call systems) to healthcare, nursing facility and residential care clients throughout the Northwest. Here is how it can help your facility increase safety and reduce liability.
Read MoreThe Value of Video Analytics
Unless a business has a dedicated security staff tasked with watching live security video 24/7 – and most do not – then video analytics is an absolute necessity. Here are some of the most important things video analytics can accomplish:
Read MoreChoosing a Cybersecurity Provider: Questions to Ask
Cybersecurity scares are not just a creation of the news media or the hype of cybersecurity consultants. According to a recent study by Cybersecurity Ventures, the annual cost of cybercrime damage is on track to reach $6 trillion by 2021. Here are critical concerns to consider.
Read MoreGuardian Receives Siemens Dealer of of The Year Award
Guardian Security is pleased to announce that we were named the Siemens Value Added Partner Pacific Northwest Dealer of the Year in 2017.
Read MoreSecurity Solutions for the Tri-Cities Area of Washington
Guardian Security provides security solutions for the tri-cities area of Washington. Operations that are making their home in the tri-cities can benefit from solutions for the following security challenges.
Read MoreActive Shooters and School Security
Now more than ever, schools need to be prepared to deal with the possibility of an active shooter situation. Here are some actions items for schools to consider.
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