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Industry Insights
Guide to Upgrading Access Control Systems for Schools
An access control system serves as the bedrock of a secure learning environment. It helps administrators manage entry points, protect private areas, and respond to changing security needs. However, outdated systems create several challenges. These can include limited visibility into who is entering schools along with increased administrative burdens and…
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Industry Insights
Guide to Upgrading Access Control Systems for Schools
An access control system serves as the bedrock of a secure learning environment. It helps administrators manage entry points, protect private areas, and respond to changing security needs. However, outdated systems create several challenges.…
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Inside Aiphone
Access Control Education with Brian Tate
In 2023, Brian Tate joined Aiphone as a Sales Representative for the Mid-Atlantic region. Bringing twelve years of experience in the security industry — including expertise with fire and life safety products,…
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Industry Insights
Complete Guide to School Paging and Intercom Systems
Creating a learning environment that is welcoming and focused requires reliable communication tools. School paging systems support daily announcements, routine updates, and emergency messaging through one-way communication. However, paging is…
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Industry Insights
Guide to Parking Lot Security with Emergency Communication Solutions
If you are a property owner and manage a parking facility, you may already be familiar with the importance of security cameras and access control. These systems help monitor activity, manage who enters and exits, and create a detailed record of the day-to-day. What they do not provide…
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Industry Insights
Guide to Blue Light Emergency Phones for Campus Safety
Walking past a blue light emergency phone is something most students and staff do without thinking twice. It blends into the background of a college campus the same way a fire extinguisher does, and like…
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Industry Insights
2026 Physical Security Trends
Every year, new technologies enter the physical security market competing for attention. For many, the challenge isn’t staying current, but knowing which changes are worth acting on. Here is what our team is seeing…
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Thought Leadership
Designing Effective Physical Security: Prioritizing the Intercom
Building a comprehensive physical security system is not an easy act to juggle. There are many components to cross off the list: cameras, access control, emergency notification systems, and more. But one…
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Industry Insights
Guide to Apartment Building Access Control Systems
Owning or managing an apartment building comes with unique challenges. One of those is choosing how to manage access for residents, staff, and visitors. There are many options on the market, and…
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Thought Leadership
Why Open Platforms Are the Key to Security Longevity
By Sean Peterson, Director of Product and Marketing Physical security decisions are not part of a routine refresh cycle. They are large undertakings that touch infrastructure, operations, and the daily…
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Industry Insights
Complete Buyer’s Guide to IP Intercom vs. Analog Intercom
When searching for building video intercoms, one of the first questions you need to ask yourself is if you want an analog system, or an IP system. Both have their own advantages,…
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Industry Insights
Top Access Control Trends and Technologies in 2026
The access control landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by cloud adoption, the need for seamless user experiences, and the growing convergence with IT infrastructure. Today’s solutions are no longer isolated…
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Inside Aiphone
Aiphone: 2025 in Review
Foreword and closing remarks by Sean Peterson, Director of Product and Marketing As we look back on 2025, I keep coming back to one word: momentum. It has been a…
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