Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discussed the revenue estimate for the 2020-21 biennium in January 2019. The 2020 fiscal year ended Monday, marking the midpoint of the two-year state budget that lawmakers crafted in the 2019 legislative session. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez...
9.2.20- Mary Edmonson, Southwest Dispatch Center I like to say I have been in the alarm industry for “twenty-too” many years, and I know that for some people I am just cutting my teeth, just a baby. However, during that time, I have seen 7-digit dialing change to...
Coordination Contacts The Louisiana Chapters of APCO and NENA are working on relief efforts for the telecommunicators and fire responders in the areas affected by Hurricane Laura by collecting supplies. PLEASE DO NOT SEND SUPPLIES DIRECTLY TO THE AFFECTED PARISHES...
8.31.20 – SSI – Steve Karantzoulidis Thanks to features like geofencing and Bluetooth disarming, today’s control panels can allow for a completely automated and touchless home experience. We’ve all seen movies that take place in the future where people...
9.4.20 – SSI – Steve Wilber Using video surveillance cameras for thermal temperature monitoring is emerging as a viable opportunity for security integrators to expand their business while providing end users with an essential tool that helps organizations...
9.2.20 – SSN Reliability and a people-first commitment fundamental to success. “Touchless security.” This has become a major buzzword phrase — due to COVID, of course — as end user customers are seeking reliable, easy-to-implement security solutions that eliminate...