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How a Security Partner Can Support Regulatory Compliance for Biotech Companies

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Biotechnology companies with lab spaces must meet the compliance standards of their regulating authorities. Organizations like the USDA, EPA, and FDA work to ensure that biotechnology and biopharma processes and products are safe for the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
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Top Tips for Securing Your Vacation Home for the Winter

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

As Labor Day approaches and you prepare to celebrate the end of summer, it’s also time to close up your summer home for the season. Securing your home protects it from the weather and improves the overall safety of your property. A secure home is less likely to be vandalized, robbed, or damaged due to the winter weather.
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Securing Areas of Refuge in Your Commercial Building

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

According to Massachussetts building code, most multi-story commercial buildings constructed or extensively renovated after 2015 are required to include an area of refuge in their design. (Note: There are certain exceptions to this code, including certain types of healthcare facilities and buildings with supervised automatic sprinkler systems.)
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Essential College Dorm Room Safety Tips

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Starting college is an exciting time for young adults. For the first time, they get to experience living on their own, where they are responsible for themselves and their space. As a parent, you are likely excited about this new chapter in your child’s life and perhaps a little nervous. Safety is going to be top of mind for you as a parent. Here are some things you should go over with your child before they move into their dorm room or off-campus residence for college.
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Why It’s Time to Upgrade the Communication of Your Fire Panel

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

As we speak, POTS lines (plain old telephone systems) are being phased out. Major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon are in the process of decommissioning their POTS systems as they are no longer the gold standard. Since older fire panels relied, at least in part, on POTS lines for communication, it’s time to make sure your panel is using modern communication methods.
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How to Secure Your Server Room

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Servers are responsible for storing critical company data and backups that support workplace systems and productivity, so protecting them is essential. A server room security strategy will protect your valuable equipment from environmental changes, tampering, or accidental damage. Here’s how your commercial security system can help protect your server room.
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How Your Security System Can Save You Money on Utilities

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

People are thinking about saving money now more than ever. According to Exploding Topics, North Americans account for 40% of all smart home consumer spending. Safehome.org states that at least 39 million U.S. households are protected by security systems, with 11% having access control.
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The Benefits of Intercom for Visitor Entry Control

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Communication interfaces are essential for managing visitor entry in busy workplaces, and modern technology is making it easier than  before. Intercom systems were hard-wired to phone lines in the past, now these communication interfaces function over the internet. As a result, systems are more dynamic and easier to scale, simplifying visitor management for companies of any size. Read on to discover the top benefits of an IP intercom system.
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Securing Your Home for a House Sitter

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Summer is a popular time to take a vacation, and whether you’re gone for a few days or a few weeks, the safety of your house is always a concern. You might choose to hire a house sitter to stay at your house while you’re away to alleviate any fears. Having someone house-sit still requires you to take precautions before leaving. Here are some things to consider when securing your home for a house sitter’s stay.
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Top Security Concerns for Biotech Startups

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Biotech startups require security solutions for securing their facilities, protecting equipment, intellectual property, and employee safety. They must also find solutions for effectively managing employee access, creating audit trails, ensuring environmental stability, and facilitating communication across restricted areas of a facility. Let’s take a closer look at the top security challenges for biotech startups and how an experienced security partner can help manage them.
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