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High school students listen to an announcement over the intercom systems as they walk on their way to class.

A Comparison of Paging and Intercom Systems in Educational Environments

For decades public address systems have been a useful way to get information to students and staff in K12 and higher education facilities. Most of us...

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How School Technology Can Improve Student Outcomes

As the new school year begins, teachers and students have a lot to look forward to. While the rollercoaster of the pandemic has changed the way our...

A teacher in a classroom points to a map on over the chalkboard as she provides holistic education to her elementary-grade students.

Three School Improvements that Foster Holistic Education

Teachers are some of the most selfless members of our community. Their work in creating engaging environments for students to learn and grow can’t...

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The Surprising Benefits of Digital Signage

Find the next opportunity to grow your business with digital signage. Adding a dynamic display can help...

A classroom filled with young students sitting on the floor. A young girl raises her hand as if to ask a question.

Everything You Need to Know About Upgrading Your School’s Paging and Intercom Systems

School paging and intercom systems are staples in virtually every classroom in the United States. They provide educators...

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Technology Solutions for Effective Employee Training

Effective employee training is about more than just about getting the right information across; it’s about how...

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How Critical Communications Help Save Time (and Lives) in Emergency Situations

An emergency can happen at any time, so we must always be prepared. Installing or upgrading emergency announcement and public address systems is an...

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Key Technology Investments for Municipalities

Investing in technology is a recipe for success. It can seem like a daunting task for most local governments, but the benefits typically outweigh...

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Setting Up Your School for Effective Learning

In the last two years, what it means to “go” to school has changed more than ever before. For schools that have resumed in-person learning, the...

Lifespan of an AV System Installment Three: Designing for Longevity

Lifespan of an AV System Installment 3: Designing for Longevity

When considering a new AV system, there are dozens of things to consider, an important one is system longevity. Before locking in on a system design, designers and clients should...

Lifespan of an AV System Installment Two: Hardware vs. Software Lifespan

Lifespan of an AV System Installment 2: Hardware vs. Software Lifespan

“How long should my AV system last? The last system was put in when the building was built 20 or 30 years ago. Should I expect this new system to last me another 20 or 30 years?”...

Lifespan of an AV System Installment One: Budgets and IT

Lifespan of an AV System Installment 1: Budgets and IT

Those of us at a certain age can remember a day when technology moved at a pace that wasn’t driven by Moore’s Law (where the density of transistors doubles every two years)....