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16 May

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

Blog, Technology, May 16, 2022

An emergency can happen at any time, so we must always be prepared. Installing or upgrading emergency announcement and public address systems is an important way to make sure you are able to effectively respond in a crisis. These technologies provide an efficient way to immediately notify all occupants of a building simultaneously. Electronic Design Company has decades of experience designing and installing emergency announcement and public address systems in business complexes, government buildings and healthcare facilities. Today, we discuss the role that systems like this, as well as critical communications, play in emergency situations. Our Critical Communications Systems are.

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31 March

Setting Up Your School for Effective Learning

Blog, March 31, 2022

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 setup has shifted drastically, and students that may have fallen behind during remote seasons require more hands-on teaching to compensate. In such an environment, the importance of top-tier educational equipment and capabilities cannot be overstated. School boards and educators have been investing technology that is custom curated for their space. EDC applauds that effort and offers some ideas. Design Classrooms Effectively Digital capabilities are a must in the modern classroom. However, not all screens.

Lifespan of an AV System Installment Three: Designing for Longevity

23 March

Lifespan of an AV System Installment 3: Designing for Longevity

A/V Solutions, Technology, March 23, 2022

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 consider all the technologies available and the expected longevity of these systems. If the system is to still be operational in three years, five years and beyond, then the potential for system failures which cause issues for the client need to be weighed. Considering the impact of a system failure years down the road can help build a robust AV solution that can stand up to changes in technology as.

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14 January

How to Ensure Your Business Is Prepared for an Emergency

A/V Solutions, January 14, 2022

Some things you pay for, with the hope of never using. In the personal realm, various types of home and life insurance fall into this category. In the business world, it’s emergency preparedness. When disaster strikes, having the right systems in place to notify every building occupant of the situation and direct them to a safe location can save lives. While you might never need to implement it in practice, and we hope you never do, developing an emergency response plan is a small price to pay for the security and protection of your clients and employees. Here are three.

12 January

Robust Emergency Systems Installment Three: System Redundancy

A/V Solutions, January 12, 2022

Anyone who has ever had a flat tire knows it’s always a good thing to have a spare. If your picnic gets rained out it’s always good to have a backup plan. The same philosophy applies to emergency notification. When a critical system such as paging, which is what we will focus on here, has a major component that fails it directly impacts the safety of everyone intended to be notified. You need a backup to ensure that any message still reaches the intended audience. There are certain levels of redundancy emergency notification systems can have depending on how robust.

8 December

Robust Emergency Systems Installment One: Supervised Systems

A/V Solutions, Technology, Virtual Solutions, December 8, 2021

Mass notification, paging, and public address systems are used to notify workers, guests or other occupants of a building or an area of pertinent announcements and/or dangerous situations. Speaker systems, visual notification and even telecommunications devices can be incorporated into a mass notification plan for a space. The important factor is getting the message to the correct audience in a quick and clear manner in order to avoid chaos and save lives. Scenarios involving the usage of these systems can range from general announcements, severe weather alerts to active shooter emergencies, with the messages delivered being tailored for the situation.

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20 November

5 Virtual Company Event Ideas

A/V Solutions, Technology, Virtual Solutions, November 20, 2020

As companies are increasingly relying on virtual work, and more employees are adjusting to working virtually, one of the main things that is lost is the workplace culture. The camaraderie of being in the same space together is powerful for a team. Keeping that energy intact while following social distancing rules can be difficult, but with the proper virtual solutions and creativity, teams can come together through virtual company events. EDC looks at 5 virtual company events that can help keep your team’s spirit up and make sure that camaraderie stays strong through virtual work. Show Off Your Work From.

Tauri temperature check tablet in a fitness facility

28 October

TAURI Temperature Check Tablet Helps Promote Safety As We Reestablish Routine

Tauri Temperature Check, Technology, October 28, 2020

The TAURI Temperature Check Tablet helps answer that question. The tablet is fast, hands-free and most importantly, it’s accurate. There’s a good chance you’ve already seen the tablet in a lot of places: with its facial-scanning capabilities, the TAURI provides instant alerts for high-temperature and non-mask-wearing individuals. Here are a list of venues that are already benefiting from installing the TAURI tablet: Schools And Colleges Though every school situation is different across America, a majority of students are back in school in some capacity, as are teachers. Safety and security is so incredibly important for not only the students, teachers.

Classroom set up with Tauri temperature check station

4 September

How Schools Use AV Technology to Improve Education

Education, Tauri Temperature Check, Technology, September 4, 2020

As schools around the world plan on going back to physical classes this fall, school safety and security are especially important. Audio and visual solutions like public address systems, call intercoms, video security, and temperature check tablets offer that extra layer of safety and responsiveness with their modern and creative solutions. Read more about the AV solutions your school should have to keep its students, teachers, and staff safe. Temperature Check Tablets As your staff, teachers, and students go back to school, it’s important that health and safety are a top priority. To keep everyone safe, install the TAURI Temperature.

27 August

Electronic Design Company at 29th Annual MSCA Golf Tournament

Company News, Events, Story, August 27, 2020

Electronic Design Company participated in the 29th Annual MSCA Golf Tournament on sunny August 17, 2020. We sponsored the 17th hole in the tournament and enjoyed our day out on the links at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Minnesota Shopping Association The Minnesota Shopping Association (MSCA), who sponsored the gold tournament, is the largest statewide organization devoted solely to the retail real estate industry. They provide a forum of exchange for information among shopping center developers, owners, managers, brokers, investors, retailers and all professionals serving the Minnesota retail real estate industry for mutual benefit. With nearly 300 companies and.

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