by Mark Pawlowski | Aug 20, 2019 | Security Challenges
An active shooter in the workplace is something that no one wants to think about, but when it comes to building security and commercial surveillance systems, it’s something you need to consider. Is your building prepared to defend against an active shooter? Take a...
by Mark Pawlowski | Jul 25, 2019 | Camera Systems, Security Challenges
Depending on your industry, what you store in your warehouse varies. Some are used to store chemicals, equipment, retail products, and more. But what every warehouse shares in common is that what it houses is valuable. The last thing you want is to put those goods at...
by Mark Pawlowski | Jul 9, 2019 | AV Integration, Camera Systems, Security Challenges, Tech Trends
There’s no denying it: cannabis is a rapidly growing industry. Here’s what you need to know about cannabis security. The signs of growth are many. Legalization is continuing its advance across North America; in 2018, Canada became the first industrialized...
by Mark Pawlowski | Jun 24, 2019 | IT Relocation, Planning For IT
In today’s fast-paced world of information technology, it’s important to keep your office IT system up-to-date. If you fall behind, you could quickly find yourself with outdated technology that is vulnerable to cyber attacks and makes collaboration difficult. With...
by Mark Pawlowski | May 20, 2019 | Planning For IT, Tech Trends
If your office is using a VoIP system, then you’re familiar with all of its benefits. But are you getting the most out of your office phone system? Too often businesses aren’t optimizing their phone systems to reap all of the benefits. This could be due to lack of...
by Mark Pawlowski | May 10, 2019 | Planning For IT, Tech Trends
When did you first start using VoIP? Were you using it for personal reasons or for commercial use? Since VoIP first came onto the scene in the late 1990s, it has evolved tremendously to include a variety of capabilities that it wouldn’t have otherwise had. VoIP has...
by Mark Pawlowski | May 1, 2019 | Security Challenges
Keyless entry systems are vital to a secure office. They keep unauthorized personnel out of your building without the risk of lost keys. They provide added convenience to employees who can simply scan a finger or flash an RFID bracelet to enter the building instead of...
by Mark Pawlowski | Apr 23, 2019 | Planning For IT, Security Challenges
Twenty years ago, the average corporate office was a cubicle farm where workers churned out products or services from nine to five before heading home after a good day. Since then, the corporate office has evolved into the corporate campus. These complexes often offer...
by Mark Pawlowski | Apr 22, 2019 | Network Management
From the rotary phone to the car phone to the landline to the smartphone, telecommunications has evolved constantly. As a phone system installer, Medlin Communications has had to keep up with the times as well. Now, it seems that the office phone system is going...
by Mark Pawlowski | Mar 29, 2019 | Network Management, Planning For IT
Take a look around your office. What systems do you see? The average employee most likely has a phone, laptop, desktop, and access to video conferencing rooms, keyless entry systems, wireless printers, and more. There’s a lot of high-tech communication that keeps the...