by Mark Pawlowski | Mar 19, 2019 | Security Challenges
Incidents of theft in Chicago have risen by 27% over the past four years. Citywide, the rate of shooting incidents has gone up by 16%. While the overall crime rate has dropped by 7% since 2018, like any large city, Chicago can still be a dangerous one. When you run a...
by Mark Pawlowski | Mar 6, 2019 | Network Management, Security Challenges
When most people think of methods of protection against cyber-attacks, firewalls, encryption, and anti-virus software may be the first things that come to mind. But there is more to cybersecurity that happens behind the scenes than you may think. As any cabling...
by Mark Pawlowski | Feb 25, 2019 | Camera Systems, Security Challenges
It’s easier to take precautionary measures now than to have to reactively respond after a security incident. Whether your business is located in a retail store, office park, medical office, warehouse or other type of commercial building, as a security systems...
by Mark Pawlowski | Feb 4, 2019 | Network Management, Security Challenges
Chicagoans suffered in extreme cold this past January. With headquarters in Chicago, we suffered right along with the rest of you. We struggled with power outages and staying warm along with the rest of the city. After all, Chicago was colder than parts of Mars and...
by Mark Pawlowski | Jan 28, 2019 | IT Relocation, Security Challenges
Chicago. Home of the Cloud Gate, the Bears, the Bulls, the Cubs, and the Blackhawks. Unfortunately it’s also home to 334 robberies, 437 burglaries, and 533 incidents of theft in 2019 alone. Chicago is a wonderful city (and, sure, as locals, we’re a little biased). But...
by Mark Pawlowski | Jan 9, 2019 | Security Challenges
When you own a commercial building, burglaries are a constant worry. As a low voltage contractor in Chicago, we understand your concerns. Chicago is a big city and it’s by no means burglary-proof. Have you ever taken a step back and analyzed your building from the...
