Five ways to make the most of your intercom
Brad Kamcheff
The security industry has steadily moved away from single, siloed security devices over the past few years. While a standalone system that did not talk to other devices were once...
Incorporate intercoms into a multi-layered approach to school security
Brad Kamcheff
The tragedies surrounding recent school shootings continue to reinforce the message that stringent security measures need to be in place to keep students and faculty safe. Over the past few...
Four reasons why video intercom systems are a vital door entry solution for healthcare facilities
Jennifer Magel
Intercom systems have come a long way since their first inception and adoption by healthcare facilities. The installed stations are no longer simple analog systems requiring a visitor to press...
Guidelines for Cleaning Aiphone Products
Brad Kamcheff
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Intercom  Being something that is often touched, it is imperative your intercom stations are regularly cleaned and disinfected. With today’s technologies, however, that can be tricky. How often should you clean? What is the best...
Where to Start a New Campus Security Plan
Brad Kamcheff
Updating a campus security plan can be a daunting task. Where do you even start?   There are many types of campuses – K-12, university, corporate, or hospital – each...
Learn ways to Improve Communications
Brad Kamcheff
Intercoms have long been used as a way of communicating – sharing information with one person or many. The intercom has grown in its use from early 19th century tubes,...
QuikSpec Online Design Tool Adds Complete System Diagrams
Susan Spiker
Aiphone’s popular QuikSpec™ online design tool now includes system wiring diagrams to help specifiers and installers more easily and accurately design and assemble intercom systems using the GT Series and...
Save Costs with the IX Series
Susan Spiker
There’s a lot to compare before buying a video intercom system – performance, price, and interoperability. But don’t overlook lower operating costs that can result in savings in both time...
Protecting the Campus: An Aiphone eBook
Susan Spiker
By Dana Pruiett More than 110 students, teachers, staff or administrators have been killed on U.S. campuses in the past five years. There are many more reports of assault, theft,...
Securing Houses of Worship
Susan Spiker
Until recently, matters of faith and security were rarely mentioned together in the same discussion. Churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques were accepted as open and inviting places intended to meet...
Parking: Intercoms Add Security
Susan Spiker
The parking industry is rapidly moving toward automated, unmanned lots, and garages. Automated ticket dispensers and payment options get drivers in and out quickly. But as parking operators cut manpower,...
Top 4 Questions to Ask Your Intercom Customers
Paul Hefty
When a customer asks for an intercom solution, there are a few key questions to start with to ensure the product meets their needs.   Do you need an audio-only...