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May 7, 2024

2024 Video Surveillance Checklist: Top 10 Must-Have Features

While recent federal regulations relating to security concerns are leading many government agencies, businesses, and schools to remove their old cameras and related equipment the question remains: What type of system should these organizations implement in their stead? This month we answer an equally important question: What features would be needed to create the most comprehensive …
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April 6, 2024

Addressing An Evolving Nationwide Security Threat: Removing & Replacing Prohibited Video Surveillance Cameras For Safety And Federal Compliance

Schools, as well as many other public sector entities, across the country are now faced with the requirement of bringing their video surveillance systems into compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This need for remediation resulted from revelations about prohibited solutions from Chinese manufacturers, including Hikvision and Dahua. In our previous blog, we’ve addressed …
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March 5, 2024

The 2024 Ed Tech Grant Opportunity Update

At Eastern DataComm, we’re passionate about keeping your school communities connected and protected. As your vendor partner, we’re no strangers to the reality that the physical security technology solutions that make that safety possible require financial investments and strategic budgeting. That’s why this month we’re highlighting available grant opportunities to address your safety and physical …
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February 1, 2024

5 Key Considerations for Planning Upgrades to Your Access Control Systems

As of the end of 2023, there were more than 35 school shootings in the United States. And each of them resulted in injuries or fatalities. Behind ...
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January 4, 2024

3 Resolutions for a Safer Campus: Where to Begin Enhancing Your Safety & Communications Technology

As of the end of 2023, there were more than 35 school shootings in the United States. And each of them resulted in injuries or fatalities. Behind ...
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