Webinars

Event Summary

As Mitel ends support of MiVoice Connect in 2029, the Eastern DataComm team provided a webinar to help our clients transition to MiVoice Business.

MiVoice Business offers organizations a comprehensive communications, collaboration, and client experience solution with an integrated platform and a wealth of supportive features.  MiVoice Business is flexible and adaptable to your daily demands. Many current MiVoice Connect phones are compatible with this new system and there are potential financial incentives for making the switch as well.

MiVoice Business is a truly seamless system that will allow you to enhance and streamline your business communications.

And it comes with the reliability and quality you’ve come to expect from Mitel. Our Eastern DataComm team could not be more excited to walk our customers through the benefits of making this shift, either now or sometime over the next six years.

Agenda at a Glance

During this 30-minute webinar, our hosts Shelley Stratton and Sid Rice from the Mitel Channel Team and Eastern DataComm’s Paul Jenne discuss the details surrounding the transition from Mitel’s MiVoice Connect to MiVoice Business. Topics include:

• Introduction of the speakers and overview of the webinar
• Review MiVoice Connect Lifecycle
• Key Dates to Keep in Mind for This Transition
• Your Transition Options
• Switch to the cloud
• Migrate over to MiVoice Business
• Can look to do a complete replacement now
• Slow migration: update to the latest version of the software, 6900 series phones, etc.
• Q & A Session

Presenters:

Paul Jenne

Eastern DataComm National School Safety Advisor

Paul Jenne leads business development at Eastern DataComm, a safety and communications company that has served school districts, businesses, and municipalities for over 30 years. His goal is to help customers improve their day-to-day communications, but most importantly, assist them with finding cost-effective technological solutions to ensure they are best equipped to keep their communities safe.

Sid Rice

Mitel Solutions Architect – Mid Atlantic States

Sid Rice was in the US Air Force for 12 years and then in the communications industry for over 30 years, and most recently at Mitel for over 10 years. His role as a Solution Architect at Mitel includes sales and technical support to our partner community.

Shelley Stratton

Senior Channel Account Manager – Strategic VAR Channel

Shelley Stratton has been in the communications industry for over 30 years and at ShoreTel & Mitel for over 11 years. Her role as a Senior Channel Account Manager includes supporting strategic partners in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area.

With special guest, Kevin Craig, former Police Chief and currently Porzio Compliance Services Assistant Vice President of Safety, Security, and Investigations, and Eastern DataComm’s National School Safety Advisor Paul Jenne.

Join Eastern DataComm for a Complimentary Live Educational Webinar entitled:

Ask the Expert – The Most Common Challenges Facing Your School Safety Ecosystem

Event Summary

There is no one-size-fits all solution to school crises. From assailants on your grounds to unforeseen threats within your buildings, the right procedures and technologies can make all the difference in responding to emergencies where every second counts.

In this webinar, we’ll answer relevant school safety questions from a diagnostic, policy, logistical, and procedural standpoint so that all attendees receive practical insight into the underlying technology that supports the execution of effective procedures.

Guest expert Kevin Craig, former Police Chief and currently Porzio Compliance Services Assistant Vice President of Safety, Security, and Investigations, will be co-presenting with Paul Jenne, Eastern DataComm’s Account Director & National School Safety Advisor.

Together, they’ll explore a set of common school safety procedural issues including:

• What happens when a threat or emergency is present outside the building?
• How can we use our phone and paging systems as communication AND safety tools?
• What role do integrations like video surveillance, access control, and paging play in responding to unique emergency situations?

Attendees can expect a thoughtful exploration of technology presented by Eastern DataComm’s Paul Jenne coupled with best practices and procedures by industry expert, Kevin Craig.

Our webinar presenters will discuss:

• Three common questions school leaders have when it comes to unique emergency circumstances and the appropriate responses.
• The essential policies, procedures, and technology solutions of a comprehensive emergency notification and response system.
• Why a school safety ecosystem that includes integrated technology is the most effective approach to achieving a well-protected school.

Agenda at a Glance

• Introduction: Meet Our Presenters
• Question 1: What happens when a threat or emergency is present outside the building?
• Question 2: How can our Mitel phone and paging systems act as both communications and safety tools?
• Question 3: What role do integrations like video surveillance, access control, and paging play in responding to unique emergency situations?
• Key Features of a Comprehensive Emergency Notification and Response System
• Take-Away Summary
• Audience Q&A

Duration: 30 Minutes
Recorded on June 13, 2023

Learning Objectives | Topics for Exploration

This webinar covers three key questions related to unique circumstances schools experience when it comes to emergency preparedness and response as well as the importance of comprehensive school safety ecosystems complete with the right procedural approaches and technology solutions.

Intended Audience

This webinar provides helpful information for key school district stakeholders including:

• K–12 Superintendents and Business Administrators
• School District IT Professionals
• School Safety and Security Professionals
• Higher Education Administrators
• Those entrusted with ensuring the safety of school district students, faculty, and staff within your district

Presenters:

Paul Jenne

Eastern DataComm National School Safety Advisor

Paul Jenne leads business development at Eastern DataComm, a safety and communications company that has served school districts, businesses, and municipalities for over 30 years. As a father of three, school safety is a topic that is near and dear to Paul’s heart. Paul has worked with hundreds of schools, teaching them how to create safer environments by leveraging effective technology. His goal is to help customers improve their day-to-day communications, but most importantly, assist them with finding cost-effective technological solutions to ensure they are best equipped to keep their communities safe.

Kevin Craig

Porzio Compliance Services Assistant Vice President of Safety, Security, and Investigations

Kevin Craig is a recognized subject matter expert in law enforcement, management, and school security. He is a retired police chief with over 30 years of experience, a Licensed Private Detective, and is certified as a Public Manager, Police Instructor, School Safety Specialist, and School Resource Officer in New Jersey.

He is a certified instructor in Active Shooter Response, De-escalation, and Threat Assessment and an instructor for the NJ School Safety Specialist Academy in the NJ Department of Education. Chief Craig was appointed to the NJ School Security Task Force by the Governor of New Jersey as a subject matter expert.

Chief Craig is a member of the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council and Advisory Board Member and Senior Instructor for the NJ Association of School Resource Officers. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University where he instructs courses in emergency management, threat assessment, and crisis communication.

Chief Craig has conducted training, planning, and assessments for public and private schools, businesses, and faith-based institutions. He is regularly consulted as a subject matter expert on issues of school security and recently authored a book on school safety best practices.

A Special “Thank You” from Eastern DataComm: All Attendees Receive a Complimentary School Safety Consultation!

When you register for this educational experience, you become eligible to receive a complimentary School Safety Consultation with our School Safety Advisors.

Join Eastern DataComm for a Complimentary Live Educational Webinar entitled,

Why Apps Are Not Enough: How Holistic, Comprehensive Approaches to School Safety Save Lives

Event Summary

Eastern DataComm’s School Safety Advisor, Paul Jenne, along with Superintendent of Maywood Public Schools, Mike Jordan, discuss:

• The importance of recognizing and addressing school-specific complexities and vulnerabilities
• The major limitations of phone application-only emergency notification solutions
• The key features of a comprehensive emergency notification and response system
• How a robust school safety ecosystem, complete with integrated technology, is the best approach to achieving a well-protected school campus

Agenda at a Glance

• Introduction: Meet Our Presenters
• What Are Phone App-Based Notification Solutions?
• What Are the Major Limitations School Officials Need to be Aware Of?
• The Value of Recognizing School-Specific Vulnerabilities and Complexities
• Key Features of a Comprehensive Emergency Notification and Response System
• Take-Away Summary
• Audience Q&A

Duration: 30 Minutes

Recorded on November 17, 2022

Learning Objectives | Topics for exploration

This webinar covers three core concepts related to application-based emergency notification systems, their limitations, and what approaches are better suited for fostering safer schools with the intent of providing school leaders with the insight they need to prevent future tragedies.

Intended Audience

This webinar provides helpful information for key school district stakeholders including:

• K–12 Superintendents and Business Administrators
• School District IT Professionals
• School Safety and Security Professionals
• Higher Education Administrators
• Those entrusted with ensuring the safety of school district students, faculty, and staff within your district

Presenters:

Paul Jenne

Eastern DataComm Sales Manager & School Safety Advisor

Paul Jenne leads business development at Eastern DataComm, a safety and communications company that has served school districts, businesses, and municipalities for over 30 years. As a father of three, school safety is a topic that is near and dear to Paul’s heart. Paul has worked with hundreds of schools, teaching them how to create safer environments by leveraging effective technology. His goal is to help customers improve their day-to-day communications, but most importantly, assist them with finding cost-effective technological solutions to ensure they are best equipped to keep their communities safe.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is the Superintendent of the Maywood Public School District in Bergen County.  He has served in that capacity for the past 14 years. Prior to his tenure in Maywood he served as Principal of Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes, Associate Principal of Indian Hills High School, Assistant Principal of Summit High School, and teacher at Seton Hall Prep.  Michael was named Bergen County Superintendent of the Year in 2020 and in 2021 was awarded the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. Michael has served the students and families of Maywood while also being involved with County and State organizations including being the President of both the Bergen County Association of School Administrators and of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators Legislative Committee. Michael continues to advocate for both the Special Olympics and the Tomorrows Children’s Institute for Pediatric Cancer in both a professional and personal capacity. Michael and his wife Michelle, who is a mathematics teacher at Leonia High School, have two children and are residents of Maywood.

A Special “Thank You” from Eastern DataComm: All Attendees Receive a Complimentary School Safety Consultation!

When you register for this educational experience, you become eligible to receive a complimentary School Safety Consultation with our School Safety Advisors.

A Conversation with Porzio Compliance Services’ Kevin Craig and Eastern DataComms’ Paul Jenne

The Latest Installment in Eastern DataComm’s Connected & Protected Webinar Series

Event Summary:

In the wake of the recent mass shooting tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, schools across the country are left asking the question, “How do we prevent this from happening again?”

Eastern DataComm’s Paul Jenne and Porzio Compliance Services’ Kevin Craig will co-present a webinar designed to assist school leaders in understanding how compliance and technology intersect to create safer schools and prevent future horrific events before they occur. 

The webinar format will be Q&A-style, as Paul and Kevin deconstruct an active shooter event from each of their perspectives to bring to light potential challenges schools face and the solutions each of their respective fields provide.

Our co-presenters will not only explore the key elements of the school safety ecosystem, but will examine the integral role both compliance and technology play when it comes to responding effectively to an emergency. 

The co-presenters will discuss:

• Proactive prevention measures, response strategies
• Required processes and protocols 
• Safety and physical security technology infrastructure that schools can implement to reduce the chance of human error and ensure responses to imminent threats are handled swiftly and effectively when every second counts. 

Schedule:

• 12 pm ET, Monday June 27th
• 2 pm ET, Wednesday June 29th

Agenda at a Glance: 

• Introductions:  Who Are Porzio Compliance Services and Eastern DataComm?
• The School Safety Ecosystem: Elements and Key Considerations 
• School Safety: Deconstructing an Active Shooter Event
• The Integral Role of Compliance and Technology in Creating Safer Schools
• Key Take-Away Summary
• Audience Q&A

Duration – 60  minutes

Topics for Exploration:

This webinar will cover three core concepts related to fostering safer schools from both a compliance and technical perspective with the intent of providing school leaders with the insight they need to prevent future tragedies.

The School Safety Ecosystem: Elements and Key Considerations 

In this webinar, we’ll define the key aspects of the school safety ecosystem. We will discuss how holistic coverage and the interplay of components like procedures, protocols, and technology can work in unison to create a safer environment for learning and growth.

School Safety: Deconstructing an Active Shooter Event

Paul Jenne and Kevin Craig will dissect an active shooter event from both the compliance and the technological perspectives to help attendees understand the key components of these events. Our speakers will explore how future active shooter attempts  may be prevented through effective planning and response.

The Integral Role of Compliance and Technology in Creating Safer Schools

From lockdown drills and school safety plans to video surveillance and emergency notification systems, there are many elements to consider when it comes to fostering safer school campuses. 

Our co-presenters will explore the interplay between compliance and technology, including how to ensure swift, efficient response times when they’re needed most.

Intended Audience

This event will provide helpful information for key school district stakeholders including: 

• K–12 Superintendents and Business Administrators
• School District IT Professionals
• School Safety and Security Professionals
• Higher Education Administrators
• Those entrusted with ensuring the safety of school district students, faculty, and staff within your district

Presenters: 

Paul Jenne

Eastern DataComm Sales Manager & School Safety Advisor

Paul Jenne leads business development at Eastern DataComm, a safety and communications company that has served school districts, businesses, and municipalities for over 30 years. As a father of three, school safety is a topic that is near and dear to Paul’s heart. Paul has worked with hundreds of schools, teaching them how to create safer environments by leveraging effective technology. His goal is to help customers improve their day-to-day communications, but most importantly, assist them with finding cost-effective technological solutions to ensure they are best equipped to keep their communities safe.

Kevin Craig

Porzio Compliance Services Assistant Vice President of Safety, Security, and Investigations 

Kevin Craig is a recognized subject matter expert in law enforcement, management, and school security. He is a retired police chief with over 30 years of experience, a Licensed Private Detective, and is certified as a Public Manager, Police Instructor, School Safety Specialist, and School Resource Officer in New Jersey.

He is a certified instructor in Active Shooter Response, De-escalation, and Threat Assessment and an instructor for the NJ School Safety Specialist Academy in the NJ Department of Education. Chief Craig was appointed to the NJ School Security Task Force by the Governor of New Jersey as a subject matter expert.

Chief Craig is a member of the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council and Advisory Board Member and Senior Instructor for the NJ Association of School Resource Officers. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University where he instructs courses in emergency management, threat assessment, and crisis communication.

Chief Craig has conducted training, planning, and assessments for public and private schools, businesses, and faith-based institutions. He is regularly consulted as a subject matter expert on issues of school security and recently authored a book on school safety best practices.

A Special “Thank You” from Eastern DataComm: All Attendees Receive a Complimentary School Safety Consultation!

When you register for this educational experience, you will receive a complimentary School Safety Consultation with our School Safety Advisors.

The Latest Installment of Eastern DataComm’s Connected & Protected Webinar Series

Event Summary:

Video surveillance allows schools to provide an elevated level of day-to-day safety and security. Utilizing a customized video surveillance system enhances the way school districts respond to emergency situations like lockdowns and active shooter events.

In this complimentary educational webinar, our Video Surveillance Advisors will share the three key components of an effective video surveillance solution. And, because one size does not fit all when it comes to campus safety and physical security, we’ll discuss the essential considerations school administrators need to make as they work with their technology partner to design and implement a comprehensive, customized solution that ensures the safety of their students, staff, and campus visitors.

Schedule:

• Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 11 am ET
• Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 12 pm ET
• Thursday June 9th, 2022 at 1 pm ET

Agenda At A Glance: 

• Introductions & Who is Eastern DataComm?
• Three Elements Of Effective Video Surveillance Solutions
• How These Elements Relate To Emergency Response
• Key Take-Away Summary
• Q&A

Duration – 30 minutes

Topics for Exploration:

This Webinar Will Cover 3 Elements Of Effective Video Surveillance Solutions

Element 1: Choosing The Right Camera For The Job

We’ll explore the typical considerations you’ll make as you select the right cameras for your video surveillance system and touch on details many people miss. We’ll explore the different types of cameras, and which features lend themselves to being best suited for school-based implementation.

Element 2: Integrating Video Surveillance And Access Control On The Same Platform

We’ll share the advantages of tying your video surveillance and access control solutions together. For many schools, these systems are completely disconnected from each other, often coming from different manufacturers and supported by a myriad of different vendors.

We’ll discuss how integration allows you to experience a variety of benefits including easier management and more effective notification. 

Element 3: Enhanced Analytics For Improved Search

Finally, we’ll examine how your video surveillance system can be even more effective when you implement a solution that employs robust analytics. We’ll explore the expansive analytics capabilities of new video surveillance technologies. We’ll help you understand which of these new features can help you reach your school or district’s safety and physical security goals.

Intended Audience

This event will provide helpful information for key school and district stakeholders including: 

• K–12 Superintendents and Business Administrators
• School District IT Professionals
• School Safety and Security Professionals
• Higher Education Administrators
• Those entrusted with ensuring the safety of school district students, faculty, and staff within your district

Presenters: 

Paul Jenne

Eastern DataComm Sales Manager & School Safety Advisor

Paul Jenne leads business development at Eastern DataComm, a safety and communications company that has served school districts, businesses, and municipalities for over 30 years. As a father of three, school safety is a topic that is near and dear to Paul’s heart. Paul has worked with hundreds of schools, teaching them how to create safer environments by leveraging effective technology. His goal is to help customers improve their day-to-day communications, but most importantly, assist them with finding cost-effective technological solutions to ensure they are best equipped to keep their communities safe.

A Special “Thank You” From Eastern DataComm: All Attendees Receive A Complimentary School Safety Consultation!

When you register for this educational experience, your school or district will receive a complimentary School Safety Consultation.

Join us for a technology demonstration that takes a holistic approach to improving safety and communications within your district by leveraging much of your existing technology and integrating it into a premier emergency notification system called LENS (Lockdown & Emergency Notification System). We will also demonstrate new features and integration that brings safety and communications to an all-new level.

As schools across the east coast monitor state recommendations for safely reopening, Eastern Datacomm wants to help you assess how you can protect your employees and students by evaluating your school’s physical security system.

Please join us on our exclusive webinar with Verkada where we’ll demonstrate hybrid cloud video security that is easy to use, easy to maintain, and can secure your campus more effectively than your current video security and access control solutions.