Communication Company is excited to announce the addition of three exceptional professionals to our team: Robert Paden as Vice President of Operations, Miles Rekos as ComCare Sales Representative for Northeast Indiana, and Christian Merrill as ComCare Sales Representative for Northwest Indiana. Each brings a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise to further our mission of delivering cutting-edge safety, security, and communication solutions.

From offices to manufacturing facilities, electrical fires pose a significant risk in workplaces, where complex electrical systems power daily operations. By prioritizing electrical fire safety, workplaces can protect lives, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain a secure environment. Drawing on NFPA’s guidelines for electrical safety, this article outlines key strategies to prevent electrical fires in the workplace.

Effective project management is vital for deploying safety and security systems in schools, hospitals, and commercial settings like restaurants, hotels, and manufacturing plants. Success depends on expertise in technologies and regulations, strict budget control, timely scheduling, conflict resolution, and sensitivity to each sector’s unique needs. Discover the key strategies to transform safety visions into reality.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare and hospitals, ushering in an era of precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. By leveraging advanced algorithms, machine learning, and data analytics, AI is revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment planning, administrative processes, and patient care. This article explores the multifaceted importance of AI in healthcare and hospitals, highlighting its impact on clinical practice, operational efficiency, and patient empowerment.

Summer vacation is a time when schools stand quiet, with students and staff enjoying a well-deserved break. However, this period of low activity presents a unique opportunity—and a critical need—to strengthen school security. This article explores the importance of prioritizing security during the summer break and provides actionable steps for schools to implement effective safety measures.

The rise of hybrid work has transformed the way we communicate and collaborate. With employees working from various locations, organizations need to rethink their communication and security strategies to ensure seamless and secure operations. Here's why streamlining communication and security technology is crucial for hybrid workers

The recent gunman incident at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital was a sobering reminder of the increasing threat of violence in healthcare facilities. While no one was harmed, the disruption underscores a painful reality: healthcare settings are no longer immune to violence. As these incidents become more frequent, healthcare leaders must reevaluate their safety protocols and consider proactive solutions. One critical advancement in this space is AI-powered threat detection, like IntelliSee.

Communication Company’s Lynnetta Cleary and Marty Farrher presented at the 2025 Fire Inspectors Association of Indiana Annual Conference. Supported by vendors and manufacturers for education, the conference provides an opportunity for inspectors from across the state to train, certify, and collaborate on topics related to fire safety in the state of Indiana.

Risk is a constant in the energy sector, be it oil and gas, electricity, or renewables. From workplace hazards to evolving regulations, energy leaders must navigate complex challenges while ensuring operational continuity. The key to staying ahead? A more innovative, more efficient approach to risk management using AI-powered surveillance.

Managed services can be a game-changer for K-12 education. By partnering with an experienced MSP, schools can leverage technology to improve efficiency, enhance security, and create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment for students.

In today's increasingly interconnected world, technology plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of individuals, organizations, and communities. Integrated technology solutions offer a comprehensive approach to addressing various security concerns and enhancing overall safety measures.

As in 2024, school security technology is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace. With the ongoing prevalence of school shootings and increasingly more digital education landscape, enhancing campus safety and security continues to be a major concern. Here are three ways technology is shaping school safety in 2025.

Where are health systems expected to direct their energy in the new year? Four CDW experts share their perspectives on the industry’s outlook in this article from HealthTech.com.

School entrances require constant access by a wide variety of parties, while at the same time, are the most critical area for a school to secure. This creates a surprisingly complex set of issues to address. This white paper from the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) provides schools with a workable and comprehensive approach to safe and secure entries based on industry best practices and research.

Looking back on 2024, there were several big leaps in fire service technology and promises of more to come in 2025. While there is no crystal ball that can predict the future, there are emerging trends that are going to prove to be disruptive technology for the fire service. Here are the top five fire service technology trends for 2025, according to fire safety expert Jason Moore from Firehouse.com.

Effective and efficient physical access control isn’t just a hot technology trend. It’s a security essential for any school, institution of higher education, or hospital. And, according to Campus Safety’s recent exclusive research, educational and healthcare facilities are stepping up their acquisition of advanced access control systems. To delve deeper into what trends the campus security community is experiencing and should expect to see in 2025, practitioners, consultants, and solutions providers shared their insights in this article from Campus Safety.

In the early hours of December 4th, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot on his way to a shareholder meeting in Midtown Manhattan. Just five days later, police apprehended their main suspect nearly 200 miles away thanks to advances in video surveillance technology, cracking the case in a record time. 

As the holiday season approaches, emergency rooms are preparing for an anticipated increase in patient admissions. With staff shortages already a prevailing issue in healthcare facilities, the increase in nurse call-offs by up to 30% during the winter holiday period further exacerbates this lack of resources, negatively impacting both staff and patients during the most “wonderful time of year. In order to respond to these challenges, healthcare facilities can leverage modern technology to streamline efficiency for better patient outcomes and staff well-being.

As the holiday season is upon us, it is important to remember to stay vigilant when it comes to fire prevention. With an array of specific holiday traditions involving lights, flames and electric appliances, it is imperative to take extra precautions during this time of year. To help and your loved ones stay safe, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite fire safety tips from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), the U.S. Fire Administration, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).

A fire station is the last place you’d think a fire would break out. However, on October 16th, the Stadtallendorf fire station in western Germany burned to the ground. The brand new station with reportedly “modern, state of the art equipment” sustained millions in damages and serves as a warning that even the places we think are safest from fires can be destroyed in seconds.