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Welcome to Chicago GSX! This year’s Global Security Exchange will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Talkaphone will be exhibiting at the show in booth #1876. We are excited to have fellow security industry professionals in our hometown of Chicago. We’ll be showcasing the wireless and solar-ready ECO TOWER® at our booth this year. Our ETP-MTE-WP model is able to provide an effective and reliable wireless emergency call station and is designed to integrate with a cellular or radio frequency interface which makes it an ideal solution for remote areas. We will also have our VIA™ Series tower at GSX this year. Our VIA™ Series Assistant Tower is a free-standing tower with a sleek and architectural design. This tower can support a card reader and/or a push plate switch, perfect for locations with many visitors who may need access to a secured building. Stop by our booth to take a look at our world-class security solutions and chat with a Talkaphone team member. Try Out Our Trade Show App We have a new interactive trade show app that lets you build your own Talkaphone solution. Be sure to stop by booth #1876 where members of the team will be available to... Read more →
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Mass Notification Systems in Schools
School administrators must regularly interact with parents and students, sharing the latest announcements and updates when something out of the ordinary occurs. With so many different communication methods being used today, it is required to compose different messages for email, text, and voice messaging. In a school setting, mass notification systems can often be implemented for day-to-day use. Using a mass notification system for everyday applications can provide value for school boards and administrators. Routine Mass Notification Applications Include: Registration deadlines Payment reminders Attendance notifications School closure updates Event cancellations Unfortunately, these notifications become more complex when dealing with an emergency situation. Schools are supposed to be a safe place, but regrettably, natural disasters and school shootings are real threats that require a prompt, well-organized response. An emergency communication system is a crucial tool to keep students and faculty safe during these types of events. Talkaphone offers several mass notification systems appropriate for K-12 schools that can be installed at strategic locations across the campus. Many of Talkaphone’s security solutions also align with the tiers listed in the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools Safety and Security Guidelines. These security measures are recommended for school safety best practices. The transition from... Read more →
