The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or “CARES Act,” contains a number of tax savings for businesses. This includes a change to the tax code to ensure “qualified improvement property” (QIP) investments can benefit from an accelerated tax deduction for the full cost, including the installation of such property. Under Section
Convergint Technologies in Canada is partnering with Edwards for fire alarm & life safety solutions. Convergint and Edwards can provide fire alarm & life safety solutions in Canada which include, but are not limited to, intelligent fire and smoke detection, specialty detection solutions, one and two-way emergency voice communication (including
Many companies have transitioned entire workforces to work from home, leaving facilities nearly vacant. This can prove to be an opportune time for companies to perform a thorough inspection of security systems. Periodical maintenance is essential to keep all security systems running optimally and can help create a smoother transition when employees return to
With the current need for social distancing and many states currently sheltering in place, COVID-19 has led to a significant amount of the global workforce to be working from their homes. In these unprecedented circumstances, many business facilities across the world are either currently low occupancy or entirely vacant, creating a new set of
Convergint Technologies is committed to providing the tools, training, and programs so that all projects and service calls are completed without incidents or injuries. The Golden Hardhat Award was started seven years ago in 2012. In order to qualify for the Golden Hardhat Award, a Convergint Technology Center (CTC) has to go one full calendar
The complexity of securing a global organization becomes increasingly intense as the number of locations increases, especially if those locations are in different countries. The global accounts team at Convergint Technologies helps to simplify global security integration with coverage across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Brenda Koesterman, Convergint's Vice President of Global Accounts
New Jersey passed legislation in February 2019, making it mandatory for K-12 schools throughout the state to have silent panic alarms as an additional layer of security. The law was named Alyssa’s Law, in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the victims of the mass shooting incident at Marjory Stoneman
Minnesota acknowledged it was necessary to free up $63 million to support school safety programs, disaster response, and bus services for students with disabilities. That means approximately $30 million will be divided among all the school districts this current budget year.
Convergint Technologies understands the most pressing challenges faced by state governments to enhance the safety and security of their facilities. Bringing together nationwide experience with deep local expertise, our certified team of professionals provide cost-effective solutions that maximize budgets and leverage technology as a force multiplier.
When an incident occurs at a school, procedures and protocols have been put into place to react. The problem comes when multiple sensors go off, creating chaos and the previous plans get ignored. Schools face many challenges when trying to create a truly unified communication system including budgets, aging systems, and the logistics of
