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If you’re in the market for a new security system, you may be overwhelmed by all the options available to you. Does it pay to invest in an expensive system? Is cloud integration really necessary? If you are struggling to find where to start, our team has broken down our most important factors to consider when investing in a new security system so you can get the right system for your unique facility.
Understand Your Facility
Before looking into a new security system, you need to understand the current needs and risks of your facility. Depending on the type of facility you are operating, there might be certain requirements and regulations you need to follow. Once you know what regulations are required for your facility, then you can begin searching for security systems that address your current needs, such as the scale of the facility or need for additional features based on industry.
Quality Over Quantity
If you’re debating between two security systems at two different price points, it pays to invest. Our team recommends investing in a quality system at a higher price point rather than a system at a lower price point. Higher-quality systems offer more attentive customer service, heightened capabilities, and frequent software updates to keep your facility running smoothly. Paying for a higher quality security system pays off in the long run!
Invest In Growth
Your organization doesn’t stop growing, so why should your security system? When looking at options, find a security system that can grow with you as new challenges arise. A security system should be customizable to your needs with the room to expand to meet any new needs as the years go on. This insurance prepares you for the future of your companies so you’re ready for anything.
Esscoe partners with high quality security system manufacturers that are invested in your facility’s success. Whether you’re a brand new facility or an existing one looking to upgrade your current system, Esscoe can help you find the perfect security solution. Contact us today
Mark your calendars for March 10th, because Esscoe will be joining Convergint at the annual Brainstorm K20 Conference. This event will take place in the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
The Brainstorm K20 Conference is an education technology conference that brings education technologists from around the Midwest together to foster and inspire innovation in school safety systems. With over 900 attendees, this event presents the invaluable opportunity to learn about the future of education technology.
Esscoe has been a trusted provider of security solutions with a strong reputation and market share in the K-20 sector across Chicago and Wisconsin. Esscoe will be exhibiting at booth #905 alongside Convergint, exhibiting at booth #1006.
We hope to see you there!
Ensuring your facility’s fire safety requires unwavering vigilance and reliable systems. Edwards ConnectedSafety+ delivers this peace of mind through an advanced cloud-based solution that transforms how you monitor your intelligent fire systems and manage your facilities. By providing comprehensive oversight, this innovative platform helps reduce operational costs, minimize disruptions, and deliver targeted support when you need it most.
At its core, ConnectedSafety+ offers a seamlessly integrated experience tailored to your facility’s specific fire safety requirements. The digital platform enables authorized personnel to monitor all system components remotely, providing real-time visibility into your fire safety infrastructure. Through an intuitive dashboard interface, you can instantly access essential documentation including compliance reports, system health assessments, facility floor plans, and other critical information.
What sets ConnectedSafety+ apart is its proactive approach to system maintenance. The Manager+ Dashboard leverages predictive analytics to identify potential issues before they impact operations, while providing detailed diagnostic reports that ensure your facility maintains optimal safety standards. The platform streamlines inspection processes through guided protocols, enabling technicians to work more efficiently. This cloud-based monitoring capability helps reduce total ownership costs by enabling preventive maintenance and early issue resolution.
Through Esscoe’s strategic partnership with Edwards, your facility gains access to industry-leading fire protection technology that exceeds standard safety requirements. Contact our team today to elevate your facility’s fire safety infrastructure to new heights of reliability and performance.
Esscoe has been helping its clients successfully manage the risk of fire threats since 2005. With the ability to design, engineer, install, and inspect fire safety systems, we have been your trusted fire safety provider for over 20 years. But our services do not just cover the bare minimum; when it comes to fire safety, our team goes above and beyond at what we can provide for you.
Our expertise goes beyond the basic requirements for designing and engineering fire safety systems. Not only is our team composed of licensed fire protection engineers, we also have in-house CAD and design services with NICET Level III Fire Alarm Technologists at your service. Our expertise does not end there. Our team possesses City of Chicago Department of Buildings Class I, Class II and High-Rise design and permitting expertise, as well as NAVFAC (Navy), USACE (Army) and PBS (GSA) design-build engineering and commissioning know-how. Whatever your application, our team has the experience to design the perfect fire safety system for you.
When it comes to installation and inspection, our inspectors are factory trained technicians with certifications from EST and Kidde and several other major manufacturers and carry valid Illinois PERC cards. We also service all manufacturer equipment regardless of vintage, including Simplex, Notifier, Honeywell, SilentKnight, Gamewell/FC, FireLite and others. From start to finish, our team can help keep your fire safety system running to the highest standard.
Contact our team today and discover the difference our expertise makes!
The holiday season has officially arrived! It’s a time for loved ones, travel, and, for many, an empty office. That makes it the perfect opportunity to ensure your security and fire systems are in top shape. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, proper security is more important than ever to protect your facility while your team is away.
As the year comes to a close, make sure to follow these essential safety measures:
The most important step? Schedule a professional inspection with Esscoe! Our team can help you prepare and repair your systems so you can enjoy a worry-free holiday season.
Contact us today to ensure your facility is safe, secure, and ready for the year ahead!
We understand how stressful the holidays can be. From hosting loved ones to traveling long distances, to not burning the turkey, the last thing on your mind is making sure your smoke alarms are working. This Thanksgiving, before the festivities begin, take some time to prep your home for any fire threats that might arise.
By following these tips, you can keep your family safe and make the most of your Thanksgiving! From all of us at Esscoe, have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
The Genetec SaaS Security Center is your perfect blend of enterprise-grade security features and cloud-based speed and functionality.
SaaS Designed For You
Modify your security system exactly to your needs. With flexible deployments, you can utilize connected solutions with cloud-native services while storing and processing locally or in the cloud–wherever is best for you. The Security Center SaaS can also adapt to new technology from an open ecosystem of technology partners, so you are only paying for what your business needs.
Advanced Security Capabilities
The Genetec Security Center SaaS system has built-in forensics search capabilities to merge metadata from a variety of devices equipped with edge analytics in a single, intuitive user interface. The system quickly presents results to operators with an intuitive design so they can make quicker, better-informed decisions, and also adapts to every job with web, mobile and desktop applications.
Everything In One Place
Find everything you need in one, unified interface. Get a global view of all your activities and sites on maps and unified reports. Monitor and respond to incidents and view security related data from a single system. Simplify the entire installation and configuration process with remote deployment and system management tools, easy enrollment workflows, and quick web configuration. With all capabilities easily accessible, security has never been easier.
Meeting Your Needs Today and Tomorrow
Security Center SaaS meets your needs today and can grow with you as your business grows. With a customizable approach, you can move to cloud and scale at your own pace. Add direct-to-cloud devices, use your current hardware, and connect on-prem sites. From an all cloud approach to a hybrid model, everything can be customized and modified as your security needs expand.
Contact us today to take your security system to the next level!
At Esscoe, we are incredibly proud of the range of services we provide, the friendly hospitality we embrace, and the results that keep our clients coming back. Whether you’re inquiring about a security system or in need of an inspection, Esscoe can take care of your life safety needs. Don’t just take our word for it—check out a few client testimonials that highlight our team’s dedication to getting the job done right!
Professionalism Every Step Of The Way – “I have had the privilege to work with Esscoe on nearly 40 projects over the past 20 years. Those projects range from security upgrades to new fire alarm system installations. Esscoe has really set themselves apart from their competitors in their teaming approach with each project. You can count on true professionalism and support at time of bid, through construction, and close out. The support is driven by their prompt and reliable Customer Service.” -Jayson Lange, Aldridge Electric
Our Team Is Dedicated To Success – “I couldn’t be more impressed with Esscoe. From the moment we engaged with them, their commitment to excellence was evident. Their team is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. They are truly experts when it comes to Edwards systems and they go above and beyond to help me maintain a safe and reliable fire alarm system.” -Patrick Gunville, The University of Chicago Medicine
Reliable Support Whenever You Need – “Esscoe understands that a fire system is an important investment for the owner, offering competitive pricing to match. I have been extremely satisfied with their wide range of services, including system maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. Esscoe has consistently provided comprehensive services, ensuring that our fire alarm system remains in optimal condition and functions reliably at all times across our entire college campus.” -John Briseno, Lake Forest College
Now that you’ve heard from some of our valued clients, don’t hesitate to give us a call today! Contact our experts at 847.847.3200 or email us at info@esscoe.com
Acquisition Adds More Than 80 Colleagues, Expanding Service Capabilities in Education, Finance, Utilities, Government, Healthcare, and Data Center Markets
September 09, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced that it has acquired Esscoe, a premier provider of mission-critical security and fire and life safety systems in the Chicago and Midwest regions. Esscoe is a local market leader, offering exceptional design and engineering capabilities and fully integrated, tech-enabled security solutions. The acquisition enables Convergint to accelerate growth across the Midwestern U.S.—building on Esscoe’s long-standing reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions to its customers.
“Their commitment to market-leading service has earned them a loyal, extensive customer base across this critical region. Their mission resonates strongly with Convergint’s own Values and Beliefs and dedication to being our customers’ best service provider.”
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, Esscoe provides customers with essential security, life safety, and mass notification systems. The acquisition adds more than 80 local colleagues to Convergint, leveraging Esscoe’s established customer base to greatly expand market reach and technology expertise. Esscoe will bolster Convergint’s key service capabilities across verticals including financial, utilities, government, healthcare, and data centers.
“Esscoe’s deep technological expertise and innovative approach align perfectly with our strategic growth plans,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Convergint. “Their commitment to market-leading service has earned them a loyal, extensive customer base across this critical region. Their mission resonates strongly with Convergint’s own Values and Beliefs and dedication to being our customers’ best service provider.”
“For nearly two decades, Mike Cook, Todd Keppy, and I have led Esscoe with a commitment to innovation and customer success,” said Scott Bartmess, Principal, Esscoe. “By joining Convergint, the Esscoe team is elevating our capacity to support customer growth locally, nationally and globally. This partnership allows us to join our expertise with Convergint’s extensive resources, creating a powerful combination that will be highly beneficial for the success of both our valued customers and colleagues.”
About Convergint
Convergint is a 2.5 billion USD global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems. Listed as the #1 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past 7 years, Convergint leads with over 10,000 colleagues and more than 220 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.
Mary Parisi
203-612-0818
mary.parisi@convergint.com
For the first time since 1976, the worldwide standards for smoke detectors have been updated. The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems recently published the UL 268 7th Edition, the biggest change to smoke alarms in 30 years. The new regulations in fire safety aim to tackle modern fire threats and simultaneously improve building occupant’s life safety.
How much can fire threats and safety change in 30 years? In a rapidly changing world, advancements in technology also means safety threats become more advanced alongside it. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), the average escape time from a fire in 1978 was roughly 17 minutes. However, thirty years later, that time sharply decreased to an average escape time of only 3 minutes. With modern day threats becoming faster and more dangerous, smoke detection systems need to be strides ahead to keep people safe.
The primary difference between the UL 268 6th and 7th editions is the update to better address synthetic materials. More often than not, the items in our homes, offices, schools and other places are made of synthetic materials like polyester or polyurethane foam. These materials are very flammable in comparison to natural materials that were more widely used 30 years ago, like cotton and wood. The UL 268 7th Edition can distinguish between these different materials and has the capability to react to synthetic fires quickly.
The other major update from the 6th edition to the 7th is the technology to distinguish between real fire threats and nuisance alarms. Has this ever happened to you? You are cooking and accidentally set off the smoke detector, so to stop the noise, you deactivate your smoke detector or take the batteries out altogether. The 6th edition was designed to activate at any sign of smoke, but in the long run, it led to more tenants turning off their smoke detectors and not turning them back on, increasing their risk of not knowing if there is a real fire threat. The UL 268 7th Edition was designed with this exact circumstance in mind, and is now able to differentiate between fire threats and nuisance alarms such as cooking smoke or even dust that accumulates over time.
In 2018, Edwards became the first multi-criteria smoke detector manufacturer to receive UL 268 7th edition certification with the new Signature Optica detectors. Edwards’ Optica Duct Detectors are uniquely designed to resist the environmental challenges of the HVAC environment and use detection algorithms to differentiate between nuisance particles, like cooking smoke, dust or steam, and serious threats.
Modern day fire threats require modern solutions, and the new regulations included in UL 268 7th Edition ensure that you and your community can stay safe and more aware of your surroundings. For more information about how you can update your system to the 7th edition, contact esscoe.com!
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