Tech Talk & Insights

Seattle Public Schools is introducing advanced safety systems to better protect students and staff. In a recent KIRO 7 News report by Linzi Sheldon, viewers saw how new technologies, including classroom alert buttons, district-wide lockdown management, digital hallway displays, updated intercoms, secure entry vestibules, and an anonymous tip-line app, are reshaping school security. Parents, students,…

Why is a Layered Security Plan for Schools Essential? As parents, students, teachers, and administrators prepare for the start of the upcoming school year, emergency preparedness is top of mind. A layered security plan for schools ensures that if one security measure fails or isn’t accessible, others are there to protect students and staff. Redundancy…

By: Varina Thwaites When it comes to technology procurement, public agencies face a unique challenge: acquiring reliable, high-performance solutions while navigating strict procurement laws , limited budgets, and time constraints. That’s why Telecor, a leading manufacturer of communication and life safety systems, proudly partners with the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program (PEPPM). For schools, districts, and…

By: Darlene Cotterill Is My Child Safe at School? It’s a question no parent should have to ask, and yet it’s one that looms larger every year. With school emergencies ranging from medical incidents to weather events and the unthinkable threat of an active shooter, communities are searching for real, lasting answers to protect students…

True End-to-End Manufacturing Telecor products are designed and made in North America, where we support true end-to-end manufacturing. This local approach allows us to maintain full oversight of our production process—from concept to completion—ensuring quality, reliability, and faster delivery. The Advantages of North American Manufacturing Supply Chain Stability – Our North American production model supports…

By: Darlene Cotterill Most people first encounter public address (PA) systems in schools. They are familiar tools—used for morning announcements, schedule changes, or emergency drills. But while their importance in education is well established, the need for PA systems in commercial environments is frequently underestimated. In reality, PA and intercom systems are not just operational…