As hybrid and remote work models become the norm, organizations across healthcare, education, and commercial industries must rethink how they approach safety, security, and communication. This article explores how businesses can prepare for 2026 by modernizing integrated security systems, leveraging AI responsibly, strengthening emergency communication, and adopting managed services to support resilience in an increasingly connected workplace.

Technology plays an expanding role in school safety and prevention. Learn how AI, communication systems, and integrated security tools help K–12 schools strengthen preparedness while supporting students and staff.

Fire alarm systems play a critical role in healthcare safety — but poor management can lead to alarm fatigue and delayed response. Explore a practical 7-step approach to improving fire alarm performance, reliability, and efficiency in healthcare facilities.

As 2026 unfolds, the cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift — from defensive checklists to dynamic, intelligence-driven systems. For organizations in healthcare, K-12 education, and commercial/industrial sectors — the very sectors our company serves — these changes carry profound implications. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest security-tech trends this year and what they mean for the future of secure communications, integrated operations, and resilient infrastructure.

End-of-year holidays bring warmth and connection — but also higher fire risk in hospitals, K–12 schools, and workplaces. The NFPA says decorative lights, candles, heating equipment, overloaded electrical systems, and unattended spaces drive winter holiday fires. Most are preventable. With awareness, planning, and code-compliant life‑safety technology, organizations can reduce hazards and keep facilities safe. Below are fire‑safety strategies for healthcare, K–12, and commercial settings, plus a pre‑break checklist.

We are saddened by the passing of our founder, Tibor Folding (1938-2025). His vision and dedication helped build Communication Company of South Bend into what it is today. Our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. His legacy lives on in every life-safety, security, and communication system we deliver. Thank you for everything, Tibor.

For many frontline workers, the season brings longer hours, higher stress, and an alarming increase in violence and aggression from patients, families, and even visitors. It’s a growing crisis across the healthcare industry — and one that demands renewed attention, especially as hospitals brace for seasonal surges and staffing shortages.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, gathering, and good food — but it’s also one of the most dangerous times of the year for fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving consistently ranks as the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. And while most incidents occur in residential settings, the same seasonal risks often extend to businesses, healthcare facilities, and other organizations.

Communication Company will be at the 2025 Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC) Conference in Indianapolis from November 5-7. Stop by our booth, and say hi!

On 19 October 2025, four thieves, disguised as construction workers, used a furniture hoist to enter the Louvre through a relaxed security zone, stealing eight priceless jewels in under eight minutes. The museum admitted to long-standing security under-investment due to its historic structure and operational challenges. This incident shows that if a top museum can be breached, any organization lacking strong security is also at risk.

Many schools have added barricade devices to secure doors, but the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) warns these can hinder emergency exits, block responders, and violate codes. Instead, schools should use door access control systems that allow secure locking with immediate exit, authorized entry, real-time monitoring, and integrated lockdowns. PASS and experts stress a layered, code-compliant security approach to ensure safety.

While clinical outcomes are central to healthcare, patient engagement also plays an important role. Informed, involved patients yield better satisfaction, adherence, fewer complications, and lower costs. Learn more about how digital platforms like Vizabli’s engagement ecosystem are essential, shifting care from passive to active, collaborative patient involvement.

A North Carolina home was nearly destroyed when a dog chewed a lithium-ion battery, sparking a fire—caught on camera by Chapel Hill Fire Department. As the NFPA noted during Fire Prevention Week and in coverage of safe device charging, these batteries pose fire risks if mishandled. This article covers: why lithium-ion batteries are dangerous, how charging habits affect risk in schools, businesses, and homes, and key Fire Prevention Week 2025 takeaways for organizations.

Halloween transforms offices and stores with decorations and costumes to boost morale and attract customers. However, fire risks rise, with over 800 home fires annually linked to decorations and flames, per the NFPA. Businesses face similar dangers from overloaded outlets and temporary setups. This article explores the NFPA-based safety tips to help organizations manage these hazards.

With rising care demands and historic staff shortages, hospital staff face pressure to do more with less, leading to nurse burnout, inefficiencies, and safety risks. Real-time locating systems (RTLS) improve efficiency and patient care by automating nurse calls, managing equipment, enhancing staff safety, and optimizing patient flow through real-time data and actionable insights. Learn more with Midmark’s latest article.

Nurses are central to healthcare technology, using tools like EHRs, smart beds, IV pumps, location systems, and virtual nursing. However, poor system connectivity causes data silos, increasing staff burden and delaying patient care. This article explores why true interoperability begins with nurse-led design, offering practical strategies for involving nurses in health IT development.

Fire Prevention Week, set for October 5-11, 2025, is a critical time to focus on fire safety, especially with this year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” as announced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). While the theme emphasizes residential safety, the principles of safe lithium-ion battery use are equally vital in schools, hospitals, and businesses, where these batteries power everything from laptops to medical devices. Here’s how these industries can adopt NFPA’s guidelines to ensure safety during Fire Prevention Week and beyond.