Discover how commercial and industrial facilities can improve operational readiness through integrated access control, video surveillance, and facility-wide communication systems.

Learn how Rauland Responder Enterprise, implemented by Communication Company of South Bend, Indiana, helps healthcare facilities modernize nurse call systems, improve clinical communication, and strengthen emergency response coordination.

As a former educator, Joe Miller understands why reliable PA, fire alarm, and access systems are essential for safer schools. Here’s what effective school communication really looks like.

See how Keller ISD centralized emergency communication across 43 campuses using Rauland Telecenter U®. This case study highlights how integrated PA and alert systems improve district-wide coordination, streamline schedules, and strengthen campus safety readiness.

When an emergency unfolds at work, hesitation can cost time, safety, and trust. Here’s why clear communication helps businesses respond with confidence when it matters most.

When communication breaks down during a healthcare emergency, even small delays can put patients at risk. Here’s why clarity matters when seconds count.

Start 2026 with confidence. Watch Tony’s video to learn five essential actions to refresh fire alarm, security, and safety systems for compliance, readiness, and reliability.

Preparing for the future of work starts with communication that performs under pressure. Here’s how integrated systems support resilience, safety, and long-term stability.

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.