IPS is dedicated to creating peace of mind wherever you live, work, and play through customized, innovative life safety and security solutions. We provide safe and secure environments so that you can focus on what is important to you. Over the years, we’ve expanded our portfolio of offerings. Let us be your one stop shop …
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IPS recently put pen to paper surrounding our thoughts on our Core Ideology. These are pretty much the same things we’ve been doing the past 22 years, but as our company continues to grow, we wanted to make things official. We’ve outlined our Purpose, Core Values, and Mission so our team members, vendors, and customers …
Late in 2017, the State of Ohio updated its building codes. With those updates, the requirements for carbon monoxide detectors in overnight occupancies (hotels, senior care, hospitals, dorms, prisons, etc.) and K-12 schools received a major overhaul. Essentially, if a facility burns fuel to heat, launder, cook, etc., it is required to have carbon monoxide …
The holidays are a hectic time. If you’re having trouble keeping up with the comings and goings at your building each day, you aren’t alone. Special holiday hours? Closures for an employee party? Client gifts sitting out? Staff using up that last minute PTO? Vendors visiting with goodies? All of these scenarios create special needs …
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There are several challenges that come with traditional video surveillance management. A newer technology to the market, cloud video services from IPS and our product partner, Eagle Eye Networks, can alleviate those hardships. Check out the table below to see if any of these scenarios sound familiar and how the benefits of cloud services might …
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Every year, the month of September is designated as National Preparedness Month. As a facility leader, there are a variety of emergencies and disasters to be prepared for, such as fires, severe weather, widespread illnesses, hazardous spills and leaks, acts of violence, and power outages and equipment failures. When these situations occur, the first few …
The easiest way to make your life safety inspections a breeze? Consolidate your inspections down to one provider-like IPS! A one-stop-shop means less vendors to track in your business systems and less points of contact to maintain. Plus, when you sign an inspection agreement with IPS, we keep track of all your due dates and …
Fire alarm systems are a critical part of a building’s life safety infrastructure. But a premium system doesn’t have to cost you a premium price. IPS is an Edwards Elite Strategic Partner. Formerly known as EST, Edwards fire alarm systems come with a number of cost-savings: -use smaller wire -use a lower amount of wire …
Cellular network changes are being made in the next year that will affect some monitoring accounts utilizing a cellular dialer. Older network technology is sunsetting in 2022. This affects alarm panels using a cellar dialer on the following networks: AT&T 3G Network – Discontinued as of February 22, 2022 Verizon 3G CDMA Network – Discontinued …
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The pandemic has affected us all in a variety of ways. But did you know the COVID-19 relief package from the federal government allows for tax incentives to upgrade or replace older systems? The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has many different tax-savings opportunities for businesses. According to Section 168 …
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