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DSC: September 14, 2026
A commercial fire alarm system in the Houston area is tested at least once a year. That is the baseline most building owners know.
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DSC: September 8, 2026
If you run a 20-to-100-person office in Houston and you are shopping for cameras, here is the short answer: the best commercial security camera...
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DSC: August 31, 2026
In May 2026, Harris County commissioners voted to renew a contract for 480 license plate cameras at a cost of just under $869,000, running through...
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DSC: August 24, 2026
Think about the last person who left your company. Maybe they moved to a new job. Maybe they retired. Maybe it did not end well.
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DSC: August 17, 2026
Steal to Order: How Retail Theft Rings Work in Texas — and What Actually Slows Them Down Last month, League City police wrapped up an investigation...
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DSC: August 12, 2026
If you have a security or camera project on your list for this year, the price you were quoted in the spring may not be the price you pay in the...
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DSC: August 3, 2026
Over the Fourth of July weekend, two Flock license plate cameras near Washington Avenue and Westcott were found cut in half and covered in spray...
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DSC: July 27, 2026
AI-powered video search is the biggest practical change in surveillance this year. Here is what it does, what our manufacturer partners are shipping,...
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DSC: July 20, 2026
Most building problems give you time. A leaky roof, a slow elevator, a parking lot that needs repaving — none of them shut you down overnight. A red...
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DSC: July 14, 2026
The hallways are quiet right now. No bells, no lockers slamming, no buses lined up out front. For most Texas schools, summer is the calm before a...
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DSC: June 29, 2026
This summer, the biggest sporting event on the planet came to our backyard. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being played across the United States, Canada,...
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DSC: June 22, 2026
Houston had 145 days at 90 degrees or hotter in 2025. That is the most in the city's history. For two out of every five days last year, the air...
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DSC: June 9, 2026
Most security systems do not fail all at once. They fail a little at a time. A camera drifts off its mark. A door reader gets slow. A battery quietly...
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DSC: June 4, 2026
Some announcements are just news. This one changes what we can do for you.
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DSC: May 19, 2026
For most of the history of video, cameras have done one job. They record what happens. When something goes wrong, someone goes back, scrubs through...
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DSC: May 11, 2026
Hurricane season in Texas starts on June 1. That is about three weeks away. For most facility managers and business owners, that is plenty of time to...
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DSC: May 4, 2026
Access control is supposed to be the system you don't think about. You wave a badge, the door opens, you go to work. That's the deal.
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DSC: April 27, 2026
Most commercial video systems don't fail in obvious ways. They fail quietly. The cameras still light up. The monitors still show live feeds. The...
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DSC: April 23, 2026
When a property manager calls us about a gate that keeps failing, the story is almost always the same. The operator is three or four years old. It...
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DSC: April 14, 2026
If you own or manage a commercial building in the Houston area, there's a good chance someone has mentioned a BDA system to you. Maybe it came up...
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DSC: April 6, 2026
You know the sound. That steady, high-pitched chirp coming from the fire alarm panel in the back hallway. It started a few days ago — maybe after a...
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DSC: March 30, 2026
If you manage a commercial facility, you've probably heard the buzz around mobile credentials. The idea is simple: instead of handing out plastic key...
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DSC: March 18, 2026
Your doors are open on purpose. That's the whole point. A house of worship is supposed to be the place where anyone can walk in and be welcomed — no...
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DSC: February 26, 2026
Is Managing Separate Fire Alarm and Security Vendors Costing Your Business More Than You Think?
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DSC: February 19, 2026
Most organizations don’t avoid upgrades because they don’t care.
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DSC: February 2, 2026
Understanding What a System Checkup Really Tells You Most buildings don’t ignore their systems on purpose.
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DSC: January 19, 2026
Most system failures don’t happen all at once.
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DSC: December 11, 2025
Most buildings rely on systems that were installed years ago—sometimes decades ago. Fire alarms, cameras, access control panels, intercoms, intrusion...
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DSC: December 13, 2023
We are excited to announce that DSC is now offering Rhombus Systems, a revolutionary enterprise security camera system. This next-generation solution...
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DSC: December 13, 2023
As an authorized partner of Avigilon, DSC is thrilled to introduce Avigilon Alta to our esteemed customers. This end-to-end, cloud-based security...
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DSC: December 13, 2023
DSC, a certified reseller and installer of Hanwha Vision security solutions, is excited to introduce the latest addition to our product lineup - the...
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DSC: February 28, 2022
The sounds from fire detection and alarm system are important because they detect emergency or fire situation within a building. Often times, older...
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DSC: September 10, 2021
Star of Hope wanted to install a security system at the Women and Family Development Center that would allow them to provide a safe environment in...
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DSC: December 22, 2020
These days just about everything is connected to your company's network. If you're like the majority of today's organizations, you've found that your...
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DSC: December 21, 2020
Organizations today invest significant resources in life safety and security systems. As a stakeholder in your organization, you understand the...
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DSC: December 1, 2020
Over the past two decades, across the US, many businesses have selected security cameras and equipment manufactured by Hikvision and Dahua to...
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DSC: November 24, 2020
Now more than ever, business leaders are looking for ways to keep people safe. Fortunately, they’re finding answers with technology.
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DSC: November 17, 2020
Have you heard the terms ‘licensed, bonded, and insured’ before but just don’t know what they are?
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DSC: November 12, 2020
In 2019, fire-related property loss costs exceeded 37 million dollars in the United States alone.
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DSC: October 30, 2020
One of the most enticing amenities available for townhome, condominium, and master planned communities is an automatic gate. Gated communities...
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DSC: April 24, 2020
States’ efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus through “shelter in place” orders have resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses....
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DSC: April 24, 2020
In today’s world, there are a variety of circumstances that can make managing physical security solutions from remote locations a necessity. Whether...
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DSC: April 8, 2020
In this video, Albert shares one of our favorite practical video surveillance solutions with you – leveraging the innovative power of multi-sensor...
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DSC: April 2, 2020
Businesses, educational facilities, and other commercial spaces find comfort in protecting their people, property, and assets by installing...
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DSC: April 2, 2020
Many businesses and homeowners use security cameras as a preventative measure to help protect their people, assets, and property. Not only do...
DSC: April 1, 2020
When charting a course to a new destination, you can’t choose a path without knowing your current location. At DSC, many new client relationships...
DSC: March 25, 2020
There’s a lot to consider when deploying new, or enhanced, security and life safety systems, including project planning, installation, configuration,...
DSC: March 18, 2020
Choosing the right cable for your facility can have a long-lasting impact on the performance of the technology systems your organization relies on....
DSC: March 11, 2020
Discover how DSC video surveillance solutions hosted in the cloud can benefit your organization by delivering stream-lined deployment, simplified...
DSC: March 7, 2020
Discover how DSC video surveillance solutions hosted in the cloud can benefit your organization by delivering stream-lined deployment, simplified...
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DSC: February 19, 2020
From automated access control and security devices to smart lighting systems, IoT-enabled devices are changing the way we look at security solutions...
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DSC: February 5, 2020
As more and more businesses turn to technology to run their day-to-day operations and store their most valuable company and customer data,...
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DSC: February 5, 2020
As physical security breaches become an increasing problem for businesses of all sizes and scopes, physical security equipment, software, and...
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DSC: December 16, 2019
Business owners and security staff can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why camera system installation is such an integral aspect of a comprehensive...
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DSC: December 15, 2019
Now more than ever, businesses are turning to technology to increase their facility’s everyday functionality. From high-speed data transfer to...
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DSC: December 15, 2019
DSC is proud to partner with Avigilon, an industry leader in CCTV camera technology, to offer their top-of-the-line security camera products for a...
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DSC: December 10, 2019
Access control systems are an essential part of your organization’s physical security. These systems allow you to define and control who can gain...
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DSC: December 5, 2019
Developing and managing a comprehensive, fully integrated, and scalable physical security system requires more than just purchasing video...
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DSC: December 5, 2019
Proper physical security of businesses is the first line of defense against potentially dangerous threats to people, property, and assets. No matter...
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DSC: November 18, 2019
As technology advances, the need for quality managed security services is increasing for businesses of all scopes and sizes. Companies are hosting...
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DSC: November 18, 2019
An organization’s video surveillance system plays a crucial role in keeping its people and property safe around the clock. Luckily, commercial...
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DSC: May 9, 2019
Not long ago, educational security required little more than the management and upkeep of facility fire and intrusion alarm systems. This was an...
DSC: April 23, 2018
Check out the latest operation and configuration guide for the The Cerberus PRO FC901 Fire Panel from Siemens:
DSC: February 1, 2017
We're proud to announce that DSC has been named an official integration partner by Allegion, the industry leader in door security.
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DSC: October 6, 2016
Thanks to some exciting new technology from Hanwha Techwin, video surveillance networks can be faster than ever before. Hanwha Techwin has released a...
DSC: August 10, 2016
Houston Security and Life Safety Company Now HUB Certified HOUSTON, Texas August 10, 2016 - We are pleased to announce that Design Security Controls,...
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DSC: August 8, 2016
The 2016-2017 school year is nearly upon us. With the new school year comes a brand new set of security compliance standards courtesy of State Bill...
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DSC: June 22, 2016
Small Business Certification Provides DSC With Enhanced Opportunities HOUSTON, Texas June 22, 2016 - We are pleased to announce that Design Security...
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DSC: April 21, 2016
During the first week of April, the security team at DSC traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual ISC West conference. ISC West has long been the...
DSC: April 20, 2016
HOUSTON, Texas April 20, 2016 - Fire alarm system manufacturer Siemens has awarded Houston, TX based physical security and life safety system...
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DSC: April 20, 2016
During the first week of April, the security team at DSC traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual ISC West conference. ISC West has long been the...
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DSC: April 14, 2016
Last week, the security team at DSC traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual ISC West conference. ISC West has long been the preeminent event in...
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DSC: March 7, 2016
Avigilon 7K Pro Camera: Time Lapse Video Shot by Ryan Emond
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DSC: January 4, 2016
DSC Formalizes Agreement with to Become RS2 Technologies Authorized Dealer:
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DSC: January 4, 2015
Performance and Value with Video Insight Video Insight Brings Together 3 Vital Elements of a Great Security Solution in an Elegant Package
