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The Quarterly Habit: What a 90-Day PM Visit Actually Does for Your System
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 Is Now an Authorized Genetec Partner
DSC: June 4, 2026
Some announcements are just news. This one changes what we can do for you.
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How Hanwha's Proactive Vision Intelligence Puts Your Cameras to Work
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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Get Your Security and Life Safety Systems Ready for Hurricane Season
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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Locked Out by Your Own Badge: 5 Ways Access Control Quietly Fails
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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Security Camera Not Recording? 5 Reasons Commercial Systems Fail
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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Why Your Automatic Gate Keeps Breaking - And What It's Really Costing You
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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BDA Systems in Houston: What Building Owners Actually Need to Know
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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Why Your Fire Alarm Panel Keeps Beeping (And How to Make It Stop)
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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Mobile Credentials vs. Key Cards: Is It Time to Make the Switch?
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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The Security Realities Most Houses of Worship Aren't Talking About
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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One System, One Call, One Less Headache: The Case for a Single Security & Life Safety Partner
DSC: February 26, 2026
Is Managing Separate Fire Alarm and Security Vendors Costing Your Business More Than You Think?
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How to Plan System Upgrades Without Disrupting Your Budget
DSC: February 19, 2026
Most organizations don’t avoid upgrades because they don’t care.
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4 Things a System Checkup Can Tell You
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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5 Warning Signs a System Is Headed for Failure
DSC: January 19, 2026
Most system failures don’t happen all at once.
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How to Know When Your Safety Systems Need an Upgrade
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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Rhombus Solutions now Available from DSC
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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Cloud Security Perfected with Avigilon Alta
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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Hanwha Vision Introduces their new Advanced X Series of NVRs
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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Why does my fire alarm keep going off?
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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Star of Hope selects ThinkDSC as their preferred security systems integrator
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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Where Does Fiber Optic Cable Fit into Your Data Cabling Strategy?
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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The Reasons Why Surge Protection Is an Essential Component of Security and Life Safety Systems
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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NDAA In Effect: What You Need to Know
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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Touchless Door Hardware for Commercial and Industrial Facilities
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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What it Means to be "Licensed, Bonded, & Insured"
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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How Often Should You Inspect Your Fire Safety Systems?
DSC: November 12, 2020
In 2019, fire-related property loss costs exceeded 37 million dollars in the United States alone.
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Choosing the Best Automatic Gate Operator for Your Gated Community
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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Keeping Unoccupied Buildings Safe from Theft During COVID-19
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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Remote Surveillance: Monitoring Facilities Even When You Can’t Be On-Site
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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New Video Post: "The Benefits of Multisensor Security Cameras"
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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Can Security Cameras Be Hacked?
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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Is Security Camera Footage Admissible in Court?
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...
New Video Post: "5 Key Questions to Consider When Assessing the Safety of Your Organization "
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...
New Video Post: "DSC Managed Security Services"
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,...
New Video Post: "Choosing the Right Data Cable"
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....
New Video Post: "DSC Access Control in the Cloud"
DSC: March 11, 2020
Discover how DSC video surveillance solutions hosted in the cloud can benefit your organization by delivering stream-lined deployment, simplified...
New Video Post: "DSC Video Surveillance in the Cloud"
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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5 Ways to Improve IoT Device Security
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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5 Tips to Harden Network Security
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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A Guide to Physical Security Lifecycle Planning
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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Efficiency and Cost-Saving Benefits of Multi-Imager Cameras
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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Quality Counts when Choosing Data Cabling
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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A Closer Look at Avigilon’s H5 Camera Line
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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Exploring Access Control Credential Options
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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How Do Managed Security Services Work?
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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Corporate Physical Security Best Practices
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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Benefits of Managed Security Services
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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Best Commercial Security Camera System
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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Saving Schools Time & Expense with Intelligent Video Analytics
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...
Cerberus® PRO FC901 - Operating & Configuring Your Fire Panel
DSC: April 23, 2018
Check out the latest operation and configuration guide for the The Cerberus PRO FC901 Fire Panel from Siemens:
Allegion Names DSC an Official Integration Partner
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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Faster Security Networks than Ever Before
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...
Press Release: DSC Now HUB Certified by the State of Texas
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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Hanwha Techwin SB 507 Solutions for Texas ISDs
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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Press Release: DSC Certified as Small Business Enterprise
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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ISC West Review, Part III, Hanwha Techwin America and H.265
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...
Press Release: DSC Recognized in Siemens "Ultimate Partner Rewards Program"
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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ISC West Review, Part II, Arteco LPR Integration
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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ISC West Review, Part I, Avigilon H4-ES Cameras
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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Stunning 7K Security Camera Time-lapse
DSC: March 7, 2016
Avigilon 7K Pro Camera: Time Lapse Video Shot by Ryan Emond
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RS2 Technologies: "Why Mercury?"
DSC: January 4, 2016
DSC Formalizes Agreement with to Become RS2 Technologies Authorized Dealer:
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What's So Great About Video Insight?
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