In any situation involving a system take-over the question is typically not "should we get new cameras" or "what brand is trending." Rather, in takeover scenarios the real question is whether changing integrators means writing a second check for infrastructure you already paid for and if it will go smoothy. At GenX Security Solutions sometimes we start from scratch for a company with all brand new security tech and integration. But we also take over many systems and monitorin

A commercial fire alarm does not necessarily need a traditional phone line. Modern systems can use approved communication technologies, including cellular and IP-based pathways, depending on the fire alarm equipment, system design, applicable code, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction, or AHJ. The bigger issue is whether three critical types of information can reliably travel from your building to the supervising station when they need to: alarm, supervisory, and trouble s

Updated 2026 NFPA 72 requirements now adopted across much of the Southeast, adding clarity around documentation, system verification, and what inspectors are prioritizing today. Together, the two articles provide a complete picture of both the fundamentals and the current expectations for commercial smoke detector testing. If you are responsible for a commercial fire alarm system, this update will help you stay compliant, inspection-r

2025 was a breakthrough year for physical security technology. Across industries in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia – from automotive manufacturing plants and expansive agricultural sites to high-tech aerospace facilities, bustling education campuses, critical infrastructure utilities, advanced healthcare centers, and vibrant tourism venues – organizations embraced smarter, more integrated security solutions. In this blog post we review the most important phys