Like many companies, security is important to you, which is why you made sure your business had a security system installed. But time has passed, and the security landscape has changed – criminals have become more sophisticated and so has the technology that should be protecting your business from them. Organizations often become complacent, and only realize that their security system is no longer enough after a security breach. If you work in one of the following three indus

We have worked with many property management companies over the years and have realized that most often they experience one or all of these problems: Not knowing who is going in and out of your buildings and who has access to get in Not being able to see what is going on at your buildings Not being able to view all your buildings in one spot Having to use multiple companies for fire device installation, monitoring, and inspections Having to wait weeks for service At Sontirol

It has been proven that theft increases drastically around the holiday season. To help keep your business and staff safe & secure, here are some security tips to keep in mind ​ Make sure all of your Sonitrol Security equipment is working properly ​Do a self test on your system, be sure to notify one of our central station operators at 704-423-5868 prior to you testing to avoid a dispatch to the police department. Make sure your call list and call instructions are up to date w

Sonitrol builds a better security system Whether you're starting from the ground up or renovating an existing building, you're vulnerable to break-ins, vandalism, fire and other threats. Sonitrol provides integrated security solutions for construction sites nationwide. We have served the construction industry for more than 50 years, and we have a program specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of new buildings. With Sonitrol, you can implement technology and services

Did you know......Sonitrol of the Carolina's Central Station is located in Charlotte, NC and is approved for Underwriter’s Laboratory Mercantile, Burglary and Fire Signaling. We are equipped with the latest digital, internet, and cellular technology infrastructure to accommodate all signaling requirements in the market. Our patented Impact Audio Intrusion systems as well as the latest in video analytic monitoring capabilities are processed 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year

Access Control In a commercial environment, there are many different aspects of security. You want to keep your business safe from theft, and that includes who has access to your property as well as your computer files. A Sonitrol access control system can regulate who has access to both of these things. Access control is broken down to two different types; physical and logical. Physical access control refers to who has access to the actual company location, i.e. business bui

Why do I need cell backup for my security system? In at least 10% of all break-ins, telephone or broadband IP infrastructure cables are cut prior to entry. If a criminal cuts your communication line, he has in effect disabled your security system since most security systems communicate back to the monitoring center over a phone or IP line. Cellular backup provides backup communication paths for the reporting of alarms in the event of a loss or cut of your primary communicatio

Meet Stephanie Turner! She has a very important role here at Sonitrol of the Carolinas. She is in charge of training new customers on how to use and set up mySONITROL. Along with that she also managing all access control credentials for our 5,000 customers. Stephanie has been with Sonitrol for 15 years. Her favorite part about working at Sontirol is the customer interaction. She loves to hear a customer's reaction when they are able to independently program their own system a

Meet Hannah Hiland, she is one of our Central Station Operators here at Sonitrol of the Carolinas. She has been with Sonitrol for 9 months. When asked what a day in central station is like she says; There is no normal day in central station, everything is different each day. its always busy with phone calls and activity. Her favorite thing about working for Sonitrol is the the people and she says; "I am always impressed everyday with the technology that we use and how fast th

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If you are thinking about eliminating your old phone line, you are not alone. Today, many people have found that telephone service over the Internet is a great way to save expenses and you do not need a phone line to have a security system. If you are making the move away from a traditional phone line, talk to your security professional first. The security company or monitoring service needs to be aware of any changes made to your phone service. They can also advise you on th