Recently, Security Sales & Integration caught up with Valcom executives to learn more about the next-generation emergency notification systems the company will showcase at GSX. Valcom will exhibit in Booth #533 at the show, which emanates from New Orleans, La., from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.
Read on to learn not only what Valcom will be showcasing but also why emergency notification has become such a critical concern and how Valcom systems nicely integrate with complementary technologies that organizations might already have deployed.
To learn more about Valcom and its offerings, visit them at Booth #533 or click to Valcom.com.
Security Sales & Integration: What will Valcom be showcasing at GSX this year?
Valcom: We’re excited to highlight our full suite of emergency notification and paging solutions. GSX is the perfect stage to demonstrate how Valcom helps organizations — from schools and hospitals to corporate campuses and government facilities — deliver critical alerts quickly and reliably.
Visitors will see how our systems integrate with existing infrastructure, streamline communication and, ultimately, help keep people safe. In addition to our well-established emergency notification and paging solutions, we are launching and displaying two groundbreaking new products: the VIP-LD221W, our 22-Inch LCD Display with speakers and flashers, and the VIP-VAF, the Multicolor Visual Alert Flasher.
SSI: Emergency notification has become a critical concern for organizations. What sets Valcom apart in this space as look toward GSX this month?
Valcom: Valcom has been in the communication and notification business for over four decades, and we bring that legacy of reliability to every solution. What differentiates us is flexibility and scalability. Our systems can be tailored to a single building or deployed enterprise-wide across multiple campuses. We support voice, text, desktop pop-ups, mobile alerts and even digital signage integration.
In an emergency, redundancy and reach are everything. We make sure messages get delivered through multiple channels without delay. We also have a comprehensive communication package, spanning hardware to software, in place. Most emergency notification providers offer software only, lacking the necessary hardware. In contrast, we have both, enabling easy integration with other third-party software or hardware providers.
SSI: Can you explain how Valcom systems integrate with other technologies that organizations may already use?
Valcom: Absolutely. We know most organizations have made significant investments in tools like video cameras, access control, gun detection, or mass notification software. Valcom acts as the connective tissue, bridging those systems so critical alerts reach people faster. For instance, if an organization has a gun detection system in place and it is triggered, Valcom can automatically broadcast voice instructions through speakers, push messages to desktops and mobile devices, and display instructions on digital signage — all in real time.
SSI: What industries benefit most from Valcom’s emergency notification systems?
Valcom: While our technology is versatile enough for virtually any organization, we see particular demand in education, healthcare, manufacturing and government. Schools and universities use Valcom for lockdowns or weather alerts.
Hospitals need reliable paging for both emergencies and daily operations. Manufacturing plants rely on us for facility-wide alerts that cut through noise. And government facilities depend on secure, redundant systems. Each sector has unique challenges, but the common thread is protecting people and ensuring clear communication.
SSI: As we look ahead to GSX this month, explain how Valcom solutions support day-to-day operations in addition to emergencies?
Valcom: One of our strengths is that our systems aren’t “just-in-case” investments. They’re equally valuable for routine use. Schools use them for announcements and class change notifications. Corporations use them for shift changes or facility paging.
Because the system is in daily use, staff stay familiar with it — so when an emergency does occur, the tools are second nature. That balance of everyday utility and life-safety readiness makes Valcom a smart investment.
Security Sales & Integration: What message do you want attendees to take away from your presence at GSX?
Valcom: We want attendees to understand that emergency communication doesn’t have to be complicated or siloed. Valcom delivers proven, reliable and integrated systems that give organizations confidence in their ability to reach people fast.
Safety is about seconds, and we help shave critical time off the communication process. Whether an organization is starting from scratch or upgrading existing infrastructure, Valcom has solutions that can meet its needs today and grow with it tomorrow.
Visit the Valcom booth at the GSX show! Stop by Booth #533.
