Continued from Part 2 Part 3: Security and Access Control Technology Through the Lens of Human Needs Today, Maslow’s pyramid is so ubiquitous that most people are at least vaguely familiar with the concept. In an article reviewed by clinical psychologist David Susman, Cherry argues that, “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is one of the …
Continued from Part 1 Part 2: ‘How To’ Compare Security and Access Control Tech without a Method There is a huge gap in the literature-base on how to compare security and access control technology; it is actually less of a gap and more of a chasm. On the one side are well intentioned but …
Part 1: A Time of Uncertainty with No Shortage of Options There can be no doubt that the COVID-19 outbreak has been a “transformational event” ushering in monumental change, “restructuring” the very foundations of our business and social landscape.[1] It has brought with it a profound sense of uncertainty across almost all industries; Gaillard …
Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, said: “Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong. Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away…” Research backs up her claims that cluttered spaces have a negative impact on …
Durango, Colorado – Neighbors in Need Alliance (NINA) asked what the greatest needs of the homeless community were and the top two surprised them – transportation and storage. In an effort to meet those needs, DeBourgh All-American Lockers was hired to build and install six lockers at the Durango Transit Center. The space and nearly …
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At DeBourgh Manufacturing, we are proud to say, “Made in the USA”. As a fourth-generation family business, we understand what it means to be American and realized the dream of enterprise in 1909. But, why is it important for us to have the label of “Made in the USA”? Our employees matter. America has regulated …
The Internet of Things, also referred to as IoT, is the conglomeration of devices that collect and share data via the internet. If something is connected to the internet, other than a PC or smartphone, it is likely included in the definition of IoT. For example, these may be considered part of IoT: Smart …
School Resource Officers (SROs) storing weapons at their schools may be a controversial subject. Whether or not this is allowed, must be a decision by the school, parents, and students, and the overall administrative team. However, if the decision is made to allow the School Resource Officers to keep weapons and specialized safety gear onsite, …
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Today’s work environment is changing. Even offices that aren’t being built with shared space and adaptive technologies are seeing the need for increased security and flexibility. Real estate is moving towards smart technology, integrating security systems, heating/cooling, electrical/lighting, and electronics and appliances. This technology is allowing for greater flexibility and customization and is the growing …
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Vandalized laminate locker. Plastic laminate lockers are the new arrival in the arena of collegiate lockers, but are they the right fit for your space? As with anything, the answer often comes down to their location, required use, and maintenance. When looking at installing or replacing locker systems, it’s great to know options have increased, …
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