Empire Communications

10/06/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱! Area school district administrators, security personnel, IT directors, and other staff are invited to our exclusive open-house style event to see the latest in school security tech.

🚐 Come explore the Axis Communications Experience Vehicle, a 39’ mobile unit featuring real-time demos of surveillance equipment and technology designed to create a smarter, safer school environment.

To learn more and save your spot, visit bit.ly/empire-aev

Come check out the latest technology, connect with our team and industry partners, and then head inside JJ Hadley to enjoy lunch & a drink on us!

📆 Friday, October 9th
🕙 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Heritage Plaza, downtown Altoona, PA
🍕🍻 at JJ Hadley

Altoona Area School District
Hollidaysburg Area School District
Tyrone Area School District
Bellwood-Antis School District

10/02/2026

⚖️ Attention members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association:

Not only does our 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 solution by Intermedia help law firms improve collaboration & connection between colleagues & clients, 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 by tracking call histories and outcome documentation.

To learn more or request a quote, call us 814-944-2655 or visit bit.ly/collaboration-tech-sm

Intermedia's law firm IT services help safeguard privileged communications so you can maximize billable hours while helping to assure client confidentiality.

09/30/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱? 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁.
Empire invites you to an exclusive open-house style event.

🚐 Join us as we host the Axis Communications Experience Vehicle, a 39’ mobile unit showcasing the latest in security technology. It's a high-tech innovation hub on wheels, featuring real-time demos of surveillance equipment and technology designed to create a smarter, safer work environment.

Come check out the latest technology, connect with our team and industry partners, and then head inside JJ Hadley to enjoy lunch & a drink on us!

📆 Friday, October 9th
🕙 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Heritage Plaza, downtown Altoona, PA
🍕🍻 at JJ Hadley

We’re bringing innovation and technology together for an experience you won’t want to miss! To learn more and save your spot, visit bit.ly/empire-aev

09/24/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲.
Hours of security footage are not very helpful if you cannot quickly find what you need. The good news– if your organization already has a solid camera network, you may not need to replace every camera to improve your security system.

A modern Video Management System (VMS) can help you get more from your existing surveillance infrastructure with:
🔹 Faster, more effective video searches
🔹 Centralized management across multiple locations
🔹 Video analytics and intelligent alerts
🔹 Remote monitoring and access
🔹 Integration with access control and other security systems

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲—𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. For schools, government facilities and commercial properties, upgrading the way you manage video can be just as important as upgrading the cameras themselves.

09/22/2026

Our BICSI-certified RCDD cabling experts agree that the growing demand to support AI is shaping network infrastructure design. Fiber optic networking delivers high-speed, high-capacity data transmission over long distances with greater efficiency and lower latency than traditional cabling. It's ideal for connecting offices, data centers, and geographically dispersed locations, while supporting real-time applications such as video conferencing and cloud-based communications with minimal delays.

If you're relying on an outdated network, it's time to invest in robust, future-proof cabling infrastructure to support your critical technology. Call 814-944-2655 to speak with an expert – we're here to help!

AI’s future depends on physical infrastructure, and the scale of investment in fiber is making that dependence increasingly clear.

Verizon and Corning’s multibillion-dollar agreement for more than 80 million miles of optical fiber from 2027–2032 will support broadband expansion and AI connectivity.

Behind every application is physical infrastructure connecting enormous amounts of computing capacity and moving unprecedented volumes of data.

The industry is planning for these needs years in advance. Workforce readiness requires the same foresight. Developing enough skilled professionals to design, install, and manage this growth can’t be an afterthought.

Through education, credentials, and standards development, BICSI helps develop the professionals and technical knowledge needed to turn infrastructure investment into reliable, operational networks.

Build the expertise tomorrow’s infrastructure demands with the link in our story.

09/18/2026

We are excited to help make a local landmark more secure with advanced surveillance camera technology. The Blair County Courthouse currently has a system that is 28 years old, and event its newer cameras are more than a decade old. Modern surveillance camera systems provide high-resolution images, AI-powered analytics, and innovative features that outdated systems can't provide. Updating the surveillance system will enhance security for judges, court staff, and the public.

09/14/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻?
For schools, government facilities and commercial properties, managing building access is about more than unlocking a door. Facility teams need visibility into who is entering, a way to communicate with visitors and confidence that access is being granted to the right people.

The solution? A smart door intercom.

We are proud to offer the innovative XS4 by Salto. Now, visitors can simply scan a QR code or tap their NFC-enabled phone on an iGO plate to initiate two-way audio & video verification for entry control. Security teams, receptionists, and other authorized personnel can readily see who is at the door, check credentials, ask questions, and permit entrance. It's a user-friendly solution from both sides of the equation- those managing entrance and those needing access.

Wondering if a smart door intercom solution is right for you? Just ask our experts- call 814-944-2655.

09/07/2026

Wishing everyone a fun and safe holiday!

09/04/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱?

While most organizations focus on protecting people and facilities from the immediate effects of severe weather, it's equally important to consider how your security systems can support business continuity before, during, and after a storm.

👉 Discover how surveillance and access control systems can help your organization when severe weather strikes. Click to learn more & see our storm prep guide: bit.ly/prep4storms

09/03/2026

💔 Our hearts are broken that once again national headlines report an active shooter incident at a school. This underscores the importance for every school to be prepared with proactive security technology & procedures in place.

Superintendent Jeffery Cassell gave an emotional post-incident report of the shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School, saying, "𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘸 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴."

Watch his full statement here: https://bit.ly/Waynesboro_Superintendent

As school security experts, we cannot emphasize enough the need to have an integrated surveillance & access control security system for every school in every district. If your school has siloed systems, outdated technology, and cannot instantly lockdown while notifying law enforcement, your students and staff are at risk.

Let us help you ensure your school is able to properly detect and protect against threats. Schedule a free school security consultation – we're here to help

Waynesboro police say a 19-year-old gunman entered Westwood Hills Elementary School and injured a staff member before school lockdown procedures kicked in.