Time to budget business expenses? Maintenance, cleaning, stocking the break room, etc. Oh yeah, then there is that life safety stuff too! Your building fire alarm and/or suppression system is the first line of defense against catastrophic loss of life or property. Many property owners or managers are unaware and often frustrated upon learning that their commercial fire alarm system requires proprietary software, programming, and equipment.
What does a proprietary system mean for you? Most likely, your current service provider is the only provider in the area that holds the required technology or equipment needed for any service or repairs. Unfortunately, this means the cost for service and repairs is exactly what your current fire alarm service provider wants it to be! Getting the release of software rights can often be a headache and companies are left with retrofitting their current systems.
There is hope! If you’re planning a new build project or it’s time to replace your system, there are non-proprietary fire alarm systems that use open-source technology allowing for authorized fire alarm service providers to perform tests, inspection, maintenance, or repairs without the need for proprietary software or equipment. This means business owners with non-proprietary fire alarms have options when it comes to their systems. No need to settle for one big company to control the cost of your system, local fire alarm and security companies are expected and able to provide the best services possible at much more competitive prices.
In addition to the financial benefits of non-proprietary fire alarm systems, there are also significant advantages in terms of flexibility and scalability. Non-proprietary systems continue to evolve with today’s infrastructure; meaning scalability of projects is attainable with authorized installation at a reduced cost compared to proprietary systems. This means that as your business grows or as new safety features become available, you can seamlessly integrate them without the constraints of proprietary limitations. Whether you are looking for cost savings, flexibility, and scalability, choose not to be beholden to your fire alarm service provider. Choose Somerset Fire Alarm and Security.
Somerset Fire Alarm and Security is a proud vendor of non-proprietary fire alarm systems.
