Intercoms for security have changed in recent years, particularly with the advent of IP, mobile apps and increased integration. But other things have changed the intercom as well. The proliferation of mass shootings on campuses and office buildings has led many end users to lock the front door or gate, often relying on intercoms to identify who is outside before allowing them entry.
“Intercoms, emergency phones and two-way communications are an increasing need for end users,” says David Clark, American Threat Assessment Consulting Inc. (ATAC Inc.), Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. “We are seeing an increase in intercoms used for emergency call stations, as well as for two-way communication with potential threats.”