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Schaumburg company helps improve National Mall security

SCHAUMBURG - Convergint Technologies Tuesday announced the activation of a $3.3 million security system donated to the National Park Service, which will boost safety at Washington's National Mall and surrounding monuments and memorials.

Convergint Technologies, along with eleven industry partners, have donated and deployed the technology infrastructure necessary to improve safety at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as well as the surrounding historical monuments. The area receives more than 35 million visits annually.

Schaumburg-based Convergint Technologies, which designs, installs and services electronic security, fire alarm and life safety systems, has been working with the National Park Service and United States Park Police since early 2019 to provide this technology.

"It is an honor to work with the National Park Service and donate innovative technology that will enhance situational awareness for one of our country's busiest and most iconic sites," said Tony Varco, vice president at Convergint Technologies.

The donation from Convergint and its partners enhances and expands security coverage, upgrades technology from legacy systems, and allows the National Park Service to use real-time information and communication technologies to respond to issues quickly. Phase one of the project included the enhancement of a centralized monitoring center, intercom stations, public address capabilities and upgrading from analog to wireless internet-based cameras.

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