Tag: distributed antenna systems

When Safety Tech Fails Underground: How to Improve Connectivity in Parking Garages

By Craig Gillespie, Airtower Networks Mar 24, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 24, 2026

An incident unfolds in a parking garage. Someone is assaulted. A medical emergency occurs. The immediate response is to call 911, yet the call will not connect. This scenario is not hypothetical. Facilities managers and technology leaders regularly report persistent signal gaps in below-grade structures. One client described it as a recurring concern: not whether […]

How to Improve Cellular and Public Safety Radio Signals in Buildings

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 6, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 13, 2024

If you have an emergency in your facility and can’t call anyone, you have a big problem. Charles Schulz, director of public safety and in-building distributed antenna systems (DAS) at Alliance Corporation, addressed this issue and potential solutions during Facilities Management Advisor’s virtual session “Improving Cellular and Public Safety Radio Signals in Buildings” on May […]