TCI Spotlight

The holiday season is here! That means bright lights, cheerful music, and... the irresistible pull of all that shiny new tech. Whether you're hunting for the latest smartphone, a smart home gadget, or a fancy new gaming console, tech gifts are always hot. But let's be real: those gadgets are expensive! At TCI, we know the New Year is way less fun if you start it off buried in a mountain of credit card debt. As experts in Communications, IT Services, and Electronic Security, w

The End of Traditional Landlines: What It Means for You If you’ve ever had a good old-fashioned phone line connected by copper wire, you’ve probably noticed that things are changing fast. AT&T recently announced that it’s phasing out traditional landline service in many areas. As of October 15, 2025, AT&T will no longer offer new copper-based landline service (POTS), and the company plans to retire older landline networks completely over the next few years. So, what does that

How Modern Connectivity Brings Your Operations Together In today’s connected world, most businesses rely on multiple systems to keep things running smoothly — everything from computers and security cameras to phone systems, access control, and smart sensors. But when your business spans multiple buildings or locations, connecting all those systems can get tricky. That’s where fiber optic and wireless bridge networks come in. At TCI, we design and install these systems to crea

Documentation is part of almost every profession. Whether it’s a police officer writing an incident report, a doctor updating patient records, or a social worker filing case notes, paperwork is unavoidable. But it’s also time-consuming. Many professionals spend hours each week typing up notes when they could be focusing on the real work that matters—protecting communities, treating patients, or helping clients. That’s where AI-powered transcription as a service comes in. The

In today’s digital-first environment, the network has become the backbone of every organization. Applications, collaboration platforms, security tools, and cloud services all rely on it. Yet many businesses are still running on cabling and wireless standards that were designed for a different era. Modernizing structured cabling, adopting the latest Wi-Fi standards, and cleaning up aging wiring closets is no longer just maintenance—it’s a strategic move to ensure scalability,

Technology terms like AI, edge computing, and the Cloud get thrown around a lot, but what do they actually mean for the systems we use every day—phones, intercoms, alarms, cameras, and access control? Let’s break it down in plain language. What Do AI, Edge, and the Cloud Mean? The magic happens when edge devices and AI work hand-in-hand with the Cloud. Artificial Intelligence (AI) : Smart software that can learn, make predictions, and act on patterns. Think of it as your dig