# ESI Technologies

> ESI Technologies is a commercial security systems integrator based in Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1984, we install and service access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and AV systems for commercial facilities. We serve Northern Colorado and the Pikes Peak region and are the only local integrator offering true managed security services at depth.

## Services

- [Commercial Security Systems](https://esicorp.com/services/security-systems/): Full-scope commercial security system design, installation, and integration including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
- [Security System Maintenance](https://esicorp.com/services/maintenance/): Preventive maintenance agreements and service contracts for commercial security systems across Colorado.
- [Managed Security Services](https://esicorp.com/services/managed-security-services/): Ongoing managed security programs for commercial facilities that go beyond traditional monitoring.
- [24/7 Security Monitoring](https://esicorp.com/services/monitoring/): Central station monitoring for commercial security systems across Northern and Southern Colorado.
- [Remote Guarding](https://esicorp.com/services/remote-guarding/): Live remote video monitoring and real-time intervention for commercial facilities.
- [Managed Site](https://esicorp.com/services/managed-site/): Managed site agreements covering ongoing security operations for commercial facilities.
- [Fire Alarm Systems](https://esicorp.com/services/fire-alarm/): Commercial fire alarm system installation, inspection, and service.
- [Commercial AV Systems](https://esicorp.com/services/av-systems/): Commercial audio/visual system design and installation.
- [Free Site Walk](https://esicorp.com/resources/site-walk/): Schedule a free on-site assessment for new and existing commercial security system projects in Colorado.
- [Commercial Access Control Systems](https://esicorp.com/services/access-control/): Commercial access control systems designed and installed across the Colorado Front Range. Authorized for Gallagher, Salto, AMAG, and Genetec.
- [Commercial Intrusion Detection & Alarm Systems](https://esicorp.com/services/intrusion-detection/): Commercial intrusion detection and alarm systems, designed, installed, and monitored for businesses across the Colorado Front Range.
- [Commercial Video Surveillance Systems](https://esicorp.com/services/video-surveillance/): Commercial video surveillance systems designed and installed across the Colorado Front Range. Authorized for Axis, Avigilon, and Hanwha Vision.

## Locations

- [Arvada](https://esicorp.com/locations/arvada/): Commercial security systems for Arvada, CO.
- [Aurora](https://esicorp.com/locations/aurora/): Commercial security systems for Aurora, served from ESI's Colorado Springs office which covers the Denver metro: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for medical, life-science, logistics, and office facilities.
- [Berthoud](https://esicorp.com/locations/berthoud/): Commercial security systems for Berthoud businesses, served from ESI's Fort Collins office up US-287: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for offices, self-storage, breweries, and light industrial.
- [Boulder](https://esicorp.com/locations/boulder/): Commercial security systems for Boulder, CO.
- [Brighton](https://esicorp.com/locations/brighton/): Commercial security systems for Brighton, CO.
- [Broomfield](https://esicorp.com/locations/broomfield/): Commercial security systems for Broomfield, CO.
- [Castle Rock](https://esicorp.com/locations/castle-rock/): Commercial security systems for Castle Rock, CO.
- [Centennial](https://esicorp.com/locations/centennial/): Commercial security systems for Centennial, served from ESI's Colorado Springs office which covers the Denver metro: access control, video surveillance, AV, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for office and corporate campuses.
- [Colorado Springs](https://esicorp.com/locations/colorado-springs/): Commercial security systems for Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
- [Colorado Springs access control](https://esicorp.com/locations/colorado-springs/access-control/): Commercial access control installation and service in Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado, authorized on Genetec, Gallagher, AMAG, and Salto, for healthcare campuses, manufacturing and industrial sites, multi-tenant property, and schools. On-premise and cloud platforms, local technicians, CJIS-aligned staffing.
- [Colorado Springs video surveillance](https://esicorp.com/locations/colorado-springs/video-surveillance/): Commercial video surveillance design, installation, and service in Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado, authorized on Axis and Avigilon and building on Genetec, Milestone, and Avigilon platforms, for manufacturing, healthcare, multi-tenant property, and schools. Camera and resolution selection, footage retention and storage sizing, local technicians.
- [Colorado Springs manufacturing and industrial security](https://esicorp.com/locations/colorado-springs/manufacturing/): Commercial security for manufacturing and industrial facilities in Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado. Perimeter, yard, and truck court camera coverage with point-to-point wireless where trenching is impractical, production floor zoning, contractor and temp credential turnover, partitioned intrusion arming, and NICET certified fire alarm work. Local technicians, service response framed as a production number.
- [Colorado Springs healthcare security](https://esicorp.com/locations/colorado-springs/healthcare/): Commercial security for healthcare facilities in Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado. Interior access control at pharmacy, medication, records, and clinical corridors rather than a locked perimeter, credential turnover across traveling nurses, rotating residents, and vendors, camera coverage that stops at patient care spaces, emergency department and behavioral health duress, phased fire alarm cutover in defend-in-place occupancies, and one platform across hospital campuses, medical office buildings, and outpatient sites.
- [Denver](https://esicorp.com/locations/denver/): Commercial security systems for Denver, served from ESI's Colorado Springs office which covers the metro: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for office, healthcare, government, and distribution facilities.
- [Erie](https://esicorp.com/locations/erie/): Commercial security systems for Erie, CO.
- [Evans](https://esicorp.com/locations/evans/): Commercial security systems for Evans and the Greeley-Evans area, served from ESI's Fort Collins office: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for food and ag processing, energy-services, and industrial sites.
- [Firestone](https://esicorp.com/locations/firestone/): Commercial security systems for Firestone, CO.
- [Fort Collins](https://esicorp.com/locations/fort-collins/): Commercial security systems for Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.
- [Fountain](https://esicorp.com/locations/fountain/): Commercial security systems for Fountain and Southern Colorado, served from ESI's Colorado Springs office 15 minutes north: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for retail, warehousing, offices, and the Fort Carson community.
- [Greeley](https://esicorp.com/locations/greeley/): Commercial security systems for Greeley and Weld County businesses, served from ESI's Fort Collins office: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for food processing, agribusiness, and industrial sites.
- [Greenwood Village](https://esicorp.com/locations/greenwood-village/): Commercial security systems for Greenwood Village, CO.
- [Highlands Ranch](https://esicorp.com/locations/highlands-ranch/): Commercial security systems for Highlands Ranch, CO.
- [Johnstown](https://esicorp.com/locations/johnstown/): Commercial security systems for Johnstown and the I-25 corridor, served from ESI's Fort Collins office: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring, with new-construction coordination for general contractors.
- [Lafayette](https://esicorp.com/locations/lafayette/): Commercial security systems for Lafayette, CO.
- [Lakewood](https://esicorp.com/locations/lakewood/): Commercial security systems for Lakewood, served from ESI's Colorado Springs office which covers the Denver metro: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for government, healthcare, and commercial facilities, including retrofits of older buildings.
- [Littleton](https://esicorp.com/locations/littleton/): Commercial security systems for Littleton, CO.
- [Longmont](https://esicorp.com/locations/longmont/): Commercial security systems for Longmont businesses, served from ESI's Fort Collins office: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring, including area-level access control for labs and clean rooms.
- [Louisville](https://esicorp.com/locations/louisville/): Commercial security systems for Louisville, CO.
- [Loveland](https://esicorp.com/locations/loveland/): Commercial security systems for Loveland, CO.
- [Parker](https://esicorp.com/locations/parker/): Commercial security systems for Parker, CO.
- [Pueblo](https://esicorp.com/locations/pueblo/): Commercial security systems for Pueblo and Southern Colorado, served from ESI's Colorado Springs office up I-25: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for industrial, healthcare, government, and education facilities.
- [Thornton](https://esicorp.com/locations/thornton/): Commercial security systems for Thornton, CO.
- [Timnath](https://esicorp.com/locations/timnath/): Commercial security systems for Timnath businesses, served from ESI's Fort Collins office minutes away: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring for retail, office, and light-industrial development along I-25.
- [Westminster](https://esicorp.com/locations/westminster/): Commercial security systems for Westminster, CO.
- [Windsor](https://esicorp.com/locations/windsor/): Commercial security systems for Windsor and the US-34 and I-25 corridor, served from ESI's Fort Collins office: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and 24/7 monitoring, with new-construction coordination for general contractors.

## Industries

- [Healthcare Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/healthcare/): Security systems for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities in Colorado.
- [Education Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/education/): Access control and surveillance for K–12 schools and higher education campuses.
- [Corporate Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/corporate/): Enterprise security systems for corporate offices and multi-site organizations.
- [Manufacturing Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/manufacturing/): Security systems for manufacturing facilities and industrial operations.
- [Retail Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/retail/): Video surveillance and loss prevention systems for retail operations.
- [Multifamily Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/multifamily/): Access control and surveillance for multifamily residential properties.
- [Hospitality Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/hospitality/): Security systems for Colorado hotels and resorts: protecting guests, securing back-of-house operations, and documenting liability claims.
- [Industrial Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/industrial/): Security systems for Colorado warehouses, distribution centers, fabrication shops, and industrial parks.
- [Mining Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/mining/): Security systems for Colorado mining operations: remote sites, large perimeters, and high-value equipment protection.
- [Municipal Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/municipalities/): CJIS-certified security systems for Colorado city governments, utilities, courthouses, water treatment, and law enforcement facilities.
- [Property Management Security](https://esicorp.com/industries/property-management/): Access control and video surveillance for Colorado property managers responsible for multi-tenant and unoccupied buildings.

## Resources

- [Commercial video surveillance in Colorado: a buyer’s guide](https://esicorp.com/resources/commercial-video-surveillance-colorado/): A buyer's guide to commercial video surveillance for Colorado facility managers: how IP camera systems work, VMS platforms, storage and retention, and how to evaluate the integrator.
- [Commercial access control systems: a complete guide for Colorado facility managers](https://esicorp.com/resources/commercial-access-control-systems-colorado/): A complete guide to commercial access control for Colorado facility managers: system types, on-premise vs. cloud, buying criteria, and industry-specific requirements.
- [Access control buyer's guide for Colorado facility managers](https://esicorp.com/resources/access-control-buyers-guide-colorado/): A downloadable buyer's guide for Colorado facility managers evaluating a commercial access control purchase: how access control works, on-premise vs. cloud, evaluation criteria, vendor questions, and common mistakes.
- [Commercial security system maintenance: a guide for Colorado facility managers](https://esicorp.com/resources/security-system-maintenance-colorado/): What commercial security system maintenance covers in Colorado: scheduled inspection, testing, firmware updates, and documentation across access control, video, intrusion, and fire alarm.
- [Questions to ask before hiring a commercial security systems integrator in Colorado](https://esicorp.com/resources/questions-to-ask-security-integrator-colorado/): The questions that separate integrators who can install hardware from those who can program, support, and maintain a system: authorizations, certifications, service scope, and local response.
- [What to ask when evaluating a security systems integrator](https://esicorp.com/resources/evaluating-security-systems-integrator/): A downloadable question list for facility managers, GCs, and government teams evaluating a commercial security integrator before they buy.
- [How to evaluate a commercial security integrator in Colorado Springs](https://esicorp.com/resources/evaluating-security-integrator-colorado-springs/): How to evaluate a commercial security integrator in Colorado Springs: local office, manufacturer authorizations, CJIS and NICET certification, service capability, and government track record.
- [New construction security integration: a timeline guide for Colorado GCs](https://esicorp.com/resources/new-construction-security-integration-timeline/): A downloadable timeline guide for Colorado general contractors on when to bring security integration into a new construction project.
- [Security system maintenance checklist for facility managers](https://esicorp.com/resources/security-system-maintenance-checklist/): A downloadable maintenance checklist for facility managers keeping commercial security systems in working order across Colorado.

## Case studies

- [Commercial security case studies in Colorado](https://esicorp.com/resources/case-studies/): Real commercial and government security projects ESI has installed across Northern and Southern Colorado, with the facility, the challenge, the systems installed, and the outcome.
- [Colorado Springs manufacturer: 100+ IP cameras on one platform](https://esicorp.com/resources/case-studies/colorado-springs-manufacturing-video-upgrade/): How ESI replaced a failing analog camera system at a Colorado Springs manufacturing plant with a Milestone platform running 100+ IP cameras and 200+ video streams, plus point-to-point wireless reaching parking lots and remote guard shacks the old system never covered. Delivered from the Colorado Springs office. Client naming declined.
- [State of Colorado: 69 cameras kept off the State network](https://esicorp.com/resources/case-studies/state-of-colorado-ids-camera-upgrade/): How ESI replaced an aging surveillance system at a State of Colorado document facility in Denver with 69 AI-capable cameras on an isolated network, with a single server as the only State-network touchpoint. Delivered from the Colorado Springs office serving the Denver metro.

## Insights

- [How to choose a commercial security systems integrator in Fort Collins](https://esicorp.com/how-to-choose-commercial-security-systems-integrator-fort-collins/): What to look for when selecting a commercial security integrator, including technical capability, local presence, and post-installation support.
- [What a commercial security system maintenance agreement actually covers](https://esicorp.com/what-commercial-security-maintenance-agreement-covers/): A commercial security maintenance agreement covers more than most facility managers expect, and less than some integrators imply. Here's what to look for.
- [How much does commercial access control cost in Colorado?](https://esicorp.com/commercial-access-control-cost-colorado/): Access control pricing in Colorado depends on more than just door count. Here's what drives cost at different scales and what to budget for ongoing.
- [How to choose a commercial security systems integrator in Colorado Springs](https://esicorp.com/how-to-choose-commercial-security-systems-integrator-colorado-springs-2/): How to choose a commercial security systems integrator in Colorado Springs: what to verify on manufacturer authorization, certifications, and local presence.
- [Break-fix vs. service contract for Colorado security systems](https://esicorp.com/break-fix-vs-service-contract-colorado-commercial-security/): Running commercial security on break-fix works until a failure makes the math painful. Here's how the two service models compare on cost, risk, and response for Colorado facilities.
- [Commercial video surveillance for Fort Collins businesses](https://esicorp.com/commercial-video-surveillance-fort-collins/): Commercial video surveillance for Fort Collins businesses: what to look for, what local buildings require, and the mistakes that cost the most.
- [Commercial video surveillance for Colorado Springs businesses](https://esicorp.com/commercial-video-surveillance-colorado-springs/): Commercial video surveillance for Colorado Springs businesses: what modern systems involve, what Southern Colorado facilities require, and the design mistakes that cost the most.
- [Access control systems for healthcare facilities in Northern Colorado](https://esicorp.com/healthcare-access-control-northern-colorado/): Healthcare facilities in Northern Colorado need access control that meets compliance requirements and scales across campuses. Here's what facility managers should look for.
- [Why commercial security systems fail without a maintenance plan](https://esicorp.com/why-security-systems-fail-without-maintenance-plan/): Commercial security systems degrade without regular maintenance. Here's what fails, what it costs, and how Colorado facility managers can prevent it.
- [Government security systems for Colorado Springs facilities](https://esicorp.com/government-security-systems-colorado-springs/): Government security systems in Colorado Springs come with CJIS rules and public procurement requirements. Here's what facility and procurement teams should know.
- [Commercial access control for Colorado Springs businesses](https://esicorp.com/commercial-access-control-colorado-springs/): Access control installation in Colorado Springs for commercial, municipal, and healthcare facilities. What facility managers should check first.
- [How long should businesses keep security camera footage? A Colorado retention guide](https://esicorp.com/how-long-keep-security-camera-footage-colorado/): How long should a Colorado business keep security camera footage? Most need 30 to 90 days. What the rules require, and how storage sets your real limit.
- [Cloud vs. on-premise access control: a Colorado buyer's guide](https://esicorp.com/cloud-vs-on-premise-access-control-colorado/): Cloud vs. on-premise access control for Colorado commercial facilities: how the two models differ on cost, control, and security. Here's what matters.
- [Who maintains commercial security systems after installation?](https://esicorp.com/who-maintains-commercial-security-systems-colorado/): Who maintains commercial security systems after installation? Here's who's responsible, what gets neglected, and the options for Colorado facilities.
- [Access control for Colorado schools: what administrators need to know](https://esicorp.com/school-access-control-colorado/): Access control for Colorado schools: visitor management, secured entry vestibules, lockdown integration, and why the summer install window matters.
- [Commercial property security systems in Colorado: a guide for multi-tenant buildings](https://esicorp.com/commercial-property-security-systems-colorado/): Commercial property security systems for Colorado multi-tenant buildings: handling tenant turnover, where cameras belong, and managing security across a portfolio.
- [The real cost of commercial security system downtime in Colorado](https://esicorp.com/cost-of-commercial-security-system-downtime-colorado/): What does security system downtime really cost a Colorado facility? The repair is the small part. Here's where the real cost lands.
- [Commercial video surveillance for healthcare facilities in Colorado](https://esicorp.com/healthcare-video-surveillance-colorado/): Healthcare video surveillance in Colorado has to protect the building without compromising patient privacy. Where cameras belong, HIPAA, retention, and integration.
- [School visitor management and secured entry: what Colorado districts should plan before the new year](https://esicorp.com/school-visitor-management-secured-entry-colorado/): How Colorado school districts should plan visitor management and secured entry before the new year. What to decide now on vestibule design and workflow.
- [Campus security systems in Colorado: a planning guide](https://esicorp.com/campus-security-systems-colorado/): Campus security systems in Colorado: where access control matters most, how lockdown works, credential turnover, and camera placement. Here's what to plan.
- [Security system budget planning in Colorado: a year-end timeline](https://esicorp.com/security-system-budget-planning-colorado/): Colorado's October 15 budget deadline decides next year's security projects. Here is the timeline that keeps a project inside this fiscal year.