Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program
South Western Communications AEPA 025-E
Products and Services
South Western Communications (SWC), headquartered in Newburgh, Indiana, has been an innovative leader in the electronics and communication technology industry since 1976. SWC was acquired in 2006 by Koch Enterprises, a privately owned global corporation, and Todd Lucy was appointed as the acting president to oversee its expansion. Since then, SWC has grown significantly and expanded its operations by acquiring Richardson Technology Systems, Inc in Georgia in 2009, All Systems in Kansas City in 2020, and ACT Security in Nashville, Tennessee in 2022. Currently, SWC has a presence in seven states, with nine office locations. At present, SWC has a workforce of more than 380 employees spread across all our offices.
At South Western Communications, we understand the distinctive obstacles that educational institutions encounter. That’s why we strive to stay up to date with the latest technological advancements. Our solutions provide a safe and conducive environment for educators, enabling them to focus on what’s most important: educating students.
We offer comprehensive life safety, integrated security, and communication solutions for school systems. Our solutions are designed to cater to the specific needs of individual facilities, be it a single school or an entire district. Our solutions are reliable, cost-effective, and guaranteed to meet school requirements.
SWC elevates school and campus security by providing solutions that mitigate, monitor, and hopefully prevent school incidents. These solutions include door monitoring and locking, wireless duress systems, access control and management, video cameras with AI-enhanced weapons detection and monitoring, fire, vape, and environmental detection and so much more.
SWC is pleased to provide neXus, our cutting-edge, proprietary platform which unifies all existing communications, security, and safety systems at K-12 schools and higher education institutions through a single interactive 3-D facility map, providing real-time alerts via email, text, or mobile notifications. neXus provides situational awareness, saving school districts time and money, and is compliant with Alyssa’s Law legislation.
Contract Hightlights:
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Comprehensive Solutions Provider: SWC delivers integrated communication, safety, and security systems tailored for educational, government, commercial, healthcare, and detention sectors.
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50 Year Heritage of Excellence: With five decades of expertise in life safety, critical communication, and security, SWC ensures best-in-class solutions for those we serve.
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Innovative Technology Integration: SWC provides our customers with advanced technology, including our own neXus platform that unifies all your existing systems into one pane of glass. Watch the demo video to see neXus in action.
Contract Details
Contract Duration
03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Total Renewals Available
2
Solicitation Type
Eligible Entities
Product Categories
Documentation and Resources
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How to Buy
Only ILTPP Members can see the contract documentation. Complete your application on the LTC Account Portal to gain access.
Products and Services
South Western Communications (SWC), headquartered in Newburgh, Indiana, has been an innovative leader in the electronics and communication technology industry since 1976. SWC was acquired in 2006 by Koch Enterprises, a privately owned global corporation, and Todd Lucy was appointed as the acting president to oversee its expansion. Since then, SWC has grown significantly and expanded its operations by acquiring Richardson Technology Systems, Inc in Georgia in 2009, All Systems in Kansas City in 2020, and ACT Security in Nashville, Tennessee in 2022. Currently, SWC has a presence in seven states, with nine office locations. At present, SWC has a workforce of more than 380 employees spread across all our offices.
At South Western Communications, we understand the distinctive obstacles that educational institutions encounter. That’s why we strive to stay up to date with the latest technological advancements. Our solutions provide a safe and conducive environment for educators, enabling them to focus on what’s most important: educating students.
We offer comprehensive life safety, integrated security, and communication solutions for school systems. Our solutions are designed to cater to the specific needs of individual facilities, be it a single school or an entire district. Our solutions are reliable, cost-effective, and guaranteed to meet school requirements.
SWC elevates school and campus security by providing solutions that mitigate, monitor, and hopefully prevent school incidents. These solutions include door monitoring and locking, wireless duress systems, access control and management, video cameras with AI-enhanced weapons detection and monitoring, fire, vape, and environmental detection and so much more.
SWC is pleased to provide neXus, our cutting-edge, proprietary platform which unifies all existing communications, security, and safety systems at K-12 schools and higher education institutions through a single interactive 3-D facility map, providing real-time alerts via email, text, or mobile notifications. neXus provides situational awareness, saving school districts time and money, and is compliant with Alyssa’s Law legislation.
Contract Hightlights:
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Comprehensive Solutions Provider: SWC delivers integrated communication, safety, and security systems tailored for educational, government, commercial, healthcare, and detention sectors.
-
50 Year Heritage of Excellence: With five decades of expertise in life safety, critical communication, and security, SWC ensures best-in-class solutions for those we serve.
-
Innovative Technology Integration: SWC provides our customers with advanced technology, including our own neXus platform that unifies all your existing systems into one pane of glass. Watch the demo video to see neXus in action.
Contract Details
Contract Duration
03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Total Renewals Available
2
Solicitation Type
Eligible Entities
Product Categories
Only ILTPP Members can see the contract documentation. Complete your application on the LTC Account Portal to gain access.
How to Buy
Only ILTPP Members can see the contract documentation. Complete your application on the LTC Account Portal to gain access.
ILTPP Contact Information
Hope Hardin Borbely
hhardinborbely@ltcillinois.org
hhardinborbely@ltcillinois.org
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