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title: "Re-purposing Existing Infrastructure for Intercom and Public Address: Commend Intercom"
description: [VIDEO] Nick Hoyt recently visited a correctional facility. Here, he explains the retrofit strategy he'll be proposing for the intercom & public address system.
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# [Re-purposing Existing Infrastructure for Intercom and Public Address: Commend Intercom](https://blog.midches.com/blog/re-purposing-existing-infrastructure-intercom-public-address-commend)

 Written by [Matt Golueke](https://blog.midches.com/blog/author/matt-golueke) | Jun 20, 2017 1:00:00 AM

**Whether a video surveillance or voice communication system, re-purposing existing wire infrastructure is a retrofit strategy that can save money while still improving features and operability.**

Nick Hoyt encountered such a situation at a correctional facility recently. Here, he explains the options and benefits of the retrofit strategy he'll be proposing for the facility's intercom and public address system.

 

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<https://www.midches.com/resources/downloads-technical-support/help-by-category/commend-intercom>

 

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