Communication plays an important role in the day-to-day operations in education. Whether used for activity announcements, classroom change tones, modified school schedules, calls to the office, or emergency notifications, audio is critical to a school’s ecosystem. However, many education providers still rely on traditional analog audio systems. These older “intercom” systems typically operate in a … Continued
University campuses are busy places. Each day, thousands of students travel to and from classes while open days and sporting events draw in thousands of visitors. With such large-scale operations, the staff required to keep this all running is enormous. Yet, these same students, lecturers, administration staff, and visitors need to feel safe and secure … Continued
Considering the rate of change of the video surveillance industry, it can be difficult to know which companies to partner with to meet your security and safety needs. Faced with a plethora of potential partners, what criteria should you be considering when making your decision? Evidence of further education is a good place to start … Continued
School security standards are ever-changing, with an increasing number of schools across the globe now practicing “lockdown” measures to safeguard against potential threats. These range from medical emergencies, irate parents, and gangs in the community, to more acute, active assailant threats. While there are a wide variety of “lockdown solutions” available on the market to … Continued
One of the main goals of any educational facility, whether elementary (primary), secondary or post-secondary, is to provide a safe environment for students to learn. Fostering a safe learning environment allows teachers, parents, students, and staff to feel confident that they are secure within the facilities at all times. Physical security plays a large role … Continued
A major factor when designing and implementing a school security system is to ensure a reasonable level of security for staff, students, and the community. Situational awareness is paramount, and this can be achieved by implementing the right security strategies and integrating the right technologies. This means that in the event of an emergency not … Continued
