In recent years, higher education campuses have faced many challenges including risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, litigation, and reputation management. A study found in ABA Journal says that legal liability costs exceed $100 per student at public schools across the U.S.
The National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) is a leading cooperative purchasing organization established for public agencies across the U.S. with the specific purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging group volume. Convergint Technologies holds contracts in Security Services and Facility Technology Integration Solutions.
Campus officials are tasked with the challenge of providing access control to buildings, facilities, secure areas, equipment, and vehicles. The primary role of an access control system is to manage entry and exit for doors on campus. Not only must campus administrators be able to keep threats out, they need an
Convergint Technologies, a global, service-based integrator with a dedicated focus in electronic security, fire alarm, and life safety, today announced that it was awarded a Technology Solutions Contract from the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA), a leading national government purchasing cooperative. The Security Solutions Products and Services agreement provides all U.S.
One of the challenges facing higher education campus security departments is the lack of interoperability among security & life safety systems. Systems that don’t integrate with one another are an impediment to the mission of keeping students and faculty secure. The campus security department is usually responsible for two, three,
Higher education institutions face the unique challenge of keeping an entire campus community safe. In the event of an active shooter, campus evacuation, or weather-related emergency, campus safety officials need to be able to reach students, faculty, staff, and visitors across a large area and multiple facilities immediately.
In a campus environment, how much does the security of buildings, rooms, and doors depend on having real-time, accurate data in administrative systems? The quick answer: extremely important. Overlooking data integrity in campus physical security can be a significant vulnerability that can put students and faculty at risk.
Active shooter incidents on the rise. According to the most recent FBI statistics, 2014 and 2015 show the highest average of incidents ever in a two-year period.
Traka and Convergint share a similar vision in delivering intelligent and effective solutions to any organization seeking security, safety, and efficiency. As a leading integrator, Convergint partners with best-in-class technology partners to offer comprehensive, cost-effective total solutions. In order to provide even more reach, more value, and more control to their customers,
