K-12 schools face the critical challenge of maintaining safety and security while managing limited budgets and resources. Modern video security systems are essential for protecting students, staff, and facilities, yet many schools struggle with outdated camera systems and video management solutions. The Convergint SLED team has partnered with Verkada to integrate the Command Connector to address these challenges, providing K-12 schools with a seamless path to modernize their video security systems. This integration offers a practical solution for incremental upgrades, recognizing the budget constraints and limited resources many schools encounter.
Addressing outdated school security
K-12 schools often use outdated camera systems and video management solutions, which can hinder their ability to adopt state-of-the-art, cloud-based security technologies. To balance financial constraints with the need for enhanced safety, schools need a cost-effective, phased approach to upgrading their systems. Immediate, comprehensive transitions are often impractical.
System solutions & benefits
Through Convergint’s integration of Verkada’s Command Connector, K-12 schools can now bridge their existing non-Verkada cameras with Verkada’s cloud-based Command platform. This device allows for a gradual transition to modern security technology, enabling schools to enjoy the benefits of Verkada’s advanced features while retaining their current infrastructure.
Seamless integration
Enables schools to connect their legacy cameras to Verkada’s cloud-based system, facilitating a modern upgrade without requiring an immediate overhaul.
Unified management
Manages video security with other critical systems, such as access control and alarms, from a single, easy-to-use platform.
Flexible migration
Progressively adopts Verkada’s advanced analytics and control features while continuing to use existing camera infrastructure.
System results
Convergint’s integration of Verkada’s Command Connector allows K-12 schools to gradually enhance their video security by integrating existing cameras with advanced cloud-based technology. While some features are exclusive to Verkada’s native cameras, schools can benefit from discounted rates for a full transition. This flexible approach enables schools to modernize their security systems incrementally, balancing advanced technology with resource management.
Contact an expert today to explore how Convergint’s partnership with Verkada can provide a flexible, cost-effective solution for schools interested in upgrading their video security systems.
About Verkada
Verkada, established in 2016 with over $460M in funding, stands as the world’s largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform. Offering six integrated product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — Verkada’s simplicity and scalability empower organizations with real-time insights. Founded by computer scientists and security experts from Stanford University, along with Hans Robertson, the former co-founder and COO of Cisco Meraki, Verkada has expanded globally with 16 offices, 1,700+ employees, and a customer base of 20,000+ across 70+ countries, including Fortune 500 companies. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Verkada’s mission is to provide immediate action capabilities, minimizing security risks, workplace frustrations, and inefficiencies. Verkada’s more than 1 million devices are deployed across 85 countries today help protect more than 13 million students, 5.9 million manufacturing employees, 1.9 million retail workers, and 1.4 million healthcare workers.
Effective security and safety is a multi-layered approach involving people, processes, and technologies. Convergint-provided products and services are only one part of this multi-layered approach, will not detect or prevent all threats or solve every risk, and should not be your sole method of security or safety. Please see the “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY AND SERVICE INFORMATION” documentation, available at convergint.com/terms, prior to using a Convergint-installed system.
