Access Control


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Educational and Healthcare Facilities Expand Threat Detection Infrastructure

Institutions adopt portable screening columns, AI visual analytics and flexible financing models to strengthen campus entry points.

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Six Pillars for Protecting Campuses and the People Within Them

How the 'other AI' can help security, compliance and risk teams create safer, more welcoming campus environments



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When Security Layers Overlap: The Value of Integration and Redundancy

Integrated systems, overlapping capabilities and trained personnel help campuses maintain security when technology or infrastructure fails.

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Moving into the Mainstream of Access Control

Advances in affordability, usability, privacy protection and edge intelligence are expanding the role of facial authentication far beyond traditional high-security environments.

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A New Paradigm for Protecting What Matters Most

Access intelligence unifies visitor management, compliance, and emergency response into a single digital ecosystem that bridges physical and cyber security gaps.

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Control What Matters Most on Campus

Traka’s automated key and asset management systems give campus law enforcement real-time visibility, automated audit trails, and strict control over critical equipment.

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What K-12 Facilities Teams Should Audit Before Students Return

K-12 facilities teams should prioritize low-cost, high-impact audits of door latching, inside locking, and prop-removal procedures before school starts.

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CENTEGIX Expands Visitu Visitor Management Capabilities for Schools

The update also adds post-visit reporting and broader connections with student information systems.

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School Security Systems Demand a Shift Toward Operations

As districts seek proactive safety solutions, security integrators must move beyond basic hardware setups and focus on workflow management.

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Schools Focus on Campus Visibility Amid Growing Budget Pressures

New survey data shows K-12 and higher education institutions are prioritizing unified physical security systems to improve emergency response.

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