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University of Utah Launches Campus Safety Website

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, has launched a new campus safety website to help students keep track of news and relevant campus resources.

Singlewire Software, Zoom Team Up to Manage Crisis Events

Singlewire Software has teamed up with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to provide integration between Zoom Phone and InformaCast mass notification software. Zoom Phone customers will now be able to trigger and receive mass notifications using InformaCast to stay informed about crisis events that may impact their well-being.



Leverage Mobile Access

Leverage Mobile Access

Mobile technology in access control applications is a growing trend and schools and integrators are well-positioned to take advantage of its benefits.

Get More from your Solutions

Get More from your Solutions

While it is true that the number of transformative tech implementations at campuses is growing – and delivering impressive results – there are many examples that indicate some new technologies have not quite lived up to their promise. And, there are many reasons why.

Secure Campus Awards Winners Announced

Campus Security & Life Safety magazine announced the 2021 winners of its Secure Campus Awards this week. The awards honor outstanding campus security services and products.

Rave Mobile Safety Promotes Compliance with Marcus Alert System

Critical communication and collaboration technology platform Rave Mobile Safety has announced that it supports compliance with Virginia’s Marcus Alert System. The Marcus Alert was established to provide mental health awareness resources and community understanding services around the state, and it was named for a man shot and killed by a police officer while experiencing a mental health episode in 2018.

NEIU Goes into Lockdown After On-Campus Shootout

On Wednesday, March 10, the Northeastern Illinois University campus in Chicago, Ill., was locked down after what police called a “shootout” took place in a campus parking lot. There were no reported injuries.

Data Breach at Syracuse University Leaves Almost 10,000 Names, SSNs Exposed

Data Breach at Syracuse University Leaves Almost 10,000 Names, SSNs Exposed

Syracuse University has recently informed about 9,800 of its students, alumni, and applicants of a data security breach that might have exposed their names and Social Security numbers.

Intelligent Communication on Campus

Schools are still grappling with the need to invest in technology and intelligent solutions that better provide a safe and healthy learning environment.

Communicating Evacuation Plans

A campus evacuation is one of the most challenging emergency situations a college or university may face.

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