The Convergint SLED team and Axis Communications are actively reshaping the definition of smart cities to meet the dynamic needs of contemporary urban living, catalyzed by the transformative shift driven by global changes, particularly the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Leading the charge in redefining smart cities to be adaptive and
Smart cities are using technology to improve the lives of their citizens. From making transportation more efficient to reducing energy consumption, smart cities are finding new ways to use technology to solve problems. One of the key features of a smart city is its capacity to efficiently gather and leverage data. Through comprehensive data
Drones and robots are becoming increasingly important in the security industry. They can be deployed for good purposes, such as performing security checks and other industrial tasks, but they can also be used for nefarious purposes, in which case a security integrator can engineer an airspace security system that detects unwanted drones. Although they
Command Centers can no longer function as reactive, one-way collectors of public safety-centric information. They must adapt to the changing threat landscape and learn to contribute to the municipality’s fiscal, personnel, operational, and environmental strategies. The following self-assessment survey is based on the best practices that Convergint has developed working with cities and
Providing security for the U.S. national monuments is one of the primary concerns for the National Park Service. Many of these great treasures include natural environments and monuments that are located in highly scenic areas. What they have in common is the minimal availability of wireline connectivity to support video
Convergint’s Security System Helps Apprehend Holocaust Memorial Vandal The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza is the major monument in the area created to commemorate the Holocaust victims. Located in downtown Philadelphia, between Arch Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Memorial stands to remind and educate the public about the 6
The City of Venice, FL, is adding video surveillance cameras to watch over the safety of its residents and visitors, as featured in the article by ABC7 WWSP News. As part of the phase one of the project, four CrimeEye 126 fixed location public safety camera systems were installed to
Police departments across the nation are under immense pressure to keep crime rates low, despite dwindling budgets and reductions in staffing. At the same time, businesses need to keep operations afloat without the worry of being targeted by criminal activity or dealing with its consequences.
Within the past year, Convergint Technologies has delivered a number of integrated security solutions for cities and municipalities of all sizes. Convergint's efforts in making cities safer and smarter have been recognized by its long-term industry partner, Axis Communications. Axis, the market leader in network video, has named Convergint its City Surveillance Partner of
Over the past five years, Calgary has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most innovative cities. Since its inception for smart city integration, the city has won awards, including the Alberta Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence and the Smart 50 Award of 2019 for the City’s Influence Projects.
