In recent years, there has been a significant rise in workplace violence in healthcare in the U.S. Healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors, and support staff, are experiencing more frequent and severe incidents of physical and verbal assault. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered 73% of all nonfatal
In a post-COVID-19 landscape, there is a growing need for solutions that organizations can employ to manage social distancing efforts within their business.
Convergint’s STEP Up for Schools program provides tools and expertise to enhance security and protect children in underfunded schools. As a part of this ongoing initiative to enhance school safety, Convergint’s team in Denver teamed up with partners Avigilon, Wesco, and Sunstate Equipment to install new cameras and security systems
Alabama Power is one of four utilities operated by Southern Company, a leading electricity provider in the United States. They are headquartered in Birmingham and are the primary electric providers for the southern two-thirds of the state, with 6,500 employees, and serve 1.4 million customers across more than 300 locations.
Video security is a critical part of a healthcare facility’s strategy to keep people safe and assets protected. It’s necessary to detect possible threats, prevent trespassing, and stop breaking-and-entering into secure areas and buildings. Security cameras stand as a sentry, as many sets of eyes watching inside and outside, recording
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.
Large businesses have unique security needs that require a comprehensive access control system that keeps intruders away and restrict access to certain areas. Organizations also need intelligent video security systems that are easy to use and allow administrators and security to manage the entire property or properties to identify problems. Convergint and Avigilon collaborate
Local authorities often face challenges when working to reduce crime rates and build safer cities, which may be due to budgetary constraints or limitations of an older video security system. To address these concerns, Convergint, partnered with Avigilon, provides smart solutions such as AI-powered video analytics, intelligent bandwidth management technology,
Hospital security poses unique challenges. Patient safety is critical, especially considering the vulnerability of the population, yet many hospital areas are accessible to the public. For this reason, patient safety initiatives are incredibly important. Having security cameras in hospitals to detect and verify potentially critical events and maintaining secure access to high-risk areas is
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting the modern landscape of security and surveillance, changing the way users interact with their security systems. With all the excitement surrounding the potential of AI, let's see how it can solve real-world challenges for security operators. When deployed throughout a security system, AI technology can dramatically change security operations within
