In today’s dynamic security and education landscape, safeguarding state and local government institutions and educational facilities is paramount. At GSX 2023, experts from Convergint, Axis Communications, and Genetec came together to explore the transformative power of their partnership, aiming to revolutionize security within the state and local government and education sector. This endeavor extends from fortifying safety in schools to optimizing operations in municipalities, transit systems, and airports. The TechTalk session offered invaluable insights into the future of SLED security.

A proactive response to these security challenges involves employing contemporary security solutions. This approach utilizes technology as a tool to protect both people and assets, employing advanced analytics and real-time alerts for immediate responses. It ensures that every individual within a facility is identified, known to administrators, and verified, reinforcing security across all levels.

GSX TechTalk Takeaways:

The collaborative efforts of Convergint, Axis Communications, and Genetec present a multitude of cutting-edge solutions that have the potential to transform security and access management in educational institutions, including:

Proactive security measures:

Integrated solutions have shifted their focus towards proactively mitigating risks, rather than merely protecting assets. This change in approach enhances security and contributes to creating safer learning environments and more efficient operations within the SLED industry. Empowering this industry through advanced security solutions and proactive risk mitigation also contributes to building community trust and a positive public perception. When students, faculty, staff, and visitors perceive that educational organizations prioritize their safety and security, it fosters a sense of trust and confidence. As a result, this can lead to improved community relations and increased support for the initiatives and services offered by these organizations.

Empowering the SLED sector:

This collaboration seeks to revolutionize security in the SLED sector, with a specific emphasis on education, municipalities, transit, and airports. Security threats are continually evolving, and by providing access to state-of-the-art solutions, this partnership equips organizations to stay ahead of emerging risks. Furthermore, by facilitating integration with third-party systems, the SLED sector can easily incorporate new tools and technologies as they become available, ensuring long-term readiness.

Advanced security solutions:

The event showcased advanced security solutions, including top-notch access control, robust audio systems, visitor management tools, body cameras, license plate recognition, video systems, unified security software, and a user-friendly mobile app. These technologies enhance safety and operational efficiency within the SLED sectors. This TechTalk discussed surveillance technologies deployed at the edge, which means that security devices are equipped with intelligent sensors and processing capabilities. These edge devices can analyze data in real-time, identifying potential threats and alerting security personnel immediately. This level of monitoring and analysis is crucial for enhancing the early detection of security breaches and providing rapid responses to incidents.

About GSX

With security in constant flux, Global Security Exchange (GSX) is a stabilizing force. Sponsored by ASIS International, the premier association supporting the field, GSX is the industry’s most trusted annual event—and the cornerstone of security resilience and advancement worldwide. To stay ready amid today’s evolving risks, security decision-makers need to be here, this year and every year, in the center of it all: CPE-eligible education on current and emerging threats, new technology to upgrade and expand capabilities, and an impressive community with a pulse on today’s biggest challenges.

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Interested in learning more about the opportunities mentioned above? Reach out to Convergint today and consult with our experts for further information.

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