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Integrate Visitor Aware and InformaCast to Create a Comprehensive Safety Solution
Integrate Visitor Aware and InformaCast to Create a Comprehensive Safety Solution

For any organization, safety considerations should start at the front door, because if a threat can be prevented from entering a building, it can greatly reduce the risk of anyone being harmed. That’s why many organizations are investing in visitor management solutions.

Navigating ESSER III Funding: A Comprehensive Guide for K-12 Superintendents, IT Managers, and Facility Managers
Navigating ESSER III Funding: A Comprehensive Guide for K-12 Superintendents, IT Managers, and Facility Managers

ESSER III, the third iteration of the program, has brought unprecedented financial resources to K-12 districts across the United States.

Emergency Management System: Best Practices
Emergency Management System: Best Practices

Emergencies can occur without warning, and in those critical situations, having a powerful emergency management system in place can be the difference between disorder and a well-coordinated and effective response. For any organization, keeping its people protected at all times is a top priority, which is why it is important to implement tools that address a wide array of security and safety concerns.

10 Benefits InformaCast Advanced Customers Gain When They Move to InformaCast Fusion
10 Benefits InformaCast Advanced Customers Gain When They Move to InformaCast Fusion

If you’ve been looking to do more with InformaCast Advanced or are looking to consolidate additional systems to make up for gaps in your communication needs, there’s never been a better time to move to InformaCast Fusion.

Secure Your Facility: How to Choose the Right Mass Notification System
Secure Your Facility: How to Choose the Right Mass Notification System

Mass notification systems or mass communication systems vary widely in terms of everything from their functionality to scalability and ease of use. They're not all created equal and wouldn't necessarily be able to meet the specific needs of your organization. This blog post provides practical guidance for evaluating potential system vendors and making an informed decision that prepares you to handle any crisis that comes your way.

Communication and Emergency Preparedness in Schools
Communication and Emergency Preparedness in Schools

The most successful emergency response plans are clear and concise, with fewer steps to memorize and execute. This not only makes the process easy to follow but also to communicate with others.

Part 2: 5 Benefits of an Automated PA System in K-12 Schools
Part 2: 5 Benefits of an Automated PA System in K-12 Schools

PA systems with automation capabilities offer a variety of benefits to K-12 schools for both everyday occurrences as well as emergency and lockdown situations.

Part 1: Security Cameras or Public Address System in K-12 Schools?
Part 1: Security Cameras or Public Address System in K-12 Schools?

As schools grapple with the challenges of keeping their students and staff safe, two important tools that have emerged as priority investments for emergency preparedness are public address systems and security cameras. While both of these technologies can be useful in helping to secure a school, there are also some significant differences between them that are worth considering.

Pro AV Today: Embracing Technology for School Security
Pro AV Today: Embracing Technology for School Security

Gina Sansivero, VP of Marketing at AtlasIED, and Ben Thomas, host of the Pro AV Today podcast, discuss how integrators and school administrators can work together to use technologies to improve school safety and security.

Wearable Panic Buttons & Alyssa's Law
Wearable Panic Buttons & Alyssa's Law

With violent incidents becoming more and more common in K-12 settings, schools are looking for ways to protect students, staff, and teachers.