As in 2024, school security technology is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace. With the ongoing prevalence of school shootings and increasingly more digital education landscape, enhancing campus safety and security continues to be a major concern. Here are three ways technology is shaping school safety in 2025.

Where are health systems expected to direct their energy in the new year? Four CDW experts share their perspectives on the industry’s outlook in this article from HealthTech.com.

School entrances require constant access by a wide variety of parties, while at the same time, are the most critical area for a school to secure. This creates a surprisingly complex set of issues to address. This white paper from the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) provides schools with a workable and comprehensive approach to safe and secure entries based on industry best practices and research.

Looking back on 2024, there were several big leaps in fire service technology and promises of more to come in 2025. While there is no crystal ball that can predict the future, there are emerging trends that are going to prove to be disruptive technology for the fire service. Here are the top five fire service technology trends for 2025, according to fire safety expert Jason Moore from Firehouse.com.

Effective and efficient physical access control isn’t just a hot technology trend. It’s a security essential for any school, institution of higher education, or hospital. And, according to Campus Safety’s recent exclusive research, educational and healthcare facilities are stepping up their acquisition of advanced access control systems. To delve deeper into what trends the campus security community is experiencing and should expect to see in 2025, practitioners, consultants, and solutions providers shared their insights in this article from Campus Safety.

In the early hours of December 4th, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot on his way to a shareholder meeting in Midtown Manhattan. Just five days later, police apprehended their main suspect nearly 200 miles away thanks to advances in video surveillance technology, cracking the case in a record time. 

As the holiday season approaches, emergency rooms are preparing for an anticipated increase in patient admissions. With staff shortages already a prevailing issue in healthcare facilities, the increase in nurse call-offs by up to 30% during the winter holiday period further exacerbates this lack of resources, negatively impacting both staff and patients during the most “wonderful time of year. In order to respond to these challenges, healthcare facilities can leverage modern technology to streamline efficiency for better patient outcomes and staff well-being.

As the holiday season is upon us, it is important to remember to stay vigilant when it comes to fire prevention. With an array of specific holiday traditions involving lights, flames and electric appliances, it is imperative to take extra precautions during this time of year. To help and your loved ones stay safe, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite fire safety tips from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), the U.S. Fire Administration, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).

A fire station is the last place you’d think a fire would break out. However, on October 16th, the Stadtallendorf fire station in western Germany burned to the ground. The brand new station with reportedly “modern, state of the art equipment” sustained millions in damages and serves as a warning that even the places we think are safest from fires can be destroyed in seconds. 

Integrated safety and security systems are critical components of any construction project and need to be appropriately scoped and quoted to meet the specific needs of the facility and intended uses. However, general contractors and even subcontractors are not always up to date with the latest technology capabilities, possible integrations, safety regulations or product specifications, leading to errors and change orders that can be extremely costly and time consuming to correct.

In the course of a day of patient care, there are so many steps you take physically, mentally and emotionally. Now, you can take fewer steps and be more directly linked with the care team managing patients’ needs. Responder All Touch is that pathway—the communication bridge that links Responder 5 directly with the EMR.

Indiana schools should not miss this opportunity to upgrade or install fire safety, door access, surveillance cameras, and security-critical communication systems (i.e., a new Intercom/PA system) systems. The Indiana Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) program was created in 2013 and codified by Indiana Code 10-21. The legislation was established to increase the safety of Indiana schools. The SSSG program is a dedicated state fund that provides matching grants to school corporations, accredited non-public schools, charter schools and coalitions of school corporations.

In critical environments, it is more important than ever to leverage technology to improve classroom security and assist educators with improved safety response and communication. Communication Company’s School Safety 4.0 model leverages and connects the industry’s best technology solutions to create a best-in-class enterprise solution for your school.

While remote work can have a positive impact on employee wellbeing, hybrid employees may be at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing critical company information, including emergency preparedness plans. Utilizing a managed services provider can be an effective solution when it comes to streamlining emergency preparedness for hybrid workers. Their expertise allows for quick implementation of solutions for both onsite and remote employees, improving workplace inclusivity, communication and overall morale. 

The Midwest Healthcare Engineering Conference & Trade Show (MWHCEC) gives you nearby, cost-effective access to the best healthcare facility education, resources, and vendors so you can afford to bring your entire team, including technicians.

November 6-8, the HECC is the largest dedicated K-12 Technology Exhibitor showcase in the state. The HECC is three days of relevant and interactive learning on implementing and managing K-12 technology. Powerful 1, 2 and 3 hour workshops from top industry leaders on how to successfully implement the latest technology from the network to the classroom. Powerful networking opportunities with your peers to see how they are implementing the latest in technology.

Originally published by Valerie Ziavras, NFPA® Technical Services Engineer

With Halloween quickly approaching, thoughts of candy, ghosts, and haunted houses are surely on your mind. While haunted houses may be an entertaining way to spend an October evening, there can be devastating consequences if a fire were to break out and proper protections aren’t in place.

Hospitals cannot evacuate their patients; therefore, the right fire safety solutions for fire prevention are crucial. Facility managers or service providers must detect fire events as early and reliably as possible. In this way, they can handle hazards without disturbing patients and staff. That‘s why Smarter Protection Matters.

Interactive panels are an innovative tool that can enhance active engagement, facilitate multisensory learning, foster collaboration, and enable personalization, leading to clear cognitive benefits. By adopting interactive technology, educators can create dynamic learning environments where every student can excel.

Access control, when used with an IP intercom system, provides numerous security benefits and natural synergies that can enhance facility-wide security and provide security professionals with an audit trail in the event of an incident. Here are three reasons to combine intercoms and access control.