In today's increasingly interconnected world, technology plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of individuals, organizations, and communities. Integrated technology solutions offer a comprehensive approach to addressing various security concerns and enhancing overall safety measures.

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.

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.

This article breaks down the role of artificial intelligence in audio-visual applications to help you better understand how to securely leverage this powerful new tool in your facility.

Spectralink’s innovative Versity smartphones have all achieved the prestigious Android Enterprise Recommended certification. This designation ensures devices meet the industry’s highest standards for security, compatibility, and user experience. 

Falls, elopement, and other incidents pose significant health risks to residents, fears for their families, and financial burdens to care facilities. This comprehensive guide explores how IntelliSee, a revolutionary AI-driven safety platform, can transform safety protocols in assisted living centers.

Rauland's Responder® Enterprise solution has been selected as winner of the “Best Clinical Administration Hardware Device” award in the 8th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global digital health and medical technology market.

The acute care environment represents a dynamic hub of activity, with nurses positioned at its epicenter. Nurses spend long hours managing patient care, coordinating resources across interdisciplinary teams, and providing support to patients’ family members.

Communications Company of South Bend acquires Eagle Security Systems of Lowell, Indiana. Communications Company is an integrated communications technology, advanced life safety and security company specializing in healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial solutions.

As technology continues to advance in the healthcare industry, the adoption of mobile applications for clinical use has increased. With heightened security measures to protect patient confidentiality, as well as simplified communication structures, these healthcare mobile apps are rapidly becoming the new standard for professional communication about patient care and building security in an easy-to-use package.

While schools across the country have been experiencing a growing shift towards technology in the classroom for a while now, the sudden onset of Covid-19 has rapidly accelerated this hi-tech adoption.

While the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the loss of jobs for a number of Americans, employers are now suffering from a lack of qualified candidates. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are over 9.8 million open positions across the U.S. while only 8.7 million Americans are searching for jobs. Unlike typical employment cycles, the downturn brought about by the pandemic has affected both job seekers and employers in very unusual ways.

A hot topic for years, the much-anticipated transition to 5G is finally beginning to come to fruition. While the Covid-19 pandemic certainly interrupted the large 5G rollout planned for 2020, the need for faster connectivity actually increased with the rise of a remote workforce. Unfortunately for those already privy to 5G-enabled devices—such as the iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S20—promised connectivity has been disappointing to say the least. This is due in part to the network-specificities involved.

As we move further into the digital age, the importance of technology in the workplace is becoming more and more critical to doing business. While already a hot topic, the need for the smart building has skyrocketed as businesses around the world have made the instantaneous switch to remote working and are trying to determine how to reopen their doors in a safe and efficient manner.

As companies around the world have been making the switch to remote work, having reliable video conferencing technology has become more critical than ever in maintaining day-to-day business operations. While companies are beginning to transition back into the workplace, many have realized the feasibility of remote working options and have decided to take a more relaxed approach to on-site operations well past the Covid-19 shutdowns.

Ultraviolet light has been around for years and is widely used for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. However, the major concern with UV light has always been the inherent danger it poses to humans, particularly to the skin and eyes. While not a new technology, UV light has shot to the top of the list for potential COVID-19 solutions, particularly when it comes to air circulation and filtration.