Tag: K-12
Athena Security launches AI-assisted X-ray platform for schools
September 17, 2026SSN Staff
SAUSALITO, Calif.—Athena Security has unveiled a new generation of its AI-assisted X-ray inspection platform designed for K-12 schools and hospitals, along with the launch of the A-Series, the company's first proprietary X-ray hardware platform.
Athena said the system can process up to 2,000 bags per hour, helping schools and hospitals maintain high throughput without creating bottlenecks.
The new platform replaces the traditional X-ray operator console with an iPad-based interface,...
Genetec report highlights school security priorities
August 10, 2026SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL—Education institutions are increasing their focus on situational awareness, incident response and unified security platforms, even as budget constraints remain their biggest challenge, according to education-specific findings from Genetec's 2026 State of Physical Security Report.
The report, based on responses from North American K-12 and higher education professionals, found that monitoring and responding to incidents on campus is...
ZeroEyes launches Harborwatch Association for K-12 schools
July 21, 2026SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA—ZeroEyes has launched Harborwatch Association, LLC, a new membership organization designed to help K-12 schools and school districts strengthen preparedness for firearm-related threats and access resources intended to support recovery following qualifying incidents. The Philadelphia-based company announced that Harborwatch will initially focus on schools and districts that use ZeroEyes' visual firearm detection technology. The association is intended to provide members with...
Centegix: AI, data and wearables drive next generation of K-12 security
July 8, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Senior Editor
ATLANTA – From artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled security systems and wearable panic buttons to incident analytics that help identify emerging risks, the K-12 safety landscape is evolving rapidly, says Dr. Roderick Sams, chief development officer at CENTEGIX, which recently published its 2026 School Safety Trends Report.
Sams, a former educator, spoke with Security Systems News recently about the ways in which data is enabling schools to take a more proactive approach to safety, the need...
Rethinking school security - from products to programs
May 13, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
School security is entering a new phase - one less defined by individual technologies and more by how effectively strategy, assessment and implementation align.
Across the industry, there is growing recognition that cameras, access control and emergency systems, while essential, are only part of the equation. The greater challenge lies in how schools identify risk, prioritize investments and translate recommendations into real-world results.
That reality is driving increased interest in more...
CENTEGIX announces acquisition of Pikmykid
April 8, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—CENTEGIX, a K-12 school safety and emergency response technology provider, has acquired Pikmykid, a provider of dismissal management, reunification, and other school safety solutions.
Together, the companies will deliver a unified platform that connects the everyday realities of the school day with critical incident response - giving schools a new level of visibility, control, and coordination across student safety.
For more than a decade, Pikmykid has helped schools bring...
Kanawha County Schools first in West Virginia to deploy ZeroEyes
October 6, 2025SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA — ZeroEyes have revealed that its gun detection software has been deployed by Kanawha County Schools (KCS) to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats.
With the help of IT services and solutions provider Advantage Technology, KCS is the first district in West Virginia to deploy ZeroEyes, joining hundreds of K-12 schools nationwide already protected by the technology.
"A neighboring district deployed a different AI gun detection system and was...