Tag: Wearables
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...
CENTEGIX report: School panic button use rises 31%
June 23, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA – The use of wearable panic buttons to protect students and school staff increased by 31% compared to last year, according to a new report from CENTEGIX.
Of these alerts, 88% were for behavior such as physical altercations, students leaving campus without notice or permission, known as elopements, and other incidents where an educator might need additional support to address a situation, according to the 2026 School Safety Trends Report. An additional 10% were for medical emergencies...
HID Global collaborates to expand use of wearables
April 27, 2020SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—HID Global, in collaboration with Fidesmo, a provisioning company that makes it possible to connect contactless services to wearables, announced its integration in HID’s next-generation Seos credential technology to secure element chips that are used in wearables.
“As wearables grow in popularity, organizations of all types will be confronted with the need to support new form factors for physical access and other popular applications,” Steve Currie, VP and managing director...
AvantGuard, Clairvoyant Networks create new-generation PERS monitoring
December 19, 2019SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—AvantGuard Monitoring Centers announced its collaboration with Clairvoyant Networks, LLC, a provider of remote monitoring technology for family and professional caregivers, to launch a hybrid solution that enables both family caregivers and professional monitoring companies to remotely monitor and connect with loved ones at the same time.
This new solution combines the proven Theora Care remote monitoring with the AvantGuard Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) call center...
Numera releases new wearable line
May 4, 2016Spencer Ives
CARLSBAD, Calif.—Numera this week announced a new selection of wearables to complement its Libris mPERS device while users are at home.
The center of this announcement is the new Smart Cradle, which connects the Libris device with the new wearables while charging the mPERS, Anu Herranen, marketing manager for Nortek Security and Control, told SSN.
The new wearables include a Fall Detection Pendant, a Convertible Help Button which can be worn as a pendant or on the wrist, and a Simple...