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Data analytics are used in a number of institutions to allow educa- tors to gather better intelligence and enhance the educational experi- ence. The combination of information gathered by using both video and data analytics can create a complete picture for teachers and administrators to streamline educational offerings and pinpoint whether students are truly engaging with lesson plans.
PROACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS
The ability to capture, store and transform data cohesively across platforms aids in the research and analysis phase of addressing inci- dents. The faster the data can be collected to be used forensically, the stronger chance of solving a case. Being able to look back—and for- ward in some cases—helps to resolve issues as well as proactively prepare for future threats.
Schools need to adopt programs and solutions that help capture the intelligence needed to be more proactive in overall security efforts.
OPEN-DOOR POLICY
Technologies that focus on easing the path to integration enable schools to correlate data points from multiple devices and systems without complex integration. This approach allows stakeholders to combine information together in one interface to create a full view of a situation at any given time.
Combining video with other security solutions, such as fire and
intrusion alarms, access control, emergency management equipment, IT systems and building management makes this possible.
The evolution of crime and threats has been met by the evolution of available technology to combat them. Trends such as those mentioned above can make a significant difference when it comes to protecting assets and students.
COLLECTIVE COLLABORATION
As an industry, we focus on developing technologies and services that enable higher levels of safety, increased intelligence and more proac- tive processes. Video surveillance solutions have proved valuable to schools of all types and sizes because these platforms help users iden- tify events and potential anomalies while allowing them to gain access to the most relevant video and security information at any given time.
The focus is on identifying critical events and areas of interest, allow- ing campus stakeholders to use truly intelligent data (rather than non- critical video) to help ensure the protection of students, staff, data and infrastructure. We collectively try to help schools
access the most important information to increase
informed response, increase situational awareness
and improve overall security management.
Jumbi Edulbehram is the regional president – Americas at Oncam.
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