Cameras and door access, designed with your network.
We design, install and support camera and door access systems for school buildings, connected to your network so staff can see and control them, with one partner to call.
Systems that grew one vendor at a time can end up:
Footage that is hard to reach
Older camera systems are hard to access remotely or share with law enforcement.
Access rules that will not keep up
Schedules and access lists are hard to change as staff and calendars shift.
Security on a busy network
Cameras and controllers share the school network, so performance and reliability matter.
Cameras, doors and the network under them.
One partner for design, install and support, with vendor neutral advice on brands.
Cameras and video management
Camera placement, hardware selection and configuration.
Door access and entry control
Controllers, access schedules and integration with what you have.
Network and infrastructure
Cabling, switching, power planning, segmentation and documentation.
Tied to phones and PA
Panic and lockdown alerts that reach speakers, phones and strobes.
Where should your video live?
'Cloud' and 'Serverless' can sound modern and local sounds old school. For rural schools the answer is usually in between or fully local.
| Cloud first | Local first or hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Where video lives | In the camera vendor's cloud | On appliances in your building, with key footage backed up off site |
| On a bad internet day | Viewing depends on your connection | Recording continues, and staff can still view on the local network |
| Bandwidth | Constant streams leave the building | Usually a better fit for rural bandwidth |
| Ongoing cost | Subscriptions tied to cameras and retention | You own the hardware and choose how long to keep video |
FERPA applies wherever video lives. We help you decide who can see footage, how long you keep it and how access is logged.
Planned with your safety team.
IT, safety, and facilities at the same table before anything is bought or designed.
- 1
Walk the buildings
With your safety and facilities staff, inside and out.
- 2
Review what you have
Existing cameras, door controllers and alert tools.
- 3
Design
A plan that balances visibility, access control and budget.
- 4
Install in phases
Aligned with school calendars and construction timelines.
Safer buildings, without the extra vendors.
A school that got more coverage for less, and two posts on planning yours.
From Half Measures to Complete Security: How One School Got Smarter Security for Less
Full camera coverage and integrated door access, without the subscription fees of a camera-only bid.
Cloud vs Local Video Storage for K12: How Montana Schools Should Decide
Cloud and local camera storage compared on reliability, privacy and cost.
K12 Montana IT and Safety on the Same Page
Why cameras, doors, panic alerts, phones and PA should be planned as one system.
Questions about safety and security.
Can you work with our existing cameras and doors?
Yes. We review what you have and integrate with existing systems where it makes sense, replacing only what holds you back.
Should our video be in the cloud or stored locally?
Local-first storage keeps recording during internet outages and usually fits rural bandwidth better. Many districts land on local first or hybrid.
Do you recommend a specific brand?
We give vendor-neutral advice on camera and door access brands, based on your buildings and budget.
How are camera projects priced?
Camera systems are quoted as projects, and can be bundled with support.
More K12 services.
Let's talk about your school.
No pressure or hard sell. We'll talk through your needs and help you figure out what makes sense.
- 1Tell us about your schoolSize, staff and what is taking up your time.
- 2We talk it throughA conversation about what makes sense, not a sales pitch.
- 3Just comparing prices?Starting prices for every school plan are on our pricing page.
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