A well-implemented security system can reduce security incidents by up to 50%, according to a National Center for Education Statistics study. Video surveillance and credentialed access are critical components in modern educational security systems, enhancing preventive and reactive measures.
Challenge: A State of Georgia educational institution (the Academy) faced a challenge: enhancing the safety of vision-impaired and non-sensory-impaired students between the ages of three and 21 and staff across its campus. The Academy needed a robust security system to grant and monitor access for authorized individuals and provide real-time documentation to address any security concerns effectively and efficiently.
Solution: Connext, a trusted Verkada Premier Services partner, delivered a unified security solution, enhancing perimeter protection and simplifying monitoring and management across the campus. The team deployed Verkada video surveillance, intercom, and access control systems while integrating environmental sensors to detect vaping in student restrooms.
In alignment with our Success Playbook, Connext provided full lifecycle project management to ensure timely and coordinated delivery. A dedicated Connext Project Manager acted as the single point of contact for all deployment activities—managing schedules, reporting, issue resolution, and customer communications. Connext also planned and executed all field activities, including the removal and replacement of outdated hardware.
On the ground, Connext technicians installed new Verkada video intercoms, direct burial and surface-mounted Cat6 cabling, and five new LPR cameras to secure gate access points. This included trenching and mounting of three new concrete-set poles for camera placement. In parallel, five keypad-enabled card readers were installed and tested with the customer’s remote support team to confirm functionality. All new hardware was documented through onsite photography to support compliance and transparency.
Results: The project was completed 100% on time and within budget, with no overruns. The Academy benefits from a secure, integrated physical security platform that improves safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Centralized visibility across cameras, intercoms, and access control from a single Verkada dashboard
- Enhanced perimeter security through LPR cameras at key entry points, improving gate monitoring and response
- Upgraded access control system with keypad card readers, reducing unauthorized access risks
- Streamlined incident response and reporting for both school staff and public safety authorities
- Confidence in execution through professional project management, proactive communication, and clear deliverables
- Documented installation and testing ensured compliance and accountability for all deployed hardware
By combining expert installation with disciplined project oversight, Connext delivered a solution that enhances campus safety while reducing the burden on internal IT and facilities teams.
