Proactively enhancing campus safety

January 2026 Surveillance, Products & Solutions

Strengthening security management and proactive alerting have become priorities for schools. To address risks such as expansive campuses, multiple entry points, blind spots, and potential intrusions, VIVOTEK is promoting its AI-driven education security solutions that proactively detect threats and safeguard school environments.

According to a report by research firm GII, the global education security market is projected to reach $910 million in 2025 and grow to $1,6 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,96%. As AI video analytics, edge computing, and cloud management platforms mature, security systems are evolving beyond passive video playback into an era of real-time detection and proactive response. In educational settings, AI can automatically detect intrusions into restricted areas and trigger instant alerts, enabling security personnel to make swift, informed decisions.

Recently, VIVOTEK deployed a comprehensive education security solution at a renowned national university in Taiwan, installing hundreds of AI bullet and fixed dome cameras across entrances, rooftops, classrooms, corridors, walls, elevators, and parking areas. Integrated with the VAST Security Station (VSS) Pro platform, the system delivers:

* Proactive prevention: AI virtual fence defines restricted zones, detects loitering, notifies the security centre, triggers onsite audio alerts, and coordinates real-time response.

* Efficient investigations: Broad coverage flags abandoned objects, while AI deep search traces intruders or vehicles in the shortest time using attributes (e.g., clothing colour, backpack, vehicle type) to quickly assemble event timelines.

With comprehensive, AI-enabled coverage, schools can monitor in real time and avert risks, fostering a safe, welcoming, and sustainable learning environment.

For more information contact Vivotek Inc., +886 2 8245 5282, pr@vivotek.com , www.vivotek.com




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