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Transforming Safety, Security & Efficiency in Higher Education

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Ensuring safety, security, and operational efficiency across large, multi-site campuses is a growing challenge for educational institutions. Cortech’s Datalog provides an integrated solution that unifies security, fire safety, and building management systems, helping universities create smarter, safer, and more connected campuses.

Transforming Safety, Security & Efficiency in Higher Education

Integrated Solutions for Educational Institutions 

From colleges to universities, educational institutions operate across large, multi-site campuses with diverse facilities—including lecture halls, research labs, dormitories, libraries, and sports complexes. 

Managing security, fire safety, and building operations across these environments can be complex, particularly when systems from different manufacturers operate in isolation.

Large, multi-site universities with thousands of employees and students require a cohesive, cross-campus security system that is both easy to use and highly efficient. 

Key Challenges 

Universities experience frequent personnel changes and high visitor footfall, requiring a unified integration platform where security teams can effectively manage incidents.

Cortech’s Datalog provides a clear and structured alarm and event management system, ensuring operators have real-time workflow instructions and complete oversight—even across multiple locations. 

Seamless System Integration for Smarter Campuses 

Cortech’s Datalog consolidates disparate systems into a single, intuitive interface, eliminating geographical barriers and enabling a centralised, real-time response across all locations. 

Key Benefits: 

  • Unified Building & Security Management – Control CCTV, access control, fire alarms, intruder detection, intercoms, disabled toilet alarms, and emergency assist alarms—all from one platform. 
  • Faster Response & Risk Reduction – Instantly pinpoint alarm locations and coordinate rapid interventions. 
  • Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings – Reduce downtime, optimise resource usage, and lower costs through smart automation. 
  • Scalable & Future-Proof – Adaptable to evolving campus security needs, ensuring long-term sustainability. 

Interoperable & Sustainable Solutions 

By integrating fire safety, security, and building management systems, universities and higher education campuses can create an interoperable network where all systems communicate together. 

Why Choose Cortech? 

With extensive experience supporting the higher education sector, Cortech provides expert system integration that simplifies operations and enhances campus safety and efficiency. Our tailored solutions ensure your campus is equipped for smart, connected, and future-ready operations. 

For example: 

  •  Smart Fire Alarm Management – By integrating thousands of fire devices into Datalog, security teams can instantly verify alarms, pinpoint exact locations, and respond appropriately. Minimising unnecessary evacuations due to false alarms while ensuring swift, coordinated evacuations when genuine threats are detected.
  • Mode and Threat Levels – Universities operate in dynamic environments, where security protocols must adapt to different scenarios—whether it’s routine campus operations, large-scale events, or emergency situations. Datalog introduces an intuitive Workflow tool, allowing universities to configure tailored response protocols for various incidents, from unauthorised access to critical emergencies. With dynamic help assistance, security teams across campus can follow clear, consistent procedures, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring a coordinated response.
  • Threat Level Escalation – This feature enables university security teams to manually activate predefined security measures in response to heightened risks. Threat levels can also be integrated into workflow triggers, ensuring that specific actions—such as lockdown procedures or restricted access—are only initiated when a threat level is activated. This provides a structured, real-time response to evolving security challenges across large, multi-site campuses. 

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