In the technology world, there’s always been a balance between proprietary technology and technology based on open standards. In many cases, proprietary solutions lock organizations into one vendor or a set of technologies that may have limited compatibility with other solutions. While open solutions are not a panacea for every application, and proprietary ones are not by definition inferior, interoperability is a desirable and often necessary attribute of any technology solution.

If your Rio Grande Valley, TX district is evaluating a new or upgraded school surveillance camera solution, interoperability should be a key criterion for your system. Today’s security solutions are integrated, and you want to invest in a surveillance solution that can interoperate with access control, emergency management, and other safety and security systems on your campuses. Keep reading below to learn about ONVIF, interoperability, and how it can help you get the most from your school surveillance solutions.

As any school administrator could tell you, it’s impossible to have eyes everywhere on a school campus. Even small schools contain too much open space, too many students, and too many buildings to see everything occurring during the course of a hectic day.

School surveillance cameras give crucial oversight to places where teachers, staff, and administrators’ eyes can’t be. Clear surveillance footage helps administrators identify crime, bullying, vandalism, suspicious persons, violence, fights, illicit drug or alcohol abuse, and other threats that jeopardize students’ safety and security. The placement of security cameras is critical to ensure comprehensive coverage. Keep reading to learn four locations where surveillance cameras are most effective in your Corpus Christi, TX, school.