Tech firm locks in school safety success

A North East security tech firm is helping schools stay safe.

Washington-based Netgenium has secured work to supply its IP lockdown technology to Burnley Brow Community School, in Greater Manchester. 

The system is designed to protect pupils and staff from security threats, including terrorism and unauthorised intruders, in line with the upcoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law. 

Due to come into force in 2027, the law will require public venues such as schools to implement robust emergency procedures.

Netgenium’s solution includes IP audio speakers, access control and software that sends visual alerts to computers and smart boards. 

Nick Plumb, Netgenium sales and marketing manager, said: “We are committed to helping organisations investing in new technology improve the safety and security of everyone. 

“We have supplied Burnley Brow School with a lockdown system that allows it to swiftly relocate students and staff away from potential dangers during any emergency situation.”

The system was recently activated during a real-time partial lockdown, triggered by police activity near the school and a suspected intruder in the car park. 

Helen Atkinson-Smith, headteacher of Burnley Brow Community School, added: “Netgenium’s solution meets our needs.

“We are very pleased with its capabilities, and have already used it to deal effectively with a couple of incidents.”

The contract adds to growing demand for Netgenium’s technology across the education, retail and automotive sectors, with the firm having installed systems in schools including St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, in Sunderland.

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