EntrySign and Vivi announce pioneering partnership to enhance school safety
EntrySign by Osborne Technologies, a leader in visitor management systems, and Vivi, a global innovator in classroom technology, are proud to announce a partnership that delivers a groundbreaking, fully integrated emergency alert solution for schools across the UK. This collaboration marks the first-of-its-kind offering in the UK, combining real-time occupancy tracking with seamless communication to enhance the safety and security of students and staff.
The new integration leverages the strengths of EntrySign’s advanced visitor management system and Vivi’s dynamic emergency alerts. Together, they empower IT teams to maintain full control during critical events such as evacuations and lockdowns, ensuring unparalleled visibility into who is on school premises and providing instant, school-wide communication.
Key features of the integration:
- Real-Time occupancy insights: EntrySign delivers up-to-the-minute data on everyone on campus, including visitors, staff, and students.
- Instant emergency communication: Vivi’s emergency alert capability ensures that lockdown instructions or safety messages reach all screens and devices in real time, minimising delays and maximising clarity during critical situations.
- Unified emergency response and reporting: Initiate school-wide alerts and reporting with a single click, or automatically with EntrySign’s fire alarm interface, ensuring smooth operation and swift responses to emergencies
“We’re thrilled to partner with Vivi to set a new benchmark in school safety,” said Nev Roberts, Director at EntrySign by Osborne Technologies. “This integration provides schools with the tools they need to safeguard their communities by combining visibility, control, and communication in a way that’s never been done before.”
Richard Freeman, VP of Sales at Vivi, added: “At Vivi, we believe technology should enhance the human connection in education. By integrating with EntrySign, we’re enabling schools to better protect their people; keeping them informed and connected during the most challenging moments.”
This innovative solution is designed to address the growing need for comprehensive safety measures in schools, providing a streamlined approach to emergency management and peace of mind for administrators, educators, parents, and students alike.
About EntrySign
EntrySign by Osborne Technologies is a leading provider of electronic visitor management and sign-in solutions, simplifying the way schools and businesses monitor and manage people on-site. Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, EntrySign streamlines processes, reduces administration and enhances security with innovative, user-friendly technology.
About Vivi
Used in more than 120,000 classrooms by over 2,400 schools around the globe, Vivi combines wireless screen mirroring, digital signage, emergency alerts and announcements into a single solution, purpose-built for education, that drives more value for schools from their existing investments in display technology and student devices.
