In this featured piece by Facility Executive, the outlet includes Visitor Aware by Singlewire Software among four security products recommended to help keep facilities safe for occupants and visitors. The article explains that Singlewire Software acquired Visitor Aware, a tool that lets schools and other organizations screen visitors and identify potential threats before they gain access to sensitive areas. Visitors have their IDs scanned upon entry, and that information is checked using encrypted facial recognition against national sex offender and government watchlists and active legal injunctions. Flagged issues prevent further entry, while approved guests receive a printed pass to proceed.
Key Takeaways
- Visitor Aware by Singlewire Software was featured among four security products in Facility Executive’s Security Products Focus roundup.
- Visitor Aware scans visitor IDs and uses encrypted facial recognition to screen guests against national sex offender and government watchlists and active legal injunctions.
- Potential issues are flagged to prevent guests from proceeding further into a building, while approved guests receive a printed pass.
- Visitor Aware also offers tools for volunteer management, tardiness tracking, secure student release and pickup, rostering and reunification, and a tip line for potential threats.
- Singlewire Software acquired Visitor Aware, according to the article.
Original Story
Singlewire Software acquired Visitor Aware, a robust tool for visitor and student management. Visitor Aware provides schools and other organizations with the tools to screen visitors so they can identify threats before unwanted guests gain access to sensitive areas. Visitors have their IDs scanned when they enter a building. That information is used in conjunction with encrypted facial recognition to screen visitors against national sex offender and government watchlists and active legal injunctions. Potential issues are flagged to prevent guests from further entering a building, and approved guests are given a printed pass so they can proceed.