In this featured piece by rAVe [PUBS], the outlet reports that Christopher Columbus High School, an all-boys private Catholic school in Miami, uses AtlasIED’s IPX Series of IP endpoints paired with InformaCast from Singlewire Software to deliver campus-wide alerts across its 24-acre, four-building campus. Singlewire’s InformaCast integrates into 120 AtlasIED IPX speakers and visual displays throughout classrooms, along with 20 IP horns covering outdoor common areas, parking garages, and lots. In an emergency, the combined system delivers audio and written alerts to the devices of faculty, students, and parents while also alerting law enforcement. Alex Seage, senior director of technology and innovation at the school, said the system has helped the school communicate quickly and keep the campus safe.
Key Takeaways
- Christopher Columbus High School, an all-boys private Catholic school in Miami, uses AtlasIED’s IPX Series paired with InformaCast from Singlewire to deliver campus-wide alerts.
- Singlewire’s InformaCast integrates into 120 AtlasIED IPX speakers and visual displays in classrooms, plus 20 IP horns covering outdoor areas, parking garages, and lots.
- In an emergency, the system delivers audio and written alerts to the devices of faculty, students, and parents, and alerts law enforcement.
- Alex Seage, senior director of technology and innovation at the school, said the system has helped communicate quickly and keep the 24-acre campus safe.
- The installation was led by Florida-based United Data Technologies (UDT), the school’s longtime technology partner.
Original Story
Located in the western suburbs of Miami, Florida sits the prestigious all-boys, private Catholic school, Christopher Columbus High School (CCHS). Featuring a college preparatory academic curriculum, a powerhouse football and athletic program, and a distinguished alumni base including Fortune 500 CEOs, the school is continually evolving to attract, recruit, and retain some of Florida’s brightest minds. In fact, employing cutting edge technology and programs are of paramount importance to the recruiting effort for CCHS.
Founded in 1958, the campus features a unique infrastructural design that guides students, staff and guests to the school’s indoor gymnasium, auditorium, and collection of classrooms through a series of breezeways. Communicating news, updates, and directions to students, faculty, and visitors is critical during both routine school days and during and emergency situations.
With an expansive campus that stretches across 24 acres and encompasses four major buildings, the task of campus communication is no easy feat. To ensure campus-wide alerts reach listeners—both inside and outdoors—CCHS relies on AtlasIED and its IPX Series of IP Endpoints with InformaCast® Mass Notification Software from Singlewire®.