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Version 5 of our iPad app: more choice, less friction

by Amy Bampton Jun 30, 2026

We know how important our iPad app is to our customers. It's the first thing your visitors, contractors and employees see. It has to look great and work every ...

From evacuation alerts to emergency management

by Amy Bampton Jun 30, 2026

Knowing who's on site is important. Reaching them when it matters most is what keeps people safe.

Aerospace and Defense-Grade Compliance Workflows for Controlled Environments

by Amy Bampton Jun 26, 2026

For cloud service providers supporting aerospace and defense organizations, FedRAMP authorization or FedRAMP Moderate equivalency is a critical indicator of ...

From visitor management to access intelligence: a preview of the all-new Sign In App experience

by Amy Bampton Jun 18, 2026

Most workplace technology follows the same pattern. As organizations grow, the systems they rely on become harder to manage.

The End of the Digital Guestbook: Why 'Visitor Management' Is No Longer Enough

by Amy Bampton May 28, 2026

The clipboard is gone. The iPad kiosk replaced it. But in 2026, standalone visitor management is no longer enough. What started as a smarter way to manage ...

KCSiE 2026: What the 'Significant Overhaul' Means for Safeguarding Schools and Visitor Management

by Amy Bampton May 21, 2026

Every September brings a new version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. Most years, the updates are manageable - a clarification here, a process update ...

Student Data Protection in Schools: How to Reduce Risk and Stay Secure

by Amy Bampton May 14, 2026

Student data protection in schools is no longer just an IT concern. It is now a core part of how schools keep students safe, manage risk, and maintain trust ...

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act: What Schools Need to Know

by Heather Coleman Apr 30, 2026

School safety in Florida changed fast - and permanently - after Parkland. The 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School forced a hard reset on how ...

Texas School Visitor Screening Compliance Requirements

by Heather Coleman Apr 30, 2026

Texas school visitor management has changed in a meaningful way. What once relied on a clipboard and a quick check at the front desk now carries legal weight, ...

School Visitor Screening Laws Across the U.S. in 2026

by Amy Bampton Apr 17, 2026

School visitor screening is no longer a routine admin task - it’s becoming a compliance requirement. Across the U.S., new legislation is redefining what proper ...

Utah School Visitor Management Compliance Guide 2026

by Amy Bampton Mar 23, 2026

Utah school visitor management requirements changed significantly in 2025 and 2026, introducing new laws that directly impact how schools control access, ...

Martyn's Law for UK Schools: Compliance Guide for 2026

by Amy Bampton Mar 06, 2026

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - commonly known as Martyn’s Law - received Royal Assent in April 2025. For schools across the UK, that means a ...