The NextGen Secured Blog

May 28, 2025 School Security

Why TIPS Is the Smartest Path for Security Projects in 2025: A Purchasing Director’s Guide

Purchasing Directors have a challenging and far-reaching job description. They’re tasked with developing and implementing procurement strategies that support their organization’s goals and securing quality goods and services at the best value. To do this, Purchasing Directors forge solid relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and make certain that vendors meet performance and compliance standards. Additional … Continued

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May 24, 2025 Uncategorized

How to Use the TIPS Contract to Launch a Campus Security Upgrade Step-by-Step

Security concerns have only grown more widespread and daunting over the years. Adequately protecting people, property, and data has become far more complex. Many facilities directors and security teams recognize the need to upgrade their security but are often at a loss as to where to start. As a TIPS #250101 contract holder, NextGen is … Continued

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May 20, 2025 Healthcare Security

How Evolv Express® Protects Healthcare Workers and Patients

Hospitals are akin to revolving doors – they’re open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. And a lot of people come through those doors 24/7/365, including medical staff, people coming into the ER, visitors, delivery people and more. The sheer volume of people coming and going makes hospitals especially vulnerable to security … Continued

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May 4, 2025 AI

Streamlining Hospital Security: The Role of AI-Powered Weapons Detection in Modern Healthcare Facilities

There’s been a dramatic uptick in workplace violence in recent years. Healthcare facilities such as hospitals are being hit hard. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience violence than other occupations. In response, many healthcare workers are raising their voices, calling for stronger security protocols … Continued

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April 29, 2025 School Security

How TIPS Contracts Simplify Security Procurement for Schools and Local Governments

While many school districts recognize the need to elevate security at their facilities, many have also found the procurement process to be a difficult one. It can be a long and frustrating process to find and qualify vendors, ensure compliance, and negotiate contracts. NextGen has taken the pain points out of the process for schools … Continued

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April 20, 2025 School Security

Everything You Need to Know About NextGen Security’s TIPS Contract: What’s Included and Who Can Use It

TIPS contracts – offered through The Interlocal Purchasing System – are designed for a wide range of public and nonprofit entities that need to make compliant, cost-effective purchases without going through a lengthy bidding process. As referenced in our previous blog, the TIPS #250101 Contract that has been awarded to NextGen for is a cooperative … Continued

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April 8, 2025 School Security

How Schools Are Funding Safer Campuses Through TIPS

As highlighted in our previous blog series, weapon detectors provide a needed and extra layer of security in school settings. They detect metallic objects students or visitors may be carrying in their backpacks and pockets to offer a very precise means of protection. If a weapon is detected, security personnel are empowed by these detecion … Continued

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April 2, 2025 School Security

Securing the Future: Implementing Access Control Systems in K–12 Schools

There was a time not that long ago when school doors were always open, welcoming students, staff, parents, and delivery people. But given the sharp rise in school violence and active shooter incidents, free and easy access to K-12 school buildings is no longer an option. Schools today need to limit and control entry points, … Continued

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March 28, 2025 Weapons Detection Systems

Weapons Detection Systems: Proactive Threat Prevention

There was a time, not all that long ago, when the mere thought that our nation’s K-12 schools would need stringent security measures seemed inconceivable. But sadly, these places of learning for children have become the target for mass shootings and other forms of violence in recent years. As a result, K-12 schools are implementing … Continued

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