ZeroEyes and Advantech partner to expand Delaware State University campus security

PHILADELPHIA — ZeroEyes announced that Delaware State University (DSU) has integrated its AI gun detection technology and situational awareness platform into its multi-layered security system.

This deployment was facilitated by Delaware-based Advantech, a global provider of embedded and automation solutions for AIoT system integrators.

Advantech has built a strong reputation in the education sector, serving both K-12 and higher education institutions. DSU has maintained a long-standing partnership with Advantech to advance its security technologies and strategies. In its latest initiative, the University collaborated with Advantech and ZeroEyes to deploy ZeroEyes' AI gun detection system, designed to enhance campus safety by identifying potential gun-related threats before they escalate.

"Our clients are constantly faced with the challenge of reassessing how they protect their people and property," said Ryne Johnson, account manager of Advantech. "There is no universal solution for facility protection. A comprehensive, multi-layered approach is essential to addressing all potential risks. Systems like ZeroEyes ensure we are proactively addressing threats beyond the building walls, specifically tackling the critical issue of gun-related violence on campus."

Advantech said that it worked closely with DSU to identify the most vulnerable areas on campus and help integrate ZeroEyes' technology across critical camera streams. This deployment strengthens the university's security measures, which include visitor management systems, license plate readers, and reinforced access control points at key entrances and exits.

"I'm always looking for the most innovative technology to assist us in preventing and solving crime, and maintaining a feeling of safety for our community," said James Overton, superintendent at DSU. "I knew ZeroEyes' gun detection technology was good, but the human element behind it, which minimizes false positive detections, convinced me that this was a serious product capable of mitigating false alarms and preventing harm."

"We are proud to collaborate with Advantech and support DSU in its efforts to strengthen campus safety," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. "By integrating our AI gun detection technology and utilizing Advantech's expertise in security systems, the university is adopting a proactive approach to safeguarding its community and ensuring a rapid, coordinated response to potential threats."