How can we ensure the safety of students and teachers at schools? How can modern technologies help with access control, crisis communication, and the prevention of risky situations?
In an interview for CNN Prima NEWS, Jan Orlický from IMA discussed the current challenges in school safety and how modern identification systems can contribute to the protection of so-called “soft targets,” such as schools.
Every day, we open thousands of doors for more than 100,000 students at Czech schools and universities. Our access control systems, attendance tracking, and smart lockers help improve the safety and operational efficiency of educational institutions.
Main topics of the interview:
✅ Access control as the cornerstone of school safety
✅ Effective crisis communication – why SMS may not be the ideal choice
✅ International inspiration – how are schools in the USA secured?
✅ The role of AI and smart technologies in monitoring safety
School Safety as a Priority
Security technologies for schools are not just about access control systems. We also offer attendance tracking systems (more here) and smart storage lockers (more here), which simplify the management of the school environment.
At the same time, we are contributing to increasing the resilience of critical infrastructure operations within the European SUNRISE project (more here).
Want to learn more about our security solutions for schools? Visit our page dedicated to schools: www.ima.cz/en/schools
Watch the full interview:
School Safety: Jan Orlický on CNN Prima NEWS
SicherheitsExpo Munich 2026 offered a clear view of what customers and partners are looking for in modern access control: flexible installation, reliable smart locking technologies, secure data handling, and solutions that are easy to understand in practice.
Over two days in Munich, conversations with visitors from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland showed strong interest in smart locker systems, battery-powered locks, wireless access technologies, and the growing role of cybersecurity in everyday access management. The event also confirmed that live product demonstrations remain one of the most effective ways to explain how modern access solutions can solve real customer challenges.
SicherheitsExpo 2026 was an important opportunity for IMA to showcase what modern access control can look like when security, product quality, and innovation come together.
On July 1-2, IMA was represented at the show by our DACH sales representative, Christian Friedrich, together with Jaroslav Budka and Žaneta Dubnická.
Employees or students no longer need to carry plastic cards or fobs to their imaLOCKERS. The OSL.03-L series locks now respond to phone taps via NFC, supporting both Android and iPhone systems. Users receive their digital keys remotely, while existing RFID cards remain fully functional with no change to their operation.
