Company:
A growing security-focused startup is on a mission to make K–12 school campuses safer by empowering school districts with real-time, intelligent emergency alert systems. Their software integrates with on-site surveillance and sensor technologies to send rapid notifications to first responders during incidents. To bring their vision to life, the company needed an industrial-grade computing platform that could support their demanding software and withstand rugged environmental conditions across campus facilities.
Challenges:
- Needed a rugged industrial PC to power security software and connect multiple surveillance cameras across school campuses.
- Existing industrial computer solutions lacked the performance and durability required for long-term deployments.
- Faced environmental constraints—installations in areas with temperature extremes and limited airflow.
- Sought a reliable vendor that could support large-scale rollout with consistent lead times and North American certifications.
Solution:
The startup selected Premio’s RCO-6000-RPL rugged edge computer for its high-performance 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and industrial-grade durability.
- The RCO-6000-RPL featured a high-performance 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and was built with fanless architecture for industrial reliability.
- Premio's solution offered expanded I/O options with EDGEBoost I/O technology, including multiple LAN, USB, and COM ports to connect cameras and sensors.
- The system met TAA and NDAA compliance, ensuring suitability for public sector deployments.
- Premio supported the customer with U.S.-based technical assistance and short lead times, enabling quick integration and rollout.
Benefits
- Premio’s hardware allowed for repeatable deployments with reduced configuration errors and lower maintenance requirements.
- Premio’s 35+ years of embedded computing expertise helped build trust and confidence in the long-term partnership.
- Premio’s in-stock availability and responsive supply chain allowed the customer to meet tight project timelines.
Company Overview
The customer is a fast-growing startup specializing in school safety and emergency response technology. Their core solution integrates proprietary security software with industrial edge computing hardware to help school districts monitor critical events and automatically alert first responders in real time. Designed to meet the complex needs of educational institutions, their platform leverages camera feeds, sensor inputs, and real-time communication protocols to enhance campus security. As they expand across North America, the company prioritizes rugged, high-performance computing systems that meet strict compliance standards and can operate reliably in harsh, space-constrained environments commonly found in school infrastructure.
Challenges:
Inadequate Computing Power for Security Workloads
The customer needed an industrial-grade computing platform capable of running its advanced security software while supporting multiple camera feeds. Their application required robust processing power and connectivity to serve as a real-time security gateway for school districts, helping to alert first responders during emergencies.
Previous Vendors Failed to Meet Requirements
Prior attempts to deploy systems from other industrial computer vendors fell short. These solutions lacked the required performance and ruggedization, leading to concerns about long-term reliability and scalability in demanding school environments.
Deployment in Harsh Conditions
The deployment sites included utility rooms, server closets, and other non-climate-controlled spaces within school campuses. These locations exposed hardware to wide temperature fluctuations and limited airflow, creating the need for a fanless and temperature-tolerant industrial solution.
Need for North American Certifications
In addition to technical demands, the customer needed a solution that met TAA and NDAA compliance to reduce the risks of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and supply chain disruptions. This requirement further limited the number of viable vendors.
Solution
Premio’s RCO-6000-RPL Met Technical and Environmental Needs
Premio provided the RCO-6000-RPL, a high-performance rugged industrial computer specifically designed for harsh industrial environments. Equipped with Intel® Core™ (13th Gen Raptor Lake) processors and built with fanless and cableless architecture, the system delivered both high performance and long-term durability.
Built-in I/O Expandability for Camera and Sensor Integration
The RCO-6000-RPL offered extensive I/O options through EDGEBoost I/O modules —including multiple LAN, USB, and COM ports—allowing the customer to connect a wide range of surveillance cameras and emergency sensors directly to the device. This I/O flexibility was critical to meeting the needs of their software platform.
Certified for North American Public Sector Deployments
Premio’s hardware was TAA and NDAA-compliant and included certifications required for Canadian installations. This made it suitable for school district procurement while ensuring compliance with public-sector technology standards.
Local Technical Support and Fast Lead Times
Premio’s U.S.-based technical support team worked closely with the customer to streamline testing and integration. In addition, short lead times and in-stock availability enabled the customer to move quickly on initial deployments and meet tight rollout timelines.
Benefits
Reliable Performance in School District Environments
With Premio’s RCO-6000-RPL, the customer successfully deployed a dependable hardware platform that could run their software and camera systems reliably in challenging real-world environments. The system’s wide temperature support and rugged design minimized downtime and maintenance.
Scalable Cost Savings
By selecting a robust platform from the start, the customer anticipated cost savings as they scaled to hundreds of units. Bulk purchasing of a single configuration reduced overhead and helped streamline supply chain and integration efforts.
Accelerated Time to Market
With in-stock availability and a responsive supply chain, Premio helped the customer accelerate time to market. This agility allowed the customer to respond to new opportunities and quickly expand their footprint in the school safety sector.