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Higher Education

Safer Campuses. Smarter Operations. Total Control.

Universities face more risk than ever. Student safety. Regulatory compliance. Operational resilience. The demands are growing – and the margin for error is not.

Zinc brings it all together. One platform to anticipate, manage, and respond to incidents in real time. Trusted across complex estates, Zinc helps universities meet obligations like Martyn’s Law and Business Continuity standards – while keeping campus safe, secure, and operational.

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Your challenges, solved.

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SUCCESS STORIES
Trusted by leading institutions.

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Middlesex University London
Guildhall School of Music
University of Salford, Media City

University College London
"Zinc Systems enhances our patrol management and data capture across campus. It enables real-time tracking, consistent reporting, and richer intelligence - allowing us to identify trends, deploy resources more effectively, and make evidence-led decisions that strengthen safety and operational performance."

Oliver Curran, Head of Security
- London UK

Security Solutions for Educational Excellence.
Middlesex University London is a top-6 UK university in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. Its London campus is home to over 15,000 students and 1,700 staff.

Zinc, in partnership with ISS Security, powers patrol scheduling, execution, and analysis across this dynamic environment. Incidents are reported, tracked, and resolved from a single platform.

Middlesex University
- London, UK

Safe Learning Spaces for Future Leaders The City of London Corporation oversees one maintained primary school, ten sponsored academies, and three independent schools through the City of London Academies Trust.

Zinc is deployed across all property assets - reporting, investigating, and analysing critical events across a complex, multi-site portfolio.

City of London Corporation
- Governing Body

Secure Campuses, Secure Futures.
MediaCityUK is a 200-acre mixed-use development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal. Its tenants include ITV, BBC, and Quayside MediaCityUK.

In an environment where security is paramount, Zinc is fully integrated into the MediaCity security operation - delivering real-time visibility across a vibrant, fast-moving site.

Media City
- Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
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Guildhall School
Salford University - Media City
City of London
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Our impact in numbers

100%

Compliance score
Robust processes, procedures & instant data access

60%

Faster incident response times
Real-time alerts, automation & mobile-first reporting

65%

Accountability improvement
Patrol verification, shift logs & time-stamped actions.

35%

Boost in user satisfaction
Faster service delivery, increased transparency & better reporting

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Mobilise rapidly. Whatever the incident


Be ready for anything — from a lost property report to a major emergency. Fires, severe weather, terrorist threats, targeted protests, safety hazards. The risk landscape is wide. Preparation is everything.

Zinc gives you access to over 150 pre-configured incident types. Pick, customise, and mobilise in minutes. No wasted time when it matters most.
Critical Event - Accident & Emergencies
Critical Event - Alerts, Briefings & Mass Notification
Critical Event - Building Operations & Issues / Failures
Critical Event - Case Management
Critical Event - Civil Unrest
Critical Event - Complaints Handling
Critical Event - Crime & Security -Incidents
Critical Event - Criminal Damage / Vandalism
Critical Event - Critical Alerts & Briefings
Critical Event - Data Security & Requests
Critical Event - Daily Occurrence Book (DOB)
Critical Event - Fire & Evacuations
Critical Event - Flooding Water Leaks
Critical Event - Inspections, Audits & Assessments
Critical Event - Guard Tour Patrol Activities
Critical Event - Health, Safety & Environmental Incidents
Critical Event - Near Miss / Dangerous Occurrence
Critical Event - Security System Failure
Critical Event - System Alarm Incidents
Critical Event - Suspicious Activity
Critical Event - Threat Intelligence
Critical Event - Theft
Critical Event - Unauthorised Access
Critical Event - Unacceptable Behaviour
Critical Event - Violence
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One View. Smarter Decisions. Safer Outcomes.

When data is fragmented, threats slip through. Zinc connects it all - giving you complete visibility across every safety and security event on campus.

Prioritise what matters. Act faster. Reduce risk. One platform, one picture, no blind spots.

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A MODULAR PLATFORM TO GROW WITH YOUR NEEDS
An overview of our platform's capabilities

Incident Management

Incident management & investigations tool empowering control, cost reduction, and faster crisis recovery.

  • Fast incident reporting
  • Evidence & investigations
  • Automated notifications
  • Incident dashboard
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Mass Notification

User-friendly tool enabling quick communication, connectivity, and safety in critical situations.

  • Emergency alerts
  • Fire evacuations
  • Contact management
  • Alert via SMS, Email, WhatsApp & In-App
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Health & Safety Management

Enhance safety and streamline compliance with a user-friendly health and safety platform.

  • Identify hazards early – report and investigate
  • Capture involved parties & injuries at source
  • Easily assign and track actions
  • Complete visibility of all H&S activities
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Patrol Management

Power you patrol management with a streamlined platform built for safety, speed and control.

  • Simple complete patrols, checks & audits
  • Scheduled or ad-hoc patrols & activities
  • Verify activities & complete actions
  • Full audit trail and accountability
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Daily Occurrence Book (DOB)

Interactive tool with customisable interface for paperless, resilient control room operations.

  • Activity log book
  • Control room
  • Deliveries & collections
  • Lost & found
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Threat Intelligence

Leverage an integrated verified threat intelligence feed to identify risks around you & disseminate alerts.

  • 24/7 integrated verified threat intelligence alerts
  • Live mapping for situational awareness
  • Receive and share intelligence alerts
  • Integrate 3rd party systems with ease
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Take back control. Save time. Stay secure.

Universities are complex environments. Open campuses. Multiple departments. Coordinated emergency response. The operational challenge is real.

Zinc unifies communication, automates compliance, and centralises data — so teams have complete visibility and control across every site.
Detect and respond to incidents faster. Share critical information in real time. Maintain full oversight without the admin overhead.
The result: a safer, more resilient campus. Risks managed proactively. Compliance simplified. Every student, staff member, and visitor protected.

 

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Unlocking the potential

Connected campuses. Effective incident management. Increased estate resilience.

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Enhanced Safety & Security

Protect people, assets, and reputation. Take the right action at the right time, every time.

Control Room

Regulatory Compliance

Demonstrate compliance with industry standards. reduce liability before it arises.

Control Room

Business Continuity

Proactive risk management. Rapid incident response. Full disaster recovery planning. Keep the campus operational when it matters most.

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Data Insights & Analytics

Identify trends. Assess vulnerabilities. Build a clear, auditable record of how you operate. Make informed decisions backed by evidence - not assertion.

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Insights & Spotlights

From Incident to Evidence: A Practical Guide to Investigation Management

From Incident to Evidence: A Practical Guide to Investigation Management

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The Digital Daily Occurrence Book: Why Your Security Team Needs One

The Digital Daily Occurrence Book: Why Your Security Team Needs One

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The Complete Guide to Incident Management for Security and Facility Teams

The Complete Guide to Incident Management for Security and Facility Teams

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When Resilience Becomes Real: Moving Beyond Campus Safety Policy

When Resilience Becomes Real: Moving Beyond Campus Safety Policy

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The Benefits of a Digital Postroom Management Tool

The Benefits of a Digital Postroom Management Tool

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Incident Management System Features: What to look for

Incident Management System Features: What to look for

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Security Guard Patrol Systems: Enhancing Efficiency & Accountability in Modern Operations

Security Guard Patrol Systems: Enhancing Efficiency & Accountability in Modern Operations

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Why Every Modern Business Needs a Daily Occurrence Book (DOB)

Why Every Modern Business Needs a Daily Occurrence Book (DOB)

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Martyn’s Law – A call to evolve technology for public protection

Martyn’s Law – A call to evolve technology for public protection

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The Future, Intelligently Engineered – Zinc’s AI Strategy Unveiled

The Future, Intelligently Engineered – Zinc’s AI Strategy Unveiled

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