Latest wearable option supports K-12 safety efforts while helping any organization strengthen protection for workers and patrons
Westerville, OH – September 11, 2026 — Status Solutions, a leader in situational awareness and life safety technology, today announced the addition of the new Inovonics Duress Card to its portfolio of safety solutions, continuing a longstanding relationship between the two companies and their shared commitment to improving safety across the environments they serve.
While applicable across a variety of industries and use cases, the wearable Duress Card holds particular significance for K-12 schools, providing teachers and staff with a discreet and accessible way to call for help wherever they are throughout the school day.
“In a school emergency, being able to quickly signal that help is needed is only part of the equation. The right information also has to reach the right people at the right time,” said Amy Jeffs, President of Status Solutions. “The new Inovonics Duress Card gives teachers and staff a practical way to call for help wherever they are, while our situational awareness platform helps turn that signal into actionable information. It’s about giving schools the tools to better protect their students and staff, and that same principle applies anywhere people work, visit or receive care.”
Designed for everyday use, the Inovonics Duress Card combines a lightweight form factor with the proven wireless performance of the Inovonics EchoStream network. Key capabilities include the ability to activate up to three different alarm conditions from a single device, location and real-time tracking options, a durable waterproof enclosure, haptic vibration and LED activation confirmation, and a sealed battery with an estimated three-year life.
When integrated with Status Solutions’ situational awareness platform, a Duress Card activation can provide critical information to help the appropriate people understand what is happening and respond accordingly, regardless of the type of situation and who specifically needs to be alerted that some form of help is needed.
“Status Solutions and Inovonics have a longstanding relationship built around a shared focus on providing reliable solutions that help organizations create safer and more secure environments,” said Tom Chittenden, President of Inovonics. “The new Duress Card builds on that work by giving schools and other organizations a practical, easy-to-wear option for quickly calling for help when it matters most.
We’re pleased to continue working with Status Solutions to bring dependable safety solutions to K-12environments and organizations across a wide range of industries and to support the efforts of the Status Solutions Network through our partnership with them.”
Status Solutions and Inovonics have worked together for more than 20 years, combining Inovonics’ wireless infrastructure with Status Solutions’ extensive CTI competency and situational awareness capabilities to create safer and more secure outcomes for thousands of organizations across North America.
While K-12 is a key focus for the new Duress Card, the need to quickly signal for help extends well beyond the classroom. Across healthcare, senior living, hospitality and other environments, workers, caregivers, patrons and visitors can face situations where immediate assistance is needed. Paired with Status Solutions’ situational awareness platform, the Duress Card provides a way to signal the need for help, while monitoring, alerting and reporting capabilities help ensure the right information reaches the right people so they can respond appropriately. Whether in a classroom, workplace or care environment, the goal is the same: helping create safer environments for everyone who depends on them.
XXX
ABOUT STATUS SOLUTIONS
Status Solutions believes awareness changes outcomes. For 25 years, the company has developed situational awareness technology that connects disparate systems and transforms the information they generate into actionable alerts and insights, helping organizations get the right information to the right people at the right time. Its customized solutions support life safety, security monitoring, environmental awareness, mass notification and data analysis across education, senior living, healthcare, hospitality and other industries. Status Solutions also created Status Solutions Network, which connects schools and local businesses to help fund school safety initiatives and strengthen communities. At the heart of it all is a simple purpose: to help people. Learn more at StatusSolutions.com.ABOUT INOVONICS
Inovonics builds enterprise-grade wireless sensor networks and software for life safety and security systems in demanding environments. For over 40 years, our 900 MHz wireless technology has helped protect people, property, and critical operations across commercial facilities, healthcare campuses, schools, retail sites, and senior living communities. We help create safer, more efficient spaces through dependable hardware, versatile APIs, an extensible cloud platform, and seamless integration options that simplify system deployment and scaling. From intrusion detection and duress alerts to environmental monitoring and beyond, Inovonics technology drives safety, compliance, and operational efficiency when and where it matters most. www.inovonics.com
Inovonics Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved.