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University Of Leicester

Improving Fire Safety Across a Large University Estate

Delivering centralised alarm reporting and improved compliance visibility across Leicester University’s campus

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  • Who Are Leicester University?

    With more than 150 buildings across its estate, Leicester University needed a reliable way to manage fire safety and compliance on a large scale. The university was looking for a solution that could provide clear oversight across multiple sites, simplify day-to-day monitoring, and support future growth.

  • Overview

    Drax Technology worked alongside CDS to upgrade the university's existing monitoring infrastructure. Older smartwatch units were replaced with a more robust internal communication system, fully integrated with the SafeVue dashboard to provide clearer visibility of alarm activity and simplify compliance management. By connecting alarm systems through the university's existing IT network, the new solution brought monitoring into one central platform, making it easier for teams to oversee activity across the estate and respond quickly when needed. The upgraded system not only improved day-to-day operations but also provided a scalable foundation to support the university's future growth.

Their Challenge

Leicester University had been relying on a smartwatch system installed by a previous provider, which used 3G routers to communicate alarm signals across the estate. As responsibility for the system changed hands over the years, it became increasingly difficult to manage and maintain, leading to reliability issues and reduced visibility for those responsible for fire safety.

Recognising the need for a more sustainable approach, the university began looking for a solution that would provide greater confidence in alarm reporting, improve oversight across its buildings, and make it easier to manage compliance requirements. Just as importantly, the new system needed to be reliable, scalable, and capable of supporting the university's long-term operational needs.

The Solution

Working closely with CDS, Drax Technology helped Leicester University modernise its fire alarm monitoring by replacing the existing smartwatch infrastructure with a more reliable internal communication system, fully integrated with the SafeVue dashboard.

The new solution gave central security teams instant visibility of alarm activity across the estate, with alarm notifications delivered directly to a single monitoring platform. With access to real-time information, teams could respond more quickly to incidents, gain a clearer understanding of events as they unfolded, and take a more proactive approach to fire safety management.

The platform also made it easier to manage compliance across the university's extensive building portfolio, providing greater oversight and confidence that systems were operating as expected. Backed by ongoing support from Drax Technology, Leicester University now benefits from a reliable, future-ready solution that continues to support its day-to-day operations and long-term fire safety objectives.

What Drax Delivered

A connected fire safety and compliance solution designed to improve alarm reporting, strengthen monitoring, and support operational visibility across Leicester University’s estate.

SafeVue Dashboard Integration

Delivered a centralised platform for alarm reporting and monitoring activity.

Improved Internal Communication Infrastructure

Replaced legacy smartwatch units with a more robust communication system.

Real-Time
Monitoring

Provided real-time data to support proactive fire safety management.

Centralised Alarm Reporting

Enabled alarm events to be reported directly to central security teams.

Outcomes

  • Enhanced Fire Safety Monitoring

    Enhanced Fire Safety Monitoring

    Real-time data improved operational awareness and proactive fire safety measures.

  • Improved Compliance Management

    Improved Compliance Management

    The SafeVue dashboard supported full compliance across the estate.

  • More Reliable Infrastructure

    More Reliable Infrastructure

    Replacing legacy systems improved overall communication reliability.

  • Centralised Operational Visibility

    Centralised Operational Visibility

    Alarm reporting to central security improved oversight across the estate.

  • Annual Cost Savings

    Annual Cost Savings

    The solution contributed to annual savings of £50K for the university.

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