Case Studies/Higher education
Jackson State University / Jackson, Mississippi

Securing a campus. Preparing for growth.

A comprehensive access-control modernization spanning more than 1,500 doors across seven active campus buildings.

Downtown Jackson, Mississippi, home of Jackson State University
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Campus-wide scale. Minimal disruption.

FastString delivered one of Jackson State University’s most extensive physical-security modernization initiatives, implementing the systems and infrastructure required for a fully integrated, campus-wide access-control environment.

EnvironmentHigher education campus
LocationJackson, Mississippi
Core scopeAccess control and supporting infrastructure
PlatformsAvigilon and Allegion
1,500+Doors secured
7Campus buildings
On timeAnd within budget
01 / Challenge

Modernize at campus scale.

The university needed to strengthen protection across seven occupied buildings while meeting an aggressive schedule and minimizing interference with students, faculty, staff and daily operations.

02 / Solution

Specialized teams, unified delivery.

FastString coordinated structured cabling, door hardware, servers, PIMs, antennas, programming, integration, testing and commissioning using Avigilon access control and Allegion electronic locking technology.

03 / Outcome

Reliable today. Scalable tomorrow.

The program was completed on schedule and within budget, delivering a modern, highly reliable platform designed to support future growth and evolving campus-security requirements.

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