KALAMAZOO, MI – The Detroit Pistons have deployed a unified technology ecosystem from Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) to enhance safety and streamline operations at the Henry Ford Health Pistons Performance Center. The solution, implemented by systems integrator Knight Watch, modernizes the facility’s security from fragmented, standalone sensors into a cohesive “Smart Campus” environment.
As a high-traffic hub for NBA athletes, medical staff, and visitors, the Performance Center required a system that could provide proactive visibility without disrupting the daily flow of training and operations. The new deployment integrates Avigilon video security, ACM access control, and MOTOTRBO professional two-way radios.
“Protecting our players and staff is our highest priority, but we also need our facility to operate efficiently,” said Matt Grim, Director of Security at Detroit Pistons. “By unifying our technology, our security team can respond faster to incidents and spend less time managing false alarms.”
The integration allows security operators to verify alerts in seconds. Video analytics work alongside access control to detect unusual activity, elevating the role of security personnel from passive monitoring to active risk management.
“Siloed systems kill speed,” said Jehan Wickramasuriya, Senior Vice President, Security & Resilience Software at Motorola Solutions. “The Detroit Pistons and Knight Watch have demonstrated how integrated technologies can turn a building into a responsive entity that not only protects the people inside but helps them perform at their best.”
“We are proud to partner with an organization that values innovation as much as the Pistons do,” said Ryan Bailey, CEO of Knight Watch. “This project proves that when you remove technical silos, you create a safer, more effective environment for everyone.”
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