What the FSU Shooting Reminds Us About the Urgency of Campus Safety
When Normal Disappears in an Instant On a sunny Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2025, the Florida State University campus pulsed with the energy of spring—students rushing to class, friends grabbing coffee at the Union, laughter floating through the air like any other day. But in the span of moments, that familiar rhythm was shattered by […]
Press Release: Built From the Ground Up: How Qais Alkurdi Turned a Mission into HQE Systems
Built From the Ground Up: How Qais Alkurdi Turned a Mission into HQE Systems It didn’t start in a boardroom or a business school. It started on the battlefield. Qais Salem Alkurdi, a service-disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran, didn’t set out to build a company. He set out to solve a life-threatening problem: how […]
The Campus Safety Wake-Up Calls We Can’t Ignore
The Campus Safety Wake-Up Calls We Can’t Ignore It happened in an instant—an explosion ripped through a Texas Tech University chemistry lab, sending flames and smoke pouring into the sky. Emergency sirens blared, students evacuated, and first responders scrambled to contain the 18-hour fire that forced campus-wide shutdowns. Investigators later determined that the cause was […]
Disaster-Preparing Oil Drilling Sites: How AI Sirens & Smart Cameras Stop Disaster During Explosions, Storms & Stop Lawsuits Before They Happen!
Disaster-Proofing Oil Drilling Sites: How AI Sirens & Smart Cameras Stop Explosions, Storms & Lawsuits Before They Happen! Antrim, Guernsey County: Oil Drilling Explosion Accident The evening of January 2, 2025, started like any other for the residents of Antrim, Guernsey County. Then, at 5:30 p.m., a oil drilling site well pad exploded, shaking homes […]
Did You Know a Single Campfire Sparked a Wildfire That Burned 120 Acres in Connecticut?
When a Spark Becomes a Nightmare: The Unseen Threat of Wildfires It started with a small campfire—an ordinary moment of quiet enjoyment in the woods. On the cliffs of central Connecticut, a hiker thought they had fully extinguished the flames, but a single ember lingered, unseen and smoldering. What followed was a nightmare. […]
HQE Systems’ SAFE Network™: “Always On, Always Connected”—A Lifeline for Communities Battling Severe Weather When Cellular and Power go out.
HQE Systems’ SAFE Network™: “Always On, Always Connected”—A Lifeline for Communities Battling Severe Weather When Cellular and Power Go Out. Picture this: a wildfire roars through a small community, blanketing the air with thick smoke and embers. Emergency responders try desperately to coordinate evacuations, but cellular towers have already been destroyed by the advancing flames. […]
Cargo Theft Up 49% in 2024: How Electronic Security is Protecting Ports and Supply Chains from Organized Crime
Cargo Theft Up 49% in 2024: How Electronic Security is Protecting Ports and Supply Chains from Organized Crime The Alarming Truth Behind the Cargo Theft Epidemic: Why You Should Be Concerned Cargo theft is surging in 2024, with a staggering 49% increase that’s putting the global supply chain at risk. The logistics and port industries […]
Emergencies in the Middle of Nowhere: How HQE Revolutionizes Safety for Off-Grid Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Remote Government Installations
Emergencies in the Middle of Nowhere: How HQE Systems is Revolutionizing Safety for Off-Grid Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Remote Government Installations A Desperate Emergency in the Middle of Nowhere It was a calm afternoon at an oil rig in the Gulf of Alaska when disaster struck. A sudden storm rolled in, bringing violent winds […]
Apalachee High School Shooting Claims 4 Lives: The Urgent Need for Advanced Security and Integrated Alert Systems to Prevent Further Tragedy.
Apalachee High School Shooting Claims 4 Lives: The Urgent Need for Advanced Security and Integrated Alert Systems to Prevent Further Tragedy. The Growing Threat of School Shootings in 2024 and How Advanced Security Solutions Can Help The alarming rise in school shootings in 2024 has once again placed the spotlight on the urgent need for […]
Connecticut Flooding Death Toll Rises to 3 After Historic Floods: Severe flooding in Connecticut underscores the importance of resilient infrastructure.
The Devastating Connecticut Floods: A Closer Look and How Technology Can Mitigate Future Disasters In late August 2024, a series of intense storms brought unprecedented rainfall to Connecticut, resulting in widespread flooding that ravaged several communities, particularly in Fairfield, Westport, and Weston. This catastrophic event has once again highlighted the vulnerability of infrastructure and emergency […]
