Aging NVRs and server closets are quietly becoming one of the biggest risks in school IT. From costly maintenance cycles to security gaps that keep administrators up at night. This session explores how AI and hybrid cloud architecture are transforming school security, giving IT teams centralized visibility, faster incident response, and stronger data protection without the maintenance burden of legacy systems. We'll break down what AI actually does for physical security beyond the hype, and address the data privacy and compliance questions IT directors care about most. Then, hear directly from two school districts who made the transition. What drove the decision, what the migration really looked like, and what changed for their teams on the other side