Pilot opens July 2026. Interested venues can join the priority rollout — get on the list →
The VENGUARD platform

Everything you need to respond — in one place.

VENGUARD connects your controller, your staff and your visitors so that when something happens, everyone moves together. No new devices, no major hardware project, no five-figure capital spend.

Core capabilities

Six things VENGUARD does for every venue

The platform is built around six operational capabilities. They work independently — but together they give you a complete preparedness picture.

Controller dashboard

A nominated competent person manages any incident in real time — triggering the right response and seeing the whole picture from one screen.

Staff response network

Your team gets alerts and clear tasks instantly on their own phones through a secure web app. No new devices to learn.

Public tap & scan

Visitors tap an NFC plate or scan a QR code for emergency information, evacuation routes, or to report a concern discreetly.

Real incident workflows

Built-in Evacuate, Invacuate, Lockdown, Medical and All-Clear workflows guide everyone through exactly what to do.

Readiness audit trail

Alerts, actions and messages can be recorded to support preparedness evidence, internal review and post-incident learning.

Resilient by design

Designed to support SMS fallback, local resilience and multi-language messaging as the pilot architecture matures.

Three connected surfaces

Controller. Staff. Public.

One platform, three audiences. Each gets exactly what they need — and nothing they don't.

Controller

The nominated competent person, running incidents from a tablet, laptop or back-of-house desk.

  • One-tap workflow start
  • Live staff status & replies
  • Public message preview
  • Audit log capture

Staff

Front-of-house, security, supervisors — using the smartphones they already carry on shift.

  • Instant push-style alerts
  • Role-specific instructions
  • Status acknowledgement
  • Discreet "raise a concern"

Public

Visitors and event-goers, accessing safety information by tapping or scanning a plate near them.

  • NFC tap or QR scan
  • Plain-language alerts
  • Evacuation route prompts
  • Anonymous concern reporting
Trust & governance

Built for responsible venue operators

VENGUARD is being developed as a practical support system for preparedness, coordination and records — not as a substitute for professional advice or emergency services.

Security by design

Planned AWS-hosted architecture, role-based access, encrypted connections and audit logging for core actions.

Data protection aware

Designed to support GDPR-conscious data minimisation, retention controls and clear privacy notices.

Operationally led

Workflows are shaped around real incident coordination, staff roles, clear instructions and post-incident learning.

Emergency services first

VENGUARD helps coordinate venue response, but does not replace calling 999, police guidance or local emergency plans.

Optional extensions

Start lightweight. Extend only where it earns its keep.

Most venues start with software, QR/NFC plates and staff phones. These optional extensions are available where the operational benefit is clear.

Dedicated displaysLobby or back-of-house screens that mirror live alerts for everyone in the room.Add-on
Beacon hardwareLow-cost wall units for venues that need a fixed always-on visual layer.Optional
SMS fallbackSend critical alerts by SMS to roles or numbers if the network is degraded.Usage-based
Staff trainingBriefing materials, on-site walk-throughs and short tabletop exercises.Add-on
Setup supportHelp with plate placement, role definitions, message templates and a first dry run.Add-on
Multi-languagePublic-facing alerts in multiple languages as the roadmap matures.Roadmap

See it on your venue's terms.

Register your interest and we'll talk through the configuration most likely to fit your venue, capacity and existing setup — at no obligation.

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