The Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) organization and its members comprise a community of thought leaders focused on collaborative learning and innovation through advanced networking, technology, and research in Arkansas.

Fast Guard Service is a fully licensed/insured private security and protection agency owned and operated by certified law enforcement officers. Fast Guard Service provides security services to Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, condominiums, hotels, events, and night life establishments.

NSI Distribution is an industry wholesale distribution company with a strong background in engineering design and manufacturing of low voltage electronic components. NSI Distribution offers a comprehensive line of Voice & Data, Security, CCTV, Access Control, and Automation products as well as the essential installation and peripheral products, creating a “one-stop-shopping” environment for its dealer network.

Safe Zone Technologies provides Gunfire Detection System which is a stand-alone, affordable, automated indoor gunfire detection system providing actionable intelligence to law enforcement, first responders, and onsite personnel within seconds of a gunshot. Safe Zone’s open API enables easy integration with third-party systems, like an alarm or access control system for a complete emergency solution.

Siete24 offers nationwide coverage and security schemes designed according to the needs of each client and according to the economic sector to which it belongs. Siete24 poses a 24x7 monitoring of all activities and movements in the different branches through CCTV, alarm monitoring, access control, GPS tracking, home automation, inmotic, sensors and biometrics.

Threat Extinguisher focuses on the communication aspects related to large scale mishaps. They work to normalize things by alerting people about the issue and giving updates. They also provide the necessary equipment to bring the situation under control.

ZeroEyes helps stop active shooters with real time weapon detection and alerts. The company is a team of US military veterans and technologists and former Navy SEALs and combat veterans who have served and continue to serve as protectors. ZeroEyes uses Artificial Intelligence to actively monitor camera feeds and the system instantly sends alerts that provide the ability to lock down the building.