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WSSU becomes first HBCU to deploy Avive Connect AED®s, strengthening emergency readiness

January 7, 2026

WSSU is the first HBCU to deploy Avive's connected AEDs, strengthening cardiac emergency response across residence halls, sports venues and classrooms.

Forsyth County, GA and Avive Solutions Celebrate a Life Saved by Citizen Volunteer Through Avive’s 4 Minute Community Program

Mackenzie

Kirk

November 14, 2025

A Forsyth County citizen volunteer saves a life using Avive’s 4 Minute Community™ Program and Connect AED®—showcasing faster cardiac arrest response.

City of Brentwood Deploys 57 Avive Connect AED®s, Expanding Access to Lifesaving Technology Across City Buildings and Police

Mackenzie

Kirk

October 16, 2025

The City of Brentwood, CA deployed 57 Avive Connect AED®s across city buildings and police vehicles, expanding access to lifesaving defibrillators.

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MIT News

“It's a triple win: One in every building, new technology, and departments don't have to pay for them anymore. That the idea was born in an MIT classroom makes it even better.”

Healthcare Business Today

“Avive and RapidSOS envision a world where surviving a cardiac arrest emergency isn't a one in 10 odds.”

Popular Science

“911 operators could alert nearby Connect AED holders to respond to a cardiac arrest, saving time and possibly someone's life.”

NFL's Smart Hearts Sports Coalition

“In collaboration with leading AED companies, the program aims to broadly expand access to this life-saving equipment and protect students and young athletes of all ages from fatalities resulting from sudden cardiac arrest.”