AES received U.S. Patent No. 8,072,945 for AES Link Layered Networks, which extend the functionality and reliability of AES-IntelliNet private wireless mesh radio networks.
Icontrol Networks announced support for the Interlogix Simon XT/XTi line of security panels on its Icontrol One solution. This marks the first set of panels supported by Icontrol One.
Uplink Security and Nortek Security & Control recently completed the integration of the firmware of Uplink with the firmware of Nortek’s 2GIG GC2 panel, allowing alarm dealers to easily pair the GC2 panel with Uplink’s suite of home security services.
The LINQ Network Communication and Control Solution provides remote IP access to real-time data from power supplies and distribution devices to help keep systems up and running at optimal levels. It is designed to facilitate fast and easy installation and setup, minimize system downtime and eliminates unnecessary service calls.
Recent changes to commercial fire alarm system codes have driven changes to fire panels, impacting how the panels communicate with the central station. Although some authorities have not yet adopted the latest codes, it’s a good idea for security integrators to be familiar with the latest requirements.
From catastrophic natural disasters to the threats college students face, there has been a heightened demand for Mass Notification Systems (MNS) that provide clear, concise and intelligible voice messages that communicate how people should respond in an emergency. The magnitude and diversity of today’s threats have influenced the federal government and other organizations to develop intelligibility requirements in order for an MNS to be effective.