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Tracks Area Occupancy and Extends Access Control Systems

April 10, 2013

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This system extends any physical access control system to use mobile devices for verification and emergency evacuations.

Amplifies Speakers for Better Sound Distribution

April 10, 2013

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In challenging applications such as large-scale buildings and areas with high ambient-noise levels, this addressable fire alarm and emergency voice system has the high power to meet intelligibility requirements without the need for additional speaker wire routed to a main unit.

Offers More Cloud Storage Options

April 1, 2013

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Small businesses might struggle to afford the storage required for some cloud computing options, but they need to back up important events to the cloud.

Protects On-Site Data from Disasters

April 1, 2013

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Managing data or private clouds on-site can be more convenient, but also more dangerous – physical hazards such as natural disasters or fire can leave data storage facilities beyond recovery, losing terabytes of precious data.

Helps Identify Visitors at Entrances

March 26, 2013

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For buildings with multiple entrances, including secondary ones like will call, alley doors or shipping and receiving, this touchscreen-enabled intercom system helps operators manage visitor access.

Extends Coax Distances to Save Re-Cabling Costs

March 26, 2013

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Ethernet transmissions have a 100-meter limitation by using copper cable, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) repeaters have to be used to reach greater distances.

Records Officer Tours for Better Forensics

March 26, 2013

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For security officers or employees working in perilous or isolated environments where standalone surveillance is not always possible, it is helpful for forensics and investigation teams to rely on portable surveillance, including this officer-worn video system.

Offers Eco-Friendly, Flexible Programming Lock

March 14, 2013

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This self-powered, eco-friendly electronic lock wakes up by pressing the first button of the code, requiring no pumping, wires or batteries.

Plots Simple Migration Path to Increased-Security Credentials

March 14, 2013

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Organizations looking to migrate magnetic stripe cards to proximity or smart credentials might have difficulty in getting a quick transition, but this reader manages all three forms of credentials.

Provides Verification on Guard Tours and Maintenance Checks

March 1, 2013

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For facilities that require ongoing safety checks and patrols, it is necessary to verify that a security officer or maintenance worker performed all his or her tasks.

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Changing the Perception of Security in Healthcare

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