Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces an expanded line of cutting-edge technologies, designed to simplify the complexities of monitoring and controlling one or more fire alarm and emergency communications systems (ECS) and speed emergency response.
DMP (Digital Monitoring Products) has released the Virtual Keypad™ App Version 2.0 in the Apple® App Store and Android Market. With the Virtual Keypad™ App Version 2.0 and the 783Z Module, users can benefit from the new Z-Wave features with their XT Series™ Burglary/Fire/Door Access Panel and XTL™ Wireless Security System. End users can now control a variety of devices in their home or small business using DMP MyAccess™ text commands or the Virtual Keypad™ App Version 2.0 on smart phones or tablets. read more…
The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (“CCCA”) has found that certain imported communications cable does not comply with National Electrical Code (“NEC”) standards. Contractors that install this non-compliant cable, whether known to the contractor or not, may be exposed to liability for violating applicable building codes and in civil lawsuits for damages caused by the installation of non-compliant cable. Background about this issue and an overview of potential liability are provided herein.
Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell has expanded its fire alarm and emergency communications (a.k.a. mass notification) systems offerings through the integration of audible and visual notification devices and IP network command software from Alertus Technologies. Utilizing any number of hard-wired and wireless methods, Alertus’ wall-mounted Alert Beacons, text-to-speech interface modules, digital signage and computer desktop alerts can integrate seamlessly with the E3 Series of fire alarm and other emergency communications systems (ECS) from Gamewell- FCI.
The whole point of having a virtual desktop infrastructure is so you can move your office wherever it needs to be, and access it through whatever you can carry with you. And the whole point of unified communications (UC) is so you can integrate all the information and voice traffic you receive into a single console. The problem up to now is that it’s been hard (maybe not impossible, but hard) to do both – to stream the voice traffic from the UC system to the virtual desktop using channels made for the job.
Hospitals and other medical facilities face daunting new IT challenges as every facet of care increasingly relies on networked electronics. Berk-Tek and Legrand | Ortronics highlight key trends and opportunities to address these changes through structured cabling best practices.
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The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and BICSI jointly developed and recently published through ANSI a telecommunications grounding and bonding standard, NECA-BICSI-607-2011 Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings.
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It’s critical for alarm systems to summon a prompt response in the event of an intrusion. But it’s an unfortunate reality that many of the signals sent by intrusion protection systems to the central monitoring station are false alarms. A variety of factors can cause these false alarms—from pets or HVAC systems to users who are unfamiliar with system operation.
It is important to plan ahead for campus emergencies so that your mass notification efforts will reach the right people at the right time. This list of best practices can help you to accomplish your mass notification goals.
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