LAS VEGAS — A healthcare network in Illinois is investing $40 million in Alcatel-Lucent switches to consolidate data centers into a private cloud.

Advocate Health Care is the largest integrated healthcare system in Illinois, and the largest emergency and Level 1 trauma network in the state. It employs 37,000 people and has more than 250 sites of care, including 10 acute-care hospitals and two children’s hospitals.

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Los Angeles, May 16, 2012. Telenet VoiP today announced that they have achieved licensed (C16) Fire Protection Contractor status. A Fire protection contractor is approved by the state of California to lay out, fabricate and install all types of fire protection systems; including all the equipment associated with these systems, excluding electrical alarm systems.

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Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell (NYSE: HON)  introduces the multi-criteria fire and CO (carbon monoxide) detector, which incorporates four sensing elements in one cost-effective unit to quickly detect smoke, CO, flame and heat, verifying a true emergency and deterring false alarms. The new 4-Warn/CO detector’s advanced addressable sensing technology meets new CO detection legislation adopted by nearly all 50 states. When used with Gamewell-FCI’s B200S sounder base , the 4-Warn/CO detector can reduce required detection upgrade costs by as much as 54%.
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Experienced Distributor Network Stands Ready to Support Facilities’ In-Buildings, Between-Buildings and Distributed Recipient Emergency Communications Needs

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has expanded its portfolio of emergency communications systems (ECS) to encompass technologies for in-building, between-building and distributed recipient mass notification. Experienced in ECS design, installation and requirements, Gamewell-FCI’s nationwide network of Engineered Systems Distributors can choose from a broad range of technologies to customize an emergency communications solution for virtually any facility’s needs.

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Mitel (Nasdaq: MITL), a leading global provider of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) software solutions, was listed as a Champion in Info-Tech Research Group’s IP Telephony Vendor Landscape. Through a comprehensive review of companies in the IP telephony arena, the Vendor Landscape is designed to offer independent perspective on the range of IP telephony products available in the market.

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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.

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Featuring Z-Wave support for DMP Panels

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.

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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.

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