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March 28, 2012
INOVONICS SEES INCREASED MOMENTUM FOR MOBILE DURESS SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE MARKET
Hospitals now able to quickly locate people who are in need of assistance and take immediate action to ensure the highest quality of staff, patient and public safety
LAS VEGAS - (ISC West, Booth #25121 ), March 28, 2012 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced that Radius® is gaining traction in the healthcare market. Radius is the security industry’s first mobile duress and situational awareness solution that utilizes Inovonics’ wireless positioning technology. Radius combines advanced location technology with the latest broadcast notification capabilities to pinpoint and communicate the location of mobile duress alarm devices, which is especially important in healthcare settings where medical staff are often spread over a great distance and in remote locations.
Hospitals around the nation are facing a growing safety concern. According to the American Nurses Association (http://www.nursingworld.org/), in 2009 more than 50 percent of emergency center nurses were assaulted on the job. There were 2,050 assaults and violent acts reported by registered nurses that resulted in an average of four missed work shifts. As a result, many hospitals are turning to wireless technologies to help prevent workplace assaults.
“At Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, we place a high degree of importance on employee safety, and initially implemented Inovonics’ mobile duress alarm system to provide staff members with a wireless panic button in case of a potentially harmful event,” explained Glen Vilhauer, operations supervisor at Avera Queen of Peace. However, “with Radius, we have been able to expand the coverage of the duress system beyond the main hospital building to outlying clinics and parking lots. This means, our staff reaps the benefits of Radius beyond the walls of the hospital building,” said Vilhauer.
Radius monitors any Inovonics’ end device, provides immediate notification when help is needed, directs responders to the exact location of the call for help and can offer broadcast capabilities in response to widespread emergency situations. It is ideal for staff protection applications on healthcare campuses such as hospitals, emergency departments, and psychiatric wards. Radius’ broadcast capabilities also provide an important function that goes well beyond a simple alert from one individual. It can be used to signal that a larger, more widespread concern is taking place somewhere within the hospital setting thus indicating an early warning/prevention of a “lock-down” situation via the broadcast alert function. This same system can also be used to automate temperature checks for freezers and refrigerators and prevent theft of large assets.
Unlike traditional hard-wired control panel systems that have been used to detect safety issues and report alarms, Radius provides a complete end-to-end, IP-enabled wireless solution for the security market. Based on the fully supervised Inovonics wireless network, Radius can work alone or be integrated with other safety and security systems. Key features and benefits of Radius include:
- Location: Radius allows for mobile duress applications by accurately determining where an alarm is coming from within a building or campus setting.
- Notification: Radius coordinates event monitoring and broadcast notification. It communicates information from in-building systems and routes them to alert devices, such as pagers, emails and mobile phones using text messaging or voice mail. Radius also packages multiple in-building systems into a single notification solution allowing for more efficient and quicker responses.
- Monitoring: Radius works with the complete line of Inovonics end devices including pendant transmitters, universal transmitters and motion detectors. It can also integrate to other existing in-building systems such as access control or environmental monitoring.
“With the Inovonics Radius system, healthcare workers can be assured that their call for help will result in immediate notification to the appropriate responders to the exact location of the emergency,” explained Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. “As in the instance of Avera Queen of Peace, Radius does not stop at security and providing broadcast notification to staff in the event of an emergency, it can also be used to automate temperature checks for freezers and refrigerators, track large assets and prevent theft”.
Configurations, Availability and Pricing:
Radius can be used within single hospital buildings or scale to cover large multi-building healthcare campuses. It can be easily integrated with other fire and safety and security systems. It is available now and pricing varies based on customer needs and configuration. For more information, visit Inovonics website at www.inovonics.com/radius or join the conversation at www.twitter.com/inovonics.
About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered and patented the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and healthcare markets, the Inovonics family of pendants, transmitters, repeaters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial and healthcare applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
March 20, 2012
INOVONICS PRESIDENT MARK JARMAN TO PARTICIPATE IN PSIA PANEL AT ISC WEST 2012
Security industry leader to discuss the importance of standards in product development and implementation
WHO: Mark Jarman
President
Inovonics
Inovonics is a leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications.
For more than two decades, Jarman has served as an industry executive in the security and wireless industries. He has a deep technical background combined with sharp business acumen from his years of management and business development experience. He has an undergraduate from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. from DePaul University in Chicago.
WHAT: “Implementing PSIA Standards: Perspectives from Industry Leaders”
Whether in product development or service delivery, it is important to develop industry standards in an open and collaborative manner to benefit the security industry as a whole. At ISC West 2012, Geoff Kohl of SecurityInfoWatch will moderate the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance’s (PSIA) panel of security industry leaders discussing standards, why we need them and their experience in implementing them into products. This panel presentation will demonstrate the importance, value and positive ROI effects of a collaborative standards development process.
Jarman will draw on his experience in the security and wireless industries to provide insight on how standards development activities in the security industry compare to other industries, and how companies can become part of the standards development process. Other panelists include, Gary Myers, vice president of engineering at ObjectVideo, Deon Chatterton of Cisco STS, Mike Regelski, vice president of engineering at UTC Automation Control Systems and Frank Gasztonyi, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Mercury Security Corp.
WHERE: ISC West 2012
Bellini Room 2012
Venetian Hotel/Sands Expo Center
3355 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
WHEN: Thurs., Mar. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. PDT
CONTACT: For more information or to set up an interview with Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics, please contact Christie Denniston at Catapult PR-IR 303-581-7760, ext. 13 or (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com).
March 1, 2012
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE SECURITY & SAFETY AND INOVONICS TO PRESENT WEBINAR ON RESPONDING TO ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS IN HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENTS
Webinar to highlight best practices to ensure staff and patient protection in duress situations
WHO: Lisa Pryse
President-Elect
International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety
Lisa Pryse is 2012 President-Elect of the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS). She currently serves as the Division President of Healthcare and Chief of Company Police with Old Dominion Security in Richmond, Virginia. She is a certified Protection Professional (CPP) and a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA).
Brian Armstrong
Senior Sales Engineer
Inovonics
Brian Armstrong joined the Inovonics team in 2010 as Senior Sales Engineer where he is responsible for pre- and post-sales configuration and support. Armstrong brings more than 20 years of experience in telecommunication and software sales and business development. Prior to joining Inovonics, he was a co-founder of a start-up provider of life safety systems for the long term care market and served as Director of Sales at a public Voice over IP telecommunications manufacturer.
WHAT: Webinar: “Active Shooter Incidents and Hospitals”
Despite innovations in preventative security, active shooters still pose a threat to hospitals and hospital campuses. This seminar, presented by Lisa Pryse, will share lessons learned from active shooter preparation drills, active training programs and real-life incidents. The session is designed for hospital administrators, staff, hospital police, security directors, security officers and technology providers. Participants will learn about staff training, real-time response coordination, staff/patient protection and guidelines developed by the IAHSS and the Joint Commission (JCAHO).
Pryse will draw from her extensive experience in the healthcare security industry to share her expertise and provide insight into best practices for active shooter incidents in hospital environments. Inovonics’ Brian Armstrong, the event’s sponsor, brings a wealth of knowledge in mobile duress life safety systems, commercial building security, and the healthcare market.
WHEN: Thurs., Mar. 8, 1 p.m. -2p.m. EST
INFO: To register for this webinar please visit: (http://www.securityinfowatch .com/newsletter/webcast?content_id=10623912). To arrange an interview with Brian Armstrong, please contact Christie Denniston at Catapult PR-IR 303-581-7760, ext. 13 or (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com).
November 7, 2011
INOVONICS PARTNERS WITH RADIUS SECURITY TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE INDUSTRIAL LOCATIONS
Customized security solutions provide around-the-clock monitoring and real-time notification
LOUISVILLE, Colo., Nov. 7, 2011 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced a partnership with Radius Security (http://www.radiussecurityinc.com), a manufacturer and integrator of high performance industrial grade IP video and audio systems. Recently, Radius Security leveraged the technology of Inovonics sensors for a solar-powered video security system that monitors a cement manufacturing facility at a remote location.
“We do a lot of specialty video projects that require solar power and cellular communications, which differentiates us from other integrators,” said Jeff Sandine, sales manager at Radius Security. “Many of our customers have remote locations that lack power or internet access. Inovonics technology is unique because it is easily integrated with other solutions, like LED lighting systems and motion detectors, and can reliably operate in secluded, industrial locations. Best of all, its wireless sensor networks are proven to be reliable during instances when there is a legitimate security breech where timely notification is essential to saving a lot of money in stolen or damaged equipment.”
For this project, Radius Security used a solar power plant to power megapixel IP cameras, LED white lighting, strobe lights, amplifier, loudspeakers and cellular communications. In order to enable after-hours security it enlisted Optex’s outdoor motion detectors which are powered by Inovonics 900 MHz wireless EchoStream technology. If an unauthorized party enters the site, Inovonics sensors will send a signal that activates LED white lighting system and initiates a loud recorded message to ward off potential intruders. A snapshot also is taken by the cameras and emailed directly to a designated list, designed by the customer. Should an intrusion occur, appropriate parties will receive immediate notification that they can access right from their home computer or smart phone. Additionally, a security monitoring company immediately is notified and can determine if the threat requires police action. The video security system is installed on a central tower at the cement facility that allows cameras to achieve a 360 degree view of the site.
“By partnering with Radius Security we can apply our wireless technology to some unique and intricate security applications,” explained Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. “Radius Security is known for offering high performance video security services to customers who want a system that will monitor their remote location facility at all times. Our wireless technology that is integrated within the Radius Security solution ensures real-time monitoring and notification that is unmatched in the security industry.”
Inovonics’ EchoStream technology features a full range of security end-points for burglary, intrusion monitoring and duress situations. It also features a hand-held survey kit to measure radio signal strength for easy, quick and accurate installations. EchoStream is the third generation radio platform from Inovonics and is the result of decades of experience developing wireless security applications for commercial customers. It delivers outstanding reliability, range and battery life that meets the security industry’s needs today and well into the future because of its flexibility and network capabilities.
About Radius Security
Based in Vancouver, Wash., Radius Security delivers high performance IP video and audio systems to end users and resellers throughout North America. Offering an in depth knowledge of IP video, IT infrastructure, wireless networks, cellular communications and remote power systems, Radius Security integrates cameras into systems for industrial control, production efficiency, facilities security and surveillance. Radius Security can help with all aspects of installing, commissioning and maintaining video systems including setting up cameras, video management software, routers, servers, wireless networks, accessories, maintenance and upgrades. For more information visit Radius Security’s website at: (http://www.radiussecurityinc.com/).
About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com
October 24, 2011
INOVONICS’ RADIUS CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM WITH NEW DEALERS
Additional channel partners see benefits of mobile duress systems that combine location with mass notification
LOUISVILLE, Colo., Oct. 24, 2011 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced it has signed two additional channel partners to resell its Radius™ product. Radius is the security industry’s first situational awareness system that combines mass notification capabilities with advanced wireless positioning technology to pinpoint mobile duress alarm devices. The new Radius dealers are HSS (http://www.hss-us.com) and BW Systems (http://www.bwsystems.net/index.html).
“We are thrilled to have these companies on board to support our efforts with Radius,” said Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. “HSS and BW Systems not only are valued partners, but leaders in security systems integration and will be a critical part of helping us reach our goal of making Radius a prominent location-based mobile duress system in buildings and campuses across the country.”
Radius monitors Inovonics’ end devices, interfaces to fire, access control and environmental systems and provides instant notification to security alert devices. It can determine the location of a mobile emergency call within a campus or building setting. An embedded server manages both monitoring and mass notification, and the Inovonics network then communicates critical events and data to the proper personnel. It has the ability to route alerts to individuals or groups. Radius also can send recurring events and messages, such as maintenance reminders, one-time instant messages, and office closures due to weather. The product can work alone or be integrated with other safety and security systems.
HSS
Founded in Denver in 1967, HSS has grown to become one of America’s leading sourcing companies (http://www.hss-us.com), providing technical and professional service programs to customers nationwide. HSS offers specialized expertise to customers in select markets. HSS services include healthcare/hospital security, aviation/airport security, government security, biomedical equipment management, security systems integration, and temporary healthcare staffing.
“HSS is a dealer of Radius because we believe many campuses and buildings can benefit from a mobile duress system that also offers integrated notification, situational awareness and location on a single platform,” said David Sheets, Security Systems Integration at HSS. “Our expertise in security systems integration, combined with Inovonics wireless technology, will allows us to leverage Radius to offer innovative, reliable and flexible security systems during instances where life safety is of paramount importance.”
BW Systems
BW Systems (http://www.bwsystems.net/index.html) is a leading systems integrator with a focus on access control, intrusion detection, ICIDS, CCTV Surveillance, fire alarm and mass notification. Established in 1979, BW Systems is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo. and services a wide range of markets, including Department of Defense facilities, government, commercial, educational and medical.
“We are confident in Radius because it is a one of a kind, complete end-to-end, IP-enabled wireless solution for the security market,” said Steve Cress, director of sales at BW Systems. “Our extensive background in the security market and Inovonics’ leading wireless technology is a great combination for installing high-quality security systems.”
Configurations, Availability and Pricing:
Radius can be used within single buildings or scale to large multi-building campuses spread over hundreds of acres. It can be easily integrated with other fire and safety and security systems and be customized based on customer preference. It is available now and is priced based on customer configuration. For more information, visit Inovonics’ website at: (www.inovonics.com/radius.aspx) or join the conversation at (www.twitter.com/inovonics).
About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered and patented the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
September 21, 2011
INOVONICS NAMED AS A FINALIST FOR SECURITY TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE’S INNOVATION AWARDS
Aqua Water Supply ensures safety of drinking water using Inovonics’ wireless technology
ORLANDO, Fla. (ASIS 2011, Booth# 3801), Sept 20, 2011 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced the company has been recognized as a finalist for Security Technology Executive (STE) magazine’s Innovation Awards. The seventh annual Security Innovation Awards honors the best and most unique security technology applications in the industry.
The Security Technology Executive Innovation Awards recognize organizations that have tackled a challenging security application and provided a successful solution. Each year, STE honors the most innovative technologies, design strategies and facility applications in the United States. The most unique security applications are then reviewed by an independent panel of security industry experts, with the finalists and winners featured in the September issue of the magazine.
Inovonics submitted a case study regarding its innovative work with a major water treatment plant in Texas. Aqua Water Supply was looking to improve the security system at its water treatment facility in Bastrop, Texas to avoid the expense and extra time associated with theft and vandalism. While researching the varying solutions for perimeter protection, it discovered Inovonics’ universal transmitters and inquired about using the products to secure the tank hatches. Additionally, Aqua Water Supply was introduced to the integrated solution of Inovonics and Optex that provides a complete wireless secure perimeter around the water treatment facility and that Inovonics’ partner, Turnkey Security, could incorporate into their existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
“It truly is an achievement, not only for Inovonics, but for our partner, Turnkey, and our valued customer, Aqua Water Supply to be recognized as a finalist for the Security Technology Executive Innovation Awards,” said Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. “Inovonics’ universal transmitters provide unique flexibility because they can be used with any control panel, allowing installers and end users to select their security panel of preference. It delivers superior reliability, range and battery life that meets the security industry’s needs.”
For the Aqua Water Supply installation, Turnkey Security integrated Inovonics RF module transmitters with the Optex iSeries outdoor motion detectors for comprehensive and real-time perimeter protection. The combined Optex iSeries and Inovonics perimeter protection system provides around-the-clock perimeter monitoring to prevent theft, vandalism and crime in commercial and industrial settings. Additionally, Inovonics universal transmitters provide tank hatch monitoring to stop potential unauthorized access to water storage tanks.
For more information on Inovonics please visit the company at ASIS 2011 in Orlando, FL, September 19-21, 2011. Inovonics’ Radius will be featured and demos available in its booth #3801 at ASIS.
About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered and patented the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
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Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
September 19, 2011
AVERA HOSPITAL SELECTS INOVONICS’ RADIUS MOBILE DURESS, LOCATION AND MASS NOTIFICATION SECURITY SYSTEM
Hospital to use Radius to increase hospital staff, patient and public safety, among other applications
ORLANDO, Fla. (ASIS 2011, Booth# 3801), Sept. 19, 2011 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced that Avera Queen of Peace Hospital (Avera Queen of Peace Hospital) in Mitchell, S.D. has selected its Radius mobile duress, location and mass notification security solution to enhance its overall staff, patient and public safety.
Avera is a regional partnership of health professionals who share support services to maintain excellent care at 300 locations in eastern South Dakota and surrounding states. The Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 120-bed, full-service medical care facility. It offers a cancer clinic, full OBGYN care, dialysis, cardiology, emergency and outpatient services, among many other health care services. The Radius installation, which spans more than 200,000 square feet in several multi-story buildings, provides location of mobile duress alerts for key hospital staff. The system also is used for environmental and temperature monitoring for food safety.
“Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is the perfect setting for Radius,” explained Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. “A hospital campus setting such as this, which has multiple floors and multiple buildings requires instant location identification and notification when help is needed fast. Radius offers these capabilities allowing key hospital personnel to quickly find people who are in need of assistance and take immediate action to ensure the highest quality of staff, patient and public safety.”
Radius monitors any of Inovonics’ security sensors or end devices and interfaces to fire, access control and environmental monitoring systems, providing instant notification to mass communication alert devices. When a security or life threatening event occurs, the alert is automatically transmitted to Radius. Once the signal is received, the system processes and locates the position of the event and alerts the appropriate authorities. Radius can work alone or be integrated with other safety/security systems. The key features and benefits of Radius include:
- § Location: Radius allows for mobile duress applications by accurately determining where an alarm is coming from within a building or campus setting. It allows users to locate employees, faculty or students immediately when they signal for help.
- § Monitoring: Radius works with the complete line of Inovonics end devices, including pendant transmitters, universal transmitters, and motion detectors. It also supports integration with Inovonics’ extensive list of system partners who provide fire extinguisher monitoring, wireless perimeter beams, fence tilt sensors, man hole cover monitoring, water sensors, and a host of many other types of solutions. Radius also can alert users even when people are not present, such as after-hours. The sooner users are notified of an issue, the faster they can take action.
- § Notification: Radius coordinates event monitoring and mass notification. It communicates information from in-building systems and routes them to alert devices, such as pagers, emails and mobile phones using text messaging or voice mail. Radius also packages multiple in-building systems into a single notification solution allowing for more efficient and quicker responses.
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital completed installing the Radius system in four days. The campus wide system consists of a server, a repeater and locator network, and approximately 100 wireless sensors which include mobile panic buttons, temperature sensors, and other fixed mount devices.
“Our desire it to ensure the utmost quality of care and safety of our staff, patients and the public at large,” said Jim Buck, director of environmental services, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. “Because of our previous experience using Inovonics’ wireless network offerings, we are confident that selecting Radius as our premier safety and security solution was the perfect choice for our hospital.”
For more information on Inovonics please visit the company at ASIS 2011 in Orlando, FL, September 19-21, 2011. Inovonics’ Radius will be featured and demos available in its booth #3801 at ASIS.
About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered and patented the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
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Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
August 26, 2011
INOVONICS’ RADIUS LOCATION AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS SYSTEM WINS SECURITY PRODUCTS’ 2011 NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mobile duress system beats the competition in the mass notification category with its ability to pinpoint alarm devices
LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 26, 2011 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced that its innovative location and situational awareness system, Radius, was awarded Security Products magazine’s 2011 “New Product of the Year” award in the mass notification category. This year, the third year of the contest, 86 product submissions were received. Awards were distributed among 15 different product categories.
“It’s an honor to receive the Product of the Year Award for Radius,” said Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. “This award is a testament to our commitment to providing the most effective and reliable end-to-end IP-enabled wireless system in the security market today. At Inovonics, we strive not only to protect an organization’s physical structure, but ensure the safety of its most critical assets – human lives.”
Radius monitors any of Inovonics’ security sensors or end devices and interfaces to fire, access control and environmental monitoring systems, providing instant notification to mass communication alert devices. When a security or life threatening event occurs, the alert is automatically transmitted to Radius. Once the signal is received, the system processes and locates the position of the event and alerts the appropriate authorities. Radius can work alone or be integrated with other safety/security systems. The key features and benefits of Radius include:
- § Location: Radius allows for mobile duress applications by accurately determining where an alarm is coming from within a building or campus setting. It allows users to locate employees, faculty, or students immediately when they signal for help.
- § Monitoring: Radius works with the complete line of Inovonics end devices, including pendant transmitters, universal transmitters, and motion detectors. It also supports integration with Inovonics’ extensive list of system partners who provide fire extinguisher monitoring, wireless perimeter beams, fence tilt sensors, man hole cover monitoring, water sensors, and a host of many other types of solutions. Radius also can alert users even when people are not present, such as after-hours. The sooner users are notified of an issue, the faster they can take action.
- § Notification: Radius coordinates event monitoring and mass notification. It communicates information from in-building systems and routes them to alert devices, such as pagers, emails and mobile phones using text messaging or voice mail. Radius also packages multiple in-building systems into a single notification solution allowing for more efficient and quicker responses.
In addition to being honored during the Security Products Virtual Event, an online physical security conference, all of the winners – including Inovonics – will be presented with their awards at ASIS 2011 in Orlando, FL, September 19-21, 2011. Inovonics’ Radius will be featured in its booth #3801 at ASIS.
About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered and patented the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Mobile: 303-827-5164
July 13, 2011
INOVONICS NAMES DON COMMARE DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Commare to contribute to company’s growth strategy and product portfolio evolution
LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 13, 2011 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced the appointment of Don Commare as director of product management. Commare will help guide and oversee the development and execution of the company’s line of wireless transmitters, transceivers and sensors for use in life safety and commercial security systems.
“Throughout his 20-plus years of experience in electronic systems, product development and marketing Don has demonstrated his ability to effectively lead the development of our products and product planning strategies,” said Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. “I am excited that Don has joined the Inovonics team to lead and further expand our product portfolio offering of wireless solutions.”
Commare brings extensive product marketing and management experience to his new role. Most recently at Watlow, a global manufacturer of thermal-loop components and electronics, he served as director of new product and business development. During his tenure at Watlow, he established priorities for research and development in support of enterprise strategy and developed product, technology and customer roadmaps. Prior to his role at Watlow, he was product manager for the Signal Sources product line at Textronix, a global manufacturer of test and measurement equipment. At Textronix, Commare conducted global requirements capture and pricing research that resulted in the release of several award-winning products.
“The company is at the forefront of providing innovative location and situational awareness technology,” said Commare. “I am excited to join the Inovonics team and look forward to building upon the success of its family of security and life safety solutions.”
Commare has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from Southern Illinois University, and also an MBA degree and a Master of Science in Marketing Communications from Illinois Institute of Technology.
For more information on Inovonics please visit: (www.inovonics.com).
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About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
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Christie Denniston
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June 13, 2011
INOVONICS AND ARMED RESPONSE TEAM HELP ACCENT SOUTHWEST WINDOWS AND DOORS KEEP RETAIL PREMISES SECURE
Albuquerque retailer’s operations had come to a screeching halt several times due to copper wire theft until it installed a reliable wireless sensor network
LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 13, 2011 – Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, said today it partnered with Armed Response Team (ART) to solve a persistent and costly security breech for an Albuquerque-based retailer, Accent Southwest Windows and Doors: copper wire theft.
The retailer was victimized four times in the past four years — the last two incidents just a month apart about a year ago. As a tenant, Accent Southwest did not have to pay for the loss of 100 yards of copper or some $7,500 in electrician fees that resulted from its most recent incident, but lost sales opportunities have cost in excess of $20,000 each time.
“We had no power and customers couldn’t see,” said Greg Noel, Accent Southwest’s Vice President. “We couldn’t ring up sales resulting in us being out of business.”
With the ongoing recession continuing to hit specific parts of the U.S., copper wire theft has become a way for individuals to make a living. Copper is the essential ingredient in power lines, heating and cooling pipes, and grounding wires-the basic components of the modern world. When this vital element is ripped from buildings, police stations, telecommunications providers -the world goes dark. The results can be dramatic – with cell phone calls dropped, retail outlets being put out of business for days or weeks, police officers unable to respond to crime scenes and city budgets constantly hampered by having to replace the essential metal.
Numerous studies indicate the growing concern of copper wire theft across the country, including one startling report in 2008 from the Department of Energy that estimated the theft of copper wire costs Americans $1 billion per year. Legislation across the country is mounting to put measures in place to thwart stealing of the precious metal and lobbyist groups have formed, such as the Coalition Against Copper Theft (www.coppercoalition.com) based in Washington, D.C. The Copper Coalition has grown consistently since its founding in 2008 with a heavy retail presence. Members include the International Council of Shopping Centers, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Retail Industry Leaders Association and the National Retail Federation.
Noel says thieves targeting copper wiring “know how to cut the electrical wires even while the power is still on. They cut it 'hot’ because they have insulated cutters. Once they cut the wire, a breaker trips and it shorts out. Then the thieves can work two, three or four hours – whatever they need to physically strip the wiring out of the service box, through the conduit and back to the transformers.”
After several attempts at trying to avert the perpetrators himself, Noel called ART, which installed and monitors his burglar alarm system. Armed Response Team CEO David Meurer recommended that Noel install Inovonics’ commercial-grade wireless monitoring contact sensors within the company’s control panel. If anyone touched the panel’s door or tried to tamper with it, an alarm would activate, alerting ART’s monitoring station in seconds.
ART tested a number of wireless systems before deciding to partner with Inovonics.
“We sat down and worked with them to develop the technology to easily, within the building codes, put trip sensors inside of those electrical enclosures that could communicate to an alarm system,” explained Meurer. “At the same time, we put in an audio alarm that would make it clear to anyone who touches the container that they’ve been noticed and that someone is coming.”
Inovonics President Mark Jarman says, “Our sensors and wireless devices are ideal for retail environments for a number of reasons. First, wireless offers a level of flexibility that fits the shop floor well. It can easily be moved around to accommodate new merchandising or layout schemes. Second, because it is 900 MHz technology, it is proven to be reliable and durable. People know it works in even the most difficult situations where human safety is critical.”
Meurer said he selected Inovonics mainly for those same reasons: “It is wireless technology. That means a lot less labor and time, which made it a more cost-effective solution for Accent Southwest. Second was the fact that Inovonics’ wireless transmitters work well inside of a metal box,” he added. “Most wireless devices don’t. But, because Inovonics uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology, it can communicate where most others fail, even within noisy, challenging environments.”
Since working with ART and installing the Inovonics’ wireless sensor network, Accent Southwest’s Noel says he hasn’t had any copper wire theft. “The combined system from ART and Inovonics has worked like a charm,” he said. “I have to believe that the system has deterred many further attempts at stealing our copper wiring. Even with just one theft prevented, the system has easily paid for itself.”
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About Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world’s most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 6.5 million Inovonics wireless systems have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.
Media Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
3030-581-7760, ext. 13
