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INOVONICS SEES INCREASED MOMENTUM FOR MOBILE DURESS SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE MARKET

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:39:58 +0000

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 safetyÂ

LAS VEGAS -Â (ISC West, Booth #25121 ), March 28, 2012 â�� Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced that RadiusÂ® is gaining traction in the healthcare market. Radius is the security industryâ��s first mobile duress and situational awareness solution that utilizes Inovonicsâ�� 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. â��At Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, we place a high degree of importance on employee safety, and initially implemented Inovonicsâ�� mobile duress alarm system to provide staff members with a wireless panic button in case of a potentially harmful event,â�� explained Glen Vilhauer, operations supervisor at Avera Queen of Peace. However, â��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.Â This means, our staff reaps the benefits of Radius beyond the walls of the hospital building,â�� said Vilhauer. Radius monitors any Inovonicsâ�� 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.Â It is ideal for staff protection applications on healthcare campuses such as hospitals, emergency departments, and psychiatric wards. Radiusâ�� 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 â��lock-downâ�� 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.

â��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,â�� explained Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. â��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 theftâ��. 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 worldâ��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 cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE SECURITY & SAFETY AND INOVONICS TO PRESENT WEBINAR ON RESPONDING TO ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS IN HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENTS

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:19:02 +0000

Webinar to highlight best practices to ensure staff and patient protection in duress situationsÂ

WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lisa Pryse Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â President-Elect Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (www.iahss.org) Â Lisa Pryse is 2012 President-Elect of the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS).Â 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). Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Brian Armstrong Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Senior Sales Engineer Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Inovonics Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (www.inovonics.com) Brian Armstrong joined the Inovonics team in 2010 as Senior SalesÂ Engineer where he is responsible for pre- and post-sales configuration and support.Â Armstrong brings more than 20 years of experience in telecommunication and software sales and business development.Â 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 ofÂ Sales at a public Voice over IP telecommunications manufacturer. WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Webinar: â��Active Shooter Incidents and Hospitalsâ�� 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. Inovonicsâ�� Brian Armstrong, the eventâ��s sponsor, brings a wealth of knowledge in mobile duress life safety systems, commercial building security, and the healthcare market. WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Thurs., Mar. 8, 1 p.m. -2p.m. ESTÂ Â Â Â Â INFO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â To register for this webinar please visit: (http://www.securityinfowatch .com/newsletter/webcast?content_id=10623912).Â 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).

INOVONICS PARTNERS WITH RADIUS SECURITY TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE INDUSTRIAL LOCATIONS

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:04:25 +0000

Customized security solutions provide around-the-clock monitoring and real-time notification

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Nov. 7, 2011 â�� 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.

â��We do a lot of specialty video projects that require solar power and cellular communications, which differentiates us from other integrators,â�� said Jeff Sandine, sales manager at Radius Security. â��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.â��

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 Optexâ��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.

â��By partnering with Radius Security we can apply our wireless technology to some unique and intricate security applications,â�� explained Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. â��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.â��

Inovonicsâ�� 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 industryâ��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 Securityâ��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 worldâ��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

AVERA HOSPITAL SELECTS INOVONICS’ RADIUS MOBILE DURESS, LOCATION AND MASS NOTIFICATION SECURITY SYSTEM

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:20:47 +0000

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

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com