Catapult Public Relations

WITH RISING COPPER PRICES, LOOTERS INTENSIFY THEIR ATTACKS ON VITAL SOCIETAL INFRASTRUCTURES

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:50:04 +0000

WITH RISING COPPER PRICES, LOOTERS INTENSIFY THEIR ATTACKS ON VITAL SOCIETAL INFRASTRUCTURES

Current economic recession has resulted in higher theft based on increasing copper prices

WHO: Mark Jarman, president
Inovonics
(www.inovonics.com)
Inovonics is a leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications.

         David Meurer, vice president
         Albuquerque Armed Response Team
         (www.armedresponseteam.com)
The Armed Response Team (ART) was founded in 2004 by a group of Albuquerque Police Department officers to respond to a growing problem: the inability of city police departments to promptly respond to burglar alarms. Today ART has grown to be a leading security company in the Albuquerque area market.

WHAT: 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 - our 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. A 2008 FBI report, Copper Thefts Threaten U.S. Critical Infrastructure, warned that the persistent, widespread theft, "presents a risk to both public safety and national security." With demand remaining consistent in the U.S. and China, this issue does not appear to be going away anytime soon.

HOW: Today's security needs are different than they were a decade ago. Besides offering flexibility, ease of installation and cost-effectiveness, commercial-grade wireless products provide the best solution to ensure facilities are safe and secure from copper wire theft. Without disrupting a building's existing infrastructure, organizations can rely on wireless solutions to ward off would-be copper thefts, regardless of industry. Wireless sensor networks in commercial settings provide tangible ROI for property owners against copper theft because they are not susceptible to easy theft or removal. Businesses and the communities they serve can rest assured of wireless technology's proven, reliable performance for their building or place of business.

CONTACT: Christie Denniston
               Catapult PR-IR
               Office: 303-581-7760, 13
               Mobile: 303-827-5164
               cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

INOVONICS PRESIDENT MARK JARMAN TO DISCUSS KEY ADVANCEMENTS IN WIRELESS SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AT ASIS 2010 CONFERENCE

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:48:11 +0000

INOVONICS PRESIDENT MARK JARMAN TO DISCUSS KEY ADVANCEMENTS IN WIRELESS SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AT ASIS 2010 CONFERENCE

Jarman to demonstrate how situational awareness and mobile alarm location capabilities are changing the security landscape

WHO: Mark Jarman
President
Inovonics
(www.inovonics.com)

WHAT: "Location is Everything! - Why Wireless Location and Situational Awareness Matter for Security Today"

Unlike its wired counterpart, wireless provides increased flexibility, performance, reliability and confidence that make it a leading choice for security applications. Today, wireless solutions provide the trusted backbone for an increasing number of security implementations, including access, intrusion and asset protection within some of the nation's most secure government, education and corporate environments.

During this presentation, Jarman will outline some of the developments being made in response to the need to find and locate people in a life safety situation. He will explain why wireless makes logical sense in these situations and address questions from the audience relating to installation and associated costs. Jarman's presentation will conclude with examples of how security directors have been able to protect their most important assets with the use of wireless technology.

WHERE: ASIS 2010 - 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
Dallas Convention Center
650 S. Griffin Street
Dallas, Texas 75202

WHEN: Wed., October 13, 2010
Booth #153 (Hall B)
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Central

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).

INOVONICS SHIPS ONE MILLIONTH WIRELESS NETWORK SENSOR

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:54:32 +0000

INOVONICS SHIPS ONE MILLIONTH WIRELESS NETWORK SENSOR

Inovonics commercial-grade EchoStream wireless sensors provide proven performance to customers in security, life-safety and submetering marketplaces

LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 28, 2010 - Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced it has shipped its one millionth EchoStream wireless network sensor. First introduced in March of 2007, EchoStream has become the trusted choice for reliable, high performance wireless sensor network solutions among partners and end users in the security, life safety and submetering spaces. The company has seen sales of its EchoStream products grow in its target markets as wireless sensors increasingly are replacing wired solutions due to their ease of installation, flexibility and cost savings.

"This is a significant milestone for Inovonics," noted Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. "A company is only as good as the quality of its products, people and relationships. Shipment of our one millionth EchoStream wireless sensor is a tribute not only to our technology, but to our employees, customers and partners. Without their combined concerted efforts, this milestone probably would not have been achieved in this short timeframe."

EchoStream serves as the backbone of Inovonics' family of high performance, proven and reliable wireless sensor network solutions. Self-healing and self-configuring, the EchoStream Commercial Mesh Network provides the robust wireless coverage necessary to operate in the most challenging commercial environments. Multiple applications can run on the same wireless backbone, and virtually any size network can be created reliably and economically. Networks range from a single panic button to thousands of sensors serving sprawling multi-building campuses in security, life safety and submetering marketplaces.

For more information about Inovonics' line of EchoStream products, visit (www.inovonics.com/products.aspx) or join the conversation at (www.facebook.com/inovonicswireless).

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

INOVONICS DELIVERS NEW SUBMETERING SOLUTION FOR

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:47:44 +0000

Latest offering provides new Remote Data Logger and TapWatch 3 software for easier site set-up, meter data retrieval and faster billing while incentivizing water conservation

NEW ORLEANS, La. (NAA, Booth #343), June 24, 2010 - Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced the latest release of its Remote Data Logger (RDL) 8500 and accompanying TapWatch 3 software utility submetering solution for multi-family properties. Together, the RDL8500 and TapWatch 3 combine to create the latest evolution in Inovonics' submetering systems enabling users to perform site set-up, retrieve meter-reads directly from multi-family properties and quickly generate information for billing purposes. In addition, the new submetering solution provides commercial property managers with a strong ROI and encourages residents to conserve water.

"Together, the RDL8500 and TapWatch 3 software form the backbone of our wireless submetering system," explained Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. "It gives our customers a reliable, cost-effective and easy-to-use solution for the water submetering market. This latest version of both RDL8500 and TapWatch 3 offer commercial property managers the easiest and most effective way of retrieving billing information data. It allows them to save even more time on the metering, collection and billing process while doing so in a more reliable and 'green' manner."

Designed specifically for multi-family properties, the RDL8500 sensor collects and stores all of the data and messages from a wireless submetering system, including all of the system readings for water, and, in some cases gas and electric utilities, in a multi-family property. The TapWatch 3 software provides the means for the initial programming of the remote data logger and for registering RF transmitters and repeaters used in the submetering system. It also gives authorized billing companies remote access to all of the vital data stored in the RDL8500.

Minol USA, an Inovonics customer since 2000, has been testing TapWatch 3 and the RDL8500 in multi-family and military environments. "Inovonics' TapWatch 3 software is extremely user-friendly and has many new features, such as the scheduler that enables us to gather the information from different portfolios on different days," explained Chris Stimac, field operations manager for Minol USA.

"The RDL8500 Ethernet communications capabilities gives us flexibility in installation—and combined with the new software's check-in monitor, provides the installer intelligent feedback as to the signal strength so we know the unit is at optimum performance," explained Stimac.
There are several options for communicating between TapWatch 3 and an RDL8500. As in previous versions, an analog phone line or a direct-wired connection may be used between a PC and the RDL. New to the RDL8500 is the ability to connect via Ethernet. This option requires a commercial router, a public static IP address from the ISP, and configuration of the DHCP table in the router.
Delivery of Inovonics' newest submetering solution comes on the heels of increasing legislation across the United States to mandate the use of water submetering in commercial properties (http://tiny.cc/s7ch5). Intent behind the legislation is to ensure multi-family property residents have the information they need about their water contracts and bills, as well as the comfort of knowing they can rely on fair business practices. The rules on submetering are aimed at giving residents in apartment buildings more control over their energy costs and allowing for greater water conservation.

Key benefits of the RDL8500 and TapWatch 3 software include:
•   State-of-the-art connectivity via a built-in modem for remote access; support of 300 repeaters and 2,000 transmitters with new RDL8500 features. The RDL8500 supports connection to a standard telephone line. It is compatible with EchoStream Pulse Meter Transmitters (PMTs) and Repeaters.
•   Powerful and expandable - the software architecture allows for faster rollout of new features in the future.
•   Windows 7 compatibility and Outlook-based "look and feel" with TapWatch 3.
•   Role-based access levels (Admin, Tech, View only).
•   Built-in, automatic Scheduler.
•   Dial-out or Dial in for RDL communications.
•   SQL database.

The RDL8500 and TapWatch 3 software solution is available now. For more information or to order, please visit (http://www.inovonics.com) or join the conversation at (www.facebook.com/inovonicswireless).

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 mission-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 provide 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