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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

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

INOVONICS PROMOTES CRAIG DEVER TO VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:29:05 +0000

INOVONICS PROMOTES CRAIG DEVER TO VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Dever's accomplishments over past eight years led to increased sales and management responsibilities for company's wireless sensor network product offerings

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Feb. 14, 2011 - Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced the promotion of Craig Dever to vice president of sales. Dever has been with Inovonics since 2003 and previously served as the director of sales. In his new position, Dever will continue overseeing the security sales and commercial application sales groups and provide focus to Inovonics' customer service and technical service initiatives.

"We've observed Craig's success in his previous position as director of sales and determined that his hard work and proven results have been instrumental in the success of our company," said Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. "With his strong background in both sales and management, we will continue to look to Craig to help support our market share growth in the wireless and key vertical industries through the promotion of our new innovative location and situational awareness Radius technology."

Dever brings more than 15 years of sales and sales management experience to his new position at Inovonics. Prior to joining the company, Dever held positions in product management and national account sales at Exabyte Corporation, a manufacturer of tape storage devices, and was a regional vice president of channel sales at Computer Associates, a provider of network and system management software applications. Dever holds a B.A. degree in chemistry from the University of Colorado.

"I am very honored and thrilled about my expanded role with Inovonics," explained Dever. "Inovonics has been trusted to monitor and protect some of the world's most mission critical sites and precious objects because of the quality of its products and services. I believe in the way we do business because our value begins with identifying our customers' expectations and ends with their complete satisfaction. I look forward to not only expanding our current customer relationships, but, building new ones and helping expand Inovonics' presence in its key markets for years to come."

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
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com