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Meticulous Planning Yields ‘Invisible’ Access Control System Switch for Aflac

Meticulous Planning Yields ‘Invisible’ System Switch

August 1, 2013

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, with annual revenues of more than $25.4 billion, had used a self-described “workhorse”-style access control system for many years in the company’s locations in Columbus, Ga., Omaha, Neb., and Albany, New York, as well as in its newest locations on Wall Street and in Columbia, S.C.

Tennessee Combats Menacing Hogs Using...HD Cameras?

Wildlife officers use remote HD cameras — HogWatch — to conserve habitat, protect agricultural crops and save taxpayers money.

July 8, 2013

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) turned to innovative technology to assist landowners with controlling wild hogs — a costly nuisance for state residents and a danger to the environment.

Functional System Secures Bank, Employees, Customers

When people think about financial security, they envision big banks in large cities across North America leading the way, but in the thinly populated state of Maine.

June 10, 2013

When people think about financial security, they envision big banks in large cities across North America leading the way, but in the thinly populated state of Maine, more famously known for lobster, Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union (ARFCU) is also on the leading edge with its new video system.

Connection Systems Uses Bosch to Support Inauguration

May 29, 2013

Prince Willem-Alexander’s swearing-in posed a challenge for Amsterdam’s police force, who had to monitor the large crowds expected around the castle, on the dam, as well as alongside the route of the celebrations.

Aiphone Intercoms at the Heart of School District’s Security Upgrades

May 21, 2013

As part of its overall security improvements, Radnor Township School District in Pennsylvania is using video intercoms from Aiphone Corp. at the main entrance of four of its schools — three elementary and one middle school.

Manufacturer Benefits from Centralized Access Control

April 10, 2013

American Nutrition is one of the major players in the pet food manufacturing industry with more than $350 million in revenue each year.

Global IT Services Firm Reboots with Managed Access Control

April 10, 2013

If anyone understands managed services, it’s an IT services company. Even so, when IT services provider Internap Network Services Corp. faced the unenviable task of quickly relocating 200 employees from downtown Atlanta to new suburban headquarters, using managed security services to streamline the move wasn’t originally considered.

Manufacturing Company Requires Integrated Intrusion/Access

March 26, 2013

Echo Inc., a manufacturer of landscaping equipment for both the commercial and residential homeowner markets recently expanded its facilities and locations. Its two locations expanded to more than 35 acres with facilities spanning a total of 540,000 square feet.

Builder Differentiates New Homes with Automation/ Security Offering

March 19, 2013

In 2012, Pennsylvania-based Mignatti Cos. was looking for a way to differentiate its new homes and position them as “high-tech,” smart homes with great value. Adding energy management capabilities was also a key to the marketing message the company wanted to create for the homes. After researching possible options, the company added Honeywell’s Tuxedo Touch wireless controller.

Illuminator Enables Bird's Eye View of Osprey Nest

February 8, 2013

When The Friends of Island Beach State Park (FIBSP), N.J., wanted to install a special video surveillance system to monitor osprey nest activity, the project came with multiple challenges. Mains power was not available, so all equipment needed to be powered by renewable energy. Another requirement was to be able to clearly observe the birds nesting at night.