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Reliance High-Tech selects Honeywell Technology for new managed access control offering
Reliance High-Tech selects Honeywell Technology for new managed access control offering

Reliance High-Tech - an Elite member of the Honeywell Systems Integrator Programme - has selected Honeywell's WIN-PAK™ PRO Central Station software to power its new managed access control solution. The service, which will be hosted by the dedicated Reliance Monitoring Centre in West Yorkshire, will potentially generate significant additional monthly recurring revenues for Reliance through the provision of ongoing remote managed access control services to its customers. Remote managed access control presents the ideal security solution for both Small to Medium Enterprises wishing to install access control for the first time, as well as existing access control customers who want to switch from a locally based system to a more cost effective and flexible remote managed solution. The WIN-PAK™ PRO Central Station remote managed access control software from Honeywell will reduce installation and service costs for both Reliance High-Tech and its customers in a number of ways including removing the need for dedicated on-site PCs at customer premises, reducing end-user training requirements and facilitating remote servicing. The scalability offered by remotely managed access control will also allow Reliance High-Tech to quickly and easily adapt security solutions, depending on its customers' needs. As part of the service, Reliance High-Tech monitoring specialists will be able to remotely open and close doors on request, create customised security reports for customers and respond to on-site alarms, alerting emergency services where necessary. Customers can also access the system remotely at any time through a secure web portal if they need to add/delete badges or view the latest reports in real time. Initially set up to provide CCTV and access control support for its customers, the BS5979 Cat II Reliance Monitoring Centre quickly diversified its services to include command and control, lone worker protection and asset tracking. The centre works in accordance with ISO270000 for data protection, and has a separate mirrored centre 60 miles away for contingency purposes. This latest move to extend the offering to include remote managed access control came in response to a growing customer demand for the innovative service. Reliance High Tech's long standing relationship with Honeywell made the task of choosing a technology partner for the service a simple one. "Reliance High Tech has been installing Honeywell WIN-PAK™ technology for many years and our teams are extremely familiar with the strong technical capabilities, user friendly interface and database management functionality of the range," said Dan Thomas, sales and marketing director, Reliance High-Tech. "The addition of WIN-PAK™ PRO Central Station to our access control portfolio helps our customers to save money by reducing manpower and using technology more intelligently to enhance security.""In today's security environment, many organisations seek the protection provided by a comprehensive access control solution but do not want the financial burden of hosting the system locally," said Daniel Wan, UK marketing leader, Honeywell Systems Group. "Outsourcing security functions to experts such as Reliance High-Tech offers an excellent solution and allows organisations to take advantage of the very latest security technology from trusted brands like Honeywell, while simultaneously reducing overhead costs incurred."

Honeywell spotlighted IP security at IFSEC 2008
Honeywell spotlighted IP security at IFSEC 2008

Honeywell focussed on integrated, IP-based security systems at IFSEC 2008.  The company showcased a range of security products and solutions including its new EQUIP™ Series IP camera family, ACUIX™ PTZ dome camera; Active Alert® video analytics suite; FUSION Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) software; Pro-Watch security management software and SmartPlus® Imprivata® Connector.  In addition, Honeywell promoted its Partner of Choice programme, which is designed to help systems integrators and installer companies leverage increasing public interest in digital and IP-based security.The products and solutions that took centre stage on the Honeywell Security stand this year were:EQUIP Series of IP cameras: Adopting the look of Honeywell's successful analogue camera line, the EQUIP Series is a new family of IP-enabled professional cameras.  The range includes indoor and outdoor pendant models, day/night body cameras and even a vandal resistant mini-dome. Crowning the EQUIP line is the new ACUIX PTZ dome camera, which features quick installation and set-up time.  The model provides superior images, faster response to events and tighter integration with Honeywell DVRs, DVM and intrusion devices.  The ACUIX dome features True Day/Night, 35X zoom lens, Wide Dynamic Range for difficult lighting situations and Electronic Image Stabilisation for improved image quality in unstable mounting situations.Pro-Watch security management software: Aimed at enterprises of all sizes, Pro-Watch management software incorporates access control, alarm monitoring, video badging and CCTV system interfaces.  The solution's wizards, shortcuts, and templates make it easy to install and use.  There are three editions of Pro-Watch - Enterprise, Corporate and Professional - which serve to meet a variety of security needs.SmartPlus Imprivata Connector: Designed for use with Honeywell's Pro-Watch system, the SmartPlus Imprivata uses OneSign™ Physical/Logical to provide a single point of authentication. It closes security gaps that exist when physical access control and IT network authentication systems live in self-contained silos.Active Alert video analytics suite: Designed to increase the efficiency of CCTV systems, the Active Alert suite automatically detects, analyses and classifies the behaviours of individuals and vehicles as they move through a scene, providing real-time alarms and search tools that enhance manned and unmanned video surveillance systems.  Active Alert also enables historic scene activity to be retrieved instantly for analysis.Fusion ANPR software: The Fusion ANPR system logs vehicles and their plate numbers in an application-rich database.  It enables the cost-effective detection, classification and retrieval of vehicle number plates in critical applications and is ideal for security and access control operations in environments including law enforcement, traffic control, car park management and access control, airports, hotels, city centre CCTV, ports of entry and military bases.Partner of Choice Systems Integrator Programme in the spotlightThe new generation of Honeywell products showcased at IFSEC will generate significant new business opportunities for the company's security installers and integrators across Europe.  Honeywell's Partner of Choice Systems Integrator programme is designed to help its installers and integrators leverage public interest in digital and IP security systems through the delivery of comprehensive product and sales training and a wide array of useful sales and marketing tools. "We want to pass along knowledge that will make our customers more successful in selling digital security," said Vineet Nargolwala, General Manager EMEA, Honeywell Systems Group.  "The security landscape is changing; it's moving from analogue to digital - and fast.  We have the solutions and training programmes in place now to enable systems integrators and installers to benefit immediately from the increasing interest."For more information visit www.honeywell.com/security/uk