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Visonic launches IP Solutions kit

Visonic has released its IP Solutions kit, which provides security service providers with a comprehensive set of solutions for Internet-based communication and services. It comprises Visonic’s IP Management Platform (IPMP), the PowerLink Internet-based home control solution and GPRS connectivity for PowerMax home security systems.

Residential and commercial security applications are increasingly adopting Internet Protocol (IP) as the main communication channel as it is considered to be fast and reliable for transmission of alarm systems data to central stations. Leveraging this opportunity, Visonic’s IP Solutions offers compelling advantages for service providers in terms of more reliable communication, reduced costs and the opportunity to differentiate themselves through premium services.

“The market is rapidly migrating away from PSTN lines toward IP communications, hence security service providers need to adopt new communications technologies,” says Johan Crause, regional sales manager for Visonic in South Africa. “As a uniquely complete set of solutions for IP-based security services, this kit is ideal for service providers who wish to take advantage of the large and fast-growing Internet opportunity to not only meet changing customer needs but also to maximise recurring revenues.”

The key solutions that comprise the Visonic IP Solutions kit are:

IP Management Platform – IPMP

This service management platform provides a solution for management of IP-based services. It serves as the IP receiver for all Visonic’s communications modules (GPRS and broadband). It supervises the security systems and forwards all events received to the central station software.

Featuring alarm verification capabilities, the IPMP enables the central station operator to track an alarmed system quickly, and, in the case of camera-equipped premises, to also view the alarm-time recorded images. A single IPMP receiver can handle up to 20 000 accounts at a keep-alive period of two minutes. In addition, the IPMP offers extra capabilities that enable the service provider to set supervision frequency for each controlled system enable/disable the PowerLink end-user portal or specific services in it, reset an end user’s forgotten password, manage the login screen advertisements, create billing reports, and much more.

GPRS connectivity

The Visonic GPRS solution provides comprehensive and reliable cellular communication for residential security systems. It can provide the primary channel for communication with the connected alarm systems or act as a reliable backup when PSTN is used as the primary communication method. By transmitting events over GPRS while still facilitating event transmission over GSM voice and SMS channels, the Visonic GPRS solution ensures maximum reliability of event delivery to the alarm central station, even in the case of GPRS network failure. It also includes advanced features such as two-way voice communication, SMS control and more.

PowerLink

Visonic’s PowerLink is an Internet-based solution for advanced security and control. It provides a plug-and-play broadband IP event notification solution for alarm central stations and can be expanded with up to 14 cameras placed around the premises to create a comprehensive IP-based video alarm verification solution. In addition, a built-in, easy-to-use Web interface enables service providers to offer their customers security-related Web services.

Johan Crause

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