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Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at ISC East Booth 713. Altronix will feature eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/chargers with enhanced features, Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions, and advancements in LINQ™ network power management, fibre, PoE, and long-range Ethernet for greater flexibility for a broad range of applications. Product enhancements “Altronix focus has always been to lead the industry in performance, reliability, and service,” said Alan Forman, President of Altronix. “This year’s product enhancements reflect our commitment – giving specifiers and integrators the confidence to build high-performing systems.” Altronix solutions lineup firsthand Attendees can experience the Altronix solutions lineup firsthand at their booth, including:  Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions: Trove now features expanded pre-wired and pre-configured kits supporting more than 50 leading access control brands including AMAG, AXIS, Brivo, Galaxy, PDK, Software House, and all Mercury-based controllers such as Avigilon, Genetec, and LenelS2. Available in scalable wall, rack-mount, and outdoor enclosures, Trove simplifies installation and maintenance with a single point of service, reducing time and labour in the field. NEW! eFlow™ Pro Series Power Supply/Charger: eFlow Pro provides auto-ranging 90VAC-256VAC input allows for selectable 12VDC at 14A and 24VDC at 10A outputs, for total flexibility worldwide. Enhanced features include a removeable AC input terminal block, Lithium or SLA battery charging, fire alarm disconnect, short circuit and overload protection and more. Using the LINQ2 module, it enables remote monitoring, power management, and diagnostics. NetWay Spectrum PoE Solutions: Featuring an integrated EBC48 rapid battery charger, it delivers up to 90W per port and recharges 32AH batteries in under eight hours. These hardened PoE switches utilise fibre for remote deployments and provide extended backup to keep systems operating where only intermittent power is available. New 277VAC input options support a variety of edge applications. LINQ™ Network Integration with Milestone XProtect: LINQ™ network communications now integrate directly with Milestone XProtect VMS, enabling monitoring of device events, connectivity status, value thresholds breaches, and service or battery notifications in the XProtect Smart Client. It delivers a single-pane-of-glass to monitor equipment health and uptime status. Pace™ Long-Range Ethernet Solutions: Extends Ethernet connectivity up to 1000m over a single pair or up to 500 metres over structured cabling, enabling the deployment of IP devices at longer distances. Pace also supports T1L industrial devices like sensors and controllers for a wide range of industrial/building automation applications utilising existing single pair infrastructure. Circ™ Redundant Power Solutions: Provides a seamless transition between two independent 115VAC or 230VAC inputs, ensuring continuous operation of critical systems during outages or failures. Trove power specifications Altronix is also excited to introduce its A&E (Architects & Engineers) specification program, designed to provide direct support to the A&E community. This will include streamlined access to Trove power specifications and other tailored resources. Altronix power and data transmission products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Altronix, a global pioneer in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at The Security Event Asia stand 1919. Making its global debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix will also showcase new Access & Power integration products, Networking solutions for single pair ethernet, Fibre, and PoE as well as LINQ network power management upgrades. “Altronix continues to innovate, to meet the growing demand for smarter, more reliable power products that secure and protect critical infrastructure globally,” said Alan Forman, President of Altronix. “Our latest solutions provide the flexibility, intelligence, and performance needed for today’s connected environments.” Featured solutions Featured solutions on display from Altronix include: Trove Access & Power Integration Solutions Trove combines Altronix power and accessories with major access control brands in scalable wall or rack-mount configurations, for an all-in-one solution. Supporting over 50 manufacturers including AMAG, AXIS, Brivo, Gallagher, and all Mercury platform brands, Trove is available in pre-wired and pre-configured kits that simplify installation, streamline wire management, and provide a single point of service and maintenence. eFlow Pro Series Auto-Ranging Power Supply/Chargers The new eFlow15UB features auto-ranging 90VAC to 256VAC input with selectable 12VDC or 24VDC outputs, providing flexibility for a wide range of applications. Key features include removable AC input terminals, lithium or SLA battery charging, fire alarm disconnect, and short circuit protection. Optional LINQ technology enables remote monitoring, power management, and diagnostics. NetWay Spectrum Hardened PoE Switches with EBC48 Rapid Battery Charger NetWay Spectrum delivers up to 90W per port and integrates fibre and power for remote or edge deployments. The EBC48 rapid battery charger restores 32AH batteries in under eight hours to maintain operation when power is interrupted. New 277VAC input options support industrial and outdoor installations. Pace Long-Range Ethernet Solutions Pace extends Ethernet connectivity up to 1000m over a single pair or up to 500m over structured cabling. It supports T1L industrial devices such as sensors and controllers, enabling cost-effective network expansion using existing infrastructure. Circ Redundant Power Solutions Circ1ATSE provides seamless transfer between two independent 115VAC or 230VAC inputs to maintain continuous operation in the event of a power failure, ensuring uptime for mission-critical systems. LINQ Network Communication Integration LINQ network communication integrates with Milestone XProtect VMS, allowing users to view device and power status directly within the XProtect Smart Client. The integration provides visibility of connectivity, voltage thresholds, service alerts, and battery status to improve overall system management. Altronix products are backed by a lifetime warranty and their industry-pioneering technical support team. 

Altronix, the globally recognised company in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at GSX 2025 in Booth #2155. Making its debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix’s latest innovations at GSX 2025 Altronix is also showcasing new Access & Power integration products, Networking solutions for single pair ethernet Altronix is also showcasing new Access & Power integration products, Networking solutions for single pair ethernet, Fiber, and PoE with LINQ™ network power management upgrades. “We are continually expanding the Altronix product portfolio to provide security professionals with greater versatility, efficiencies and reliability,” said Alan Forman, President of Altronix. He adds, “The introduction of our eFlow Pro Series, along with myriad access and network power integration upgrades demonstrate our commitment to innovation.” Featured solutions on display from Altronix include: The new eFlow15UB - Universal Power Supply/Charger with auto-ranging input 90VAC to 256VAC input allows for selectable 12VDC at 14A and 24VDC at 10A outputs, providing system installers globally with greater flexibility and convenience. Its enhanced features include: a removeable AC input terminal block, Lithium or SLA battery charging, fire alarm disconnect, short circuit and overload protection and more. eFlow15UB also allows for LINQ network technology for remote monitoring, power management, and diagnostics via LINQ2 Module. Altronix LINQ™ network communications now integrates with Milestone XProtect VMS to receive device events, including connectivity status, value threshold breaches, as well as service and battery notifications directly in the XProtect Smart Client. The integration provides a ‘single-pane-of-glass’ to monitor the health and status of Altronix devices and any equipment it powers to best sustain uptime of mission critical systems. NetWay Spectrum with integrated EBC48 rapid battery charger delivers up to 90W per port and recharges 32AH batteries in under eight hours. These hardened PoE switches utilise fiber for remote deployments and provide extended backup to keep systems operating where only intermittent power is available. New 277VAC input options support a variety of applications at the edge. Pace™ Long-Range Ethernet Solutions extend Ethernet connectivity up to 1000m over a single pair or up to 500 meters over structured cabling, enabling the deployment of IP devices at longer distances. Pace also supports T1L industrial devices like sensors and controllers for a wide range of industrial/building automation applications utilising existing single pair infrastructure. Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions are available in pre-wired and pre-configured kits that support over 50 major access control brands, including AMAG, AXIS, Brivo, Galaxy, PDK, Software House, and all Mercury platform controllers, such as Avigilon, Genetec, LenelS2 and more! Trove is available in outdoor, scalable wall or rack-mount configurations, simplifying installation and maintenance with a single point of service. Circ™ Redundant Power Solutions support seamless transition between two independent 115VAC or 230VAC inputs, ensuring uptime during power outages and failures to maintain critical security operations. Tempo724Q Programmable Timer is a dual-channel 24/7 network timer ideal for applications, including access control, lighting, automation, and more. Features include dual form “C” relay contacts, advanced LINQ technology for remote diagnostics and scheduling, and reliable synchronisation across systems. Altronix’s advanced A&E portal and specification program Altronix is also launching an advanced A&E (Architects & Engineers) portal and specification program, designed to provide direct support to the A&E community. This includes streamlined access to Trove power specifications and other tailored resources. Altronix power and data transmission products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, June 3-6, in Indianapolis. The show focusses exclusively on the electronic security and life safety industry, including companies that service the connected Internet of Things (IoT) space for homes and businesses. The ESX Main Stage will highlight inspirational presentations from motivational speakers, Dr. Rick Rigsby and Kevin Brown. In addition, there will be a founder of a drone security company and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence from Kleiner Perkins for OpenXchange, and a Secret Service agent for the Closing Keynote. Sharing best practices and trends In breakout sessions, colleagues and business thought leaders will share best practices, trends and opportunities that helped their own companies and careers, so that others might replicate their successes or minimise their failures. These sessions are aimed at propelling attendees to reimagine their business models and go-to-market strategies, says George De Marco, Chairman of ESX and Managing Partner for DECO Ventures LLC. Examples of breakout sessions include: CounterPoint Forum – “False Alarm Dispatches - A Real Threat or a Nuisance to the Industry?” “Top 3 Ways to Grow Your Video RMR” “5 Faster, Smarter Ways to Improve Cash Flow” “Artificial Intelligence Real Time Video Monitoring Solutions” Promoting security professionals’ growth Our goal is to develop next-gen methods that deliver industry content and promote professional growth"“Each year, we challenge ourselves to raise the bar of the educational sessions and main stage events,” says De Marco. “One of the ways is introducing new faces and voices for the peer-developed and peer-driven educational sessions that offer best practices and identify trends, opportunities and challenges for industry professionals to consider today and in the future. Our goal is to develop next-gen methods that deliver industry content and promote professional growth as the industry pivots to the future.” New entrants and disruptors are challenging traditional go-to-market strategies, causing traditional companies to rethink how they rise above the noise in a changing competitive landscape and handle new consumer buying behaviours, says De Marco. Exhibitors at ESX Exhibitors that support ESX include Interlogix (Diamond sponsor), Napco (Platinum sponsor), Alula and DMP (Gold sponsor), and ADI, Altronix, Bold Group, Essence, ICT, Quick Response, Resideo, Secura key, Security Central and WeSuite (Silver sponsors). ESX seeks to connect exhibitors with the influencers and decision-makers from companies that represent a cross section of dealers, integrators and monitoring companies in North America. The exhibit hall will be the focal point for exhibitors to showcase their latest technology in the city’s impressive convention centre. The exhibit hall will be the focal point for exhibitors to showcase their latest technology in the city’s convention centre “We recognise individuals and companies during the Opening Celebration that help propel the industry forward and at our VIP Event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” says De Marco. “During the day, there are meals around the Main Stage sessions which gather attendees around the table for casual conversation before the presentation begins.” Indianapolis, home of the Indy 500, is a unique location that has a lot to offer the attendees of ESX. A special night at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will invite a limited number of guests to share great food and drinks, to experience a trip around the track in an official pace car, and to ‘kiss the bricks’, a speedway tradition. Centrally located in the US, Indianapolis is a convenient convention destination for travel, whether flying or driving. Connecting with peers and colleagues Another benefit of the show is the cross-section of companies represented in the industry, whether large, medium or small There are also networking opportunities throughout the week. The Pub Crawl, an attendee favourite, is a night where long-time friends gather, and new friendships are made. “This is where the real conversations happen between peers and colleagues about real problems of running and growing a company, and solutions that can make a difference,” says De Marco. Another benefit of the show is the cross-section of companies represented in the industry, whether large, medium or small players. This enables professionals to come together to connect with their peers and colleagues, allowing for deep discussions on how to grow their people, revenues and profits, including mentoring opportunities that encourage leadership development, says De Marco. The subject of finding qualified employees is top of mind for almost every industry today, especially the security industry. Sessions that address hiring and managing employees for industry professionals include  “Hiring from Outside the Monitoring Industry: Surprising Resources for Great Operators” “Maximise New Employees: Why Onboarding is Critical to Their Success” “5 Tips for Effective Employee Performance Evaluations” Helping attendees to reinvent their business “Our focus is primarily on the attendee, helping them connect with suppliers, colleagues and opportunities that reimagine their businesses, so they can be stronger competitors,” says De Marco. “If we can provide the right knowledge to inspire or transform the attendees to take meaningful action or implement change that helps them remain relevant, we believe we have succeeded.” There will be an undercurrent of sadness at ESX this year because the industry recently suffered a loss. George Gunning, former CEO of USA Alarm Systems and one of the founding members of ESX, passed away in February. “We would be remiss if we didn’t recognise his contributions and influence on the industry and ESX over the years,” says De Marco. Another founding member of ESX who has passed away is John Murphy, formerly CEO of Vector Security.

The security market in 2016 saw an uptick in the economy, the introduction of new technologies, increased compliance requirements in key verticals, and rising concerns over the need for greater security. Users interested in upgrading or deploying new systems consistently chose networked system platforms. This trend further drove the demand for adaptive transmission solutions as a means of repurposing existing analogue infrastructure to accommodate IP devices on a networked platform. As this migration accelerated, product feature sets continued to evolve with the inclusion of advanced communications that let you monitor, control and report power/diagnostics from anywhere. These new products have also helped to stimulate new business opportunities for integrators by expanding their service offerings to include remote monitoring of these devices as a new source of recurring monthly revenue (RMR). PoE and adaptive transmission solutions In last year’s 2016 forecast, we discussed the integration trend and how PoE and adaptive transmission solutions with network communications were rapidly gaining traction and market share. As the year progressed, the trend increased with customers migrating towards systems that provided more data, faster transmission rates and more versatility, and accessibility anytime from anywhere. Altronix responded with more advanced product solutions. This growing trend makes it more critical than ever for the core power and transmission infrastructure that make up the foundation of these systems to include network communications for true integration. As effective and efficient as integrated IP systems have become, the cost to upgrade or install new networked systems can be prohibitive. In 2017, security professionals will require expanded options to capitalise on existing infrastructure while accommodating IP devices with new levels of performance. These new products will greatly reduce installation and maintenance costswhen deploying orupgrading systems We will see the introduction of new products that offer greater levels of integration with bundled capabilities such as PoE, network switches, versatile adaptive transmission capabilities to accommodate different types of cabling, greater bandwidth and speed, and management capabilities. These new products will greatly reduce installation and maintenance costs when deploying or upgrading systems. Altronix 2016 business overview Altronix’s evolution as a designer and manufacturer of versatile power supplies and accessories – and the addition of innovative PoE and adaptive transmission solutions with network communications – was significant in 2016. We have continued to deliver new products incorporating advances in power and communication technologies that solve real-world installation issues with the highest levels of performance and cost-efficiency. One of the most significant technologies contributing to our extensive portfolio of power and adaptive transmission products is our innovative LINQ™ Technology, which provides remote control of power, along with monitoring and reporting of diagnostics from anywhere you have internet access. LINQ completes the network communication cycle for networked systems by providing true integration for power supply and adaptive transmission products that are the foundation of every system. Altronix will continue to design, manufacture and introduce new power and adaptive transmission solutions in 2017 that live up to our longstanding reputation for outstanding quality, performance and reliability. See the full coverage of 2016/2017 Review and Forecast articles hereSave Save

As the trend from analogue to IP continues to progress, more and more security devices are IP-enabled for seamless network integration With rising concerns over organisations’ physical security and potential network vulnerabilities, it has become more important now than ever for security professionals and other decision makers to take actions that will guard against potential problems and help prevent system failures. One specific area of heightened focus is the implementation of advanced power solutions to ensure the reliability and consistency of every surveillance, access and security system within the organisation. To make informed decisions, system integrators and end users alike should consider industry trends and technology advances that may affect their choice of power solutions. 1. Integrated IP based systems As the trend from analogue to IP continues to progress, more and more security devices are IP-enabled for seamless network integration. By transmitting vast quantities of data, these products provide higher levels of security by enabling better overall networked system performance and cost-efficiency along with trending functionality such as analytics and system diagnostics. In fact, the ability to network, control and monitor all the core power and transmission devices that make up the foundation of a user’s surveillance and security system completes the IP network communications chain enabling truly networked systems. Systems designers and installers can achieve higher levels of integration that provide comprehensive remote monitoring, diagnostics and control In addition to the proliferation of products with advanced firmware that enables greater network throughput, the system integration process is also benefiting from innovative hardware-based solutions such as smartly designed equipment enclosures that easily integrate power with access controllers and accessories from leading manufacturers. These integration enclosures simplify board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labour costs, and provide the versatility and scalability installers need to easily configure multiple products. The simple yet highly pragmatic design of enclosure backplanes makes this otherwise cumbersome aspect of integration faster, easier and extremely cost-efficient – all of which are tangible benefits for both users’ and installers’ alike. 2. Functionality Today’s power solutions are a far cry from conventional power products that have been the mainstay for years. With the addition of network communications now available in foundation power and transmission products, systems designers and installers can achieve higher levels of integration that provide comprehensive remote monitoring, diagnostics and control. Early intervention, preventative maintenance and service calls can be handled with higher degrees of accuracy, which improves overall security at users’ locations. The tangible benefits of power and transmission products with network communications provide a much more comprehensive networked system solution for the professional security industry at large. Simple tasks such as rebooting devices remotely can be easily accommodated with new smart power and transmission solutions For example, consider a scenario where there is a network failure involving a single device or group of devices such as cameras and/or electronic locks. Typically, power supplies are the first point of failure to be checked, but are most often not the source of the problem. Power solutions with embedded communications however can help to easily pinpoint the cause of the problem by monitoring all the devices they are connected to. The information provided by advanced power solutions with network communications reduces system downtime, helps eliminate service calls and provides faster response times when issues are detected. In addition to improving overall reliability, these capabilities can also significantly reduce end-users’ total cost of ownership through more efficient service management. Simple tasks such as rebooting devices remotely and scheduling back-up battery replacements can be easily accommodated with new smart power and transmission solutions. 3. Remote monitoring as an additional service Per a recent industry report from industry analyst IHS Markit, the global market for security systems integration reached $60.3 billion in 2015, including video surveillance, physical access control and intruder alarm systems, as well as the costs of installation and maintenance services. Going forward, the report forecasts the service industry to be the fastest growing sector of the overall market. The ability to monitor real-time diagnostics from virtually anywhere allows integrators to offer remote monitoring as an additional service As evidenced with new power and transmission solutions with network communication capabilities, new business opportunities for dealers, installers and integrators are being created in the service sector. The ability to monitor real-time diagnostics from virtually anywhere allows dealers and integrators to offer remote monitoring as an additional service, providing them with a new source of recurring monthly revenue (RMR). The data and alerts these solutions provide make it possible to quickly identify and mitigate potential and actual system issues prior to dispatching technicians, which saves time, reduces expenses, increases efficiency and improves overall security. 4. Infrastructure flexibility Surveillance and security installations almost always vary from project to project. Design builds must consider existing infrastructure and budgets in addition to the security issues they are intended to resolve. Among the new available solutions that address these issues are Ethernet over Coax (EoC) adaptive transmission solutions, which allows the upgrade of analogue infrastructure to IP. This equates to huge savings in eliminating the need for ripping and replacing existing cabling. An additional benefit is the ability to transmit both power and data for multiple devices over a single coax cable. For instance, deploying an all-in-one multi-port EoC receiver with integral PoE+ switch requires less individual pieces of equipment while providing a cleaner installation with a smaller footprint and for less costs. PoE midspans/endspans also continue to evolve offering more flexibility for today’s more advanced IP systems. For example, new outdoor versions include Hi-PoE to provide up to 60W to IP devices, and include SFP ports to accommodate fibre optic cabling for long distance applications. New managed midspans have also hit the market recently, providing more power along with network communications, greater bandwidth and integral battery charging capabilities. These solutions are designed to meet the demands created by devices such as multi-sensor megapixel cameras and illuminators while also offering higher transmission rates. High performance at low costs Power supplies and transmission devices with network communications and management capabilities are quickly becoming the new foundation for today’s advanced integrated surveillance, access and security systems. It’s time well spent for resellers and end-users alike to familiarise themselves on these new solutions as they can increase overall performance while actually reducing both short and long term expenses.