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Honeywell creates open technology alliance to increase interoperability with third-party video systems
Honeywell creates open technology alliance to increase interoperability with third-party video systems

Honeywell has announced the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, a group of global security manufacturers that will collaborate to help businesses more easily secure and protect their facilities by increasing interoperability between third-party IP systems. As part of the initiative, Honeywell will work with security manufacturers to integrate their IP cameras and systems with its flagship MAXPRO® VMS video management system, as well as make its own devices more-easily compatible with other vendors' management platforms.  The Honeywell Open Technology Alliance currently includes North America and European based manufacturers such as Milestone Systems, OnSSI, Heitel and IproNet Sistemas S.A. "Because security needs are becoming more complex and unique, we're seeing more companies and organisations today using technology from multiple manufacturers to create the solutions they require," said Don Roberts, Strategic Corporate Accounts, Honeywell Security Group. "The goal of the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance is to give these companies and their integrators more choices when designing their security systems, and to make the process easier."   Currently in use at several major sites, MAXPRO VMS simplifies security by helping personnel control video subsystems dispersed across multiple facilities, and by enabling IP and analogue systems to seamlessly work together. With MAXPRO VMS, security personnel only need to learn a single programme to control the various subsystems, which can include virtual switchers, multiplexers and monitors. MAXPRO VMS - which integrates with several high-profile Honeywell systems such as its Pro-Watch® security management system and Rapid Eye™ and Fusion digital video recorders - displays data to security staff through a customisable graphical user interface. This common user interface gives operators the advantage of a similar look and feel across the disparate video components.In addition to helping manufacturers integrate their products with MAXPRO VMS, Honeywell will offer software development kits (SDKs) to enable its growing portfolio of IP cameras to integrate with other third-party video management systems (VMS). "Honeywell strongly supports open architecture, and now our open technology alliance formalises our processes and commits additional resources to developing strategic relationships that will bring IP solutions to market faster and drive value for our customers," said Scott Harkins, vice president and general manager of Honeywell's Video Systems business.

Honeywell WIN-PAK® SE with Galaxy Dimension and 'Performance' DVR Integration
Honeywell WIN-PAK® SE with Galaxy Dimension and 'Performance' DVR Integration

WIN-PAK® SE Service Pack 2 with HRDP Performance Series and Galaxy Dimension integration offers a single interface that combines access control and video with intrusion. The software can control and manage employee or customer access to designated or restricted areas in many types of facilities and businesses. The integrated solution is ideal for areas such as small office buildings, employee and delivery doors, pharmacies, off-licences, day care facilities, warehouses, restaurants and hospitals."Our latest version of WIN-PAK SE now enables customers to integrate with HRDP Performance Series Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and Galaxy Dimension intrusion panels as a cost-effective, entry-level security integration platform," said René von Franquemont, access control product marketing manager for Honeywell Systems Group EMEA. "It combines Honeywell's latest innovative security products into a powerful, comprehensive security solution for customers."WIN-PAK SE allows users to manage three separate systems through a single, easy-to-use software interface, which not only saves time and money, but also improves the level of security by eliminating user code sharing. Other benefits of the integrated WIN-PAK SE with HRDP DVR and Galaxy Dimension system include:Fast and easy setup - A step-by-step installation wizard makes setup quick and easy.Retrieve recorded video quickly - The seamless integration with Honeywell HRDP DVRs facilitates easy identification, retrieval and playback of events and alarms.Greater sales opportunities for installers - Because it provides a three-in-one solution, installers are able to offer end-users substantial enhancements to existing systems or significantly improve the operation of new security systems by reducing training and labour.Incremental revenue advantages - The new WIN-PAK SE software provides installers with the opportunity to add digital video and/or intrusion functionality to existing access installations as customer needs change, creating additional revenue and increased customer retention."It takes a unique software interface to effectively harness the power of our intrusion panels," said Drew Aitken, product marketing manager for Honeywell Security and Communications EMEA. "WIN-PAK SE with HRDP and Galaxy Dimension integration delivers this power in a big way. By tying together Honeywell's premier products of access, intrusion and video, it offers a versatile solution that meets customer needs of today without sacrificing the needs of tomorrow."For further information click here