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Smart Security from ERA
Security specialist ERA claims to have taken home security to the next level with a range of smartphone-connected, wireless
alarm systems.
Offering a choice of four user-friendly models, ERA smart alarm kits benefit from a modular design, enabling customers to
create a comprehensive network of security products from ERA to suit any home security project.
The full range of ERA wireless alarm kits feature a simple ‘plug and play’
set up and include a magnetic door/window sensor, as well as a pet friendly
motion sensor as standard. With RFID tags for rapid disarming on advanced
models and featuring the latest GSM technology. ERA’s smart alarm kits allow
the user to control and monitor the home from anywhere in the world using
the dedicated ERA Alarm app.
Tania Tams, ERA’s marketing manager, said: ‘The wireless design of our
smar t alarm kits is a real attraction
for many installers and end users
alike. Most ERA alarm kits can
be plug ged into the mains
and set up via the integrated
control panel, making it easy
to secure the home in just a
few simple steps.
‘With many of our smart
alarm models able to support
up to 50 additional sensors,
a user can build upon their
existing kit to create a versatile,
all-encompassing alert system
for the modern home.’
For further information visit:
www.erahomesecurity.com
Rittal Drives Standardised ‘Open Rack’ technology
Driven by the Microsoft subsidiary, LinkedIn, along with
global vendors such as HPE and GE Digital, Rittal is now a
member of the Open19 Foundation, launched in May 2017
with the aim of making data centres more cost effective,
more efficient and more flexible.
The concept of open source design is based on standardised
architecture for computer and storage components within a
standard 19in rack, in which the components from different
manufacturers are compatible with each other.
‘Energy costs continue to rise, which means we need to
explore all available avenues for greater efficiencies as a
part of our commitment to support our customers. Joining
the Open19 Foundation will enable us to help shape future,
innovative rack design’, commented Jason Rylands, global
director, data centre and open compute solutions at Rittal.
Standardised design at lower cost
One of Rittal’s first initiatives since joining Open19 has been
designing the inexpensive and quickly applicable Open19
rack, based on the standard 19in rack.
The company will also be supporting the Open19
ecosystem, including promoting innovations both for existing
data centres and for changing customer requirements.
‘As a member of the Open19 Foundation, Rittal is now
even better positioned to meet the needs of the data centre
market. These include the growing number of hyperscalers,
colocation providers, as well as telecommunication
convergence and edge computing,’ Jason added.
Standardisation for a shor ter time-to-market
One benefit of the innovative Open19 architecture is the use
of direct current to supply the servers.
Electricity is distributed via a special cable harness
connected to the power shelves, while the DC power supply
ensures energy efficiency. The standardised, modular
configuration cuts the time-to-market and its scalability
enhances the flexibility in the data centre.
For further information visit: www.rittal.co.uk
and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com
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