SECTOR INSIGHT
IP CONCIERGE INTRODUCED TO VIDEX FLAGSHIP VX2200 DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM
» VIDEX , THE EXPERTS IN DOOR ENTRY and access control , have introduced a new IP concierge station to its flagship VX2200 digital door entry system , which offers both audio and video communication , via a LAN or WAN connection .
This provides huge access control and caller assistance benefits because the IP concierge can be used to link multiple systems which would normally be stand alone to a central monitoring station or concierge . This is particularly useful when one concierge operator is responsible
for multiple blocks of apartments or the concierge is remote from the apartments , for example based in a control room .
The system is ideal for residential apartments or flats where a concierge can be contacted by both visitors and tenants alike , giving them additional peace of mind and security and a point of contact should they need it . If a problem does occur with the WAN or LAN connection which means the IP concierge might be disconnected and go offline , each apartment block will switch to a standalone mode allowing the system to function as normal .
www . videxuk . com
MARKETING STYLE AND SUBSTANCE FROM KUBU
» KUBU IS FAR MORE THAN JUST A brand , it ’ s a lifestyle product ; a consumerfacing smart home brand and so it ’ s for good reason that they have put in place a marketing programme at the point of sale at installation level . There ’ s a showroom branding programme in place and a wide range of POS materials all helping to close more sales and to help bring the window and door sector into the smart home landscape .
Lauren Bromley head of brand for Kubu commented : “ We ’ ve looked far beyond the echelons of this industry and into the smart-home sector . If you think that this £ multi-billion market includes the likes of Google Nest , Amazon ’ s Ring and Samsung ’ s SmartThings , the latter boasting over 150million users worldwide , then it ’ s a huge opportunity for this industry .”
There ’ s little cost throughout the supply chain for Kubu enabled windows and doors , as the multi-point locks carry a captive slot for the Kubu smart-sensor , with no additional works at the point of installation . The Kubu smart philosophy is only ignited once the smart-sensor is inserted and activation takes just a matter of minutes .
www . kubu-home . com
2004 By 2004 , UAP Ltd had put measures in place to prevent any child labour in its supply chain . The company has since continued to invest in people and the environment , with solar panels and thermodynamic water heating at the its HQ , tree planting programmes and recycled / recyclable packaging policies .
2000 The company changed its name for something shorter and snappier after a trip to meet suppliers in India . A supplier who was keen to show hospitality erected a sign saying ‘ Universal Akhil Partnership ’: The UAP name was born .
2003 UAP Ltd achieved ISO 9001 accreditation for quality assurance and BSI accreditation , setting a benchmark for product development .
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