Tag: intercom
Commend’s Ivy offers new captions function
September 30, 2024SSN Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine — Ivy, Commend's conversational voice assistant for Intercom systems, has introduced a new feature, Ivy Captions, that simplifies dialogue by transcribing spoken content on-screen.
Launched in 2023, Commend describes Ivy as the world's first conversational voice assistant for Intercom systems based on artificial intelligence (AI). It supports control center staff by automatically answering frequently asked questions, such as directions or train schedule information....
Axis unveils upgraded Boston Experience Center
June 12, 2024SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Axis Communications is celebrating the grand re-opening of its Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Chelmsford, MA.
The upgraded Boston-area AEC has been renovated to include additional meeting spaces, an expanded lab, a demo room, and design studio. As the home to Axis’ Americas headquarters, the Chelmsford AEC serves a variety of local industries including retail, education, transportation, biopharma, and more, providing on-the-ground support for organizations using...
Snap One launches Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist
January 18, 2024SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Snap One has announced the launch of Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist – new software and support offerings that improve end-user experiences.
Snap One said that it spent more than a year developing the Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist offerings in close collaboration with 23 integrators, while also leveraging experience from thousands of Parasol customers and more than 100,000 4Sight subscribers.
“The homes and businesses of today rely on a wide...
SSN interviews Aiphone’s Spencer Britenstine and Brad Kamcheff
December 7, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – The past year has proven to be an eventful one for the Aiphone Corporation as the company expanded both in size and scope.
In April this year Security Systems News (SSN) reported on the intercom company’s release of a suite of access control solutions called the AC series, and in October the company opened a new office in Tampa, Fla., its fourth overall and first in the Southern United States. As a result, SSN sat down to speak with Spencer Britenstine, director of...
Aiphone unveils new office in Tampa
October 31, 2023SSN Staff
REDMOND, Wash. – Aiphone, an international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, announced it has opened a new office in the Tampa, Fla., area.
Aiphone said that the new office marks its first location in the South, and fourth overall in North America. Aiphone currently has offices located in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Laval, Quebec, Canada, while the corporate office is located in Redmond, Wash.
The company noted that the new office comes at a pivotal...
Hikvision releases new video intercoms
May 2, 2023SSN Staff
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Security device manufacturer and supplier Hikvision has just released a new compact intercom door station with a variety of new features.
Additionally, the company said that it’s upgraded its two-wire intercom kit to implement an improved feature set for installers and users. Both new options promise to deliver an enhanced user experience and promise easy installation and reliable performance. Hikvision said that both additions to their lineup were developed...
Aiphone launches IX Series kit
April 25, 2023SSN Staff
REDMOND, Wash. – Intercom and security communication product manufacturer Aiphone has announced the addition of the IX Series kit.
This kit is a preprogrammed box set complete with a video intercom system, ready to install right out of the box. The kit is ideal for installers who work with plug and play analog systems that are looking to increase their familiarity with IP systems.
“Our IX Series kit is an important addition to the Aiphone portfolio because it allows locksmiths and...
Aiphone expands into access control
April 7, 2023SSN Staff
REDMOND, Wash. – Intercom and security communication product manufacturer Aiphone has expanded its portfolio with their launch of a new suite of access control solutions.
The AC Series marks Aiphone's official entrance into access control products that will compliment their current security communication solutions and includes system management software, remote hosting capability, over-door controllers, proximity readers, credentials, and more.
“The addition of the AC Series...
Aiphone Remote Programming Service introduced for IX Series
January 13, 2023SSN Staff
REDMOND, Wash.– Security communications company Aiphone has introduced the Remote Programming Service for its IX Series systems.
The service allows installers to quickly build, edit, and save programming files within QuikSpec, the online design tool. Guidance and assistance are offered via the built-in programming wizard allowing the creation, and modification of system, station, and network settings. The Remote Programming Service saves installers time and resources by streamlining the...
Axis Communications opens Experience Center in Mall of America
December 8, 2022SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Axis Communications continues to expand its presence in the Midwest with the opening of another Axis Experience Center (AEC) at the Mall of America office tower.
Adjoining the famous Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., this latest experience center makes the fifth opened this year and Axis Communications' 15th overall in the Americas. This, the company says, underscores their commitment in growing its “On-the-ground” presence in key markets...