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By Amanda Reed,
SDM Staff Editor
www.Gcsmonitoring.com
Grand Central Station Unveils New Website
Grand Central Station, a Livermore, Calif.-based alarm monitoring company, has launched a new website. The website serves as a one-stop-shop for everything Grand Central Station, including the different kinds of services the company offers, all in one easy-to-use, intuitive format. Visit www.gcsmonitoring.com to check it out.
ADI Releases New Mobile App
ADI Global Distribution has released a new mobile app to provide dealers with a faster and easier way to shop at ADI from their mobile device. Dealers can use the app to search for products, check pricing and availability, place orders and manage their ADI account on-the-go. With facial and fingerprint recognition, users can log into the ADI app in seconds and can expect faster loading times, improved navigation with clear messaging and product organization and an updated navigation bar with visible links to products and services. The app also includes barcode scanning functionality, allowing customers to scan items to find details product information. Download the app in the App Store and the Google Play Store.
www.vikingelectronics.com
New Viking Electronics Website Makes Finding Products Even Easier
Viking Electronics’ new website now includes the tools for finding the right product for your application. The website features a layout focused on functionality, and you can find product categories grouped by application, a tab dedicated to training and informative video content, and the “My Pick List” tool for creating and sharing a bill of materials with Viking distributors. Other features include a map of distributors, an event calendar with upcoming trade shows featuring the Viking Electronics booth, and access to the Viking Electronics spare parts store. Visit the new website at www.vikingelectronics.com.
www.hidglobal.com
HID Global Releases White Paper on Smart Cards for Access Control
HID Global has released a white paper titled “Smart Cards for Access Control Technology Advantages and Choices.” Security managers have never had more options for access control cards and other badging and credentialing applications. Magnetic stripe, Wiegand and proximity technology all remain popular and effective. However, contactless smart card technology is bringing new advantages over proximity for physical access control as well as other applications. The white paper discusses smart card technology in an access control context, presents its advantages and discusses implementation considerations. Read the white paper on HID Global’s website.
Axis Communications has launched a digital subscription for its Academy education program. The two-year subscription is valued at $299, but free to Axis certified professionals during the duration of their certification. As part of the subscription, subscribers will gain access to regularly updated content with online and virtual instructor-led training sessions. Visit the Axis Communications website for more information.
