Talk-A-Phone and ComNet announce the completion of interoperability testing
Mon, 2012-01-09 08:00 — Talk-A-PhoneNILES, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2012) – Talk-A-Phone Co., a leading supplier of emergency communications and mass notification solutions, has worked with ComNet Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut to test interoperability with a variety of ComNet fiber optic Ethernet media converters and Ethernet EoVDSL products.
ComNet offers a range of network solution products that are interoperable with Talk-A-Phone’s VOIP-500 Series Phones. “The outcome of the interoperability testing has been very positive,” said Alek Kireyenka, Marketing Manager, Talk-A-Phone Co. “Leveraging solutions from both ComNet and Talk-A-Phone offers a robust level of performance and reliability.”
Talk-A-Phone and Interlogix announce the completion of interoperability testing
Mon, 2012-01-09 08:00 — Talk-A-PhoneNILES, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2012) – Talk-A-Phone Co., a leading supplier of emergency communications and mass notification solutions, successfully completed interoperability testing with the International Fiber Systems (IFS) transmission, fiber optic and Ethernet products from Interlogix. The IFS TT/TR3000 Series (-T variant) Touch-Tone Telephone Digital Interface from Interlogix now works with Talk-A-Phone’s analog ETP-400 Series Phones. The IFS range of network products is also interoperable with Talk-A-Phone’s VOIP-500 Series Phones. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
“We are very pleased with the outcome of the interoperability testing,” said Clarence Wong, product manager, Talk-A-Phone Co. “The combined technology solutions allow us to offer world-class communications products that provide superior performance, safety and value to our customers.”
Talk-A-Phone has renewed its Titanium Sponsor status with the IACLEA
Fri, 2011-11-11 09:00 — Talk-A-Phone
WEST HARTFORD, CT (November 11, 2011) – Talk-A-Phone Co. has renewed its commitment as a Titanium Sponsor of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, Inc. (IACLEA) under the Corporate Partnership program.
Talk-A-Phone Co. is a Titanium Sponsor and, as such, has pledged a significant donation to support IACLEA’s mission and strategic initiatives. The goals of IACLEA’s Corporate Partnership program are to highlight the importance of campus public safety and to support initiatives to strengthen campus public safety and expand its impact on higher education and its service to stakeholders worldwide.
Emergency Phones tested by Hurricane Irene
Thu, 2011-09-01 08:00 — Talk-A-Phone
This weekend, Hurricane Irene ravaged the entire East Coast, bringing loss and destruction along the way. It is estimated that around five million homes are still in the dark and it might take months to recover the electric power in many communities. Efforts are under way to pick up debris and make repairs to wind-damaged buildings and roofs.
During challenging times like this, emergency communications is critical. The survivability of such equipment could make a difference between life and death.Talk-A-Phone’s emergency phones installed throughout the Town of Oyster Bay recreational areas were put to a test by Hurricane Irene.
If You See Something, Say Something
Thu, 2011-08-18 15:43 — Talk-A-Phone
If you have used any means of public transportation recently, you probably noticed that security measures have been stepped up. In the aftermath of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden’s killing by U.S. forces, many Americans share anxiety of a retaliatory terrorist attack.
By Samuel Shanes of Talk-A-Phone Co. This article originally appeared in the July 2011 issue of the Security Products magazine.
Emergency communications & mass notification
Tue, 2010-09-28 10:40 — Talk-A-Phone
Emergency Communications & Mass Notification technology has caught fire in the security industry in the last few years. It has taken some time, but many vendors in this community have been working hard to overcome some of the obstacles to installing an effective EC&MN system. Security Technology Executive recently caught up with a group of vendors to share their views on where the technology is headed.
Excerpts from an exclusive roundtable-in-print by Paul Rothman, Security Technology Executive, August 18, 2010.
Migrating to IP with VOIP-500 Series Emergency Phones
Tue, 2010-09-14 10:01 — Talk-A-Phone
IP empowers communications. Sounds like a cliche? Let’s take a look at some of the commonplace scenarios campus security and IT professionals are facing today in the area of emergency communications.
Emergency Phones in dormitories
Analog phones are being removed from dormitories for a variety of reasons. Students don’t use them because they have cell phones. In an emergency, equipment failure due to its age can quickly turn into a liability. The cost to maintain legacy infrastructure might finally outweigh the upgrade option, prompting the change. Or it could also be a pure desire to standardize on IP.
Whichever the case, the problem is anything but trivial. Phasing out legacy emergency communications capability without a migration plan will cut the vital link between those seeking help and security personnel. The importance of such a communications channel cannot be overstated from both legal and public relations perspective.
Saving money with VOIP-500 Series Emergency Phones
Fri, 2010-07-30 08:00 — Talk-A-PhoneTalk-A-Phone is proud to announce that VOIP-500 Series Voice-over-IP line of Emergency Phones has been recognized as one of the TOP 81 MONEY-SAVING PRODUCTS by the Buildings magazine.
Selected products can save money in a number of ways: initial cost, life-cycle cost, sustainability, longevity, energy efficiency and maintenance requirements.
Talk-A-Phone has been manufacturing communications products in the United States for over 75 years. We accept that honorable award and hope that our profound engineering efforts can help facilities professionals make smarter decisions in their line of duty.
Talk-A-Phone Announces New Partner Certification Program
Thu, 2010-04-01 08:53 — Talk-A-Phone
Talk-A-Phone is proud to announce our new partner certification program, designed to educate our partners regarding the WEBS® Mass Notification platform and Voice over IP emergency communications products.
The WEBS Contact® Certification Program provides partners with hands-on experience setting up and configuring the WEBS Contact® server. Participants will learn proper techniques for configuring the layered mass notification system, setting up notification zones and creating notification profiles for weather emergencies, man-maid disasters and other crisis response evoking activities.
New Campus Security Regulations from the U.S. Department of Education
Fri, 2009-10-30 14:32 — Talk-A-Phone
The U.S. Department of Education yesterday published new federal regulations dealing with campus emergencies among other topics. The final regulations take effect on July 1, 2010 and implement laws enacted in 2008, including amendments to the Jeanne Clery Act adopted in the wake of the shootings at Virginia Tech and other campuses.
Section 668.46(e) of the regulations clarifies the difference between the existing timely warning requirement and the new requirement for an emergency notification policy. The regulations state that, While a timely warning must be issued in response to specific crimes, an emergency notification is required in the case of an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus.
