AXCESS CEO Evidences Support for Enhanced Homeland Security Proposals.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2001 Broad Security Coverage Can Be Attained, Without Impacting Productivity, With Digital Video and RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Technologies AXCESS Inc. (Nasdaq:AXSI), a leading provider of advanced technology security and asset management products and solutions, today provided technology examples in support for Senator Robert C. Byrd and US House Representative David R. Obey's homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States spending proposals. Security technologies available today in digital streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. , as well as long range employee badging and property tags are described to meet the need -- effectively delivering rapid security implementation without obstructing productivity. With current fiscal year increases of $7 billion and $15 billion, the proposals are divided into suggested spending increases per specific homeland zone, such as airport security and border security. AXCESS CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Allan Griebenow suggests that the new threats require an increase in the focus on technology implementations that provide the broad coverage needed without impacting the productivity of workers or industry services, while still protecting the nation's vital industries. "By utilizing smarter security tools, such as network-based video and automatic identification, we are able to advance our nation's security both in terms of scope and effectiveness," stated Mr. Griebenow. "Technologies such as automated, long-range tracking of people, assets, and vehicles provide a full-time means of guaranteeing that assets and people aren't entering unauthorized areas. The automated nature of the system delivers this information with minimal human interaction or maintenance." One of the recommended technologies is radio frequency identification See RFID. or RFID. The system consists of a small, battery-powered radio transmitter and receiver. RFID tags An electronic identification device that is made up of a chip and antenna. For reusable applications, it is typically embedded in a plastic housing, and for tracking shipments, it is usually part of a "smart" packaging label. can be used as employee badges, complementing existing proximity cards Proximity card is a generic name for contactless integrated circuit devices used for security access or payment systems. It can refer to the older 125 kHz devices or the newer 13.56 MHz contactless RFID cards, most commonly known as contactless smartcards. while providing automatic, "hands-free" access through doorways. The system allows for multiple, simultaneous tag reads -- supporting high traffic areas without impeding im·pede tr.v. im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing, im·pedes To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1. [Latin imped personnel movement or requiring large, costly portals. AXCESS ActiveTag(TM) RFID products are currently installed at JFK International Airport in a fueling operation. The tagged service vehicles are tracked and digitally recorded as they perform operations and enter/exit controlled areas In telecommunication, the term controlled area is an area in which uncontrolled movement will not result in compromise of classified information, that is designed to provide administrative control and safety, or that serves as a buffer for controlling access to limited-access areas. . "Recent advances in digital video transmission and recording bring greatly enhanced efficiencies to security monitoring. Easy-to-implement features such as motion-based recording and alarming, event-based alerting and wireless transmission of streaming video provide more thorough and effective security surveillance while reducing the need for personnel," Griebenow added. AXCESS' Prism Video(TM) streaming video portfolio consists of network-based cameras, a full suite of proprietary viewing/recording software, and small network appliances (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything designed to put existing CCTV CCTV abbr. closed-circuit television CCTV closed-circuit television video on the network. AXCESS' Prism Video products are currently installed at Signature Flight Support's facility at the Miami International Airport Miami International Airport (IATA: MIA, ICAO: KMIA, FAA LID: MIA) is a public airport located eight miles (13 km) northwest of the central business district of Miami, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. , where video is transmitted over the network and recorded full-time. Remote streaming video is provided from the terminal for retailer Hudson News. AXCESS' Homeland Security Initiative was formed in early October, in response to increased demand for national security within critical industries. Headed by Air Force veteran, Jim Ferguson, the division is actively working with customers in defined areas such as airports, pipelines and transportation. For more information on AXCESS Inc.'s products and solutions, see the Company's web site at www.axcessinc.com. About AXCESS Inc. AXCESS Inc., headquartered in Dallas, TX, provides advanced security and asset management systems for business and government. Its network-based systems provide application solutions that reduce loss and liability, and boost productivity in areas that provide significant value for the customer. In security, the solutions extend traditional system coverage through the use of smart, network-based devices including wireless technology, making security systems more pervasive and effective at reduced cost. A particular focus on automatic security incident detection and notification further increases productivity and effectiveness. Beyond traditional security, maximizing the utilization of critical assets such as computers, inventory, people, and vehicles, improves business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets by automatically locating, tracking, monitoring, and protecting assets. The main applications are security video (CCTV), personnel and vehicle access control, and automatic asset tracking and protection. The Company provides solutions in the recently identified homeland security markets such as air and ground transportation, water treatment facilities, oil and gas, power plants, as well as in data centers, retail/convenience store, educational, healthcare, and supply chain markets. AXCESS utilizes two patented and integrated technologies: network-based radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging and streaming video. Application and browser-based software delivers critical real-time information tailored to each end user via the enterprise network or Internet, also providing custom alerts in the form of streaming video, e-mail, or pages to wireless devices. AXCESS is a VennWorks LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control partner company |
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