American Building Control, Inc.'s MDI Division Releases SAFEnet 6.0 for Secure Government and Commercial Facilities.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2003 American Building Control, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ABCX) announces that its MDI (1) (Multiple Document Interface) A Windows function that allows an application to display and lets the user work with more than one document at the same time. Security Systems business unit released MDI Security Suite version 6.0 (formerly known as SAFEnet) in July. The software, which has been 3 years in development, offers total building security integration. The architecture design allows global, cost-effective, network centric control of all building security sub-systems on one operator console. The system uses the latest "state of the art" techniques to provide access control, alarm management, digital video surveillance, digital video recording, digital photo ID badging, digital audio, and much more. The suite of software tools allows the customer to set up their security system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . The MDI suite is based on a software framework similar in appearance and functionality to e-mail applications. Version 6.0 uses "Smart Plug-Ins" - which are small modules that are dynamically loaded into the system framework to provide all current features, as well as any new or special capabilities developed for the MDI Security Suite in the future. This represents an unprecedented level of expandability and customization capability required for today's security system user. EASE OF USE: User friendly graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) requires little training for system operators to navigate with confidence and ease. The integration of the sub systems uses a common database. FLEXIBILITY: The modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. of the system custom fits the needs of the most demanding customers. Version 6.0 configures to any number of users and cardholders. The system server can support full redundancy as well as up to 255 workstations and tens of thousands alarms, relay control points, and access doors per server. Version 6.0 supports multiple servers allowing the users to expand locally or globally without restrictions. MDI Security Suites users will be able to manage thousands of doors in a single building, campus setting, or on global basis. Mission-critical applications on a wide area network across the globe are exactly what Version 6.0 was designed for. The new version 6.0 supports customizable event messages to the operator allowing management to dictate event processes. Action lists provide operators with selectable action items to allow the operator to handle each event from a dynamic list of options. INTEGRATION: The soon to be released 6.1 seamlessly integrates MDI's alarm management, access control and video/audio subsystems (integration being distinguished with common GUIs and common database). With version 6.1, operators have a direct link to live or digitally stored video applications, alarm signals and stored cardholder card·hold·er n. One who holds a card, especially a credit card. card  hold information. From a single monitor or multiple monitor work stations an
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About American Building Control, Inc. With headquarters located in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville, Texas Lewisville is a city in Denton County and Dallas County, Texas (USA). As of the 2000 census the city had a total population of 77,737. With strong population growth continuing into the new millennium, the U.S. Census Bureau gives a 2006 population estimate of 94,589. , American Building Control Inc. (formerly Ultrak, Inc.) is a global leading provider of access control, consumer/do-it-yourself, industrial video-product, mobile video-product, and alarm-management products as well as services. For more information on American Building Control please call (800) 221-7225. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements Except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, certain statements included in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, as discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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