Darwin Networks, OnQ Technologies and InfiniSys Form Alliance To Supply Revolutionary Wiring Systems To New Luxury JPI Properties.Business Editors LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 16, 2000 Structured Network System Will Centralize High-tech Services For 41,000 JPI JPI Justice Policy Institute JPI Java Platform Interface JPI Japan Petroleum Institute JPI Joint Packaging Instrumentation JPI Jinnah Polytechnic Institute (Karachi, Pakistan) JPI Joint Packaging Instruction Homes Darwin Networks, a leading provider of high-speed Internet See broadband. access and network solutions, recently formed an alliance with InfiniSys, Inc. and OnQ Technologies to develop and install advanced wiring systems that consolidate high-speed Internet access, telephone and cable television connections, security, energy management, surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. systems and other technology-based amenities into one integrated system. This new structured network system will be available to each new residential and college student apartment unit owned and operated by JPI, one of the nation's largest luxury multi-family and student-housing developers. Under the agreement, Darwin Networks will install the new NetworkedApartment Communications Gateway(TM), which will centralize local telephone, cable and security connections for each resident. As the recently selected preferred provider for 41,000 JPI homes, Darwin Networks will also own and manage the gateway to more closely control the delivery of rapidly developing technologies to residents. The Gateways -- manufactured by OnQ Technologies, an award-winning manufacturer of structured wiring systems, and designed by InfiniSys, a leading designer of electronic infrastructure specifically for the multi-family housing industry -- are structured wiring distribution panels located in each NetworkedApartment's master bedroom. All services enter the NetworkedApartment through the Gateway and are distributed to multifunctional outlets throughout the apartment unit. This design makes the provision of high-tech services more flexible and cost-effective for residents and developers. Additionally, as technology advances, future services can be implemented without rewiring the unit. "As a forward-thinking company, we believe there will soon come a time when today's amenities will be tomorrow's necessities. When that time arrives, the NetworkedApartment will become as common as any apartment we know today," said Glenn Meyer, president of Darwin Network's Multi-Dwelling Unit Division. "In essence, this alliance introduces a revolutionary system that offers nearly every technological amenity a resident can ask for and increases the marketability of JPI properties." "The built-in, integrated wiring infrastructure that OnQ, InfiniSys and Darwin Networks are partnering to provide will deliver more efficient service to the customer than a system of separate, pre-manufactured products," said Dave Hanchette, vice president of new business development for OnQ Technologies. "The advanced functionality of the Gateway is more conducive to the lifestyle of the customer as well. Renters have more control over the technology they use and how they use it." Each NetworkedApartment will be assessed a TechApartment Rating, a system established by InfiniSys to rate individual apartments by measuring the level of technology that is pre-wired in an apartment and available to the tenants. Owners and developers can use the ratings to show prospective investors and tenants the value that specific technological features add to their properties. "JPI believes in building quality for all of our customers by developing properties with the best possible services and infrastructure. We cannot be satisfied with meeting today's needs. We must exceed expectations, while remaining flexible enough to meet the future needs of our residents," said J. Frank Miller, chairman and 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. of JPI. "Allying ourselves with such strong partners furthers this goal." "The TechApartment Rating System helps apartment complexes reach out to technology-savvy residents who seek the types of high-tech amenities bundled by the NetworkedApartment Communications Gateway(TM)," said Richard Holtz, president of InfiniSys Inc. "In addition, property developers can use the rating to measure the market value of the high-tech amenities in each unit and develop a pricing schedule based upon the rating levels of each unit or building." About InfiniSys, Inc.: InfiniSys, Inc., is a leader in electronic infrastructure and wiring designs specifically for the multi-family housing industry. InfiniSys created the concept of the NetworkedApartment(SM), the NetworkedApartment Communications Gateway(TM) and the TechApartment Rating(SM) System. The NetworkedApartment(SM) contains an enhanced wiring structure and includes such technology-based amenities as high-speed Internet, video, home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. and many others. The NetworkedApartment Communications Gateway(TM) is the central distribution point for phone, video, Internet, distributed video, security and energy management services within the apartment. Properties that have used the innovative InfiniSys designs have won many industry awards on a national level. The corporate offices of InfiniSys are located in Ormond Beach Ormond Beach, resort and residential city (1990 pop. 29,721), Volusia co., NE Fla., on Halifax River (a lagoon) and the Atlantic Ocean; inc. 1880. It was founded (1873) as a health resort and was the winter home of several famous people, including John D. , Fla. InfiniSys also has engineering locations in Daytona Beach Daytona Beach (dātō`nə), city (1990 pop. 61,921), Volusia co., NE Fla., on the Atlantic coast and Halifax River (a lagoon); inc. 1876. Center of a rapidly urbanizing area, in a region settled by Spanish Franciscans in the 17th cent. , Fla., and Woodland Hills, Calif., and a research office in Washington, D.C. For more information about InfiniSys, please visit www.infinisysinc.com. About OnQ Technologies: OnQ Technologies Inc., a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation , is dedicated solely to the design, manufacture and sale of advanced residential structured wiring systems. OnQ's award-winning builder, professional installer, and comprehensive training programs provide a strong combination of marketing, dealer and technical support to aid builders and installers alike to embrace the rapidly emerging structured wiring market. The OnQ Home Wiring System and Home Management System are sold and installed through the nationwide network of OnQ dealers and distributors. Additionally, the OnQ MDU (1) (Multiple Dwelling Unit) A commercial or residential building with multiple offices or apartments. See BLEC. (2) (Multiply-Divide Unit) A high-speed circuit that performs multiplication and division within the CPU. Group is focused on the ongoing development of networking solutions specific to apartment and multi-family applications. OnQ Technologies is headquartered in Harrisburg, Penn., with the OnQ MDU Group operating out of Raleigh, NC. For more information on OnQ Technologies, please visit www.onqtech.com. About JPI: JPI is one of the nation's largest luxury multifamily and student housing developers. The Dallas-based company currently provides property management and leasing services for more than 24,000 apartment homes. JPI has 17,318 apartment homes currently under development and construction in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. 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It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia West Virginia, E central state of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland (N), Virginia (E and S), and Kentucky and, across the Ohio R., Ohio (W). Facts and Figures Area, 24,181 sq mi (62,629 sq km). Pop. . JPI is also pursuing new developments, acquisitions and sales throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . For more information about JPI, Inc., please visit www.jpi.com. About Darwin Networks: Darwin Networks provides high speed Internet access and network solutions to small and medium-sized businesses; office, flex, industrial and retail properties; apartment, condominium and student housing complexes; hotels and telephone companies; using various wireless and wireline technologies. The company has agreements in place and in progress to launch services in approximately 1,500 locations in over 40 states and Canada. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company offers a full complement of marketing and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , including training, to assist business owners, property managers and their staffs in marketing and implementing these new services. Additionally, Darwin is the nation's premier provider of public Internet access kiosks. To date, the company has installed hundreds of units throughout the country, in hotels, restaurants, tourist/travel centers, cafes, airports, and more. The company also produces, installs and operates multimedia kiosks designed for retail/eCommerce, interactive information distribution, communications, entertainment, advertising and other uses. Darwin Networks has corporate offices in Louisville, KY, Seattle, WA and Boston, MA Walnut Creek and San Diego, CA. The company's investors include Broadband Solutions, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (led by Chrysalis chrysalis (krĭs`əlĭs): see pupa. Ventures, LLC), Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures, Richland Ventures, River Cities Capital and associates of Moore Capital. For more information about Darwin Networks, please visit www.darwin.net |
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