Alula To Launch New Security Apps, Products And Platform At ISC West

Alula Will Demonstrate Its Fully Integrated Smart Security Platform for Homes and Businesses

Alula announced plans to launch a newly integrated suite of mobile software, security and automation products and network services like cloud video that make up the Alula Security Platform. Fifteen-minute demos of the new mobile apps and security panel will be given at Alula’s ISC West booth number 22059, providing professional security dealers, installers and integrators with everything they need to deploy new systems, integrate with consumer-DIY devices or plan takeovers of existing wired security. Dealers can choose from four demos of five minutes each, walking through setup, install and support of an entire smart security system.

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Check Out Our Superior Security Additions for the Connect+ Panel

Your customers deserve the best in home security. Our Connect+ Platform was designed to make life simpler for end users. Our user-friendly platform makes securing the home more convenient for your customers, making it a wonderful addition to a busy lifestyle.

We offer superior security additions for the Connect+ panel. We designed Cryptix Sensors that feature cutting-edge technology and provide extended battery life. Your customers will love the tamper-proof design and the reliability of the sensors when it comes to optimizing the security of the Connect+ panel.

PIR Motion Sensor

The passive infrared (PIR) PyroflexTM sensors have integrated HighBarTM signaling. Your customers will benefit from a 90-degree field of view within a 44-foot range. This is the perfect sensor for homeowners with pets. It features a Pet Immunity of up to 85 pounds.

Glass Break Sensor

Your customers can utilize this budget-friendly sensor to expand the monitoring space for the home. The sensor detects the sound of breaking glass from up to 4–25 feet away from the monitored window.

Nanomax Open/Close Sensor

Our Nanomax sensor is the most compact security transmitter on the market today. It expertly detects when windows and doors are opened and closed. If the magnet is moved away from the sensor or if the external contact is opened, then the alarm goes off.

Wireless Door/Window Sensor

This security transmitter offers superior wireless range and battery life. The sensor detects when doors and windows are opened and closed. When an external contact is opened, or the magnet is pulled away from the sensor, the alarm is signaled.

Flood & Temp Sensor

With the flood and temp environmental sensor, your customers can prevent freezing pipes in the home. The sensor detects extreme temperatures and flood conditions. Your customers can configure the sensor technology with trip points for customized high and low temperatures.

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Why Transition from CDMA to 4GLTE

According to 4GAmericas.com, the annual global subscription and market share for 4G LTE is forecast to expand from 1.9 billion in December 2017 to 3.6 billion by December 2020. Cellular technology has shifted dramatically through the years from 1G to 2G, to 3G to 4G. Such aggressive changes in cellular technology can seem intimidating.

However, economical and future-centric alarm communication solutions are available through Alula. Transitioning from CDMA to 4G LTE will bring your dealership and customers into a future-focused mindset. This means you can meet the customer demand for high-quality Dual-Path IP and Cellular alarm communications.

Understanding 4G LTE

In March 2008, the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) instituted standards for 4G connectivity. Any type of 4G service is required to adhere to the specific connection and speed standards set forth in the regulations. According to these standards, mobile devices must have an apex point of 100 megabits per second. These standards were considered extremely high to the real-world when they were first publicized. However, they were designed as an end-point for developers in the technology world. Technology caught up to these bold standards, and improvements have been made to 3G networks so they can now be classified as 4G. Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is the pathway toward achieving 4G speeds. This standard of cellular communication is continually evolving.

The Wave of the Future

CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access. CDMA is a network that supports cellular and data transfer. It is used by Sprint, Verizon and US Cellular. Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications is a cellular and data supported network. The GSM network is used by AT&T and T-Mobile, and currently, GSM technology is used by all LTE networks in the US. However, CDMA technology is not current enough or compatible with LTE speeds. SIM cards are used with newer versions of Sprint and Verizon phones so that they also work on the GSM networks. Since many newer mobile devices are not utilizing CDMA technology, you should consider transitioning from this network to 4G LTE.

As a tech-savvy security dealer, you need to provide your customers with cutting-edge and future-centric alarm technology that is compatible with the high speeds of the 4G LTE. According to Fierce Wireless magazine, Verizon confirmed that they plan to close down their CDMA 1X network by Dec. 31, 2019. This is even more of a reason to get ahead of the game and begin transitioning from CDMA to 4G LTE.

Get Ahead of the Game

You can get ahead of the game with the industry-leading alarm communicators from Alula. They use the newest 4G LTE standard from Verizon. These Dual-Path communicators easily connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi (WPS) or an Ethernet connection. They have been pre-activated for compatibility with Verizon’s current network. Your customers will get the highest-caliber technology with Alula devices that are compatible with most current alarm panels. These Dual-Path alarm communicators work with the most up-to-date cellular technology. They provide your customers with the optimal solution for future-centric alarm data transmissions.

If you want to provide your customers with future-centered security solutions that feature cutting-edge technology, then making the transition from CDMA to 4G LTE is vital to the success of your dealership.

Dealer FAQ

Why did we change the company name?

Since the acquisition of ipDatatel and Resolution Products we have continued to do business under our old brands, with the intention of developing a new name for the integrated company.  With the integration complete, we are ready to launch under a new name.

 

What is the new name?

Alula

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Alula delivers new smart security platform dedicated to professional dealer installers

Alula Holdings, LLC Recently Acquired ipDatatel and Resolution Products
Both Entities Now Operate as Alula, Delivering A Fully Integrated Home and Business Smart Security Platform

HUDSON, WI–(BusinessWire – MARCH 14, 2018) – Alula launched today as a unified group of companies offering a completely integrated smart security platform following  Alula Holdings, LLC’s acquisition of ipDatatel and Resolution Products. Alula includes two award-winning security system leaders that, together, create the most advanced smart security platform designed to meet the needs of today’s customers while simplifying business for professional security dealers, installers and integrators.

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Hacking DIY Video Surveillance:

Why It Should Be Left to the Pros

According to the Statistics Portal, approximately 16.2 billion dollars were spent in 2017 on the purchase of video surveillance equipment worldwide. Each year, more customers are opting for DIY video surveillance solutions to adequately protect their homes. A recent study by Home Advisor found that the typical cost of installing security cameras ranged from $742 – $2,152. As your DIY customers continue to invest in home video surveillance systems, you should proactively educate them on their vulnerability to hackers. Educated customers make more informed decisions, which leads to better results in home security.

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Tips on Helping Your Customers Choose the Right Alarm System PIN

The Personal Identification Number or PIN for your customer’s alarm system is a vital factor in ensuring optimized security for their home or office. The fewest number of people possible should have access to this PIN to make sure that security breaches are significantly reduced. Robbers trying to gain access to your customer’s home will attempt to disarm the system, so the PIN should be as challenging to identify as possible. There are several important tips that you can share with your customers to ensure that they choose the ideal alarm system PIN.

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Winter – Avoid Freezing Pipes with Temperature Sensors

An average of $10,000 in residential insurance claims accounts for 96 percent of water damage from frozen or broken pipes. These damages can be prevented if homeowners know how to take the right precautions. Frozen pipes can cause needless damage to your customer’s home in the cold winter months. When water freezes in the pipes, pressure buildup occurs. Ice blockage and pressure buildup can cause the weakest point of the pipe to burst. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, and attics are extremely susceptible to freezing temperatures in the winter.

Pipe insulation costs about 50 cents per linear foot. Your customers can seal cracks in exterior walls and wrap insulation sleeves around pipes. They can keep a slow trickle of water flowing in faucets connected to pipes in unheated spaces. They also can focus on a more high-tech solution like wireless temperature sensors. When these sensors are used with intelligent home alarm systems to precisely assess pipe temperatures, they can prevent pipes from freezing.

Benefit of Temperature Sensors

With temperature sensors, your customers can maintain optimal temperatures to prevent pipes from freezing and breaking. You can help your customers make informed decisions about using the right temperature sensors. They need a cutting-edge remote monitoring system with sensors that maintain optimal temperatures throughout the plumbing system. The best system uses sensors that send real-time notifications through SMS, text, or email when the temperature of the pipes drops below the freezing point. Your customers will benefit from high-tech sensors that sense both potential and minimal water leaks before any expensive water damage happens in the home.

Prevent Freezing Pipes with Trident Temperature Sensors

You can help your customers prevent freezing pipes in their homes with the innovative Water and Temperature Sensors from Alula. They were designed for compatibility with the Connect+ Alarm and Automation Platform. These environmental sensors were designed to identify extreme temperatures and flood conditions. This will ensure optimized temperature control with the plumbing system in the home.

This cutting-edge sensor provides configuration ability to identify customized high and low-temperature trip points. These are configured in the Connect+ panel. Your customers can configure the reading frequency and schedule levels for real-time alerts. End users that use these sensors will be notified of high and low temperatures. This temperature sensor will notify your customers when water leaks occur and when high and low-temperature trip points are reached. This notification helps your customers to better manage temperature control to prevent pipes from freezing.

You can trust the quality craftsmanship of these encrypted Connect+ sensors that feature industry-leading technology. They have superior extended battery life. Your customers will benefit from high-caliber sensors with a tamper-proof design that delivers reliable supplemental security with the Connect+ panel.

You can help your customers survive the cold winter temperatures without experiencing any frozen pipe issues in their homes. This pioneering Sensor and the Connect+ Alarm and Automation Platform are the perfect solution for your customers.