News March 2022

March 1, 2022

Aiphone Enhances Software, Adds Adapter

Aiphone enhanced its IX Series PC Master Station Software. It now offers two easy-to-use options to turn any personal computer into a feature-rich intercom.

IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT options give customers the choice between a portable, plug-and-play USB dongle to activate individual personal computers or a new multipurpose adapter for a single computer, a group of five computers or a group of 10 computers. Because the adapter uses inputs to send task commands to specific stations, it provides increased security by remaining in a secure location instead of at the station. This adapter option is important for companies that don’t allow the use of USB dongles on computers.

“Whether the need is for simple management solutions or enterprise-level communication, the IX-SOFT series continues to be an easy-to-use and convenient option for all customers,” says Brad Kamcheff, marketing manager, Aiphone. “Now there are two ways to leverage our feature-rich software, and this enables us to broaden our reach to more customers.”

IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT continue to provide the same benefits and features as all software options for the IX Series physical master stations, including:

  • Efficient selection of stations through the visual interactive map
  • Easy recording of video conversations
  • Large viewing platform for computer screens

For more information, go to www.aiphone.com.

NAPCO Security Technologies introduced Mark Miller as the new regional sales manager for New England, and Paul Hoey as the new systems applications support provider for the United States. Miller, well-known in New England, comes to NAPCO with a successful track record and long tenure at a well-known area distributor. Hoey will provide system configuration support and virtual technical assistance for the growing number of NAPCO Systems Dealers nationally.

Reporting to Dave Sheffey, SRVP of Northern Sales for NAPCO, both will be complementary assets for the important region, comprising Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. “We are happy to welcome Mark aboard and congratulate Paul in his new role,” Sheffey says. “With their expertise and applications know-how, NAPCO has a new powerhouse base in New England from which we will all undoubtedly draw and benefit.”

New England dealers can reach out to Miller for product introductions, training and assistance at [email protected] or 631-495-9485. Nationwide dealers can contact Hoey for systems design or configuration help at 631-793-3672 or [email protected].