ComNet Partners with Convergint to Offer Signal Communication Solutions

  • Apr 30, 2009

Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, or ComNet, a manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has been added to the product offering of Convergint Technologies. Convergint Technologies is a North American Service-based Company that designs, installs, and maintains building systems, focusing on the areas of electronic security, fire alarm and life safety, and building automation systems. Convergint joins the growing list of integrators to partner with ComNet to take advantage of the company's technology and customer care.

By adding ComNet to their offerings, Convergint can provide customers with a total solution for signal communication and transmission requirements. Convergint offers physical security solutions that include enterprise card access, IP video management, intelligent video, intercom, biometrics, perimeter protection, smartcard credential management, physical/logical convergence and seamless integration to enterprise applications such as HR databases. All Convergint applications require a reliable transmission medium to operate correctly—a specialty of ComNet. The addition also gives Convergint customers access to the high level of support that ComNet is known for.

Convergint Technologies is an industry leader in designing, implementing and servicing IP video solutions. Convergint has the expertise to design and install dedicated physical security networks and will be featuring the ComNet Ethernet product line to make installations both quick and cost effective. The ComNet line comprises hardened Ethernet transmission products, including, managed and unmanaged Ethernet Switches, and media converters.

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