Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm Systems

Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm Systems

  • Apr 16, 2013

Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm SystemsUplink, a source in the security industry for alarm communicators since 1996, announced it has partnered with RSI Video Technologies to provide alarm network services for Videofied  throughout North America. Videofied, a provider of innovative, wireless, self-powered security solutions for commercial, residential and government customers will allow alarm companies to obtain the Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm SystemsUplink alarm communication services directly through their distribution partner, Tri-Ed.

"Uplink prides itself on delivering advanced alarm communications technology and services to the security alarm industry by offering better coverage, greater reliability and longer operational life," stated Mike Marett, divisional president of Uplink. "We are committed to working with Videofied to offer exceptional communication services to its alarm dealers." 

Videofied's alarm systems integrate cameras, illumination, and motion sensors in a single device with a full line of accessories including, sirens, arming devices and sensors that work seamlessly together as a complete security solution.  These systems can be installed as stand-alone alarm systems or added onto existing alarm systems. Uplink's multi-carrier technology allows alarm systems to operate on virtually any 2G, 3G or 4G cellular network. Alarm dealers will benefit from extended life, maximum coverage and greater cellular reliability for all Videofied alarm systems.

"Our alarm dealers were looking for a single-source provider for alarm communication services for our 3G and 4G Videofied alarm panels," said Dennis Dopp, VP sales and business development at RSI Technologies. "As a recognized industry leader in these services and a trusted partner to alarm dealers, we're excited to be able to offer Uplink's dependable services to our dealers."

Key features of the Uplink service include:

  • Cellular coverage throughout the U.S. and Canada provided;
  • Compatibility with all Videofied Systems and all Videofied central stations;
  • Support for Videofied Interactive Mobile Applications;
  • Multiple service plans backed by the industry’s most-trusted network; and
  • Simple and fast ordering and activation of service.

Uplink and Videofied unveilled this new partnership during ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas.

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