LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 27, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today released an
enhanced version of its award-winning security equipment specification tool, as
well as a new online training and curriculum system. The STAR (Systems Tools and
Resources) 3.0 platform allows architects and engineers to determine the best
solutions for specific applications by designing simulated security systems.
Additionally, Honeywell’s new Discover online learning management system allows
authorized Honeywell integrators and dealers to receive Continuing Education
Unit (CEU) credits from the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
(NBFAA).
Honeywell’s STAR 3.0 specification tool provides all necessary information
required for specifying Honeywell intrusion, fire, video and access control
products. It is designed for commercial building architects and engineers,
commercial security integrators and dealers, sales professionals, security
surveillance and loss prevention managers.
“In the past, designers of integrated building systems have relied on their
product libraries, which required hours of sorting through books and papers,”
said Deborah Paterson, marketing specialist for video systems, Honeywell. “As
workloads and complexity of projects increase, security professionals are
looking for applications that provide more in-depth analysis to save time. The
STAR tool provides vital information for system designers to specify products
and create a truly integrated security system.”
Along with Honeywell product specifications, STAR includes links to A&E
documents, product and system applications, compliance listings, AutoCAD
drawings, access to Honeywell’s online resources and a convenient schematic
design tool. Using STAR’s wizards and easy-to-use interface, sales professionals
and engineers can easily create a simulated security system on screen. The STAR
tool won a prestigious Securing America Award in 2007 for the best resource
aimed at architects, engineers, and specifiers who support dealer/integrator
sales. The award, sponsored by SDM Magazine, celebrated the finest dealer
marketing support efforts in the industry.
The Discover online learning management system offers training options
ranging from basic TCP/IP e-learning classes to customized onsite training for
Honeywell’s popular Pro-Watch® security management suite. Using Discover,
students have the ability to register for instruction-led classes and complete
prerequisite coursework in their offices or even from the comfort of their own
homes.
Many of the courses have been approved by the NBFAA to receive CEU credits,
and many more classes will receive accreditation in 2009. Additionally,
Honeywell is pursuing approval from the governing bodies in states that do not
accept NBFAA certification for CEU credits (Minnesota, New Jersey, North
Carolina, Texas and Washington).
“We’re committed to constantly enhancing our training capabilities and user
experience,” said Gene Iannaccone, director of technical services for Honeywell.
“We believe these new offerings will enhance business for our customers and
maximize the value of being a Honeywell security integrator.”
Honeywell will demonstrate STAR 3.0 and Discover at ISC West 2009. For more
information on these and other professional development tools, visit www.honeywell.com/security/discover.
