Harman Professional links with Com-Net Software to launch IDX Information Delivery Systems
Published: ASIA
WORLD: Harman Professional has announced a partnership with information display and paging specialist Com-Net Software to launch a series of new communication technologies starting with the co-branded IDX Information Delivery System, which will make its debut at InfoComm.
The IDX System couples Harman’s Crown CTs, BSS London and HiQne technologies on the back-end with Com-Net Software ECLIPSX Flight Information Display System or ECLIPSX Transit Information Display System at the front-end.
According to Van Williamson, Harman Professional’s sales and marketing manager for commercial systems, working with Com-Net Software made a very attractive proposition: ‘Rather than build a system from the ground up and learn paging at our customers’ expense, we have the opportunity to work with the market leader in flight information display and message delivery logic. The new IDX System hits the ground running to deliver considerable audio networking and control without impacting the end-user interface or workflow. It’s literally the best of both worlds.’
The IDX System delivers audio solutions integrated with signage products. Operators can monitor the status of critical components of a system for status and full control over recording, playback, volume, and scheduling of audio and visual messages.
Commenting on the introduction, Chad Timms, VP of product development at Com-Net Software, said: ‘Harman Professional deserves considerable respect for recognising that one size does not fit all and that mission-critical paging systems require very specific feature-sets and fail-safes to the professional audio systems deployed in entertainment, sport or retail. Because paging is a demanding market where the slightest hiccup can result in mass confusion or personal injury, customers need a proven solution developed by trusted experts — going any other route would be short-sighted and counter-intuitive.’
The companies have agreed to work closely together to build upon the platform and develop a range of modular paging systems and signage solutions to make airports, train stations, healthcare institutions and other large facilities safer, friendlier and more communicative. Harman will immediately be providing the IDX Information Delivery System to international partners.
‘Harman is committed to growth and well-positioned to meet that commitment at the corporate level, the brand level, the manufacturer-rep level and the international distributor level,’ Mr Williamson concluded. ‘We believe that well-directed innovation will provide more customers with better sound and we’re pleased to have partners like Com-Net in this important, exciting mission.’