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Digitus Biometric Door Handles, Complete control and security from a centralized, easy-to-use application with real time monitoring of events.

Comic book and movie fans know of The X-men and the main character Professor X. When the professor goes into his hidden hi- tech chamber to enter, he must first place his eye up to a laser beam like looking panel, it identifies his inner eye, then says "Welcome Professor" and opens up the huge metallic doors with the letter X engraved in them.

That's really cool stuff.

Star Trek fans (The Next Generation, not the Captain Kirk version) know that to enter Captain Picard’s quarters, they must first stand in front of the sliding doors, he then says with his majestic voice "Come" , then the doors magically come open.

Finally, how many times has James Bond had to crack a complicated code or figure out a finger controlled touch panel in order to enter into his arch enemy’s secured fortress so he can thwart the evil plot of destruction.

Each scenario also has one central component that is important to many industries and facilities that store important information....security.

Telcom & Data is introducing the Digitus Biometric Door Handles with fingerprint access control systems. It can secure any area of your data or technology center, from the front door and back, to the cabinet doors. There is no need for cumbersome proximity cards and gaining access is as simple as the touch of a fingertip.

Digitus' proprietary biometric technology, IP networking, and advanced control software work together to deliver centralized administration, real-time monitoring and alerts, and an indisputable audit trail for every door and cabinet you choose to secure.

The DB ServerRack 1U solution uses the Digitus Biometrics’ proprietary software and hardware in a system that creates an algorithm associated with the individual’s fingerprint, while verifying that the print belongs to a real living and breathing person, all without having to worry about the collection of private personal information.

This system can only be rivaled by Professor X, Captain Picard or James Bond, or at least the geniuses that developed the technology behind these characters in the movies. (probably the guy who wrote the script).

Well, it's not only in the movies, the technology is here and it's real with Digitus BiometricDoor Handles .

Digitus Biometric Door Handles are now available at Telcom & Data. For more information about, Digitus Biometric Door Handles visit Telcom & Data’s website or call 1-800-335-0229.

ABOUT Telcom & Data:
Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunication solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in call recording and call accounting solutions. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1500 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

The XOP Network System, The Emergency Firebar Ringdown Telephone Conference System, allows for a single phone in a firebar group to go off hook and automatically call the other phones in the group and connect callers to a single conference.

First responders is a term that has received much exposure, media and praise in the last twenty years for a number of reasons. Tragedy and crisis seem to happen in our world today so much more frequently than in times past. Of course this isn’t true, but with the speed of technology and media in the digital world we live in, information is given in a blink of an eye and there are so many more places to receive news and updates and this makes bad news travel so much faster and broader.

First responders, police, firefighters, paramedics and also the military are the glue to peace and civility in this society. Without their service, the country would have total chaos not to mention no defense against crime, natural disasters and terrorism.

Nothing is more vivid in the minds of Americans than the sight of the Twin Towers rubble after 911 with brave firefighters holding the nations flag up as a symbol of hope and perseverance. It was a reminder of the tough and sometimes thankless job that these men and women have to bear.

One of the most unappreciated occupations these days is that of a paramedic. These brave souls save lives and work to help people every day from heart attacks to car crashes. They are always right in the thick of things because of medical and non-medical crisis.

Then there are the police officers across the country in the middle of the cities doing everything from fighting crime, helping direct traffic to getting a little kitten down that is stuck in a tree.

Lastly, the men and women of the military that are sent from one part of the world to another, many times with little warning to fight wars, activate rescue missions and to defend the nation from enemies that have sworn to destroy the idea of freedom and peace.

In most cases, these modern day heroes are taken for granted until they are needed in an emergency and they all have one thing in common, they must always be ready!

The most important thing that helps in readiness and preparedness in each of these examples is communication.

Communication is the key to success for first responders. It allows them to evaluate the first priorities in a crisis and to coordinate between each other the strategies necessary to be successful in helping people.

Telcom & Data introduces The XOP Network System .The Emergency Firebar RingdownTelephone Conference System provides a unique feature set that is designed for secure locations where instant communications is important. The XOP NetworksEmergency Ring Down System provides telephone ring down capabilities to multiple locations. The unique fire bar features allows for a single phone in a firebar group to go off hook and automatically call the other phones in the group and connect callers to a single conference.

Thanks to all the first responders for years of service to this country.

The XOP Network System is now available at Telcom & Data. For more information The XOP Network System, visit Telcom & Data’s website or call 1-800-335-0229.

The Pulaski High School of Business offers business courses for young people at the accelerated rate and a hands on approach that is creative, challenging and fun for their future success

Educating our young adults is vital to societies overall economic health. Access to information nowadays is easier than it has ever been in history. There is no doubt that this is the technology and information age. Most of the new millionaires in the last ten years are 25 years old and younger. This gives the youth today a great opportunity and advantage that previous generations have never had.

Unfortunately, because of the age we live in, there are also many distractions for young people. Social media, multi- channel television and smart phones are amazing advances in technology, but it also gives them access to images, sights and sounds that can bring them the wrong messages.

Even the best of the youth today know and have heard lyrics to songs that would make the Beatles, Elvis and even Prince, sound like they were singing gospel hymns in church (Elvis actually did). Let’s face it, the kids have multiple choices. This can be good and it can also be bad.

The good news is most kids get it. Most know that there is a lot out there for them, and if they can come up with the latest idea or system process via the Internet or another resource, they can become very successful quickly. This is the ultimate attitude, goal setting and vision of the future that must be cultivated.

Ricardo Trinidad, President of Telcom & Data, understands this all too well and has done something about it and knows that the future of entrepreneurship and business success is in the hands of our youth. This is why Ricardo has partnered with The Pulaski High School of Business. This is a national program that brings together students, local businesses, colleges, and the community to prepare students for their futures. They offer students "real skills" so that they may find success in college and acquire "real jobs" in the world.

The program offers project-based learning and lots of real world skills, techniques, and learning experiences. These courses are also aligned to many local colleges that earn college credit through high school classes.

Ricardo Trinidad of Telcom & Data fully supports this program and its ideas and creativity. As a member of the advisory board, his personal knowledge and experience in business will help educate young people with personal behavior, ethics, hard work and leadership.

These are attributes that the Milwaukee community can be proud of in its business leaders and they hope to attract more of the same in the future.

This is a businessman that gets it.

For more information about The Pulaski High School of Business, call Ms. Ellis, Guidance Dept. Chair: 414-902-8900 Rm. 123 or Mr. Garzon, Bi Lingual Business Teacher: 414-902-9054. 2500 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee WI, 53215.

For more info about Telcom & Data visit the website or call 1-800-335-0229.

Telephone hacking is a threat all companies face. Hackers gain access to their phone systems and then sell minutes of talk time to unsuspecting customers. This can result in phone bills large enough to shut down a small company. Increasing phone system security should be on every company's to-do list. Telcom & Data is excited to introduce a product that accomplishes this task. Tapit Call Accounting Software monitors all phone calls made on the system and can tell if any are out of the ordinary. The software picks up on calls made after business hours or internationally. Notifications will then be immediately sent by email to the person in charge. Besides offering protection from telephone hacking, Tapit Call Accounting Software tracks employee phone usage. It produces reports based on their call activities. The reports include call volume by hour, most number of calls made per extension, most expensive call, longest call and much more. All reports are then sent by email on a daily, weekly, or monthly rate. These reports determine if employees are efficiently using their time. Companies using Tapit Call Accounting Software have experienced a 10%-30% reduction in telephone costs. Because employees know their calls are being monitored, they make and receive less personal calls. For more information on Tapit Call Accounting Software visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunication solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in server racks and business phone systems. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami. Rack-cabinets.com offers a wide variety of data center equipment and is powered by Telcom & Data.

With severe weather sweeping the country, businesses have to be especially mindful about the safety of their IT equipment. Lightening and strong winds have the ability to interrupt or knock out an office's power. Most companies assume they are fully protected by having a backup power generator for their building. However this is not the case. Important IT equipment can be severely damaged in the short amount of time it takes for the generators to kick in. It is important to have a system in place to protect from this threat. Telcom & Data is proud to provide Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Battery Backup systems. UPS systems protect office equipment from power outages, surges and spikes. UPS Battery Backup systems save companies from worrying about the safety of their IT equipment. They have you covered in any electrical situation by providing a few minutes of power. These precious couple of minutes give time for generators to power up or to properly turn off the equipment. This prevents from any information being lost or damage done. The UPS system also protects in situations that don't require the use of a generator. Quick power surges and spikes have the ability to cause just as much damage. A UPS Battery Backup System acts as a surge protector to make sure that IT equipment is constantly receiving the proper amount of voltage. Any more or less than the required amount could be costly. It's not worth waiting for a situation that requires a UPS system to happen before you consider purchasing or upgrading an out of date system. A single incident can outweigh the cost of bringing a UPS Battery Backup into the office. If you already have a system in your office, take the time to make sure that it is running properly. For more information about how an Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Backup can protect your company, visit Rack-Cabinets.com or call 800-335-0229. About Rack-cabinets.com and Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunication solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in server racks and business phone systems. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami. Rack-cabinets.com offers a wide variety of data center equipment and is powered by Telcom & Data.

Sutus INC. of Vancouver BC a manufacturer of IP Phone systems has filed for bankruptcy on the May 21st 2013. Attempts to reach SUTUS offices failed and the company web site is longer functional. Sutus manufactured and sold the BC200 and the model 5860 system. Many system were sold to pizza franchises.
Telcom & Data has several techs that are certified to work on SUTUS manufactured phone system. For help or information please call 800-335-0229

It may not be feasible for a small company to hire an extra employee to answer and redirect phone calls. Paying someone to handle this simple task can cost a company thousands of dollars in wages and benefits. Giving this duty to another worker is not efficient either. They will be swamped with calls and not be able to perform the job they were originally hired for. A cheap and efficient solution is needed. Telcom & Data is pleased to provide a product that fills this need. An Automated Attendant from Viking Electronics is an affordable option for small companies affected by this issue. The ACA-1A Automated Attendant is a user friendly unit compatible with Centrex, PABX and many key systems. It answers calls in a prompt and courteous manner and allows callers to route themselves with a touch tone phone to an extension or department. Callers without Touch Tone phones default to a live attendant. The message can be interrupted at any time by dialing a single number. Greetings and menu selections for up to 10 extensions can be user recorded. For diverse audiences menu selection can be set up for two different languages. The ACA-1A Automated Attendant system processes approximately four calls per minute. Multiples unit can be used together for companies with larger capacity needs. For more information on Viking Automated Attendants and how they can reduce costs, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

The developers at Allworx are always working on improving past products. As technology improves so does the need for new features and functions. Allworx has found that there are always improvements to be made. They strive to provide the most current and up to date product as possible. Telcom & Data is excited to provide Allworx's newest version of Server Software. Release 7.4.15.5 is a great extension to their line of products.
Many of the changes have improved the user friendliness of the software. Version 7.4.15.5 includes a simplified call transfer system. One of the additions to the system is a one-step transfer. With this method a call can be transferred with one button. Once the button is pressed the transferor can announce the transfer or hang up. The call is transferred when the phone is hung up. Another new feature is a dialed transfer. This method to transfers the current call using the handset's Transfer button. The transferor simply presses the Transfer button, dials the number of the recipient and then hangs up. The call is again transferred when they hang up. A simplified method to transfer a call to a voicemail box is also included. The transferor just has to push the Transfer button, press a VMAIL soft key and dial the appropriate extension. The call is transferred as soon as the extension is dialed. Transfer methods used in previous releases will continue to work in a similar manner as before.

Another new feature is handset network profiles. This allows users to connect to different Allworx servers and to temporarily connect to their Allworx server from a different location. Users can connect to their Allworx server from their home's network without having to manually change network settings. Users can also choose from a list of profiles when rebooting their phone. Admins can create and save an alternate profile (archive profile) on the phone or download a set of profiles from the allworx server.

For more information about the new features in Allworx's Server Software Release 7.4.15.5, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229.

About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

Regular office phones do not work for all companies. Some businesses stretch over such a large area that normal phones can't reach. Standard office phones have a limited range because they are corded or aren't powerful enough. These phones are restricted from being used large distances away from their base. This is not ideal for companies that cover multiple acres or several floors. They are forced to have an assortment of phones placed all around the area. Telcom & Data is proud to provide a cordless phone with some serious range. The DuraFon X1 Cordless Phone by Engenius has an outdoor range of up to 3,000 acres and indoor range of 250,000 sq. feet. The DuraFon X1 is the world's longest range cordless phone available and is ideal for farms, hospitals, golf courses, hotels, and any other large area. Indoors it can penetrate through 12 floors. Despite its heavy duty design the DuraFon X1 still has standard phone features including impressive battery life. A lithium battery provides six hours of talk time and 50 hours of standby time. Hands free talking is made possible with a built in headset adapter. Multi-line and multi-handset capabilities are also features of the phone. It can handle up to four lines, one line per base, and up to 36 handsets, nine handsets per base. Caller ID, call waiting and music on hold functions are also included. An optional antenna for increasing range can be purchased. For more information about the DuraFon X1 Cordless Phone by Engenius, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229 About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

Not just any regular wall racks, cases or technical furniture systems can be used in the medical industry. Special provisions must be made in order to provide safety and usability. Medical furniture used in this industry must be designed to meet certain requirements and standards. Negative outcomes can result if the correct guidelines are not followed. Telcom & Data is proud to provide products that meet these standards. For more than two decades, Great Lakes Case & Cabinet has been providing high quality medical cabinets, carts, racks, technical furniture systems and custom applications for the healthcare industry. Great Lakes Case & Cabinet's standard medical furniture has been designed to comply with privacy rule requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Patient information can be protected in mobile work stations, wall mounts and DVR lock boxes. These products offer security in both patient rooms and nurse stations. The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) Pre-Approval (OPA) numbers are also available for Great Lakes most popular medical cabinets and carts. Products were independently reviewed and submitted to OSHPD and are in compliance with the 2010 California Building Code. In addition to standard products, Great Lake's modern manufacturing facility allows for the creation of custom designs for unique medical environments. Equipment can be designed and manufactured with a six week lead time, or within ten working days using the "Fast Track" Design and Engineering Service. Great Lakes provides both standard equipment that meets the medical industry's need and custom products for specific requests. For more information about products designed for the Medical Industry by Great Lakes Case & Cabinet, visit Rack-cabinets.com or call 800-335-0229. About Rack-cabinets.com and Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunication solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in server racks and business phone systems. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami. Rack-cabinets.com offers a wide variety of data center equipment and is powered by Telcom & Data. About Great Lakes Case & Cabinet: Great Lakes Case & Cabinet is a leading manufacturer of racks, wall mount and free-standing enclosures, technical furniture/command center systems and accessories for the data, communication, broadcast, sound, and security industries. At Great Lakes, quality products and world-class customer service have been the company's guiding principles for more than 25 years.