{"id":44083,"date":"2012-03-07T18:42:21","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T23:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/?p=44083"},"modified":"2016-12-08T17:27:53","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T22:27:53","slug":"revolutionary-not-evolutionary-ip-paging-from-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/revolutionary-not-evolutionary-ip-paging-from-and\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionary, Not Evolutionary, IP Paging from AND"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing glamorous about keeping a well-oiled machine running smoothly.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0But even though there\u2019s nothing sexy about pumping gas into a car or adding an IP paging system to your organization\u2019s network,\u00a0when that fuel or crucial flow of information runs dry, you\u2019ll wish you were better prepared.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-44113\" title=\"AND IP Clock\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2012\/03\/AND-IP-Clock.png\" alt=\"AND IP Clock\" width=\"207\" height=\"78\" \/><strong>Advanced Network Devices (AND)<\/strong> is an IP paging and intercom company (one of the very first) whose heavy emphasis on engineering provides the strong foundation for reliable IP paging systems and their display products will change that boring perception of IP paging devices; adding a little flair to necessary functionality.<\/p>\n<h2>Who It\u2019s For<\/h2>\n<p>The basic <strong>Advanced Network Devices\u00a0<\/strong>product categories are display, non-display, cost-effective, or outdoor IP paging models that include a <a href=\"\/manufacturer\/anetd\">range of IP wall speakers, paging clocks, ceiling speakers, outdoor speakers, zone controllers, and IP signage to choose from<\/a>.\u00a0 Some models have different enclosures to choose from like vandal proof, weather proof, and ceiling and wall panels.<\/p>\n<p>Applications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-44143\" title=\"AND IP Speaker_Display\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2012\/03\/AND-IP-Speaker_Display.png\" alt=\"AND IP Speaker_Display\" width=\"107\" height=\"127\" \/>Public address<\/li>\n<li>Bell scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Mass notification<\/li>\n<li>Sound masking<\/li>\n<li>Information displays<\/li>\n<li>Synchronized event staging<\/li>\n<li>Integrated streaming of social media and news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AND products come with a standard manufacturer\u2019s warranty period of one year and are a great fit for education, healthcare, retail, hospitality and service industries, government, and corporate applications.\u00a0 With their versatile features and flexibility, AND products can adapt as your needs change.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Features &amp; Functions<\/h2>\n<p>With AND product\u2019s field upgradeable capabilities your one time purchase can always capitalize on the latest updates.<\/p>\n<p>All AND products are Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled eliminating the need for AC outlets and power adapters which will not only decrease your installation time but give you much greater flexibility in where you\u2019d like to install your devices.\u00a0 It\u2019s also much cheaper to install and extend an Ethernet cable versus installing a power outlet in remote areas.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d simply prefer to <a href=\"\/advanced-network-devices-zonec-2-ic\">converge your existing analog speakers with a VoIP phone system<\/a> you have the option of using <strong>AND Zone Controllers<\/strong>. \u00a0Using PoE however, in addition to simplified installations, reduces the reliance on several costly backup batteries during power failures.\u00a0 Instead, with PoE, a single UPS (uninterruptible power supply) can be used to provide backup power to your entire network.<\/p>\n<p>AND advanced display products provide a synchronized clock display with the capability of streaming RSS, Twitter feeds, and your own custom messages\u00a0for scrolling news, information, alerts, and alarms.<\/p>\n<p>When employing either the display or non-display products, you have the ability to broadcast sound to both phones and speakers on your network.\u00a0 Network based IP paging devices allow targeted messaging.\u00a0 When used in conjunction with paging management software you have the control to send messages (sound\/text) to\u00a0one device, a handful of devices, or all IP paging devices on the network.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional \u00a0Features<\/h2>\n<p>Additional AND features for customized applications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201cSecurity Guard\u201d Mode<\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0Monitor live sound in remote rooms.\u00a0 You\u2019ll hear the disturbance before seeing it, giving you the option to investigate if necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embedded SIP Phone<\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0AND speakers, with their two-way microphones, can be used just like any other phone on the network, as a SIP extension, or can even be configured to dial out in some circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scoreboard<\/strong>:\u00a0 Use your AND display speaker or clock for non-advanced purposes, like VoIP Supply does, for keeping score of ping-ping matches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clock Chimes<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> Use your AND product to have clock chimes (of your own, or using theirs) go off on whatever intervals you set up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timer\/Stopwatch<\/strong>: Use the AND display-based models to count up or down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics<\/strong>: Create icons, logos, and graphics (Pixmaps) on the display at scheduled times or on demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have ambitious goals in mind for your AND products, AND is sometimes willing to release their API to programmers on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<h2>IP Paging Management Software<\/h2>\n<p>Managing your paging, intercom, and mass notifications with AND IP paging devices is simplified in one of two ways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-44133\" title=\"AND Clockwise\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2012\/03\/AND-Clockwise.jpg\" alt=\"AND Clockwise\" width=\"159\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2012\/03\/AND-Clockwise.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2012\/03\/AND-Clockwise-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2012\/03\/AND-Clockwise-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/>AND products work with leading 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party software such as Informacast, Cisco Call Manager, SA-Announce, and others.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Or, if you have a smaller simpler application of 50 users or less and don\u2019t require phone system integration, your application might be suitable for AND\u2019s own dedicated PC application called ClockWise, which offers bell and text scheduling options.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a larger application and\/or require robust phone system integration on your network, you\u2019ll be steered towards using fully interoperable 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party software such as Informacast.<\/p>\n<p>Smaller, simpler systems will work nicely with AND\u2019s Clockwise which has a host of features, seen here: www.anetd.com\/ip-clockwise.<\/p>\n<p>For a list of software partners, click here: www.anetd.com\/software-partners.<\/p>\n<h2>Revolutionary not Evolutionary<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>AND IP clock<\/strong> is a great example of their revolutionary IP paging devices.\u00a0 The <strong>IP clock<\/strong> is one of AND\u2019s most requested products because with its combined digital display and speaker it can <a href=\"\/advanced-network-devices-ipcssrwbic\">replace at least four other devices; your clock, intercom system, sound masking system, and signboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>AND products combine all the traditional features of PA systems, packaged in sleek designs that wouldn\u2019t look out of place even in your home, and add a host of features that leverage IP network capabilities.\u00a0 AND IP paging products are not your typical intercom solution.\u00a0 This is modern communication technology for today that\u2019s future proof for your needs tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing glamorous about keeping a well-oiled machine running smoothly.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0But even though there\u2019s nothing sexy about pumping gas into a car or adding an IP paging system to your organization\u2019s network,\u00a0when that fuel or crucial flow of information runs dry, you\u2019ll wish you were better prepared. 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