By Healthcare Facilities Today

PISCATAWAY, NJ - DAQ Electronics, a leading manufacturer of high-end security software and equipment, announced today that the company’s EntroWatch™ access control system was selected for a 2014 Top Products Award by Building Operating Management® magazine. The world’s first PoE/PoE+ native BACnet® access control system, EntroWatch addresses emerging requirements in the commercial security market by offering integrators an easy to install, easy to maintain system designed to an industry standard. Featured in Building Operating Management magazine, Top Products Awards are determined by a national survey reaching executives in the building ownership and facilities management industry.

Christopher Sincock, Vice President, Security Business for DAQ, commented, “We at DAQ are very appreciative of the recognition bestowed on our EntroWatch access control solution by Building Operating Management’s readership. DAQ strives to develop and manufacture solutions that are standards-based and offer real added value to our end-users, integrators, and specifying engineers. Finally in EntroWatch, the market has an access control solution that uses an open protocol to bridge the gap between security and building automation to create truly intelligent buildings.”

Designed to communicate with any ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2010 compliant system, EntroWatch enables integration of access control, security, and building management systems including Lighting Controls, HVAC, Energy Management, and Life Safety. The use of an open protocol allows users to maximize the operating efficiency of their systems resulting in increased security, occupant comfort, and reduced operating costs.

To learn more about EntroWatch on-line, please visit www.entrowatch.com. For the latest digital issue of Building Operating Management magazine, please visit www.facilitiesnet.com/bom.

About DAQ Electronics

DAQ Electronics is a leader in the field of high-speed electronic automation, serving applications in both the physical security and electric utility markets. Our security technology provides advanced solutions for access control and intrusion detection and has been installed in some of the most secure locations in the world, including US military bases and the Pentagon. Within the smart grid, electric utilities utilize our intelligent modules to control and monitor the generation, transmission, and distribution of power. Visit the company’s website at www.daq.net.

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