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December 19 2024 - App-Techs Presents Alan Nydes with "Vendor Rep of the Year 2024" Award

    App-Techs Presents Alan Nydes with "Vendor Rep of the Year 2024" Award.   App-Techs is pleased to recognize Alan Nydes, of Milestone Systems, as our "Vendor Rep of the Year"!   Alan’s dedication, availability, and expertise in Milestone products and in the video security industry are deeply appreciated by our entire team ... from our sales staff, office personnel, software developers, to our field technicians.   Alan is a "Champion" for Milestone and its pro ... Full Story ...


October 24 2024 - 58 Reasons for update XProtect

    Routine software security and feature updates are critical elements of all systems we support.   As Managed IT Service Providers for over 20 years, we are careful when recommending software to our clients.   Periodic updates to XProtect, and just about all software for that matter, will serve to protect your business, institution or agency from hacking and various forms of data loss ... and will save you time and money on operating efficie ... Full Story ...


May 10 2024 - App-Techs attends Tech Talk Live 2024

Tech Talk Live Conference 2024 Picture Gallery     May 7-8, 2024 - For the eleventh year in a row, App-Techs exhibited on the latest developments in video analytics, access control, and cloud-based video security technologies at the 2024 Tech Talk Live Conference, hosted by IU13 (Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit 13). The event is one of the largest gatherings of school IT professionals in Pennsylvania.   App-Techs' Jenny Rom ... Full Story ...


April 30 2024 - Webinar Series. Enhance Milestone XProtect: Unify and Automate your Security Systems with BTX

What: App-Techs Webinar Series Episode When: May 15, 2024. 2pm EDT Where: Zoom, link below     --> Physical security requires more than just a video system.   Our BTX (Bridge to XProtect) software when paired with Milestone XProtect, integrates over 30 types of sensors, video and audio analytics to boost your operational and situational awareness:   Implement a proactive security posture. See, hear, and respond to events and alarms in REAL-TIME. Easily sear ... Full Story ...


April 2 2024 - App-Techs hits the strip in Las Vegas for ISC West 2024!

App-Techs hits the strip in Las Vegas for ISC West 2024! -->   --> App-Techs personnel will attend this year's ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas.   We’re making the cross-country flight to partner with Lanner Electronics and IronYun Software as a special guest application expert. We are participating as exhibitors at the Lanner Booth (#33051) on April 10 (Wednesday) and 11 (Thursday).   Lanner personnel will be showcasing their AI starter kits, a compact server with the computat ... Full Story ...


September 13 2023 - BTX Featured in Security Today

App-Techs' software solutions and third-party integrations continue to gain attention across the security industry.   This week, Security Today featured an article on BTX (Bridge-to-XProtect) and its integration of Metrasens Ultra™ advanced detection technology with Milestone XProtect.   The integration is also being featured by Metrasens at the September 2023 Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Dallas.   BTX is a versatile software tool, offering a growing list of doz ... Full Story ...


August 7 2023 - App-Techs integrates TRK-101 encoders with XProtect

    Make Teledyne Flir TRK-101 analytics encoders *POP* in XProtect     App-Techs' Bridge-to-XProtect middleware transforms TRK analytics and device status events into XProtect alarm records with video bookmaks.   The TRK-101 encoder analyzes analog video streams and sends alarm notifications when people, vehicles and objects cross perimeter lines, enter pre-defined regions, or are left behind or removed from a scene.   BTX connects to any number of TRK units, an ... Full Story ...


June 26 2023 - BTX integrates Metrasens Detection Technology with XProtect

Metrasens Ultra™ Advanced Detection Technology   App-Techs is pleased to partner with Metrasens (www.metrasens.com) to provide a real-time integration of the Metrasens' Ultra™ advanced detection technology into Milestone XProtect.   Metrasens Ultra accurately detects ferrous threat objects, inclusive of both weapons and data recording devices, so you can keep people, property, and sensitive information safe.   Though our BTX (Bridge to XProtect) integration engin ... Full Story ...


May 9 2023 - App-Techs attends Tech Talk Live 2023

--> --> -->   May 1-3, 2023 - For the tenth year in a row, App-Techs exhibited and presented on the latest developments in video analytics, access control, and cloud-based video security technologies at the 2023 Tech Talk Live Conference, hosted by IU13 (Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit 13). The event is one of the largest gatherings of school IT professionals in Pennsylvania.   App-Techs' Jenny Romanosky and Nancy Beauregard spearheaded our sales outrea ... Full Story ...


January 4 2023 - BTX integrates Hanwha IVA Edge Analytics Cameras with XProtect

  BTX shows its versatility through a seamless integration of Hanwha Wisenet IVA Edge Analytics cameras with Milestone XProtect.   BTX makes the XProtect Smart Client *POP* when edge events-of-interest occur, and offers features not available with traditional "driver-based" integration methods.   Integrate any of the following Hanwha Wisenet IVA edge analytics:   Object Detection: Person, Vehicle, Face RoadAI License Plate Detection Line Crossing / Wron ... Full Story ...


December 23 2022 - App-Techs presents Alan Nydes with "Vendor Rep of the Year" Award

    App-Techs is pleased to present Alan Nydes, of Milestone Systems, with our "Vendor Rep of the Year" award.   The App-Techs staff, from the sales department to our field technicians, appreciates Alan's dedication, availability, and his knowledge of Milestone XProtect and the video security industry.   Alan is a "Champion" for Milestone and its many product offerings. But that's not all he does. He reguarly leverages his knowledge and business contacts to connect Ap ... Full Story ...


September 15 2022 - Upcoming Milestone Partnership Summit

  App-Techs to attend MIPS 2022 Milestone Partner Summit in Minneapolis     Several App-Techs team members will travel to Minneapolis on October 24-26 to attend MIPS 2022 Milestone Partnership Summit.     The MIPPS 2022 conference invitation continues an important and productive partnership for App-Techs. Our company continues to sell and service Milestone XProtect, and our software developers and system engineers are actively engaged in a s ... Full Story ...


September 15 2022 - Partnering with Milestone Systems

  App-Techs Visits Milestone Systems Headquarters in Denmark Partnering with Milestone Systems -->   App-Techs President Dan Fritsch recently traveled to Milestone Systems global headquarters in Brøndby, Denmark and received recognition as a Milestone Developer Champion.   Click HERE to view the LinkedIn post.   Developer champions are recognized by Milestone as "advocates and leaders who advance practical knowledge and drive innovation ... Full Story ...


April 20 2022 - Milestone video features the Spotlight Plug-in by App-Techs

  Milestone Systems features the Spotlight Plug-in by App-Techs in a new promotional video.   The video series showcases a variety of Milestone use-cases with the goal of introducing Milestone users to solutions that address specific security challenges.   The Spotlight Plug-in was developed by App-Techs to increase situational awareness for Milestone XProtect Smart Client users.   Spotlight monitors incoming security events and alarms in real-time by searching ... Full Story ...


March 15 2022 - BTX integrates license plate recognition software with Milestone XProtect

  Bridge to XProtect (BTX) once again demonstrates its versatility by integrating two additional license plate recognition software platforms (LPR) with Milestone XProtect.   Recent LPR integrations include Plate Recognizer Stream and Hanwha's Road AI, adding to a list that includes Ironyun Vaidio.   License plate recognition (LPR) is one of the most useful and requested features in the growing video analytics marketplace. LPR provides definitive, trace ... Full Story ...


September 21 2021 - Bosch B9512G panel integration with Milestone XProtect

  The App-Techs Bridge to XProtect (BTX) now monitors the panel point + area status on a Bosch B9512-G control panel and relays alarms into Milestone XProtect.   With BTX, you can easily associate panel alarms with any number of Milestone cameras/devices. View panel alarms in real-time, or review previous alarms with BTX-generated video bookmarks in the XProtect Smart Client.   The integration is compatible with ethernet-capable panels using the "Bosch ... Full Story ...


July 6 2021 - Dan Fritsch Named 2021 Milestone Developer Champion

  Dan Fritsch Named 2021 Milestone Developer Champion   --> App-Techs congratulates Dan and the other 2021 Milestone Developer Champions for their work improving the Milestone XProtect experience.   Milestone Champions are influential voices and leaders in the Milestone developer community. Champions openly share development knowledge and encourage the innovative use of the Milestone SDK, API, and associated products. Most importantly, Champions deliver an improved Mile ... Full Story ...


June 15 2021 - Fraser AIS, App-Techs Partnership Announced

    App-Techs is pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with Fraser Advanced Information Systems.   Headquartered in West Reading, PA, Fraser AIS specializes in business machines and digital office systems to optimize business communications and productivity.   The partnership allows Fraser AIS and App-Techs to deliver additional value to their current and potential customers.   With IT systems more inter-connected than ever, ... Full Story ...


June 14 2021 - App-Techs integrates gunshot detection technology with Milestone XProtect

Simple, Accurate, Affordable Gunshot Detection   App-Techs has partnered with Active Guardian to integrate its patent-pending Sentinel™ gunshot detection technology with Milestone XProtect.   The Sentinel™ sensor by Active Guardian is different from other gunshot detection technologies on the market. While other products rely on a combination of acoustic microphones and sound analytics software, or video analytics software to detect muzzle flashes, Se ... Full Story ...


March 31 2021 - Spotlight™ Plug-in with Audio Announcements

New Feature! User-Defined Audio Announcements For Your Smart Client   The Spotlight™ Plug-in captures an operator's attention with its new, user-defined, text-driven, alarm-specific AUDIO announcements. Combined with Spotlight's color-coded bounding boxes around live camera cells, incoming alarms or events can be identified AT A GLANCE and BY EAR.   Spotlight™ supports operators in environments where uninterrupted monitoring is not always possible. It is ideal for ... Full Story ...


September 9 2020 - 'No Mask' Alerts with Video Analytics

Ensure employee, student, and visitor safety with 'No Mask' video analytics alerts     EasyVA® Video Analytics offers 'No Mask' detection alerts as part of its suite of automated video analytics capabilities.   The software analyzes live camera feeds and instantly reports when people are identified as not wearing a mask. It identifies individuals even if the mask is being worn incorrectly, i.e., worn below the nose.   Choose real-time re ... Full Story ...


June 9 2020 - Touch-Free Card Reader

App-Techs Designs Contactless ID / Card Viewer Systemfor Coronavirus / COVID-19 Testing Centers     App-Techs designed and deployed (in short order) a portable network-based contactless ID / insurance card presentation system for a local Coronavirus / COVID-19 testing center.   The system permits an operator to simultaneously view (on a monitor) identification and insurance cards from any distance or location (supported by network).   The cards are placed ... Full Story ...


April 7 2020 - App-Techs assembles and ships Coronavirus Remote Patient Monitoring System

App-Techs partners with Knowfalls Fall Prevention Solutions to build and rapidly deploy Coronavirus Remote Patient Monitoring System -->     App-Techs is pleased to announce that it will serve as the assembly plant for the Coronavirus Remote Patient Monitoring System by Knowfalls Fall Prevention Solutions.   This system allows technicians or certified nursing assistants to conduct virtual patient rounds via remote cameras, which supports patient care, reduces virus ... Full Story ...


February 19 2020 - App-Techs Named as 2020 Milestone Diamond Partner

App-Techs is proud to once again be named as a Milestone Diamond Partner for 2020, the highest partner level offered by Milestone Systems, Inc.   Diamond partners are recognized for their knowledge of the entire Milestone product portfolio:   App-Techs technicians are Milestone-certified with the skills to implement and service the most sophisticated, demanding projects. App-Techs develops Custom Milestone Integrations for third-party access co ... Full Story ...


February 11 2020 - Tech Talk Live 2020

App-Techs to Present on Surveillance, Video Analytics & Access Control at Tech Talk Live 2020   EVENT: TECH TALK LIVE 2020 WHEN: May 4-6, 2020 WHERE: 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 WEBSITE: www.techtalklive.org     App-Techs is slated to lead three knowledge sessions at the upcoming Tech Talk Live 2020 Conference (May 4-6). Tech Talk Live is Pennsylvania’s premier professional conference for IT professionals in the education field. App-T ... Full Story ...


February 4 2020 - App-Techs & Ironyun Team Up for MIPS 2020

App-Techs to Co-Demo Video Analytics Integration with Milestone XProtect   App-Techs is teaming with Ironyun to demo the very latest in video analytics technology and analytics integration with Milestone XProtect.   Come visit us at MIPS booth #505 to see the latest updates and innovations in face recognition, license plate recognition, gun detection, object tracking, and AI heatmapping. App-Techs will showcase BTX (Bridge to XProtect), software that receives analytics eve ... Full Story ...


January 9 2020 - App-Techs offers cloud-based video surveillance monitoring & storage with Arcules

Arcules & App-Techs Form Vendor Partnership   For small- to mid-sized enterprises, Arcules makes it easy to implement and manage cloud-based video surveillance. --> Arcules provides an affordable entry-point for organizations looking to add surveillance capabilities on a modest budget.   It is also particularly suited to business with multiple locations or work sites, such construction companies, hotels, property management companies, satellite offices, ... Full Story ...


November 21 2019 - App-Techs Integrates Openpath Access Control with Milestone

Openpath Access Control / Milestone XProtect Integration by App-Techs   Openpath, the makers of keyless access control hardware and software, enlists App-Techs to integrate their products with Milestone XProtect video management system. Our software team developed the interface that transforms Openpath access control events and alarms into actionable Milestone records.   App-Tech' integration enhances both the utility and security profile of Openpath devices. Op ... Full Story ...


October 28 2019 - EasyVA Analytics Now Include Geo-Mapping Features

App-Techs' AI-based analytics servers have added the ability to report location data with any AI detection. The mapping feature can be combined with person/vehicle/object detection, face and license plate recognition, and intrusion alerts.   On-screen mapping (right) allows the user to see not only when - but where - an event occurs in real-time, and track the changing locations of incidents of interest.   The EasyVA® analytics packages adds new AI features every few months. New ... Full Story ...


October 24 2019 - App-Techs / Panasonic Joint Demo - November 14

App-Techs / Panasonic Partner Demo Thursday, November 14 5 Willow Lane, Lancaster, PA   For Security and IT professionals from Schools, Hospitals, Municipalities, Businesses, and Law Enforcement   Cost: FREE When: Thursday November 14th Morning Session: 9:30am-11:30am Afternoon Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Duration: 2 Hours     REGISTER TODAY     Contact App-Techs for more information: 717-735-0848 Email: sales@app-techs.com ... Full Story ...


June 18 2019 - BTX now featured on Milestone Marketplace

App-Techs' BTX (Bridge to XProtect) software just received additional recognition as a proven third-party video management application within the Milestone community. Being listed on Milestone Marketplace certifies performance and compatibility with XProtect video management software.   BTX is now available worldwide as an integration platform for a wide variety of third-party devices, analytics software, sensors, and other security-related utilities.   BTX is middlewar ... Full Story ...


May 16 2019 - Milestone Offers Special Upgrade Offer to XProtect Express, Professional, and Enterprise Customers

Existing XProtect Express, XProtect Professional, and Enterprise Customers with Care Plus: For a limited time, enjoy significant savings and plan for the future by migrating your existing Milestone platform to XProtect Express Plus, Professional Plus, or Expert AT NO CHARGE.   Milestone is streamlining its offerings by retiring XProtect Express and XProtect Professional by June 2024 with the final release slated for June 2019. Enterprise has already been retired. Make the ... Full Story ...


May 8 2019 - Milestone announces an exciting promotion for OnSSI customers

On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI) VMS Customers: Through October 2019, Milestone Systems is offering complimentary base and camera license conversion to XProtect Professional Plus or XProtect Expert with the purchase of two years of the Care Plus service plan.   Take advantage of these significant savings and make the transition to Milestone’s market-leading video management software.   Don’t risk being stuck with a VMS brand that is slated for retirement! Upgrade t ... Full Story ...


May 8 2019 - App-Techs presents Video Analytics & Access Control at Tech Talk Live

--> --> -->   May 7 and 8, 2019 - App-Techs exhibited and also gave dual presentations on the latest developments in AI Video Analytics and Access Control technologies at the 2019 Tech Talk Live Conference", hosted by IU13 (Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit 13). The event is one of the largest gatherings of school IT professionals in Pennsylvania.     App-Techs continues its reputation as a resource for school administrators who must balance the dual responsibilities ... Full Story ...


May 2 2019 - BTX now receives & pushes SNMP traps into XProtect

App-Techs just added an upgrade to Bridge to XProtect (BTX), and it now has the ability to receive and push SNMP traps directly into XProtect.     This capability allows a network monitor to instantly identify issues involving routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, and other SNMP-enabled devices.     This is a great way to automate network monitoring, as BTX can trigger instant mobile and email alerts when network device issues occur.     The Smart Client's ma ... Full Story ...


September 2 2017 - App-Techs Does Home/Small-Business Security and Automation

This fall, App-Techs continued its exploration of "new frontiers" in technology, with the implementation of home security and automation tools at the home of an old acquaintance.   In September and October of 2016, Brad from State College reached out to App-Techs team member Dan Fritsch, since they had worked together years ago at another technology company. We are using only Brad's first name, because this was an installation in a private home to install a home security system. At the same ... Full Story ...


September 6 2016 - New DMap Release

DMap, the cloud-based device tracking software created and hosted by App-Techs, has brand-new features released over the summer.   Our customers can now:   Upload floor plans or blueprints, and then position device icons accordingly. View system devices by floor or level, even underground. Upload multiple images of devices and their surroundings, making them easier to find and identify.   Learn More about DMap     ... Full Story ...


August 26 2016 - Video Analytics

Video Analytics software basically "watches" a video stream, and based on certain activity or events in the stream, it can make different "decisions" about what action to take. Below are some features of App-Techs' Video Analytics system.   License Plate Recognition   The software reads license plates, a function known as LPR (license plate recognition). It "sees" a license plate with text on it, and then based on certain shapes on the plate, it translates them into text. Thi ... Full Story ...


August 23 2016 - Dan Visits Houston

App-Techs programmer Dan Fritsch traveled to Houston, TX during the third week of August for a meeting with team members at the Southern Regional Office of our business partner, Kastle Systems.   Dan provided training for staff on some of the App-Techs products and usage of our Customer Portal. He enjoyed meeting and working with Kastle's friendly and helpful team.   We are excited about this partnership, and App-Techs eagerly anticipates continued work with Kastle Systems in the ... Full Story ...


August 15 2016 - App-Techs Awarded Milestone Diamond Partner Status

App-Techs is pleased and proud to have been awarded the elite Diamond Partner status in August, 2016 by Milestone Systems.  Out of more than 11,000 global channel partners, we are now one of only twelve elite partners who have achieved the Diamond partner label.  Milestone states that our achievement comes from an outstanding commitment to its core company values.  As a Diamond Partner, we have direct access to the Milestone Advisory Board, as well as other benefits.  On September 5t ... Full Story ...


May 4 2016 - Tech Talk Live 2016

App-Techs was one of many exhibitors on May 4 at this year's Tech Talk Live, hosted by Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13. This annual event focuses on day-to-day issues that technology professionals face in educational environments. The host is a client of App-Techs, with several of our other Education customers in attendance. Our booth featured demos and samples for many of our core services, software, and hardware including:   Milestone Systems Smart Client Milestone ... Full Story ...