Wednesday, August 31, 2016

JKS Cisco Solutions Week #3 - Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers


Routing For Rugged Environments
The Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Router is designed specifically for the harsh, rugged environments often found in the energy and utility industries. Built to help ensure a highly secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure, the Cisco 2000 Series provides industry-leading routing capabilities to support the Smart Grid and other energy delivery communications needs.

Enhanced Security and Reliability
·         The Cisco 2010 Connected Grid Router, the first in the Cisco 2000 Series, is an ideal platform to support the communications requirements of the energy delivery infrastructure across the generation, transmission, and distribution sectors. This product has been extensively tested and is KEMA-certified to meet challenging substation compliance standards, including IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850-3.
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      Cisco IOS Software delivers the benefits of integrated security for NERC/CIP compliance, quality of service, and network management to help ensure integrity and priority of operational data communications.

Features and Capabilities
  • ·         Rugged industrial design and substation compliance with IEC-61850-3 and IEEE 1613 for utility substation environments
  • ·         Integrated security to help utilities address compliance with critical infrastructure protection mandates
  • ·         High-availability design for optimum network up time and redundancy
  • ·         Network and device management tools for deployments, upgrades, and remote monitoring
  • ·         Advanced quality of service (QoS) capabilities to support mission-critical substation communications such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)


For more information, Contact JKS at;


www.jks-systems.com

JKS exhibited at CT Business Expo

On June 9th, 2016, JKS exhibited at CT Business Expo with one of its core partners; Kaba Access & Data Systems Americas.

More than 150 companies exhibited and thousands of people attended from various industries.
That was a successful event held by Hartford Business Journal, we are planning on reserving our spot for next year!


Over 50% of attendees are CEO, CFO, COO, President, Vice President, Partner, Owner, Director or Senior Manager.



Annual "We are the Children" Fundraising Event

We Are The Children is an organization founded in 1985 by Gary Craig, morning radio personality of 96.5 WTIC-FM in Hartford, Connecticut. Gary Craig, along with a tremendous support committee including various corporations is committed to raising funds for abandoned, battered, disadvantaged, and needy children. To date, We Are The Children is a 100% volunteer organization with all goods and services donated by members of the local communities.

JKS COO, Jack D. Pragosa organized and hosted this even on and JKS co-sponsored.

In total, $7,000 was raised for the foundation through this event. As well, each attendee brought a toy to donate to the organization.

We Are The Children continues to support children and their families bringing the spirit of the holidays to Connecticut’s kids, one child at a time.








Tuesday, August 30, 2016

JKS Cisco Solutions Week #2 -Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches


Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Build a Next-Generation Network

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches create the network foundation for your next-generation Unified Fabric data center. Modular switches, including the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series, deliver a comprehensive Cisco NX-OS feature set and open source programmable tools for software-defined network (SDN) deployments. They offer high-density 10, 40, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet with application awareness and performance analytics


High Performance with Comprehensive Feature Set

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches offer one of the most comprehensive data center network feature sets in a single platform. They offer high performance, high port density, and a full feature set for data center aggregation, end-of-row, and data center interconnect (DCI) deployments in a highly resilient modular platform.
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series runs on Cisco NX-OS Software. It was specifically developed for the most mission-critical enterprise and service provider deployments.

The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series was designed around three principles:
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      Infrastructure Scalability - Virtualization, efficient power and cooling, cloud scale with automation, high density, and performance all support efficient data center growth.
·         Operational Continuity - The design integrates hardware, NX-OS software features, and management to support zero-downtime environments.
·         Transport Flexibility - You can incrementally and cost-effectively adopt new networking technologies.

Technologies that you can support include:
  • ·         Remote Integrated Service Engine (RISE)
  • ·         Dynamic Fabric Automation (DFA)
  • ·         Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)
  • ·         Cisco FabricPath
  • ·         Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
  • ·         Cisco Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP)
  • ·         Cisco IOS Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
  • ·         Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) (PDF - 1.2 MB)


For more information, Contact JKS at:

www.jks-systems.com

Monday, August 29, 2016

Welcome to Cisco Solutions Week! JKS is a Premier Certified Cisco Partner. JKS Infrastructure Solutions – Switches Cisco 550X Series


Deploy Advanced Features for Demanding Environment

Get 10-Gigabit Ethernet and advanced capabilities to accelerate your business growth. Our new, next-generation stackable managed switches can bring immediate productivity gains to your organization today. They also get your network ready for more bandwidth-hungry applications in the future.

Features and Capabilities

These new switches offer 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-performance server access and network aggregation. They act as a solid foundation for the latest technologies, such as server virtualization, storage network convergence, multigigabit wireless, and more.

The Cisco 550X Series offers:

  • ·        Affordable 10-Gigabit Ethernet - 10-Gigabit Ethernet delivers 10 times the performance increase to your network to promote higher productivity and business efficiency. The 550X Series breaks the barrier of 10-Gigabit Ethernet adoptions with exceptional affordability.
  • ·        Superior Reliability and Resiliency - Keep your network running so your business never slows down. The 550X Series features:
  • ·        Stacking capabilities
  • ·        Built-in fan redundancy
  • ·        Redundant power supply connector
  • ·        Dual images
  • ·        Advanced availability protocols
  • ·        Energy Efficiency - A variety of energy-saving features, including energy detect, cable length detection, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) provide an eco-friendly and cost-effective network solution without compromising performance.

Advanced Features

The 550X Switches include capabilities and management options you need to support applications today and in the future. 

Examples include:

  • ·        Strong security
  • ·        Advanced QoS
  • ·        Comprehensive IPv6 support
  • ·        Layer 3 dynamic routing
  • ·        True stacking


For more information, Contact JKS at;


www.jks-systems.com



Sunday, August 28, 2016

JKS Physical Security Week #6 – CCTV-Hikvision 6 MP Smart IP Outdoor Bullet Camera



Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems monitor your location with cameras 24/7, all year round. The cameras are installed around buildings provide protection to the company. They record images and audio.


Having a CCTV system provides many benefits, such as:
  • Act as a crime deterrent: Cameras can act as a deterrent to potential criminals. Thieves, burglars, and intruders are far less likely to commit a crime when they know they are being recorded.
  • Provide a safer working environment: Employees are more likely to adhere to health and safety policies and work far more efficiently while under constant surveillance.
  • Provide a strong training tool: Images captured can be used as a training tool for staff.
  • Prevent false claims: Fraudulent claims (staged slip-and-fall accidents, workplace injuries caused by employee negligence, etc.) can cause lawsuits that cost companies large amounts of money. Camera footage can provide evidence for the proper authorities to ensure your company in not saddled with extensive costs.
  • Reduce retail theft: Shoplifters and thieves generally target businesses that have poor security systems.
  • Prevent of crime: Acts of vandalism and theft can be avoided as criminals tend to avoid areas under surveillance.
  • Monitor remotely: Camera images can be monitored and recorded from a remote location.
  • Provide a feeling of security: Give yourself peace-of-mind knowing your company is protected.
  • Advance warning can alert you and notify authorities: CCTV systems with motion detection capabilities can give an advance warning of intruders and notify the proper authorities in the event of a break-in or intrusion.
  • Protect employees and clients: Inhabitants of a building are protected from possible robberies and assaults.
  • Higher rate of prosecution of offenders: If a crime does occur, CCTV cameras can provide solid evidence to prosecute the offenders.
  • Reduced insurance premiums: Commercial insurance companies usually provide discounts to customers with CCTV security installed, saving your company money

Key Features of Hikvision 6 MP Smart IP Outdoor Bullet Camera:
  •  Up to 3072 x 2048 High Resolution
  • WDR, 3D DNR
  • Multi-Video Streams
  • On-Board Storage, Up to 128 GB
  • Up to 50 Meters IR Range
  • Motorized VF Lens with Smart Focus
  • IP67
  • Smart Heater

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Contact JKS now to learn more!
security@jks-systems.com / 860-436-4664


Saturday, August 27, 2016

JKS Physical Security Week #5 – Assa Abloy Retail Solutions



Entrance challenges in retail are as diverse as the products being sold. The flow of goods and customers within a building needs to be as smooth possible to ensure safe, convenient and cost-effective operations. ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems offers the optimal entrance products and services to ensure a welcoming and efficient environment for your retail facility.
Automatic entrances provide many benefits for retailers, offering convenience for customers, increased productivity for staff and reduced energy consumption for business operations. Our complete line of automatic entrance solutions can help address all of your needs for the front, back or interior of your building.


Solutions:
  • Automatic sliding, swing and revolving doors for customer traffic
  • Sectional doors with tight sealing for insulation and durability
  • High-performance doors with fast opening and closing speed for optimal flow of goods


Benefits:
  • Improved convenience and business efficiency
  • Energy cost savings
  • Full offering of maintenance and modernization services
  • Market-leading brands and a complete portfolio of automatic entrance solutions


JKS Systems can install and maintain your entrance system whether your retail store is a large, round-the-clock facility or a small neighborhood market.

For more information, contact JKS at
security@jks-systems.com / 860-436-4664