James Ford

James Ford
Director (Global Marketing) of product and technology, Stanley Black & DeckerA creative innovator and marketing leader with a skill to develop strong marketing communications and demand creation solutions. Ford has a reputation for creating on-strategy, creative solutions that connect with customers via integrated channels and drive business, be it traditional channels or innovative digital strategies, or engaging messaging through defined content creation. James is a passionate leader, able to deliver his vision, strategy and tactics with greater clarity and precision to inspire high-caliber creative teams to foster an environment of multi-disciplinary collaboration and problem solving.
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STANLEY Product and Technology, a provider of security, access control and door entry solutions, will be showcasing the latest innovations from its PACOM and PAC GDX brands at IFSEC 2018. Specializing in integrated security solutions, for over 35 years PACOM has been trusted by some of the most prestigious organizations around the world in sectors such as banking and finance, healthcare, education, critical infrastructure, logistics, telecommunications and utilities. By visiting Stand F222 visitors will be able to find out more about the PACOM range of products including the Graphical Management System (GMS), which is engineered to communicate over an IP network and has technology tailored specifically for multi-site environments. The PACOM GMS allows the integration of access control, alarm monitoring, video surveillance and many other security services. To show its flexibility and functionality, RightCrowd’s automated workflow management software and EyeLocks’ iris-based identity authentication products will be integrated into the GMS platform and demonstrated on the stand. Unison is the solution of choice for organizations within verticals such as healthcare, universities, commercial buildings, airports and shipping ports Improving Operational Efficiency Alongside the PACOM GMS will be PACOM Unison – an open and integrated security management platform that enables the management of access control, intrusion detection, fire detection, intercom and video from one single user interface. Unison is the solution of choice for organizations within verticals such as healthcare, universities, commercial buildings, public facilities, municipalities, airports and shipping ports. Helping to protect people, property and assets, it also helps to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes to drive organizational excellence across campus environments. Remote Configuration With 40 years’ experience in designing, engineering and manufacturing access control and door entry products for the commercial and residential markets, taking center stage for PAC GDX will be PAC8 – a simple solution that redefines the way access control is installed, set-up and managed using a dedicated app and the cloud. PAC8 can be remotely configured via Apple iOS or Google Android smart devices, and provides end users with complete flexibility in terms of how they operate the system. In fact, PAC8 is so advanced that it boasts 90 per cent of the features normally only associated with PC-based systems. Ease Of Management Alongside PAC8 will be PAC's SecureNet integrated security software solution, which is reliable, scalable and can be adapted to suit every access control installation. Easily configured to operate on a standalone PC or across a corporate network, it displays detailed, real-time events information including alarms as they occur across the facility. With the ability to monitor alarm points, control elevators, manage fire doors or even control IP-based CCTV cameras, PAC SecureNet provides unprecedented ease of management. GDX7 SIP can be used to manage local alarms that are reported both locally and at the concierge Door-Entry Solutions Visitors to Stand F222 will also be able to see a preview of GDX7 SIP, which heralds the next stage in our cutting-edge door entry solutions. The SIP system can be provided with a Windows-based concierge function and enables management of multiple buildings over a large area. It can also be used to manage local alarms that are reported both locally and at the concierge. This functionality can be used to support residents who may be frail or require assisted living by having smoke or panic alarms linked in to the system. Data Security And Privacy Last but certainly not least, experts from PAC GDX will be available to discuss its Secure Hosting of Access Control Data service, which is the ideal solution for those in the residential sector that find the storing and maintaining of important site and keyholder information to be a financial burden as well as a potential cyber security flaw. It enables end users to manage the operation of their system internally but safe in the knowledge that all data is securely stored. James Ford, marketing director at STANLEY Product and Technology, concluded, “As the key event in the UK’s security calendar, IFSEC International 2018 provides an excellent platform to further highlight our credentials.” “The last 12 months has been a period of considerable activity for us, with a number of significant additions to our ever-expanding portfolio, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to Stand F222, where our team of experts will be available to talk through the features and benefits of our cutting-edge innovations and discuss the advantages of working with us.”
STANLEY Product and Technology, a division in Stanley Black & Decker and global provider of security and access control solutions, will be exhibiting at Skydd & Säkerhet, which takes place between the 24th-25th January at the MalmöMässan trade fair and convention center in Malmö, Sweden. The last 12 months has been a period of considerable activity for STANLEY and Skydd & Säkerhet provides the perfect opportunity to meet directly with integration partners and end users, and highlight how the company plans to build on its success. On Stand E26, the company will exhibit a range of its innovative solutions wit next generation PACOM 8707 display card reader and the PAC8 access control system. PACOM 8707 Card Management And Authentication Developed around the company’s highly successful PACOM Unison platform, PACOM 8707 incorporates state-of-the-art card management and authentication and supports all generations of the MIFARE protocol, as well as radio frequency identification (RFID) based cards and the Wiegand over the air protocol. By complying with the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) PACOM 8707 ensures that sniffing devices can’t be installed behind the reader or along the communications path. When used in modern commercial buildings, display card readers not only have to offer a high level of security and performance – they have to look good and be user friendly too. Those attending Skydd & Säkerhet will be able to see firsthand how these elements have been designed into PACOM 8707, with a user-friendly design that is based around a cutting edge organic lighting emitting diode (OLED) display, which ensures information is readable in almost any environmental condition. The screen itself can be used to display both text and graphics, facilitating customization and the opportunity to, for example, incorporate corporate logos or provide basic instructions.When used in modern commercial buildings, display card readers not only have to offer a high level of security and performance – they have to look good and be user friendly too PAC 8 App It is completely revolutionising the built environment and a growing number of building services are exploiting the benefits offered by the cloud, wireless technology, smart devices and remote system configuration via the internet. These features form the basis of the PAC8 door controller, which provides a modern way of carrying out system installation and management via the dedicated PAC8 app. As the name suggests PAC8 can protect up to eight doors, operates with up to 250 keyholders, allows access permissions to be tailored to match specific roles, and features four time profiles so that keyholders can be uniquely managed. This smart, compact controller takes full advantage of the latest in Bluetooth technology, so there’s no need to install communications cabling, and it boasts 90 per cent of the features normally only associated with PC-based systems. It can be remotely configured on any mobile device via the app and, just as importantly, system configuration is backed up in a secure cloud environment, including settings, keyholder information and events. Ahead of the event, James Ford, Director for Global Marketing at STANLEY Product & Technology, commented, “At this year’s Skydd & Säkerhet, we are looking forward to demonstrating why STANLEY’s security brands - PACOM and PAC - continue to lead the way in the design and manufacture of cutting edge security and access control solutions. By visiting Stand E26 and talking to our experts, visitors have a fantastic opportunity to find out how our technology can transform a diverse range of built environments and the many advantages of working with us.”
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