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Peace of Mind Technologies to provide security systems for Standard Hotel

"One of the leading security technology provider's, Peace of Mind Technologies, LLC (POM), will develop and install video surveillance and card access control systems for the new Standard Hotel, the Andre Balazs project currently under construction at 848 Washington St. in the Meatpacking District," said, Jon Ecker, president and CEO of POM. Designed by award-winning architects Polshek Partnership, the 13-story tower will literally straddle the much-publicized High Line elevated park on both Washington St. and 13th St. It is anticipated the security technology system will include multiple cameras covering all egresses and other significant public areas. "The Standard is our first installation for Andre Balazs' estimable hotel group," said, Ecker. "To meet this hotelier's standards, we have customized a security technology program commensurate with the cutting-edge design and amenities defining this hotel." Other New York hotels in which POM has systems include the W Hotel - Union Square, The Maritime Hotel, Bowery Hotel, SoHo Grand Hotel, Tribeca Grand Hotel, Hilton New York, Intercontinental Hotel, Park Central Hotel and Westin Hotel - Times Sq., Helmsley Carlton House and Helmsley Middletowne. Founded in 2002 by Jon Ecker, President and CEO, Peace of Mind Technologies, LLC (POM) provides high-tech surveillance systems to nearly 500 businesses and properties in the greater New York Metropolitan area. In addition to hotels, its diverse client roster includes residential owners and management companies, restaurants and clubs, commercial property owners and management companies, retail, healthcare facilities and private schools. Moreover, organizations as disparate as the Islamic Consulate and Pontiac/GM/Hummer Dealerships are POM clients.
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