Network Connectivity | Multi-building campuses, remote offices | Industry: Ethernet-only (≤50 nodes) Base: Ethernet + Wi-Fi (100 nodes▲) Advanced: Ethernet + Wi-Fi + 5G (500+ nodes▲▲) (ISO 23218 compliance) | Base: Flexible deployment for mid-sized sites Advanced: Seamless remote zone coverage | Base: Limited to 100 nodes Advanced: Higher hardware costs |
Emergency Functionality | Fire alarms, disaster response | Industry: Basic tone alerts Base: Fire-PA protocol (ISO 7240-6▲) Advanced: Multi-protocol (ISO 7240-6 + EN 54-17▲▲) | Base: Rapid fire alerts Advanced: Supports earthquakes/floods | Base lacks multi-hazard support Advanced requires advanced training |
User Interface | Central control rooms, IT admin panels | Industry: Basic text menus Base: Grid layout (36 zones▲) Advanced: Touchscreen + 100+ zones (ISO 9241▲▲) | Base: Easy zone management Advanced: Drag-and-drop scheduling | Base limited to 36 zones Advanced: Steeper learning curve |
Audio Quality | Conference halls, public transit | Industry: 40 dBA (loud office noise) Base: 35 dBA (quieter than office▲) Advanced: 30 dBA (library quiet▲▲) | Base: Clearer announcements Advanced: Ideal for noise-sensitive areas | Base: Moderate cost increase Advanced: Requires premium speakers |
Scalability | Enterprise campuses, smart cities | Industry: 50 zones max Base: 100 zones▲ Advanced: 500+ zones▲▲ | Base: Scales for mid-sized enterprises Advanced: City-wide coverage | Base: Limited to 100 zones Advanced: Complex setup |
Security | Government buildings, financial hubs | Industry: Basic AES encryption Base: TLS 1.2▲ Advanced: TLS 1.3 + biometric▲▲ (NIST SP 800-52) | Base: Meets compliance standards Advanced: Mitigates advanced cyberattacks | Base: Vulnerable to TLS 1.2 exploits Advanced: Requires IT integration |