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Tyco Security Products’ Nigel Spinks to Lead Liaison Committee for The Monitoring Association

Spinks will Chair Associate Members Group for the former Central Station Alarm Association WESTFORD, MA, April 5, 2017 — Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces that Nigel Spinks has been named Chairman of the Associate Members’ Liaison Committee for The Monitoring Association, formerly known as the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). Spinks, who is the Global Senior Director Communication Service…

Tyco Security Products Enhances SG-System 5 with PSTN Line Cards, New Automation Methods, SureView Systems Integration

LAS VEGAS April 5, 2017 –– Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced today that Sur-Gard, the industry leader in monitoring station solutions, now supports PSTN line cards on the SG-System 5 receiver to give central stations the flexibility to monitor both IP and PSTN alarm signals to create our most powerful receiver solution to date.

With this enhancement, SG-System 5 can support a combination of 24 IP or PSTN line cards. More than 150 communication formats are supported through the PSTN line cards, which features patented Automatic Hand Shake (AHS) technology to remember the required handshake and/format of the incoming events resulting in an expedited signal processing time.

Tyco Security Products’ iSTAR Ultra Video Takes Home Top Honors in SIA New Product Showcase Awards

WESTFORD, MA. April 5, 2017 –– Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that its iSTAR Ultra Video solution from Software House was honored with the Best New Product Award in the Access Control Software & Controllers category of the 2017 SIA New Product Showcase, awarded at ISC West in Las Vegas, Nev. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association, the annual SIA NPS is one of the top accolades for product innovation in the industry.

Johnson Controls Appoints New Global VP, GM of Security Products

MILWAUKEE – (April 5, 2017) – Johnson Controls has announced that David Grinstead has been named Vice President and General Manager, Global Security Products, a newly created position within Johnson Controls, to oversee all of the company’s security products operations. Grinstead will be responsible for the organization’s sales, marketing, product management, innovation, engineering and operations, which includes nearly 3,000 employees. In his new role, Grinstead will lead and direct technology leadership growth in such market categories as access control, video surveillance and intrusion and helping to accelerate these offerings from a security perspective as part of the overall building management solution.

Safer, Smarter Living with iotega

Next Generation All-In-One Security & Smart Automation Platform Las Vegas, NV, April 5, 2017 — Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the launch of iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation platform designed to provide safer, smarter living for homes and businesses. iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle management platform, which is supported by Tyco Security Product’s trusted,…

Tyco Security Products Debuts EntraPass Go Pass Support for Apple Watch®

Kantech mobile app delivers industry-first Apple Watch® credential WESTFORD, MA — April 4, 2017 – Tyco Security Products introduces EntraPass Go Pass support for Apple Watch®, the industry’s first Apple Watch® mobile credential that allows card holders to use the watch as a mobile access control credential, facilitating quick entry and exit through access points without an access card. EntraPass Go Pass…

Tyco Security Products Highlights Comprehensive Portfolio of Unique Integrations at ISC West 2017

WESTFORD, MA. April 4, 2017 –– Tyco Security Products returns to ISC West at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas April 5-7 in Booth 20005. The exhibit will highlight the integrated cyber-secure management platforms and solutions ranging from complex enterprise environments to smart, active households. These solutions provide end users with actionable intelligence and deep operational benefits far beyond traditional core security functions allowing a comprehensive view of their operations.