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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.

CEM Systems releases latest version of AC2000 Security Management System

BELFAST, UK, 30 March 2017 – Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the release of AC2000 v8, which offers new features that increase the performance, simplicity and scope of the AC2000 access control system suite from CEM Systems. These include AC2000 Data Partitioning and enhancements to AC2000 Security Hub command and control application. CEM Systems has also released enhancements to the emerald Intelligent Access Terminal range with the emerald TS100f and TS200f fingerprint terminals.

ONVIF To Speak at China’s Chengdu Public Safety and Security Exhibition

SAN RAMON, Calif. – March 30, 2017. ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced today that it will speak at China’s Chengdu International Community Public Safety and Security Products and Technology Exhibition (CCPSE), to be held April 13-15, at the Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center in Chengdu, China. ONVIF is also a sponsor of the Chengdu event, which is estimated to draw more than 50,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors.

Siklu Introduces Revolutionary Outdoor Point to Multipoint Millimeter Wave Wireless Solution for the Physical Security Market

FORT LEE, NEW JERSEY — March 30, 2017 — Siklu Inc., the global market leader in millimeter-wave solutions, unveils the MultiHaul™, a revolutionary point-to-multipoint millimeter wave wireless solution for the physical security market. The new millimeter wave radio extends Siklu’s multi-gigabit product line to include an easy to install, interference-immune, cyber secure solution for high-speed video surveillance networks, including smart cities and Internet of Things deployments that demand always-on connectivity.

Tyco Security Products’ Innometriks Infinitas Receives GSA FICAM Approval

WESTFORD, MA. March 29, 2017 –– Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced today that its Innometriks Cheetah high assurance physical access reader has achieved UL 294 certification and the complete Innometriks Infinitas FICAM solution is now listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Product List (APL). These are two important designations for government agencies that need to deploy a secure and interoperable access control solution for high security areas.

Tyco Security Products Adds Important Cybersecurity Features and Improved User Experience to exacqVision 8.4

WESTFORD, MA. March 24, 2017 — Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces the latest release of the exacqVision VMS (8.4) which adds critical cybersecurity features demanded by IT departments while enhancing the user experience. exacqVision now supports HTTPS communication between the NVR and some of the industry’s leading cameras, adding a new layer of protection to security deployments. Users can also easily acquire and configure security certificates used by exacqVision Web Services for HTTPS communication, ensuring all communication to web browsers and Exacq Mobile is encrypted.