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PowerSeries Neo offers flexible, wireless platform with PowerG Technology

TORONTO    May 11, 2016 — Tyco Security Products is pleased to announce that Monitronics has selected the DSC PowerSeries Neo platform and the DSC Touch all-in-one smart panel to be part of its authorized dealer program, a network with more than 600 dealers from throughout North America.

The addition of these two products is part of Monitronics plan to offer its dealers a portfolio of the latest and most reliable security and home control devices. PowerSeries Neo is a flexible hybrid intrusion platform that offers a wide range of devices with PowerG Technology. DSC Touch is a 7-inch smart touchscreen panel that supports security, life safety and home control technology.

Dealers who are part of the Monitronics Authorized Dealer Program will be able to purchase and install devices from the PowerSeries Neo suite of products and the DSC Touch smart panel, and in turn receive financing for each account.

“We are pleased to be included in Monitronics Authorized Dealer program and to be able to offer dealers the latest and most innovative hybrid intrusion platform available on the market today,” said David Grinstead, Vice President of Global Sales, Tyco Security Products. “Our PowerSeries Neo platform leverages our industry leading PowerG wireless technology and offers a full suite of sensors, including door /window contacts, smoke detectors, PIRs and motion detectors with integrated cameras.” 

Bruce Mungiguerra, Senior Vice President of Operations for Monitronics, believes that product flexibility gives a major competitive edge to companies in its dealer program. “We give our authorized dealers freedom to offer the latest technology from the best manufacturers and distributors,” Mungiguerra said. “We’re constantly searching for attractive options that will help to drive business growth, and the PowerSeries Neo and DSC Touch will handle even the most demanding needs of our customers.”

PowerSeries Neo is designed to cut operational costs for dealers and provide ultimate reliability for end users. The platform leverages a powerful combination of state-of-the-art technologies infused with PowerG 2-way wireless communication to deliver secure, reliable communications channels, innovative alarm verification solutions and a robust remote service software suite. Remote Diagnostics Software allows Monitronics to diagnose, inspect and maintain the system without having to travel to the customer premise, and System Administrator software enables easier end-user system maintenance.

DSC Touch offers cloud based firmware upgrades that are managed remotely to reduce truck rolls and to ensure the latest software updates are incorporated into the system. It includes Android-based software, Alarm.com integration, dual-path connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi and Cellular and Z-Wave enabled technology.

For more information on the PowerSeries Neo and DSC Touch, go to www.dsc.com

About DSC
DSC Intrusion Security products are part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company. DSC provides security professionals with products of superior quality and performance in more than 140 countries worldwide. They include interactive intrusion platforms, alarm control panels, keypads, user interfaces, detection devices, alarm communication products, and industry-leading alarm monitoring technology. More information on DSC can be found atwww.dsc.com.

About Tyco Security Products
Tyco Security Products and its leading brands conducts business in over 177 countries around the world, in multiple languages and employs over 2,800 employees globally, including research and development, marketing, manufacturing, sales, service and logistics teams in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Our products, built by developers from all product disciplines, consistently allow customers to see more, do more, and save more across multiple industries and segments including healthcare, government, transportation, finance, retail, commercial and residential.  Worldwide, Tyco Security Products helps protect 42% of Fortune 500 companies, transportation systems on five continents, 37% of the world’s top 100 retailers, over two million commercial enterprises, thousands of students in more than 900 educational facilities, and over five million private residences.