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PowerSeries Neo’s Partitioning Ability Proves Perfect as a Retail Store Solution

PowerSeries Neo is perfectly suited to a variety of environments- from new, custom and historic homes, through to small businesses and right up to larger commercial-scale installations. PowerG wireless technology ensures the highest reliability of communications is maintained while supporting multiple partitions, which is paramount to the scalability of the system.

Learn how PowerSeries Neo addresses the security needs of a family-owned grocery store chain in Kansas and Colorado.

The Challenge
The Thrifty King Grocery Store chain needed a system that could reliably handle transmitting alarm signals throughout various buildings across two states.

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The Solution
Thrifty King Grocery Store and its security systems integrator of choice, Alert Alarm Co., chose the hybrid, scalable, PowerSeries Neo security system with industry-leading PowerG technology.

Benefits

  • Quick, wireless installation with minimal disruption to buildings and day-to-day operations
  • Impressive wireless range through PowerG technology
  • Compatibility with Alarm.com for convenient status remote notification on smart devices
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2G SUNSET IN USA IS JUST DAYS AWAY: ACT NOW, AND SAVE

On January 1st, AT&T will shut down its 2G network in the US* and other telecommunications carriers are likely to also end 2G coverage in the near future.

That means it’s time to say goodbye to 2G. US dealers should be taking action now to safeguard their customers’ connectivity.

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Are you ready?

Once 2G coverage is gone, 2G-connected security systems will lose the ability to communicate alerts and other messages to central monitoring stations or owners.

Dealers who want to ensure continued connectivity for their customers must switch the 2G communicators in installed systems to 3G. In addition to preserving essential communications for their customers, taking action now will help dealers avoid a rush of frantic urgent service calls right after the New Year.

Upgrade to 3G – And save with special offers from DSC

To help dealers migrate any remaining 2G installations to 3G, DSC is offering a special 3G upgrade promotion for US dealers that includes immediate savings** and an easy upgrade process. Find out more by clicking here.

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* Exact date may vary in some US regions.

** Must purchase 5 of the same units to get 1 free. Special pricing and offer available for a limited time only.

Learn more about DSC’s special offers for 2G sunset upgrades to 3G.

 

 

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Learn about wireless protocols for building automation and security at ISC East

Tyco Security Products has teamed up with SIA Education @ ISC East to offer a free education session for attendees at the ISC East show in New York, November 16-17. The session qualifies for CE hours with many relevant industry bodies.

This will be an informative session to provide a basic understanding of the wireless protocols most commonly used in today’s smart buildings and homes. It will focus on the main open protocols and PowerG as an example of a proprietary protocol.

Attendees will gain an understanding of:

  • The importance of the wireless protocol when planning a building automation and/or security & safety installation
  • The main applicable network topologies
  • An overview of each of the main wireless protocols used in building automation and building security, and their key applications
  • The key considerations for building automation and security & safety
  • Relative performance of each of the wireless protocols across key aspects of building automation and security
  • Options for leveraging the different wireless protocols according to the primary application(s)

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If you’ll be at the ISC East show, be sure to join the class and boost your knowledge of wireless protocols.

Register

The wireless protocols education session qualifies for CE hours with:

  • ALOA – Education Credits (AEU)
  • ASIS – Continuing Professional Education Credits (CPE)
  • NICET- Continuing Professional Development Points (CPD)

And, don’t forget to stop by the following Tyco Security Products booths at ISC East:

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Javits Center North
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY

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PowerSeries Neo Delivers Around-the-Clock Security for Millworks Custom Manufacturing

Learn how PowerSeries Neo overcomes tough installation challenges to meet the evolving needs of a Toronto furniture manufacturer

Challenge

Millworks Custom Manufacturing needed to secure its 140,000 square foot facility, but the building shape, steel construction, and expansion plans ruled out a traditional security system.

Solution

Millworks Custom Manufacturing and All Seasons Security chose Tyco Security Products’ DSC PowerSeries Neo; a scalable, hybrid wired-wireless intrusion system with PowerG technology.

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Benefits

  • Quick, wireless installation minimized disruption to production
  • Robust protection against lost alarm messages, signal interference or frequency blocking
  • Highly flexible solution, offering remote monitoring and easy expansion to adjacent buildings

Read the full case study to learn how the special features of PowerSeries Neo holistically addressed Millworks Custom Manufacturing’s unique needs.

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ID Solutions Chooses Tyco Security Products hattrix Access Control Solution

The Challenge
ID Solutions, a large information technology company, needed a comprehensive and scalable access control solution to help operate/manage security for the firm’s multiple properties, tenants and locations. ID Solutions also required a centralized system on one unified platform with a single user interface that could be monitored remotely from any internet connected PC or mobile device.

The Solution
With the help of integrator CCS, ID Solutions identified Tyco Security Products’ Kantech hattrix security service as the best fit to manage several multi-state properties, including rental units. ID Solutions opted for CCS’ hosted service in which all access control data resides in secure, cloud-based servers managed by CSS while giving ID Solutions security staff the ability to monitor day-to-day security tasks.

Benefits
  • Significantly reduced costs by outsourcing the system’s database, server applications, and hardware infrastructure and maintenance
  • Simplified security operations as CSS provides the initial configuration of the system and its components, and updates and advanced software changes
  • Streamlined daily operations as ID Solutions staff performs day-to-day security tasks from a single, centralized interface
  • Monitoring from virtually anywhere with EntraPass Web or EntraPass Go mobile app
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Ever Noticed How You Need the Newest Technologies to Service the Oldest Buildings?

The irony isn’t lost on us, either.

For many years, the 90-year-old 1898 Wycliff Condominium complex in Atlanta relied on inexpensive, standalone smoke detectors. But recently, residents of the three-floor brick complex became worried about the risk of fire, prompting the search for a new solution for the building’s common areas.

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That’s when it became clear that the brick exterior walls and concrete interior walls, and the old, unsuitable wiring in the walls and ceilings, would make installing a hardwired system extremely challenging and costly.

Protex Security Systems, a local systems integrator, recommended a modern system that would elegantly blend into the ornate decor with no need to open up walls: Tyco Security Product’s hybrid PowerSeries Neo intrusion system. The combined wired and wireless alarm system easily covers the large common areas, providing reliable detection and transmission of fire alarm signals without compromising the historic nature of the multi-unit residence.

Read the full case study about the special features of their choice, and why they were necessary to maintain the building’s Southern charms and keep the residents safe.

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Case Study: DSC’S POWERSERIES NEO PAIRED WITH ALARM.COM PACKS A POWERFUL PUNCH FOR TRAVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CALIFORNIA

Read how PowerSeries Neo handles a complex employment roster and associated security for a number of school buildings for the Travis Unified School District in Vacaville and Fairfield, Calif.:

The Challenges

The Travis Unified School District in California,  includes five elementary schools, two of which are within the perimeter of Travis Air Force Base, a middle school, comprehensive high school, alternative high school and a community day school. The constantly –changing roster  implies many time-consuming processes each time a single person was added.

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Being able to remotely monitor alarm activity was high on the district’s wishlist to cut down on physical check-ups on sounding alarms to determine whether they were real or false, The district also desired to be able to control their security system through a single easy-to-use interface. Another challenge to both personnel time and the school’s budget was the maintenance required on the individual door sensors. Insufficient battery life required batteries to be changed out every two or three years on the alarmed doors. Additionally, the school district was under a mandate to eliminate phone landlines as its alarm system
backbone.

Solution

Working in concert with its integrator, Alarmtech in Vacaville, California, the Travis Unified School District selected DSC’s scalable PowerSeries Neo hybrid solution to cater to the complexities which their campuses presented. Combined with a user-friendly online management system and Alarm.com’s intuitive app, Travis Unified School District were able to cut down on valuable time and money formerly spent on managing and maintaining the system.

Benefits

  • Most reliable communication over a multiple-site set-up

  • An easy-to-use administrative tool to handle high volume of personnel-related changes

  •  Control of the system through a single easy –to-use interface with Real-time monitoring

  • Reduced maintenance costs

Read the entire case study.

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PowerSeries Neo + Control4 – Enhanced Security and Home Automation

DSC’s PowerSeries Neo hybrid security platform offers exceptionally secure communications through PowerG leading technology, while offering installers and home owners both the flexibility and easy of wireless installation.

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Now, with addition of Control4’s home automation features, through an easy-to-use app homeowners can:

  • Control the security system
  • Remotely monitor cameras
  • Lock doors
  • Adjust the temperature
  • Close the garage door / turn off the lights
  • Browse, listen to and watch their favorite media

For more information on the PowerSeries Neo integration with Control4, read our new press release or contact your local Sales Representative.

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Broaden Your Horizons with PowerSeries Neo Devices, Modules and Sensors

Receive and in-depth overview of the value of PowerG and the benefits of the DSC PowerSeries Neo sensor portfolio.

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We will provide an overview of security, safety, accessories, Smart and Secured Living “Wellness” and our new wireless interconnected smoke detectors and wireless glass break sensor*

Please register for our webinar:
“Broaden Your Horizons with PowerSeries Neo Devices,
Modules and Sensors” 
May 24, 2016
2:00 PM EDT
Register

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the webinar.

 

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ISC West 2016 Recap

We’d like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at ISC West 2016 and participated in our show related events. The show was very well attended and the enthusiasm for our new products and services was tremendous. Thank you!

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Booth Demonstrations

We demonstrated many of our intrusion security products at ISC West including the DSC PowerSeries Neo security system for both commercial and residential applications.

PowerSeries Neo harnesses multiple state-of-the-art technologies, creating a uniquely flexible platform that redefines security for demanding installations, from residential through to large-scale commercial applications.

  • Simple end-user design
  • Indoor and outdoor Visual Verification solutions
  • Simplified multi-partition management from global keypads
  • Multiple partner integration for a more customized experience
  • Remote software diagnostics for proactive issue

Learn more about our entire suite of intrusion security solutions.

DSC Glass Break Detector

We showed the DSC Glass Break Detector at ISC West that we will be releasing soon. The Glass Break Detector utilizes cutting-edge technology to add an additional layer of smart protection to the exterior of homes and businesses, delivering immediate notification of broken windows or glass doors, with near-zero false alarms. Our newest sensor utilizes a proprietary microphone technology and smart data analysis. Watch for news of the official release coming soon.

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Complete Security Solutions

We were also pleased to demonstrate the integration of the  DSC PowerSeries Neo intrusion security solution with the exacqVision video security solution and the Kantech EntraPass access control solution. The ability to integrate and control these security solutions from a single interface reduces system complexity and improves the efficiency of the entire security operation.

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Thanks again to those that were able to visit us in our booth at ISC West this year. Please visit our website to learn more about our products. If you didn’t have the opportunity to speak to your local sales representative at ISC West, visit our sales team page and contact us today.