Tag: Tyco
California DOJ approves pilot of TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
January 19, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 119th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and its first agency in the state of California to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
The state of California became the 22nd state in the United States to participate in the ASAP program. Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of...
New Hanover County ECC goes live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
July 29, 2022SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 111th Emergency Communication Center (ECC) in the United States on Monday, July 25, 2022. The New Hanover County ECC in North Carolina became the 12th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
The New Hanover County ECC went live with Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Tyco (Johnson Controls), Stanley Security, Guardian Protection, Securitas, ADS, United Central...
Rockwall, Texas ECC goes live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
July 5, 2022SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 110th Emergency Communication Center (ECC) in the United States on June 22, 2022.
The City of Rockwall Emergency Communication Center ECC in Texas, servicing the cities of Rockwall, Fate, and Heath, became the 12th ECC in the state of Texas to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
The Rockwall ECC went live with Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Tyco (Johnson Controls), Security...
Johnson Controls introduces Tyco Sprinkler Shields to protect ESFR sprinklers
January 20, 2022SSN Staff
MILWAUKEE—Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has introduced the Tyco Model ES-1 and ES-2 Sprinkler Shields for the protection of in-rack early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinklers in storage facilities and warehouses.
The all-metal shields work to protect sprinkler elements from cold soldering, which occurs when cascading water from ceiling-mounted and high-mounted in-rack sprinklers cool down and inhibits the operation of in-rack...
Johnson Controls debuts Tyco Security Robot at GSX
September 28, 2021SSN Staff
ORLANDO, Fla.—Johnson Controls debuted the Tyco de robot in the Tyco Demo Room & Innovation Center at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference here in Orlando this week.
Johnson Controls has chosen Ava Robotics, a leader in designing and developing intelligent robots for workplace applications to improve human productivity, safety and quality of life, to power its new Tyco Security Robot powered by Ava Robotics.
"Ava's mobile, autonomous and innovative robotics technology helped...
Post merger, Johnson Controls emerges even stronger
August 15, 2017Paul Ragusa
CORK, Ireland—Since the Tyco-Johnson Controls merger was completed in September 2016, the two security giants have joined forces to become an industry powerhouse, leveraging the combined brands to provide innovation on both the product and integration side of the business.Security Systems News caught up with Hank Monaco, VP, marketing, Building Solutions-North America, Johnson Controls, who has 17 years of experience with the legacy Tyco businesses. Monaco said that a major post-merger undertaking,...
Johnson Controls and Tyco merger final
September 7, 2016SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland—Johnson Controls this week completed its merger with Tyco, marking a historic turning point for both companies.By uniting Johnson Controls, a provider of building efficiency solutions, with Tyco, a provider of fire and security solutions, the new company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products, technologies and integrated solutions for the buildings and energy sectors."We are more than just two businesses that have come together—we are now one team uniquely positioned...
Megamergers: benefit or pitfall?
March 16, 2016Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—Industry consolidation will accelerate this year with two megamergers—the Tyco/JCI deal and the ADT/Protection 1 merger—expected to close by the end of 2016. Does this activity help or hurt the industry? Respondents to Security Systems News' latest news poll who said massive consolidation is good just barely edged out those who said these megadeals hurt the industry. Meanwhile, another group of respondents said they have other things to worry about.Several respondents...
Tyco to Participate in International Women's Day Forum
March 7, 2016SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland—Tyco today announced that it will present at the sixth annual International Women's Day Forum being hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the United Nations Office for Partnerships in New York on March 7 and 8. The event will convene public and private sector leaders to explore inclusive solutions that create opportunities for women and girls around the world.
Cynthia Ritter, Tyco's VP, finance, and chairperson of the company's global Women's Growth Network, will participate...
Tyco closes ShopperTrak acquisition
January 27, 2016Martha Entwistle
CORK, Ireland—Tyco on Jan. 26 announced that it has completed the $175 million cash acquisition of ShopperTrak, a Chicago-based global provider of analytics for the retail industry.Tyco announced its intention to acquire ShopperTrak, which currently generates $75 million in annual revenues, in December.ShopperTrak's solutions include perimeter traffic counting, in-store consumer behavior analytics and industry benchmarking.Tyco plans to combine ShopperTrak capabilities with its existing loss...