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Comporium Security Dealer Program Features Nation's Most Advanced Home Security and Management System, Powered by iControl Networks
[June 13, 2011]

Comporium Security Dealer Program Features Nation's Most Advanced Home Security and Management System, Powered by iControl Networks


CHICAGO --(Business Wire)--

Comporium today announced that it is featuring the most advanced home security and home management system in the United States, which it will demo at The Cable Show to be held June 14-16 at McCormick Place.

The award-winning security system, which is powered by iControl, sets the standards for safeguarding family and possessions, and at the same time, turns the residence into a "smart" home that can control lighting, appliances and energy. Comporium offers the state-of-the-art product as part of its Security Dealer Program, which now comprises more than 50 cable TV, telecommunications and electric utility clients, representing one million customers.

"Consumer demand for advanced security and remote home management is growing. iControl's OpenHome platform provides features beyond traditional home security and, through the extensive reach of Comporium's Security Dealer program, will enable the demands of consumers to be met," said Jim Johnson, co-CEO of iControl Networks (News - Alert).

Comporium's dealers are growing their businesses by adding interactive home security services and other features. Comporium supports them with technical and sales know-how and its UL certified Central Monitoring Station. The Comporium Security Dealer Program also provides preferred pricing on equipment, business application and licensing assistance, and proven training and marketing support.

Comporium's Connected Home system centers on an interactive touch screen that provides familiar "keypad" operation as well as, web and personal content. The development has garnered attention by followers of the "hottest technology companies" out of tech-heavy Silicon Valley, and was highlighted in the February 2011 edition of SDM (Security Distributing and Marketing) magazine. In April 2011, Unified Communications (News - Alert) Magazine named iContro among its Product of the Year Award winners.



"Any iPhone® and iPad® user and other smartphone customers are going to immediately recognize and comprehend how our new home security and home management system works," Comporium General manager Dan Lehman said. "Downloadable applications for controlling security, video monitoring, lighting, and thermostat; as well as, for finding other web-based information and entertainment content will be offered on the touch screen."

The features of the Comporium Security system include:


Ease-of-use - Simple, attractive, "at a glance" interfaces (web, mobile web management, touch screen, and iPhone (News - Alert)®/iPad®)
Alerts - Email or text message alerts when events do and don't occur
Interactive Video - Live and event-based (e.g., door opens) video clips and pictures viewable via mobile phone, iPhone® or web portal
Home Management - Security, lighting, video, energy, doors, and more for personal monitoring and scheduling can be controlled from mobile, web, and in-home access
System Control -- Web, mobile, iPhone®/iPad®/iPod touch® and in-home touch screen access
IP-Enabled Home Security - "Always-On" broadband - and cellular-based network connectivity between the security system and Comporium's central monitoring station

About Comporium Security Dealer Program

The Comporium Security Dealer Program enables companies to expand their product bundles through home security with the iControl Touch Screen and apps that provide access to information such as traffic, weather and sports news. Comporium is a communications company providing the "Quintuple Play" of services at the retail level. To learn how to enhance your bottom line, visit the Comporium Security Dealer Program Booth #1813 at NCTA's (News - Alert) The Cable Show or click on www.comporium.com.

About iControl Networks

iControl Networks is a venture-backed software and services company providing interactive solutions defining the broadband home management market. The iControl OpenHome™ Software Platform, an award-winning software solution that has made the Connected Home a reality, enables home security companies, broadband service providers and utilities to offer the next generation of home management, security and connectivity to their customers. Investors in iControl include ADT, Charles River Ventures, Cisco (News - Alert), Comcast Interactive Capital, GE Security, Intel Capital and the Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers iFund. For more information, visit www.icontrol.com.

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