CEM Emerald Awarded 2014 Security's Best Award At ASIS Accolades

Innovation of the industry’s most multi functional touch screen access terminal recognized

CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco is pleased to announce that the industry renowned emerald multifunctional touch screen terminal, has been awarded 2014 Security's Best Award in the ASIS Accolades Awards. ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognizes the security industry’s most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions.

emerald is an intelligent multifunctional IP access terminal that provides more at the door. emerald is a Touch screen Reader, Door Controller, VOIP Intercom and System Terminal all in a single box. The innovative touch screen LCD is the first of its kind to ‘greet’ cardholders by illuminating as they approach, providing a user friendly security experience. For the first time, security professionals can use remote apps at the device to update personnel records, book meeting rooms, and even send important messages to cardholders such as Wrong Door, Lost/Stolen Card, Expiring Card and Access Granted. emerald also acts as an information point by displaying general company information, advertisements and audible prompts to enhance user experience.

“We are proud to receive this ASIS Accolade and of the recognition it gives to the access control technology leadership and innovation of the emerald terminal,” said Conleth Donaghy, Senior Product Manager, CEM Systems. “emerald is revolutionizing the security industry, providing new levels of access control and user experience at the door. As an intelligent device, emerald goes beyond securing premises; it empowers users, addresses the needs of modern businesses and increases operational efficiency.

emerald will be demonstrated along with the rest of the CEM and Tyco Security Products portfolio at ASIS International Conference & Exhibition booth #710.

About CEM
CEM Systems is part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company. CEM provides highly advanced security management solutions which include integrated access control, ID badging, alarm monitoring, people counting systems and the industry’s most advanced and flexible range of card readers.

From a small facility to a large multi-site facility the sophisticated AC2000 access control system and advanced CEM products provide a solution to meet even the most complex needs. Each CEM system can be customized to specifically fit the needs of each individual customer, ensuring a powerful, highly tailored level of protection that simply cannot be matched in the industry. For more information on CEM Systems access control technologies,For more information, visit www.cemsys.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.