LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ISC West, Booth #16109 -- Telular Corporation (Nasdaq:WRLS), a leader in alarm and event monitoring solutions and services, announced today that home security monitoring provider Monitronics is launching Telguard Interactive to their national dealer base as part of its enhanced service strategy beginning in May 2011.
Available for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry platforms, Telguard Interactive allows consumers to remotely arm, disarm, and receive system notifications conveniently through their smartphones. The mobile app comes ready to activate with Telguard's residential cellular communicator product line, which includes the TG-1 Express, the TG-1B, and the TG-4 in primary mode, making it compatible with virtually all residential alarm panels.
"We are excited to offer this service, as it is exactly what consumers are looking for: access to cutting-edge technology at an affordable price for today's mobile lifestyle," said Bruce Mungiguerra, vice president, sales and dealer development for Monitronics. "Our dealers can soon offer a complementary service that enhances the security power and functionality of each system when used in tandem with Telguard's cellular communicators."
Telguard Interactive allows Monitronics to easily retrofit and upgrade, without the expense of replacing existing alarm panels. With minimal programming required, Telguard Interactive leverages the basic features built into almost all security panels – the key-switch zone, output triggers, and opening and closing reports – for a quick and easy installation and registration.
"We are excited to work with Monitronics as they look to keep their dealers ahead of the technology curve," said Shawn Welsh, vice president of marketing and business development for Telular. "We share their vision in supporting dealers across the U.S. with affordable services for consumers cutting the cord and relying on mobile for all forms of communication and security."
Telguard Interactive further demonstrates Telular's ongoing commitment to providing dealers with the most advanced technologies, devices, applications and services to help grow their businesses. For more information, visit Telguard's booth #16109, and Monitronics' booth #10064, at ISC West, April 6-8, 2011.
About Telular Corporation
Telular Corporation (Nasdaq:WRLS), a leader in event monitoring and wireless access technology, provides wireless security, machine-to-machine, voice, high-speed data, and fax solutions for business and residential customers. Celebrating 25 years of experience, Telular Corporation has developed solutions to deliver remote access for voice and data without significant network investment or disruption consistently throughout the years. Most recently, Telular has increased its products and offerings, making a complete transformation from a hardware-oriented company to a complete wireless solutions provider. Headquartered in Chicago with additional offices throughout the U.S., Telular Corporation is a publicly traded company, ranking in The Chicago Tribune's Top 10 most profitable companies in 2010. For more information, please visit .
About Monitronics
Founded in 1994, Monitronics International (ISC West Booth 10064) is one of the nation's largest, fastest-growing alarm monitoring companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Monitronics () provides security monitoring services to more than 700,000 residential customers and commercial clients through its network of independent Authorized Dealers in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. At the heart of the company's operations is the Monitronics Central Station, which has consistently met or exceeded all UL, National Fire Protection Association, Central Station Alarm Association standards. With millions invested in monitoring technology, Monitronics provides reliable, uninterrupted security monitoring service.
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