ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numerex (Nasdaq:NMRX) announced today that Uplink® Security, a trusted source in the security industry for alarm communicators since 1996, has released an upgrade to its innovative Uplink Remote™ solution. Uplink Remote 2.1 allows customers to remotely control an alarm system through the use of secure, reliable, mobile and web applications. This new solution was designed, built and enabled by Numerex—the exclusive provider to Uplink of on-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) enterprise solutions enabling the Internet of Things (IoT).
Available for iOS, Android and web users, Uplink Remote 2.1 introduces an array of new features including an improved, user-friendly interface, enhanced graphics, simplified navigation, faster performance and dealer specific branding. With Uplink Remote 2.1, users can arm or disarm a security panel, receive alarm notifications and weather alerts, and control home automation devices such as lights and thermostats supported by compatible alarm panels.
As part of the Uplink Remote 2.1 release, a new Video Services offering gives users the option of accessing live or recorded video streams from their home or business through the Uplink Remote web and through a mobile app. Alarm dealers can utilize the camera's built-in discovery feature quickly and easily to connect a camera via a home router to enable the service. The new Video Services offering features both indoor and outdoor motion detecting cameras; and dealers can choose from three levels of service, including live feeds, and up to 2GB of cloud video storage.
"With the latest version of Uplink Remote, our customers nationwide can truly have peace of mind while away from home by being able to access their alarm panel and home automation functions right from their smart phones," said Kelly Gay, President of Security Systems at Numerex. "As industry leaders in cellular alarm communications, we are proud to offer cutting-edge, M2M technology to our security customers."
The Uplink offering provides alarm dealers with a fast, easy, and highly profitable solution to meet their commercial and residential customers' security and GPS tracking needs. Simplifying both installation and activation, the Uplink family of wireless alarm communicators is compatible with any central monitoring station and most manufacturers' security panels. Uplink is well known and highly regarded for providing the industry with immediate web, mobile, or live-operator activation—saving installation time and reducing costs.
About Uplink
Uplink has been providing wireless alarm communications since 1996. The company's products deliver the unique combination of reliable technology and superior value that has made Uplink a most trusted source for alarm communicators. The only provider in the industry to facilitate web-based service activations and account management, Uplink offers on-call, live dealer assistance and extended hours technical support in conjunction with their robust 24/7 web-based dealer platform. With hundreds of thousands of installed communicators throughout the United States and Canada, Uplink delivers on its promise as the security dealer's trusted partner.
For more information on Uplink, please visit: www.uplink.com.
About Numerex
Numerex Corp. (Nasdaq:NMRX) is a leading provider of interactive and on-demand machine-to-machine (M2M) enterprise solutions enabling the Internet of Things (IoT). The Company provides its technology and services through its integrated M2M horizontal platforms, which are generally sold on a subscription basis. The Company offers Numerex DNA® solutions including hardware and smart Devices, cellular and satellite Network services, and software Applications utilizing Numerex solution technology. The Company also provides business services to enable the development of efficient, reliable, and secure solutions while accelerating deployment. Numerex is ISO 27001 information security-certified, highlighting the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability and around-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions. For additional information, please visit www.numerex.com.
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