ASG Security Summit & Expo Set for Oct. 19 at Seattle's Qwest Field.

SEATTLE -- ASG, the premier independent integrator of state-of-the-art security solutions, announced today that it will host the sixth annual ASG Security Summit & Expo at Qwest Field on Oct. 19, 2006. The expo is a unique forum for companies from every industry to learn about and evaluate the latest security technologies and trends.

"The ASG Summit & Expo is a must-attend event for any executive or security or IT manager whose job includes enterprise-security responsibilities and critical infrastructure protection," said Dave Cunningham, president of Lenel, a UTC Fire & Security company and co-sponsor of the event. "It's definitely the premier event of its kind in the region."

The expo combines expert industry speakers with an all-day trade show featuring the latest security products and solutions, including access control, video solutions and locking solutions. The event is free, but registration is required by Sept. 30 -- attendees can register online at www.asgsecuritysummit.com.

Topics & Sponsors

The theme for the 2006 ASG Security Summit & Expo is "The New Language of Security: The Expression of Value in a Bottom-Line World." Industry experts, as well as senior executives who have faced common security challenges, will present topics such as:

--Security Magazine's presentation of The Aberdeen Group's benchmarking study of the 500 largest enterprises buying security products and services in the United States 

--New thinking around board governance; organizational alignment around risk, safety and security; and security's new strategic partner, the CIO 

--Demonstrations from leading security product vendors in the industry such as Lenel, GE Security, ASSA ABLOY and video surveillance solutions.

This year's ASG Security Summit & Expo is co-sponsored by the following exhibitors: Lenel, leading global provider and de facto open standard in integrated security solutions; GE Security, provider of communication and information technologies for security, safety and lifestyle enhancements; ASSA ABLOY, the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions; and Cernium, leading developer and provider of behavior recognition software and systems for the security industry. There will also be a variety of video solution providers.

For more information, visit the ASG Security Summit & Expo page on the ASG Web site: www.asgsecuritysummit.com.

About ASG

ASG (www.aronsonsecurity.com) is the premier independent security integrator. Founded in 1963, we provide engineering excellence and world-class service to premier organizations, including Microsoft, Nordstrom, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Overlake Hospital and Washington's state government.

About Lenel

Lenel is part of UTC Fire & Security, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) business unit. Lenel is a global leader in the development and delivery of scalable, integrated systems for the commercial security market, with almost 13,000 system implementations in 75 countries. Lenel is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., with sales and support coverage in all major world markets. For more information, visit www.utcfireandsecurity.com or www.lenel.com.

About GE Security

GE Security is focused on communication and information technologies for security, safety and lifestyle enhancements. From home, to industry, to national security, technology from GE covers the full spectrum of security solutions, including high-tech video monitoring, intrusion and smoke detection, key control, explosives and narcotics detection, and access control. For more information, visit www.gesecurity.com.

ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions, meeting tough end-user demands for safety, security and user friendliness. With more that 100 companies operating in 40 countries, ASSA ABLOY has a strong global presence and holds more than 10 percent of the world market. For more information, visit www.assaabloyiss.com.

Cernium Inc.

Cernium Corp. is the leading developer and provider of behavior recognition software and systems for the security industry, focusing on real-time video analysis. The company's advanced video security systems safeguard more than 100 facilities across North America that represent a range of industry sectors including government, health care, transportation, hospitality, education and cultural institutions. For more information, visit www.cernium.com.