Lenel Announces Commercial Release of OnGuard® 2006

Latest generation of integrated security solution offers groundbreaking advances in digital video management and physical-logical convergence, and marks Lenel’s entry into a Web services architectural platform

SAN DIEGO, ASIS International, Booth # 4225, Sept. 25, 2006 — Lenel Systems International announced today the commercial release and availability of OnGuard 2006, the latest generation of the industry-catalyzing OnGuard security platform.  Lenel, a global leader in the development of integrated security systems for government and commercial markets, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

OnGuard 2006 is the most comprehensive and flexible single-source security solution available today. Among the significant new capabilities seamlessly integrated into the platform are web-based applications, calibration-free intelligent video solutions, a highly secure elevator and floor access solution, automated analysis of recorded audio, support for video walls, and the ability to use biometric data for both physical and logical access.

“OnGuard 2006 sets a new standard for electronic security software in its support for both rich client and web-based applications,” said Michael Regelski, chief technology officer for Lenel. “The platform architecture provides continuity for existing customers and a migration path toward web-based applications. Customers can select the interface that best suits their operating needs and corporate security policies.”

Lenel will showcase and demonstrate OnGuard 2006 in the company’s booth, #4225, at ASIS International 2006, Sept. 25-28 in the San Diego Convention Center.

About Lenel
Lenel is part of UTC Fire & Security, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) business unit.  Lenel is a global leader in development and delivery of scalable, integrated systems for the commercial security market, with nearly 13,000 system implementations in more than 75 countries. Lenel is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., with sales and support coverage in all major world markets. More information about Lenel and UTC Fire & Security can be found on their Web sites at http://www.utcfireandsecurity.com and http://www.lenel.com.

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For more information, contact:

Kimber Gorall
585-248-9720
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