ADT Security Company Profile

ADT was founded in 1874 as American District Telegraph, and is the leader in security services. Today ADT Security Services has more than 6 million customers in North America and Europe. Customers come from all market sectors, and include residential, commercial, and government customers. Residential security solutions from ADT include fire alarms, carbon monoxide detection, burglar alarms, alarm monitoring, and remote operation products. ADT's commercial security products and services include fire alarms, carbon monoxide detection, intrusion detection, closed circuit television monitoring systems, electronic surveillance, and facility access control.

Distribution of ADT products is done through an independent dealer channel using a variety of brand names. Some of these brand names include: ADT, Focus, LightsPlus, Mobile Security NETwork, and SecurVision. Security devices are either sold or given to customers, along with free installation. The customer then signs up for an ADT alarm monitoring service plan that meets their needs. These types of monitoring services are very popular, as they provide additional protection to residential commercial locations when they are currently empty (e.g. the owners are on vacation) or the occupants are asleep. In 2003, ADT responded to more than 34 million alarm signals.

ADT Security was acquired by Tyco International, Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) in 1998, whose market cap in early 2004 was over $50B US. The company employs more than 260,000 people across the globe. Tyco was founded in 1960 as a government research lab, but is today focused on the manufacturing of industrial products. ADT Security plays a key role as a part of Tyco's overall corporate strategy. The Address for ADT is as follows:

ADT Security Services, Inc.
1 Town Center Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33486