Johnson Controls International : teams with Soter Technologies to bring vaping detection technology to schools

MILWAUKEE - March 28, 2023 - Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is collaborating with Soter Technologies, a growing health-safety technology company, to offer technology to school administrators to combat the student vaping epidemic. The companies announced today that Johnson Controls will integrate Soter's advanced school vape detection and alert technology into its offerings for current and new clients as an expanded offering to its security and building technology solutions.

From March 28 to 30 at ISC West Technology Conference in Las Vegas, Johnson Controls will preview and showcase the C∙CURE IQ vaping detection and alert device and platform in its Innovation Area. The C∙CURE IQ platform is based on Soter's patented technology, software and air quality sensors.

"This technology provides a needed solution and tools to address the growing vaping epidemic." - Jason M. Ouellette, head of technology & business innovation for Johnson Controls Security Products

"Soter Technologies has developed best-in-class technology and devices which will benefit our clients in the security market. This technology provides a needed solution and tools to address the growing vaping epidemic. Soter has proven this technology in the education vertical and created an awareness and education program that reduces vaping in places where cameras cannot be used," said Jason M. Ouellette, head of technology & business innovation for Johnson Controls Security Products.

"As a growing company and solutions creator, our collaboration with Johnson Controls will bring our technologies and innovation to a larger audience and new markets across the United States and around the globe. Youth vaping is a world-wide problem and together Johnson Controls and Soter are leveraging proven technology to make a difference in the lives of young people and support school administrators as they battle vaping on campuses," said Derek Peterson, CEO of Soter Technologies.

The soon-to-be-introduced C∙CURE IQ FlySense integration is a cloud-based platform that connects multiple IoT devices containing environmental sensors. Sensors monitor the air for the presence of vape chemicals, and when detected, sends an immediate notification or alert to security and/or administrators' computers and mobile devices allowing them to respond quickly. Through the integration with C∙CURE IQ, autonomous security response to these events can be achieved.

For more information about Soter Technologies, please visit, www.sotertechnologies.com. For more information about Johnson Controls, please visit, www.johnsoncontrols.com.

Media Contacts:

Johnson Controls
Karen Tognarelli
[e-mail]
Cell: +1 571.214.7744

Soter Technologies
Bill Corbett
[e-mail]
Office: +1 516.775.0435 Cell: +1 516.428.9327

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About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

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About Soter Technologies
Based in Ronkonkoma, New York, Soter Technologies is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students and the general public with advanced technology and creative solutions that fits today's marketplace and needs. Using advanced sensor, IoT, and software technology, Soter Technologies develops and delivers innovative solutions in two distinct and unique product lines FlySense® and SymptomSenseTM.  FlySense® offers environmental intelligence, which makes the world a safer and healthier place, from schools to enterprises to public spaces. The FlySense® Vaping and Elevated Sound Detector is the first in the world to introduce a vape and bullying detection and alert system for schools. SymptomSense™ products are designed to detect illness and protect facilities. Soter Technologies' name is inspired by Greek mythology wherein Soter is the personification of safety, deliverance, and preservation from harm. For more information about the company and its services and products, visit: www.sotertechnologies.com.