May 23, 2005—A strategic partnership between 9 Corporation and Vortex Technologies has established a new technology for electrical transient and surge suppression for fire and security alarm systems, 9 Corporation says. The new Theon technology provides a unique point of protection device that offers true 3-line (Live-Neutral-Ground) protection in a convenient, cost-effective package, says the company. Prior to this breakthrough, there was no way to protect Live, Neutral, and Ground with a single product, says 9 Corporation. The Theon technology, driven by demand in the fire and security industries to keep ground “clean,” uses continuous attenuation to filter out interference on the ground line caused by a myriad of external influences and power quality issues. Applications, include fire and security systems, alarm and security panels, digital video recorders (DVR) and security cameras, biometric equipment, and access control systems. Installation is simple and comes with easy-to-follow steps. The Theon can be installed or retrofitted into any existing fire or security system, the company says. For more information, visit the company Web site.