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Brilliant NextGen Inc., a leader in intelligent smart home control systems, today announced the availability of a new integration with the Johnson Controls IQ Panel 5. The integration expands ...

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SAN MATEO, Calif., September 03, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brilliant NextGen Inc., a leader in intelligent smart home control systems, today announced the availability of a new integration with the ...