Panasonic Security Systems Bolsters Systems Sales Group With Addition Of Two New Positions



Secaucus, NJ (August 15, 2006) - Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), is strengthening its support to end users and systems integrators with the addition of two new positions in Systems Sales. The new appointments include Michael Maddox and Gerald Buck as Systems Sales Engineers.

"Matching structure with strategy is key to a successful organization and these two positions support Panasonic's IP-based systems product strategy and increased focus on working closely with consultants, architects and engineers," said Frank DeFina, President of Panasonic System Solutions Company. "We are confident Mike and Gerry are the ideal individuals to help our systems sales and support initiatives in the western United States continue moving forward."

Reporting to Steve Surfaro, Director of Enterprise Projects for Panasonic Security Systems, Mike Maddox will take over the reins for the development and management of the Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN). PSDN is a key component of Panasonic's "open infrastructure" initiative aimed at providing products and solutions that are integrated with complimentary products and meet rapidly changing and increasingly sophisticated market demands. Additionally, Mike will be responsible for supporting security consultants and Panasonic partners and customers in the Northwest.

Prior to joining Panasonic Security Systems as Systems Sales Engineer, Mike was a founder and Vice President of Ojo Technology, Inc., a specialized integrator of IP video surveillance solutions located in Fremont, CA.

Also reporting to Steve Surfaro in the role of Systems Sales Engineer, Gerald Buck will focus on the education market in the western region. He will be responsible for marketing Panasonic's broad range of security products to the education community.

Gerald has over 25 years of experience in the security industry, gained through previous positions with SimplexGrinnell, Johnson Controls Inc., Panasonic Video Imaging Systems and National Guardian Security Services, among others.

Both appointments are effective immediately.

For more information contact Panasonic Security Systems by calling toll free
1-866-PAN-CCTV (1-866-726-2288) or visiting our web site at www.panasonic.com/security.

About Panasonic
Panasonic System Solutions Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, is a leader in digital video technology that continues to pave the way to an integrated digital networked platform. It's the impetus behind our strategic corporate initiative "we get IT!" - Information Technology and Intelligent Technology. Panasonic's new i-Pro Series IP intelligent and professional products reflect the company's on-going network initiative and leadership role in the ever changing security marketplace. Additionally, Panasonic offers a line of systems products to support the large installed base of analog systems including: Super Dynamic III DSP cameras and dome systems, digital video recorders, matrix and sequential switching systems, control software, plasma displays, LCD monitors, lenses, peripheral devices, and iris reader access control and identity managements systems. Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC) of Japan, and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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