March Networks and BT Redcare Offer Advanced Video Surveillance Solutions in the U.K. Market
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OTTAWA, April 16 -- March Networks(TM) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW), a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, announced today that it will work with BT Redcare Group, a division of BT Group plc, to offer advanced digital video solutions to organizations in the United Kingdom.
Digital video surveillance and sophisticated video analytics are important business applications that can be added to an organization's IP network - allowing video services to extend beyond traditional physical security and into asset management, risk mitigation, and operations management. As leading network service providers continue to enhance their product and service offerings, networked video and video analytics are logical extensions that provide significant value to customers.
BT Redcare and March Networks will jointly market and sell integrated security, network, and business solutions in the U.K. Target customers will initially include those in the retail, logistics and financial sectors.
"Our aim is to enable clients to work in a more secure environment, as well as make better business decisions, using world-class digital video solutions," said Chet Patel, CEO of BT Redcare Group. "We look forward to working with March Networks to drive further business value for our clients in the U.K."
"The emergence of a multi-billion dollar industry for IP-based digital video solutions has seen a rise in the interest levels of network service providers from around the world," said Peter Strom, President and CEO of March Networks. "Combining industry-best networking video solutions from March Networks with BT Redcare's extensive offerings will be of tremendous value to our joint customers and prospects."
About March Networks
March Networks(TM) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW) is a leading provider of innovative video and data applications used for security surveillance, monitoring, analysis, and business optimization. The company's software and IP-based hardware solutions allow businesses to increase operational efficiencies, address risk, and manage assets with an integrated set of video-based intelligence tools and business intelligence applications. The ISO 9001:2000 certified company serves the needs of leading financial institutions, retailers, transportation authorities, commercial/industrial organizations and government/homeland security agencies in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.marchnetworks.com.
About BT Redcare
BT Redcare Group is a division of BT Group plc.
BT Redcare provides a comprehensive range of secure monitoring and tracking solutions to consumers, businesses, government and corporate organizations. BT Redcare's capabilities includes single and dual path alarm signaling; CCTV transmission (fixed and wireless); digital image storage and retrieval; RFID tagging; vending and telemetry; and secure mobile data networks.
BT Redcare is a leader in the U.K. Fire & Security market. It currently monitors and manages over 400,000 customer connections in the U.K., including over 66,000 alarm connections using the BT Redcare GSM system. BT Redcare works with the U.K.'s leading Alarm Receiving Centres and accredited installers.
BT Redcare is the U.K. leader in public space CCTV transmission services. It has relationships with 80% of U.K. local authorities and police forces.
BT Auto-ID (a division of BT Redcare) offers complete RFID solutions, from consultancy to help customers establish a business case for introducing RFID and estimate return on investment, to providing a fully managed service to implement and run RFID systems. BT Auto-ID's customers include Marks & Spencer.
For more information on BT Redcare Group please visit www.redcare@bt.com.
Source: MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION
CONTACT: Peter Wilenius, March Networks Corporation, (613) 591-8181, pwilenius@marchnetworks.com
