March Networks and Telepac Deliver Advanced Digital Video Solutions to the Brazilian Banking Market


OTTAWA, June 28 / / -- March Networks(TM) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW), a leading provider of IP-based video surveillance solutions, announced today that it has signed a strategic partnership with Telepac Telecomunicacoes e Portas Automaticas Ltda. to provide integrated digital video systems and software to financial institutions throughout Brazil.

Telepac is an electronic security systems provider with operations in Brazil and other locations worldwide. The company holds an estimated 30 percent share of the Brazilian banking security market, working with customers such as Caixa Economica Federal, Banco do Brasil and HSBC. It will sell the solution under the Hisco brand in the country.

The March Networks solution enables financial institutions and other organizations to address risk, combat fraud and improve operational performance. It includes intelligent video management software, video and data analysis applications, and sophisticated recording platforms that support both analog and IP cameras.

"Expertise in security systems and an in-depth understanding of the requirements of our financial customers in Brazil are cornerstones of our success," said Florisvaldo Cardoso de Sa, President and CEO, Telepac Latin America. "March Networks shares our focus on proven technology and customer satisfaction and we look forward to working with them to deliver on that commitment."

Peter Strom, March Networks President and CEO, said "The transition to electronic security systems is in its early stages in Brazil, where only 5 percent of banks have implemented electronic security systems. We are pleased to be working with Telepac and expect the Brazilian market to be a significant contributor to revenue growth in fiscal year 2008."

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. For more information, please visit www.marchnetworks.com.

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Source: MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

CONTACT: Peter Wilenius, March Networks Corporation, (613) 591-8181, pwilenius@marchnetworks.com

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