Video Surveillance Suite targets small businesses.

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Incorporating surveillance software, storage, switching, and network management, NETGEAR ReadyNAS® Surveillance Suite accepts over 1,000 name-brand IP camera models. Network Video Recorder software, supporting up to 16 simultaneous cameras, includes intelligent search, digital watermark, and e-mapping technology. Video may be viewed on Web or played back on mobile clients. NETGEAR ProSafe® Smart and Managed switches combine VLAN support, Power over Ethernet, QoS, and stacking technologies.



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NETGEAR Unveils Industry's First Small Business Video Surveillance Suite



Combines Business-Class Network Switching, Network Storage, Network Video Recording Software and Network Management Components

New Delhi, India: - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the release of NETGEAR ReadyNAS® Surveillance, a comprehensive IP surveillance solution incorporating surveillance software, storage, switching and network management. Customers and channel partners may connect any of over 1,000 supported name-brand IP camera models to complete the package. This product suite is the first to combine business-class IP video technologies with flexible, customizable endpoint options for building reliable, affordable and simple video monitoring solutions.

Small businesses and corporate branch offices require powerful and sophisticated options for protecting physical assets, but may lack deep expertise or big budgets. NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance wraps four critical NETGEAR components into an affordable and simple suite for the first time:

o The new NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance Network Video Recorder (NVR) software includes intelligent search, digital watermark and e-mapping technology and supports up to 16 simultaneous cameras, including megapixel and HD models. Video may be viewed on the Web or played back on mobile clients, including Apple® iPhone®, Apple iPad®, Android(TM), and BlackBerry® devices.

o The NETGEAR ReadyNAS family of network storage devices is an uncompromising business-class video platform. For example, the Pro 2 model offers up to 80Mbps (240 fps @1.3M, H.264).

o NETGEAR ProSafe® Smart and Managed switches feature NETGEAR ProSafe hallmarks: VLAN support, Power over Ethernet, QoS, stacking technologies and simple installation.

o Five NETGEAR Network Management Software (NMS200) licenses are also included. NMS200 is a single management platform for NETGEAR devices, ensuring connectivity, configuration and monitoring across all storage and switching components. Additional licenses are available to cover multi-site installations.

On the launch of NETGEAR ReadyNAS® Surveillance, "Subhodeep Bhattacharya, Regional Director, India & SAARC said, "The Indian SMBs have understood that in order to grow fast they need to automate their systems. Video surveillance is one of the essential components to the entire automation process. This helps them enhance productivity and reduce OPEX. In the yester years, acquisition of technology was difficult because of the complexity and high cost but companies like NETGEAR is making the enterprise-class technology easy to use and affordable. For example NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance is an integrated solution that is almost plug-n-play in the network and SMBs can find it a real useful solution."

"The security industry is reputed for its resilience during recessions because of both real and perceived security concerns during times of financial uncertainty," said Pushan Rinnen, research director for storage at Gartner Inc. "We expect that demand for video surveillance equipment will remain strong, and SMB customers will be attracted by total solutions."

"NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance brings professional quality surveillance technologies to the small and medium business market," said Matt Pahnke, senior product marketing manager at NETGEAR. "We're already the global leader in smart switching and in unified storage system units, and are delighted to bring to market the widest combination of products that's easy to implement and manage for partners and end users alike."

Pricing and Availability

NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance is available on a free 30-day trial basis (16-camera license) and will be available through NETGEAR's authorised distributors. The pricing for NETGEAR ReadyNAS ranges from Rs. 12,000 to 8 Lakhs.

More Information

To learn more about NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance, please visit: www.netgear.com/readynas-surveillance.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 29,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 41,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000.

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