Panasonic Security Systems Announces AFI as New Partner in Solution Developer Network


Partnership Promotes Technology Hardware and Software Solution for Network Transmission of IP and Analog Video Surveillance Cameras.

Secaucus, NJ (February 26, 2007) - Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), has announced the enrollment of American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) in their PSDN (Panasonic Solution Developer Network) Program.

According to Michael Maddox, System Sales Engineer and PSDN Program Manager for Panasonic Security Systems, the PSDN Program is designed to offer AFI and other Panasonic partners the resources of development tools and technical information for the development of inter-operable solutions.

"The increasing complexity of convergence is putting all facets of the security industry to the test in providing comprehensive, high quality integrated solutions," said Mr. Maddox. "We are pleased to have AFI join our PSDN Program and we believe their V'nes Network Transmission Solution, together with our i-Pro cameras redefine the standard for IP video surveillance and network integration."

Through its Open Infrastructure Strategic Initiative and the PSDN Program, Panasonic is helping to provide end users with security technology hardware and software solutions that work more seamlessly together.

"Panasonic has demonstrated a visionary commitment through their PSDN Program which will enable AFI to deliver the industry's first and only integrated and standardized network transmission solution combined with the industry's leading line of IP and analog video surveillance cameras," said Neil Heller, Director of New Business Development, American Fibertek. "Together, we can deliver best in class solutions to the security marketplace."

AFI will be demonstrating their V'nes Network Transmission Solution using the Panasonic i-Pro cameras at ISC West.

For more information on AFI call 877-234-7200, e-mail sales@americanfibertek.com , or visit www.americanfibertek.com

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

About American Fibertek, Inc.

American Fibertek, Inc. is a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic and IP communication transmission solutions for video, voice and data applications. With two decades of experience in signal transmission, American Fibertek, Inc. has a renowned history of innovation in fiber optic and now IP devices for advanced video surveillance systems. Included in this is the continued development of advanced systems like Afinity and Scout that monitor installation performance and guarantee network continued operation.

About Panasonic

Panasonic System Solutions Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, is a world leader in analog and IP video surveillance solutions through its Panasonic Security Systems division. Core, cutting-edge technology developments include Super Dynamic III with intelligent camera features, and expanding networking capabilities of the i-Pro Series of intelligent and professional IP products. 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. Information about Panasonic Security Systems is available at http://www.panasonic.com/security.
Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom

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