Video Codec promotes open integration.

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Designed with Open Streaming Architecture (OSA), Siqura® C-50 E-MC video multi-codec offers standardized video streaming and full remote control via HTTP API to facilitate third-party integration. It provides optimal video picture quality using MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and Motion JPEG in temperature-hardened enclosure. Each video stream can be optimized for its specific application: MPEG-2 for live viewing, MPEG-4 for storage, and Motion JPEG for remote web applications.



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Optelecom-NKF Announces C-50 Video Codec for Open Integration



GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 5 -- Optelecom-NKF, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTC), a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, today announced the addition of a high-performance open codec platform to its extensive and growing Siqura(R) product line.

The new Siqura(R) C-50 E-MC video multi-codec, designed with Open Streaming Architecture (OSA), offers standardized video streaming and full remote control through a comprehensive HTTP API, facilitating enhanced third-party integration.

Designed for mission-critical applications in tough industrial environments, the Siqura(R) C-50 provides superior video picture quality using MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and Motion JPEG in a temperature-hardened enclosure. Each video stream can be optimized for its specific application; customers can use high-quality MPEG-2 for live viewing, low-bandwidth MPEG-4 for storage, and low-resolution Motion JPEG for remote web applications.

"The C-50 has been eagerly awaited. Customers want solutions that let them seamlessly integrate offerings from third-party vendors, supporting a full range of applications, such as broadcast-quality video to a command center, remote monitoring over the Internet, and access to video through wireless Web-enabled PDAs. Our OSA C-50 codec is designed to give customers the ability to evolve their systems over time, taking advantage of new technologies as they become available," said Peter de Konink, Product Line Manager for Optelecom-NKF.

About Optelecom-NKF

Optelecom-NKF, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTC), is a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, including IP cameras, video servers/codecs, network video recorders, fiber transmission equipment, video management and video analytics software. We deliver complete solutions for traffic monitoring and security of airports, seaports, casinos, prisons, utilities, public transit, city centers, hospitals, and corporate campuses.

Founded in 1972, Optelecom-NKF is committed to providing its customers with expert technical advice and support in addition to products that are developed and tested for professional and mission critical applications. All Optelecom-NKF IP surveillance solutions are marketed under the Siqura(R) name.

The Optelecom-NKF corporate headquarters is in Germantown, Maryland, USA, with European corporate offices in Gouda, the Netherlands, and sales offices or support covering Latin America, France, Spain, the UK, Germany, Italy, Dubai, and Singapore.

Investor inquiries should be directed to Mr. Rick Alpert at +1 301-948-7872.

CONTACT: Rick Alpert of Optelecom-NKF, Inc., +1-301-948-7872

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