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COMPANY PROFILE

March Networks (TSX:MN) is a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions.

For close to a decade, the company has helped some of the world’s largest commercial and government organizations transition from traditional CCTV to networked video surveillance used for advanced security, loss prevention and risk mitigation. VideoSphere, the company’s enterprise-class video management portfolio, includes open-platform VMS software complemented by high-definition IP cameras, encoders, video analytics and recording platforms, as well as outstanding professional and managed services.

March Networks systems are delivered through an extensive distribution and partner network and currently support over one million channels of video in more than 50 countries.

WHITE PAPER

A MARCH NETWORKS WHITE PAPER

Shadow Archiving in Video Surveillance Systems
Fail Safe Recording Options for IP Edge Devices

Download pdf white paper which outlines,

Executive Summary

IP video systems can be vulnerable to interruptions caused by network faults, server failures or power outages, and the cost of mitigating these risks has traditionally been high. Shadow Archiving™ introduces a high level of fault tolerance at an economical cost.

Onboard memory in IP cameras and encoders is utilized to provide distributed video redundancy and enable direct client software access, as well as compile a mapped directory on the VMS – the Shadow Archive.

Introduction

Shadow Archiving is an innovative feature that offers significant benefits to video surveillance systems, and establishes a path for the future development of virtual storage technology.

The Shadow Archive is defined as a directory that maps the video of all onboard edge device storage to a central VMS and is accessible via client software.
That is, it forms a “shadow” on the central VMS archive of all the video data available on
IP cameras and encoders with onboard storage or a direct NAS connection.

Download to read the white paper.

CASE STUDIES

Maryland Transit Selects March Networks Mobile Video Solution as Key Element of Metropolitan Surveillance System

March Networks® (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is deploying the company’s mobile video surveillance systems on its 669-vehicle, fixed-route bus fleet to dramatically improve incident investigations and coordinate with police and Homeland Security operations. MTA selected the solution based on its remote wireless downloading and monitoring capabilities, as well as its proven reliability and high performance in challenging mobile environments. The administration plans to have its entire bus fleet upgraded with the March Networks solution by March 2011.

While MTA staff must manually retrieve video from buses still equipped with legacy recorders, video from March Networks 5412 Mobile DVRs installed on approximately 130 new and retrofitted buses is downloaded automatically via a wireless network as vehicles enter one of four depots. In the future, the MTA plans to enable real-time video monitoring while buses are in service, taking advantage of the solution’s support for remote video access over GSM/CDMA/EVDO and WiMax mesh networks. The administration will work to provide law enforcement and Homeland Security agencies with access to the live video captured by cameras mounted both inside and outside of the buses to provide real-time, roaming surveillance in the case of an emergency or a security incident.

“The March Networks solution supports our plan to become one of the first transportation authorities in the United States to deploy a live, metro-wide surveillance capability using a state-of-the-art wireless mesh network. It has already significantly improved our ability to retrieve and store video and remotely monitor system health to ensure optimal performance,” said Tammi Bolden, manager of systems and equipment, MTA. “March Networks’ reputation for reliability, as well as its global footprint and vision, convinced us that this is the right company to partner with as part of our ongoing efforts to provide a secure environment for the public and our staff.”

The MTA’s fixed route bus fleet serves 250,000 passengers daily in the city of Baltimore. Before choosing the March Networks solution from a field of more than a half-dozen competitive options, the administration visited transportation authorities in West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida, to learn about their successful March Networks deployments.

In tests conducted by the MTA, the 5412 MDVRs consistently downloaded 700 MB of video — the equivalent of one hour of video from 10 cameras on each bus — in less than five minutes. The systems enable operators to record video at 30 fps and stream the same video wirelessly from each camera at lower frame rates for live viewing. Furthermore, the 5412 MDVRs easily store video for up to 30 days, enabling the MTA to satisfy a state mandate it was unable to achieve with its legacy system.

“Recognized for exceptional performance and reliability, our mobile surveillance solutions are used by transportation authorities around the world to protect passengers and employees and reduce liability,” said Peter Strom, president and CEO, March Networks. “We are currently ranked as one of the leading providers of mobile video equipment by IMS Research, and we expect to continue expanding our market share in both the mobile and fixed transportation segments.”

March Networks will showcase its mobile video surveillance solution February 23 in Booth 202 at the 2010 TransITech Conference, Westin Beach Resort, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Alaska Airlines Uses Video Surveillance to Reduce Losses and Improve Operating Performance
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Operating video surveillance systems in isolated locations like Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost community in the United States, requires more than the usual confidence in hardware reliability. Given the sheer distance from supply centers, the howling winds, blowing snow and temperatures exceeding minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit, equipment problems can be very expensive.

Advanced Video System Keeps Singapore Air Travellers Safe
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Changi Airport Video Surveillance System Keeps Eye on 358,000-Square Meter Terminal.

Las Vegas Goes Wireless
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Transit Agency Serving Las Vegas Uses Automatically Downloaded Health Reports to Minimize Video Surveillance Downtime

Miami-Dade Selects March Networks Mobile Solution
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Miami-Dade Transit, the 14th largest public transportation agency in the United States, has selected March Networks 5412 Mobile DVRs for a staged, fleet-wide deployment of advanced video surveillance technology.

Pittsburgh Chooses State-of-the-Art Mobile Recorders
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When the U.S. government decided to change the date for triggering daylight savings time this year, Port Authority of Allegheny staff were able to use their March Networks Enterprise Service Manager to wirelessly upload the required software patch. Park Avenue Bank Standardizes on March Networks Technology
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The vast improvement in the quality of evidence obtained from digital video recording (DVR) systems is helping security executives in the banking sector resolve more and more incidents of fraud and theft. Equally significant, says Larry Hale, assistant vice president of Park Avenue Bank, is the dramatic improvement in the speed of retrieving video evidence.

Performance, Reliability Sway Credit Union
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The search for a DVR system that it could rely on finally came to an end when security systems integrator Kriebel Security introduced American Heritage to March Networks DVRs.

Orange County Opts for Turnkey Solution
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The award winning Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has a well-deserved reputation as one of the leading public transit systems in the U.S. Winner of the American Public Transportation Association’s 2005 Outstanding Public Transportation Achievement Award, the OCTA excels in safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Palm Tran: Dueling DVRs
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Palm Beach gives March Networks high marks for reliability, functionality, expandability and customer support.

Video System Keeps Football Violence in Check
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Football fans watching their beloved ACF Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence are on their best behavior since the installation of a state-of-the-art March Networks® video surveillance system.

Big Win for Nike LP Team
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Extreme Loss Prevention Selected as Best-in-Class Exception Reporting Solution

Mobile DVRs Battle Crime, Vandalism in Helsinki
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When Helsinki City Transport decided to install video security systems on its fleet of 131 streetcars to combat vandalism and provide for the safety of its employees and passengers, it was clear that no ordinary Mobile DVR system would suffice.

DVRs help Rochester Genesee commuters enjoy the ride
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The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has begun equipping its fleet of close to 400 buses with March Networks Mobile Digital Video Recording (MDVRs) systems to create a safer and stress-free environment for passengers and drivers.

Colorado Department of Transportation Uses Mobile
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Like many jurisdictions in North America, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) uses traffic control systems to trigger traffic light changes at intersections. Images from cameras mounted on overhead structures are fed to a processor that employs contrast to detect the presence of vehicles.

Valley Transportation Authority Adds Video Surveillance to Light Rail Vehicles
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) recently selected a March Networks mobile digital video solution for deployment on 80 of its light rail vehicles. The decision followed a bid process that included seven respondents and a three-month equipment demonstration involving three vendors.

DVRs Drive Competitive Advantage
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When Alliance Air sales representatives pitch international air carriers on the company’s cargo handling and road feeder services, its commitment to security is one of their most persuasive selling points.

San Francisco Muni Deploys Mobile DVRs on Light Rail Fleet
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Efficiency is a way of life at San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni). Each day, the public transit authority is responsible for the safe and on-time transport of more than half a million people, and the operation of a 1,000 vehicle fleet that includes light rail vehicles, electric trolley buses, diesel buses, historic streetcars and the city’s world-famous cable cars.

Mexico Monitors Millions of Toll Transactions
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The acquisition of close to 100 March Networks DVRs by the decentralized Mexican government agency responsible for federal toll roads and bridges has given supervisors and audit staff in 10 regional offices the ability to carry out real-time monitoring of some 31 million transactions per month at toll plazas under the agency’s management.

Singapore MRT Moves Ahead on CCTV System Expansion
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Singapore’s mass rapid transit system serves more than one million passengers daily in the city’s high-density travel corridors. The 89.4 kilometre (55.5 mile) train system interchanges with light-rail and bus transit routes and consists of 51 street-level, aboveground and underground stations. The largest station, located at Raffles Place, spans 29,500 square metres (35,282 square yards) and serves more than 100,000 passengers each day.

Mobile DVRs Bridge Gap Between Home and School
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The Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) in Canton, Massachusetts, has used March Networks™ DVR systems in its school buildings and 40 group residences for about a year to keep watch over more than 200 children and young adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders.

New Zealand Supermarkets Optimize Loss Prevention
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Foodstuffs South Island, a supermarket co-operative with more than 130 stores serving New Zealand’s South Island, evaluated no fewer than 30 video recording systems before selecting March Networks recorders and software for a chain-wide rollout.

DHL Canada Acquires Converged Platform NVRs
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Disappointed with the performance of a video surveillance system prone to unscheduled shutdowns and grainy images, security managers were determined to acquire a system they could depend on to capture the evidence necessary to deter and resolve incidents of missing or damaged shipments.

OC Transpo Pilots Ruggedized DVR
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Peter Arnold has spent more than 25 years addressing the unique challenges of providing security in a mobile environment. Head of security for OC Transpo, the public transit body for Canada’s capital region, Arnold and his 42-person team are responsible for making Ottawa’s bus system as secure as possible for more than 300,000 daily passengers, as well as hundreds of operators.

Synovus Moves to Advanced Technology
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Security staff at Synovus, a financial services holding company with 31 banks and more than 400 branches in the U.S. Southeast, are all too familiar with the pros and cons of competing video surveillance products. With parallel systems in place following a decision in 2007 to begin upgrading to March Networks technology, the first step in any investigation is to determine which system to access.

University of Amsterdam Selects All-IP Solution
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The University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science, one of Europe’s premier centers of higher learning and scientific research, is preparing for a new milestone in its long and illustrious history. Later this year, it will begin moving into a new 300,000-square meter state-of-the art building that will serve as a showcase of advanced technology, housing 10 research institutes and laboratories, 2,000 students and 1,200 researchers and lecturers.

Hearst Castle Security Goes High Tech
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March Networks Video Surveillance System Protects Priceless Collection of Antique Furniture, Paintings, Sculptures, Tapestries and Other Treasures

Thinking Outside The Box
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City of Ottawa Leads the Way in Creative Applications of Video Surveillance Technology

Historic City a Techology Leader
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Florence Creates Metropolitan Area Network to Optimize Fiber Resources

Pay Up Or Else!
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Mexico City Police Use Recording Technology to Manage Towing Operations

Bank of New Zealand Fast-Tracks Deployment
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The Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has selected March Networks 4000 C Series NVRs for an enterprise-wide video surveillance deployment to 180 branches throughout the island nation. The March Networks systems allow BNZ investigators based in Auckland to quickly and easily resolve incidents of fraud and present video evidence to law enforcement agencies.

UK Building Supplier Trims Losses
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Following the deployment of March Networks 4000 C Series NVRs, year over year increases in shrinkage at United Kingdom building supplier Alloway Timber are on the decline, and company executives expect their investment in video surveillance to be fully recovered in18 months. In one incident alone, March Networks NVRs provided a crystal clear image of a customer who mistakenly or otherwise drove off without paying for £500 worth of building materials.

Retailer Zeroes in on Suspect Transactions
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Giant Tiger, a family discount retailer, is taming retail shrinkage at its 183 locations across Canada, thanks to March Networks’ LP Data Mining software. Installed in April 2007, the March Networks exception reporting system has been instrumental in identifying numerous cases of point-of-sale fraud across the company’s footprint.

Recording Solution Streamlines Police Investigations
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March Networks video recording technology has been selected as the hardware platform for a law enforcement interview recording and case management solution developed by Atlanta-based software developer, Microception, Inc.

Video Refutes Bogus Claims
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Correctional officers at Hillsborough County Jail in Tampa, Florida, are spending a lot less time defending themselves against bogus accusations from inmates following the installation of March Networks digital video recording systems by security systems integrator Cam Connections.

Video Recording Provides Evidence for Campus Police
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Jacksonville State University is a bustling academic community on a 459-acre campus in northeastern Alabama. The University’s police department, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of approximately 12,000 students and faculty on campus, required a video surveillance system to record meetings with suspects at police headquarters.

Park Avenue Bank Standardizes on March Networks Technology
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The vast improvement in the quality of evidence obtained from digital video recording (DVR) systems is helping security executives in the banking sector resolve more and more incidents of fraud and theft. Equally significant, says Larry Hale, assistant vice president of Park Avenue Bank, is the dramatic improvement in the speed of retrieving video evidence.

Reliability Sways Banks Decision
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Florida Bank Upgrades to March Networks DVRs When Originally Acquired System Falls Short of Expectations

Luxury Hotel Adopts DVR Technology
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When the Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, Canada, was still under construction last year, a March Networks™ digital video recording (DVR) system at the site recorded a thrill-seeker parachuting in the dead of night from the summit of a construction crane.

Winner's Circle
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Vendor Support a Deciding Factor for Toronto's Woodbine Entertainment Group

Fast, Effective Relief
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The 1,500-store Boots pharmacy, health and beauty group revolutionized its approach to loss prevention when it purchased March Networks LP Data Mining.

Coaching Keeps Losses in Check
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Twelve weeks into a pilot deployment of March Networks’ LP Data Mining solution, senior management at United Supermarkets knew they were on the right track.

U.S. Bank Standardizes on DVRs for Retail Locations
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Armed with a demanding list of performance criteria and an exhaustive product testing process that would take nine months to complete, U.S. Bank’s corporate security team set to work in 2003 to identify the best DVR system for its retail locations.

Empire Bank DVRs Beef Up Security
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The installation of a March Networks™ Digital Video Recording (DVR) system by Empire Bank in Springfield, Missouri has made life a lot riskier for anyone hoping to cash a bum check.

APPLICATIONS :

Retail Security

Reduce shrink, address risk and improve overall store performance with VideoSphere retail solutions from March Networks. Our solutions combine IP video systems and analytics with powerful management software and dynamic web-based reporting. They help loss prevention investigators identify fraudulent activity quickly and effectively, and provide operations managers with timely information to track top product sales, cashier performance, store safety, compliance and more.

• Convenience Store Operators
Convenience store managers eager to combat drive-offs at the pump can capture high-resolution images of license plates using our powerful IP cameras and video recording systems. With crystal-clear evidence in hand, managers are able to work with law enforcement authorities to identify non-paying customers and seek restitution. Extreme LP software features, such as drawer alarm alerts, prepaid fuel reports and voids by type, offer further operational efficiencies. In addition, our video recording systems enable onsite staff to review and quickly copy clips to USB flash memory or CDs without requiring a PC; system and configuration management remains with head office personnel.

• Grocery Store Chains
Missed bottom-of-the-basket (BOB) items or improperly identified produce can be proactively addressed with our VideoSphere retail solutions. A store or operations manager who observes that several Key Performance Indicators (e.g. Sales/Hour, Sales/Customer and Value/Item) are lower than normal can quickly review video clips to ascertain the cause. Perishable shrink, significant due to theft, spoilage and identification errors, can be similarly addressed.

• Quick Service Restaurants
QSR franchise owners can use our retail solutions to deter theft and vandalism. Key standard searches identify questionable transactions complete with associated video, automatic email alerts allow managers to take immediate action, and our IP video recording systems allow onsite staff to review and quickly copy clips to USB flash memory or CD without a PC.

Bank Security

Financial institutions of all sizes are embracing the value that intelligent video and video systems bring to their organizations. Benefits can include improved employee and customer safety, enhanced teller and ATM transaction records, faster detection, investigation and resolution of fraud cases, stronger liability management, and more efficient operation in marketing, customer service and other departments.

These improvements have a fundamental impact on the business health of the institution, and its ability to compete for customers and grow effectively.
March Networks provides IP-based video systems and software to address the specific needs of financial institutions, from ATM/self-service kiosks or vestibules to retail banking centers to corporate facilities, data centers and cash management depots.

Visual intelligence that automatically detects and alerts personnel to activity of a nature, or in an area, or at a time that is inconsistent with official policies improves the responsiveness and effectiveness of not only physical security staff, but also investigators, IT staff and other business resources.

Integration with, or video enabling of, 3rd party security equipment such as Access Control systems and alarm panels breaks down silos of proprietary functionality, creates easier systems use and leverages overall technologies more efficiently. And unmatched central management tools extend these efficiencies to support, service and operations teams.

Transportation Security

Bus and rail fleet operators worldwide rely on March Networks for reliable and cost-efficient video surveillance and system management.
Our proven solutions cover both mobile and fixed environments, including stations, depots and park-and-rides.

They help transportation agencies improve passenger and staff safety and respond quickly to emergency situations. Equally important, they help agencies manage and reduce risk, deter theft and vandalism, and improve maintenance and operational efficiency.

• Mobile Surveillance
Our VideoSphere Mobile Solutions deliver key capabilities for onboard bus surveillance, including wireless-enabled remote diagnostics and automated video downloading.

We also work with our leading Rail Technology Partners Bombardier Transportation and Wabtec Railway Electronics to provide video surveillance systems to the passenger and locomotive rail sectors. These integrated systems are purpose-built for challenging rail environments and play a critical role in passenger and cargo security.

• Fixed Surveillance
Our VideoSphere solutions for fixed transportation environments are equally powerful. Designed to support all-IP video or hybrid analog/IP networking, these complete systems help agencies leverage existing investments in CCTV cameras and cabling, while benefiting from intelligent analytics and other advanced technologies.And similar to VideoSphere Mobile Software Suite, our IP video solutions for fixed facilities come complete with enterprise-class video management software that provides security managers and network administrators with the tools they need to efficiently deploy and manage an unlimited number of cameras across any number of locations.

VideoSphere transportation solutions are ideal for mobile and fixed environments, including: Public Transportation Agencies

Our mobile and fixed video surveillance systems reduce fraudulent liability claims, deter vandalism, and ensure the safety and security of passengers and employees on public transportation fleets and in stations, depots and office buildings.

Built to withstand the inherent challenges of managing hundreds or thousands of cameras and recorders onboard vehicles, these wireless and IP networked video systems deliver high performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
Airports and Seaports

City and Municipal Traffic Monitoring

Municipal law enforcement agencies worldwide can rely on our IP video surveillance systems to monitor traffic conditions, respond to accidents and investigate criminal activities. Cameras linked to fiber networks stream video to central monitoring stations - helping staff to keep the traffic flowing, safeguard citizens, deter vandalism and identify suspects.

Commerical Security

Be it service firms, corporate enterprises, office complexes, manufacturers or other companies, security and operations personnel at these establishments must manage the facility, protect the property and assets, and mitigate all threats to staff, customers, tenants and other guests.

March Networks business optimization strategy uses a powerful combination of visual intelligence and business intelligence to help meet these objectives.

Video, from local and remote facilities, is available centrally, over the network, for easy access and management. It can be augmented with visual intelligence applications for automated alerts to undesirable activity, allowing personnel to monitor all facilities more effectively, respond to incidents more rapidly, improve access control and overall security, and do all this while lowering the cost of operations.

March Networks delivers these benefits. Our range of recording systems meets needs varying from all-in-one branch office security to extensive enterprise monitoring to video-enabling remote or industrial environments. All recorders provide highly efficient video processing and extensive storage.

They provide more cost-effective verification of remote alarms and better deterrence of vandalism and theft.

They allow multi-site organizations to centralize resources and exercise efficient remote control over their entire network of recorders.

DHL, Alliance Air, Riviera Black Hawk Casino and many others are using March Networks IP-based video systems and software to enhance their monitoring and security.

Homeland and Infrastructure Security

Protecting people and property and a way of life are the essence of homeland security and other global, anti-terrorism initiatives. On a national scale, these are massive mandates. VideoSphere intelligent video management solutions can provide a vital component in an integrated network of security operations and equipment.

VideoSphere solutions deliver the high performance required by demanding government and critical infrastructure environments, including:

First response and public safety teams including law enforcement, fire, medical and other emergency services can depend on March Networks for both mobile and fixed video surveillance systems.

In-vehicle Mobile DVRs help improve responsiveness, reduce risks and collect video evidence from field activities. Fixed IP video systems, complete with video wall capabilities, provide comprehensive monitoring and surveillance for security operations of all types. Interoperability between mobile and fixed systems ensures consistent user operation, video access and storage, and flexible system growth.

March Networks EMEA manufactures state-of-the-art DVRs, encoders-decoders and outstanding IP cameras, developing proprietary hardware and compression, transmission and behavior analysis algorithms at the highest levels.

March Networks® Products Range

March Networks® products portfolio includes:

VideoSphere™ Cameras:
• VideoSphere MegaPX HD
• VideoSphere CamPX DOME
• VideoSphere PTZ MicroDome
• VideoSphere PTZ Megaphone
• VideoSphere CamPX
• VideoSphere MegaPX 2M
• VideoSphere PTZ Dome
• VideoSphere PTZ Mini Dome

VideoSphere™ MegaPX quality
VideoSphere™ MegaPX HD 720p and 1080p are state-of-the-art IP cameras capable of sending high resolution, megapixel quality images (HD ready - 1280 x 720 and full HD - 1920 x 1080) over the network at an extremely high frame rate (30 fps) to ensure exceptional detail and a very fluid video stream.

The cameras integrate H.264, the highest performing compression algorithm available in the market, to deliver 2 Mbit images at 30 fps using an extremely small amount of bandwidth and providing an even higher quality/compression ratio than cameras using MPEG4. This translates into significant savings in bandwidth and storage requirements.

LATEST NEWS

March Networks Awarded $7 Million Contract with Top Global Financial Institution

March Networks® (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that a top ten global financial institution will deploy the March Networks VideoSphere® Banking solution across more than 2,000 U.S. banking locations. The company expects to complete the delivery of the order, which is valued at over $7 million, during the next 12 months.

This financial institution chose to displace a competitor’s products and standardize on the VideoSphere Banking solution as a result of March Networks’ history of reliability, centralized management capabilities and overall ease-of-use. Additionally, the VideoSphere expansion capability for enterprise-level ATM/Teller integration and high-definition (HD) IP camera expansion on the same device were important deciding factors.

The industry leading VideoSphere portfolio delivers a highly scalable, end-to-end HD video security solution that provides security staff with an intuitive way to manage cases and accelerate investigations. With advanced analytic applications the solution will significantly reduce losses from ATM skimming and other fraudulent activity. Additionally, software analytics such as queue line monitoring, people counting, and facial detection allow VideoSphere customers to increase customer satisfaction and overall efficiency through improved operations.

“This contract confirms the strength of our position as a global leader in the finance and banking vertical,” said Peter Strom, president and CEO, March Networks. “As banks and financial institutions continue to stabilize following the effects of the recession, we are confident that March Networks is well positioned to continue to grow and service our very strong customer base.”

Luigi Portaluri Joins March Networks as Vice President, EMEA Sales

March Networks® is pleased to welcome Luigi Portaluri to its sales management team in the position of Vice President, Sales for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations.

Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, primarily focused on developing public and private sector accounts, as well as leading sales and support channels. During his career, he has overseen the management of multiple sales teams across Western Europe, with responsibility for both regional and in-country strategic business development. Read More

March Networks announced today that the Casino de la Vallée is using the company’s VideoSphere® solution to meet the demanding surveillance requirements of its popular gaming venue in Saint-Vincent, Valle D’Aosta, Italy.

Equipped with more than 380 VideoSphere IP cameras, Video Management System (VMS) software and an integrated control room application, VideoSphere delivers powerful live monitoring and archiving capabilities for asset protection, dispute resolution and security. The casino, which operates 400 slot machines, 96 gaming tables, a restaurant and a 220-room hotel, recently upgraded to the fully-digital video system to enhance its surveillance coverage of all gaming areas, counting rooms, entries/exits and other public spaces. View Document

March Networks® announced that a large retail customer based in the U.S. has selected the Company’s Managed Video Network Services to ensure the optimal performance of more than 27,000 March Networks IP video systems currently operating in its stores nationwide. The annual contract is valued at approximately $1 million.

Managed Video Network Services enable the retail organization to outsource the ongoing health monitoring and maintenance of its extensive digital video solution to skilled professionals at the Company’s Network Operations Center (NOC). View

March Networks CTO to Speak at Intersec 2010 in Dubai, U.A.E.

March Networks® (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that Fabrizio Colciago, Chief Technology Officer, March Networks, will detail how organizations can achieve new levels of cost-effective fault tolerance in their IP video surveillance systems on January 17 at the Intersec 2010 trade fair and conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

During his presentation entitled “Fail Safe Recording Options for IP Edge Devices”, Mr. Colciago will outline how new IP video technologies such as Shadow Archiving™ can deliver economic system redundancy in Video Management System (VMS) deployments. His discussion, which begins at 1:15 pm in Hall 2 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, will also examine the evolving importance of edge-based IP video architectures.

“IP video systems can be vulnerable to interruptions caused by network faults, server failures or power outages, and the cost of mitigating these risks has traditionally been high,” said Mr. Colciago. “By combining emerging technologies with capabilities such as direct network attached storage (NAS) recording and innovative Shadow Archiving, organizations can strengthen system redundancy and video access dramatically and cost-effectively.”

In addition to Mr. Colciago’s presentation, March Networks will showcase its comprehensive VideoSphere® portfolio of high-definition IP cameras, encoders, analytics and VMS software January 17-19 at the Intersec trade fair in Hall 2, Stand 315C.

Since the opening of its regional office in Dubai in October 2009, March Networks has focused on providing its IP video solutions to leading aviation and commercial-industrial organizations in the region, including the Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain international airports, and a large, international hospitality group that has deployed the company’s VideoSphere systems in five of its luxury properties.

Concurrent with the high profile Intersec event, which drew more than 17,000 security professionals in 2009, March Networks will also host a financial seminar and roundtable on January 19 at the Dubai International Financial Centre. This invitation-only seminar for representatives of the region’s leading financial institutions will cover topics ranging from ATM skimming and identity theft to surveillance infrastructure.

It will be led by financial and security industry experts who understand the critical role integrated IP video solutions can play in helping financial institutions enhance security and reduce losses.

March Networks Participates in Safe Cities Conference in Mumbai, India on November 26

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, November 24, 2009 –– March Networks® (TSX: MN) is pleased to join leading business and government leaders in Mumbai, India, on November 26 at the Building Secure Cities for Economic Prosperity and Growth conference to discuss strategies for enhanced corporate and public security.

Hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the EuroIndia Centre, the one-day event will take place at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace & Tower and draw security experts from around the world. Participants will focus on how corporations can effectively address the security of their customers, employees and assets, and examine the importance of integrated, city-wide surveillance programs achieved through corporate and government partnerships.

During a featured panel discussion, March Networks’ Vice President of Marketing, Peter Wilenius, will explore businesses’ evolving security needs along with other senior industry executives. Security, risk mitigation and emergency preparedness are of primary focus throughout India as the country marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks in Mumbai and prepares to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games in October 2010.

“March Networks is honored to be participating in this important conference, which has been designed to encourage open dialogue and further the efforts of business and government leaders to collectively ensure the security of their citizens and cities,” said Mr. Wilenius. “The Indian economy is undergoing a dramatic transformation characterized by major infrastructure investments and growing demanding for advanced security technologies.

We look forward to sharing the expertise we have amassed working with some of the world’s largest enterprise and government organizations, and will continue our strategic investments to build a strong network of partners in the region.”

March Networks Extends Market Leadership Position in Colombian Banking Sector

March Networks® (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced today that a seventh financial institution in Colombia has standardized on the company’s networked video management systems for enhanced security and loss prevention.

Banco Caja Social y Colmena (BCSC) is deploying the March Networks solution to support 2,800 cameras installed across its 280 banking branches and 450 automated teller machines (ATMs) nationwide. Serving more than 4.1 million customers annually, the bank will use the hybrid recording systems and Financial Transaction Investigation software to speed fraud investigations and quickly access high-quality video evidence following incidents.

“After evaluating a number of competitive offerings, it was clear that the March Networks solution delivers the reliability and robust video management we require to more effectively protect our operations,” said Jairo González, Director of Security, BCSC. “In addition, we expect to reduce losses significantly using March Networks’ integrated video and ATM transaction data application.”
Since entering the Colombian market three years ago, March Networks has quickly emerged as the country’s preferred provider of financial surveillance solutions based on the strength of its enterprise-class products and industry-specific applications. Recognized for their proven reliability and scalability, the company’s networked video management systems are currently used by many of Latin America’s largest financial institutions, including top banks such as HSBC Mexico, Scotiabank Inverlat, Banorte, Banco de Chile and recently announced Banco de Occidente.

“Our extensive experience working with financial institutions worldwide has allowed us to evolve our IP video portfolio to address the specific requirements of this industry,” said Peter Strom, President and CEO, March Networks. “ATM skimming alone, which costs banks billions of dollars each year, can be reduced significantly using our integrated video and data analytics. In addition, our VideoSphere® solutions allow customers to deploy our high-definition IP cameras and video analytics immediately as part of a strategic and cost-effective migration to advanced IP video networking.”

March Networks Ranked as One of North America’s Fastest-Growing Technology Companies

March Networks® (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced today that it has been ranked as one of the top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America in the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ listing, posting a remarkable 700 percent growth in revenue over four years.

March Networks placed 194th in the North American listing with sales of $94 million in fiscal 2008 compared to $12 million in fiscal 2004. It achieved a further milestone in its most recent 2009 fiscal year by surpassing $100 million in revenue.

The company continues to win market share in the rapidly growing market for IP video surveillance with an enterprise-class product portfolio that enables organizations to enhance security, combat theft and fraud, and address liability risks. In North America alone, its customers include three of the five largest U.S. financial institutions, eight of the top 100 American retailers, two of Canada’s leading banks, and seven of 20 major transportation agencies serving metropolitan centers such as San Francisco and Toronto.

March Networks is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It continues to expand its global presence with newly-opened offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Sydney, Australia, in addition to continuing operations in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.

“The Fast 500 award reflects our company’s success delivering innovative IP video management solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide,” said Peter Strom, President and CEO, March Networks. “We are pleased to be counted as one of North America’s technology leaders and attribute this achievement to the outstanding work of our employees, as well as the strength of our technology and distribution partners.”

March Networks VideoSphere Analytics Wins At Sicurezza 2008.
VideoSphere Analytic Wins Award for Outstanding Product Innovation at Sicurezza 2008 Exhibition in Milan.

PTZ Auto Tracking is an advanced, behavioral analysis algorithm that enables security personnel at airports, critical infrastructure and other commercial/industrial facilities to assess and respond more quickly to potential threats.

The analytic, part of VideoSphere Analytics software, triggers a PTZ camera to follow a moving object, or identify and zoom in on an unattended object, automatically via the surveillance system management.

A key innovation unique to VideoSphere enables organizations to configure a PTZ camera to accept analytic event inputs from as many as five fixed VideoSphere cameras to create an intelligent video surveillance network for efficient, interactive panoramic coverage.

Each fixed camera can activate the PTZ auto-tracking functionality without compromising its own alarm configuration, adding further protection to the whole system.

“We are pleased to recognize March Networks with this prestigious award for security product innovation,” said Professor Oliviero Tronconi, president of the show’s selection jury. “What impressed us most about the VideoSphere analytic is its ability to extend the PTZ auto-tracking capability across integrated fixed and PTZ cameras in one, high performance system.”

March Networks introduces VideoSphere™
March Networks introduces in the EMEA markets VideoSphere™, the intelligent video management solution that enables organizations to adopt all-IP video today, or maximize investments in existing infrastructure as they make the transition to next-generation technology.

The VideoSphere™ portfolio includes integrated video management, analytic and system management software that interoperates seamlessly with best-in-class March Networks IP cameras, encoders and networked recorders, as well as industry-standard host and storage servers.

The VideoSphere™ family of advanced video analytics ranges from loitering and face detection to queue length monitoring and object tracking. These applications allow organizations to improve security efforts and react quickly to unusual or suspicious events. The powerful analytics integrate data to deliver further intelligence for enhanced loss prevention, risk management and corporate compliance.

EXHIBITING AT:

Intersec 2010 - in Dubai (17th – 19th January 2010 ) – Dubai World Trade Center – Hall nr. 2 and stand nr. 2-315C

ISC West 2010 - in Las Vegas NV (24th – 26th March 2010) – Sands Expo and Convention Center - (no stand nr. at the moment)

Expoprotection 2010 - in France (2nd - 4th November 2010) – Paris Nord Villepinte Hall 5 – (no stand nr. at the moment)

Sicurezza 2010 - in Italy (17th – 20th November 2010) – Fiera Milano Rho - (no stand nr. at the moment)

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