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May 13, 2009

Monitronics Announces Winners of ISC West Contest

Monitronics International, Dallas, an alarm monitoring company which provides monitored services to residential and commercial markets, announced the winners of its ISC West 2009 contest giveaways--- Brady Nelson, owner and operator of King Marketing, Spokane , Wash., and Jesse Depew, Liberty Security, Canada. Both winners were selected at random from entries submitted at Monitronics’ ISC West Booth. Nelson walked away with Monitronics’ top prize: airfare to Montreal, hotel accommodations and two tickets to the April 18 Ultimate Fighting Championship® showdown between Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua; Depew won a Caribbean cruise for two with hotel and airfare accommodations. For more information, visit www.monitronics.com.

Lenel and OnSSI Offer Skypoint

In a new partnership between Lenel Systems International Inc., Rochester, N.Y., and On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI), Pearl River, N.Y., Lenel will private-label OnSSI’s video surveillance software, Ocularis, under the name SkyPoint. The user-friendly video management platform provides software tools to monitor and manage hundreds of cameras while simultaneously investigating video. Additional benefits of Skypoint--the platform requires fewer system operators to detect and respond to events; it offers a simple, intuitive interface for desktop and control room video wall settings; and enhanced integration potential with other aspects of security. For more information, visit www.lenel.com and www.onssi.com.

Intransa Adds Distribution Through Anixter Channel

Intransa, San Jose, Calif., a provider of video data management and retention solutions, announced a distribution agreement with Anixter Inc., Glenview, Ill., a distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire and cable. The partnership significantly steps up availability of the company’s Smart CCTV Upgrades and All-IP Retention Solutions for open NVRs, VMS and PSIM surveillance solutions. For more information, visit www.intransa.com.

Mitel Solutions Alliance Adds New Member

Para Systems, Carrollton, Texas, manufacturer of the Minuteman® power protection solutions line is now a part of the Mitel® Solutions Alliance (MSA), a program that enables a wide range of third-party partners to create products and services that integrate with Mitel’s business communications portfolio. As the only power protection solution provider in MSA, Para Systems is offering a customized version of its online tool, www.sizeups.com/mitel, to assist distributors, resellers and end-users in selecting the right Minuteman power protection solution that best fits Mitel’s product offerings. For more information, visit www.mitel.com.

Centronics Inc. Expands Distribution

Centronics Inc., Stevensville, Md., distributor of audio, video and accessory products for the residential, commercial and security markets, reached an agreement with Cables To Go, Moraine, Ohio, a manufacturer and distributor of computer cables and connectivity solutions, to expand distribution of its RapidRun™ line of A/V cables and accessories in the mid-Atlantic region. In addition to RapidRun, Centronics will also be expanding their offering to include Cable To Go’s VGA Matrix Switches, cables and USB products. For more information, visit www.centronics.com and www.cablestogo.com.

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