Leading Hospitality Group Expands VideoSphere Deployment to Secure Additional Hotels, Commercial Facilities in the Middle East

OTTAWA, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - March Networks(R) (TSX:MN), a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that a large, international hospitality group has selected the Company's VideoSphere(TM) intelligent video management solution for installation at four premier properties in the United Arab Emirates . The order includes more than 600 IP cameras and follows an initial deployment at one of the group's principal luxury hotels in the region.

The customer, which manages some of the world's most prestigious hospitality properties, will use the all-IP video solution to enhance security and monitoring at two additional hotels, a large retail complex and an entertainment venue. It selected the VideoSphere portfolio for its exceptional video quality and flexible architecture, which allows the customer to efficiently manage an integrated IP video surveillance network across any number of its properties worldwide.

In addition to PTZ and fixed IP cameras, the solution includes advanced NVR platforms, embedded video analytics, and a comprehensive video wall application that enables real-time video monitoring from a central security control room.

"We are very pleased to provide our VideoSphere solution to this prominent customer as it extends its IP video surveillance capabilities to additional commercial properties," said Peter Strom , President and CEO, March Networks. "Our intelligent video management portfolio delivers the scalability and high performance required by commercial property operators worldwide and we look forward to increasing our presence in this segment of the market further in the months to come."

About March Networks

March Networks(R) (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications that enable organizations to reduce losses, mitigate risks and improve security and operational efficiency. The Company's advanced software suite includes enterprise-class video management, powerful analytics and comprehensive managed and professional services. Our software and systems are used by leading financial institutions, retailers, transportation authorities and other organizations in more than 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.marchnetworks.com.

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