Major English Spirits Retailer Selects March Networks Digital Video Surveillance

    Oct. 27, 2005
    Retailer turns from older analog system to March Networks solution

    OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - March Networks(TM) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW), a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, announced today that Unwins Wine Group Ltd. has selected March Networks as its standard for advanced digital video surveillance.

    Unwins Wine Group, one of England's premiere distributors of wines, beers, and spirits, has more than 380 stores throughout the Southeast region of England and has been serving customers since 1843. The retailer was interested in replacing existing surveillance systems with the latest and most reliable technology available. After evaluating many digital video recorder (DVR) vendors Unwins made the decision to standardize on the March Networks solution. The March Networks digital video platform was selected for features such as reliability over traditional analog systems, high quality video, and its ability to eliminate the need for in-store staff to manage videotape. Other key selection criteria included point-of-sale transaction monitoring and investigation capabilities, as well as efficient remote access to video and audio via the networked DVRs.

    "From a security perspective, not only does the March Networks DVR system deter robbery and theft, it also provides us with the evidence needed to help capture culprits and prosecute them successfully." said Mike Anderson, head of corporate risk management, Unwins Wine Group Ltd. "By combining the video evidence with actual sales transaction information March Networks has created a powerful tool for reducing losses as well as enhancing the effectiveness of in-store procedures, store and display presentations, and other point-of-sale operations.

    "Sophisticated retailers such as Unwins are looking for the most advanced and reliable video surveillance solutions to enhance in-store security and to aid in the management of their business operations," said Peter Strom, president and CEO of March Networks. "The selection of March Networks by Unwins is yet another example of the security and business value that our products bring to significant retailer organizations throughout the world."

    March Networks is online at www.marchnetworks.com.