TWO LEADERS IN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES
Cape Town, 9 July 2009: Visec Surveillance Systems, one of the world's leading developers and
distributors of license plate recognition software and surveillance systems this month joined forces with
Sentronics, one of the top distributors of video surveillance equipment (CCTV) in South Africa. In line with
the global move towards internet protocol (IP) technology, this partnership takes IP technology to a new
level through clever integration of Visec software and Sentronics hardware portfolio.
Gary Scagell, CEO of the 10-year-old Visec, said, "The partnership is mutually beneficial and in my
opinion will revolutionise the security industry in South Africa. Sentronics has a high reaching distribution
network and offers a broad range of hardware to the smaller channel market via systems integrators and
resellers. Visec offers compatible software for network video recorders, remote viewers and back office
systems as well as license plate recognition software which runs over IP (internet protocol). Combined,
the two companies' offer systems integrators, resellers and ultimately end users with the simplest, most
comprehensive security solution.
"Now system integrators and resellers are able to purchase the hardware with the compatible software
through Sentronics as a bundle. Unlike offerings of many other similar companies, Visec software is
compatible with most brands, and can support Sentronics camera and optic products," said Scagell.
Over the next six months, Sentronics will be phased in as Visec's main distribution partner.
Bernard Senekal, MD of Sentronics said, "We've managed to support multiple technology platforms
through our chosen strategic partners, thereby improving operational efficiency across various verticals
such as mining, retail and financial services sectors. In addition to forming the partnership with Visec, we
will support their product internally and to the respective markets directly the way we know best."
Prior to the Visec partnership, Sentronics also formed partnerships with PELCO Inc and Axis
Communications and have access to some of the most popular CCTV brands recognised globally. They
distribute a wide variety of international manufacturers such as Arecont Vision, VIVOTEK Inc, Sunell,
Averdigi and Promise Technology.
"Forming new relationships are imperative to this business "says Bernard Senekal, MD of Sentronics.
"The new partnership with Visec is a positive move and once again clients can source a proven product
that allows for the integration of various network video products such as VIVOTEK, Arecont Vision and
AXIS. We see Visec software as a valuable addition to our portfolio and model of distribution of solutions."
Both Visec and Sentronics are significant players in the security industry. Visec offers security solutions in
South Africa, the USA, UK and Europe and distributes through global partnerships in over 60 countries.
Visec software is currently being used highly effectively for crime fighting purposes, on the streets, in
residential developments and in corporate and industrial buildings. However, the surface has only been
scratched in terms of uses for the software.
"We're entering new territory, and we're embarking on a partnership that is in harmony with our business
objectives, but will also create a new dimension to the South African security and surveillance technology
industry," concludes Scagell.
The Visec head office is located in Kenilworth, Cape Town with research and development headquarters
located in Northridge California. Visit www.visec.co.za
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