ADI Teams with Panasonic to Strengthen its IP and Video Surveillance Product Offering
1/6/2010
Extensive Range of Solutions Includes IP, Hybrid and Analog Technology

Melville, N.Y., January 6, 2010 – ADI announced today an agreement with Panasonic System Networks Company of America to offer their industry-leading security products at branch locations across the country. Dealers will now have access to Panasonic’s extensive range of video surveillance products, from analog solutions to IP-based technology.

With Panasonic’s line of surveillance products, dealers can provide a flexible security solution for networked environments. These high performance products offer advanced functionality, and allow dealers to build a completely integrated security system.

ADI will distribute Panasonic’s wide array of security solutions ranging from Super Dynamic 5 (SD5) cameras with intelligent technology to the continually expanding line of i-Pro network products. The complete product line includes analog, IP megapixel and digital cameras, lenses, biometric access control, video recorders, management software, housings and network interfaces needed to deliver a total physical security solution.

“We are excited to team up with a distributor of ADI's size and stature to help us further accelerate and streamline the availability of Panasonic video surveillance solutions into the marketplace,” said John Centofanti, Regional Sales Manager, Panasonic System Networks Company of America. “ADI has a highly experienced team of sales and technical professionals who understand the needs of their customers, and their strategically positioned warehouses are equipped with the latest order- processing technology to help ensure quick availability and delivery of Panasonic's products.”

“As networked security environments become more prevalent in today’s market, it is our responsibility to ensure our dealers have access to the right solutions to build complete video surveillance systems,” said Sethu Palat, senior product manager for CCTV solutions at ADI. “We are pleased to strengthen our IP offering and make Panasonic’s line of advanced solutions available at our branches across the country.”

About Panasonic System Networks Company of America

Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic System Networks Company of America, which integrates the businesses of the former Panasonic Communications Company of North America and Panasonic System Solutions Company, is a comprehensive business-to-business enterprise solutions provider. The company is a leader in corded PBX/IP PBX telephony systems and offers a complete suite of office productivity solutions and home communication and networking solutions, including cordless phones, security cameras, interactive whiteboards and multi-function printers that provide convenience, style and ease-of-use for consumer and business applications. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

About ADI

ADI is a leading global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, with over 200 branch locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe, and India. ADI solutions include intrusion, fire alarm, access control, CCTV, telephony, residential and commercial A/V, wire and structured cabling, IP, and tools and hardware. For more information about ADI, visit http://www.adilink.com.

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