Allied Telesis Joins PSA Security Network as Vendor Partner

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Telesis, Inc., a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of converged multi-play networks, announced today its partnership with the PSA Security Network®, the world's largest electronic security buying cooperative, to sell Allied Telesis IP-based surveillance solutions. The PSA Security Network is a nationwide network of more than 300 security system integrators with strong regional customer relationships.

The Westminster, Colo.-based PSA Security Network includes members who specialize in the design, installation, integration and maintenance of access control and video surveillance systems, and connects locally owned companies to the resources of large vendors. PSA integrators utilize their access to the latest security products, best practices, and other resources to develop cost-effective security solutions while security vendors are connected to a recognized standard of quality and experience in dealer networks.

"The security challenges of today's modern organizations continue to drive demand for innovative applications with advanced capabilities," said Eric Floyd, senior vice president, partner development and alliances, Allied Telesis. "By becoming a PSA Security Network vendor partner, Allied Telesis demonstrates its commitment to the security industry. This is a great opportunity to create and grow strong relationships with PSA integrators and resellers as we support each other in a continuously evolving industry."

"We're pleased to welcome Allied Telesis as our newest PSA vendor partner," said Bill Bozeman, chief executive officer and president, PSA Security Network. "Allied Telesis' strong technology fundamentals brings value to our members and helps them better meet the needs of the end-customer as the industry shifts from analog to digital."

The Allied Telesis IP Surveillance solution-set is built on the Company's award-winning Layer-2 switches for small-to-medium-sized installations and Layer-3 technologies for larger environments. Allied Telesis offers organizations proven technologies enabling applications to converge on an intelligent and resilient infrastructure, linking components of its all IP-based surveillance solution, including access control, instruction detection, fire and life systems, cameras, video management software, servers, storage, clients (PCs), and the network.

About Allied Telesis

For more than 20 years, Allied Telesis has been a leading provider of networking infrastructure. Today the Company enables delivery of data, voice, and video services to a variety of clients globally. Allied Telesis is committed to innovating the way in which services and applications are delivered and managed, resulting in increased value and lower operating costs. Visit us online at: www.alliedtelesis.com.

About PSA Security Network

PSA Security Network (www.PSAsecurity.com) is the world's largest electronic security cooperative with members responsible for over $2 billion annually in security, fire, and life safety installations. These leading security systems integrators specialize in the design, installation, integration, and maintenance of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire, and life safety systems.

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