MBX Delivers New Turnkey Solutions for Digital Security Vendors

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MBX Systems today announced an expansion of its turnkey hardware/software services for digital security vendors with the addition of access control platforms to its existing video surveillance offerings. Providers in both markets can now simplify deployment at end user sites by utilizing MBX to engineer, build, brand, inventory and ship custom servers pre-loaded and pre-tested with the vendor's software, configured to match the end customer's environment where required, and kitted with the required accessories – all at a significantly lower total cost of ownership than managing these tasks internally.

With nearly two decades of building hardware appliances for dozens of industries, MBX entered the video security and management systems market several years ago with customers such as point-of-sale video auditing pioneer Agilence, Inc. MBX designs and builds customized Agilence-branded systems, holds the finished base units in stock, and configures them on demand for each retail store, saving at least four hours of build time per unit over Agilence's previous strategy of handling each build in-house using off-the-shelf servers. MBX also drop-ships each order; packages it with a keyboard, mouse, monitor, cables, UPS and surge protectors; and manages returns and RMAs.

Now physical access control vendors can use the same MBX capabilities to deliver a fully integrated hardware/software package without assuming any integration, inventorying or shipping responsibilities and related costs. Vendors reap the benefits of:

• A plug-and-play product offering that eliminates the need for end customers to install, configure and fine-tune software setup on commercial hardware.
• Optimized application performance achieved through MBX's ability to customize hardware componentry to meet specific software operating requirements.
• MBX partnerships with Tier One suppliers like HP, Seagate and Intel, ensuring the use of top brand-name OEM chassis and components.
• Final assembly for end customers who need different hard drives, video cards or other variations based on their own technology infrastructure.
• Speed to market with simultaneous imaging of up to 400 units and warehousing of base units for custom configuration as orders are received.
• Protection against component changes that can affect application performance when using off-the-shelf servers because of compatibility issues.
• 'Solution in a box' packaging, with MBX sourcing, stocking and bundling accessories such as cables and cameras in the shipping box to further simplify installation.
• Global logistics, warranty and support, including RMA repair programs performed in the US, EU and APAC with expedited cross-shipping.

All of these features help minimize technical support costs associated with helping customers deploy standalone software. They also provide significant cost advantages over internally managed hardware programs through savings on engineering, prototyping, testing, assembly, component sourcing, warehouse space, returns management, economies of scale, and more.

"Delivering a complete hardware/software package that doesn't require integration and testing at the end customer site can be a strong competitive advantage, but trying to manage a hardware program in-house is complex, time-consuming and expensive," said Jeff Luckett, MBX Director of Engineering. "Application developers that use our services avoid unnecessary hardware-related overhead while also leveraging MBX's engineering expertise to ensure the best out-of-the-box experience for their customers."

MBX will be showcasing its expanded capabilities for digital security vendors at Booth #4258 at the ASIS International conference that opens September 29 in Atlanta. To learn more and request a hardware review specific to your needs, visit http://www.mbx.com/digital-security-box/

About MBX Systems
MBX Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of application-optimized server appliances and cloud-ready solutions for ISVs and service providers worldwide. MBX delivers turnkey hardware systems that are 100% customized to the customer's specifications by in-house platform engineers, while also offering value-added services such as branding, software imaging, regulatory/compliance, global logistics and warranty support to relieve customers of all hardware responsibilities. That unusual range of services, along with award-winning quality, innovation and customer service, has attracted customers in more than 40 vertical industries in the past two decades. For more information, visit www.mbx.com.

SOURCE MBX Systems