10 Apr 2006

Company will showcase leading-edge digital video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2006 in the UK.

March Networks™, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, announced today that as part of its international expansion plans it has appointed Michael Rack as Vice President of UK Sales.

Mr. Rack joins March Networks following a total of eight years at security provider Senstar-Stellar Ltd.  At Senstar-Stellar, Michael held various senior leadership roles in sales, marketing and business development.  Most recently he was Managing Director for UK and Irish Operations.  Going forward, Mr. Rack will be responsible for establishing a strong direct presence for March Networks in the UK, including building the UK sales and support team, and developing key partnerships with technology and solution providers.

March Networks has been successful in focusing on the financial, retail, transportation and commercial/industrial markets in North America.  These are all strategic markets for the UK region as well.  According to IMS Research, the market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment in the UK is almost US$460 million for 2006.

"The UK is a strategic, exciting, and growing market for digital video surveillance systems.  The opportunities for March Networks within the UK are extensive and we look forward to replicating our successful North American go-to-market strategy in the UK," said Peter Strom, President and CEO of March Networks.  "Michael Rack's broad experience and industry knowledge make him the perfect choice for driving our sales effort in the UK.  The entire March Networks team welcomes Michael and looks forward to working with him."

March Networks will be showcasing its leading edge digital video systems, including innovative software applications, to customers, prospects, and partners at the IFSEC 2006 show from May 8 - 11, 2006 in NEC Birmingham UK (Stand D80).

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