24 Sep 2007

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video network solutions, announced recently that it has won an award from leading gaming industry systems integrator, Southwest Surveillance Systems, to provide security solutions for a major Indian-owned casino located in Southern California.  Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The casino is one of Southern California's premier entertainment and gaming destinations, drawing millions of visitors each year and paying out nearly two billion dollars in cash, prizes, and giveaways.

Under the contract, Optelecom-NKF will provide its chassis-mounted 9131 four-channel uncompressed digital video cards, 9591 multiformat digital data cards, and 9942 network management transmission technology solution for multimode fiber combining video, data, and audio.  This fibre optic network solution enables the customer to consolidate video content streaming from cameras on the casino floor and cameras at their parking lots.

"We are excited to further strengthen our partnership with Southwest Surveillance Systems, one of the most successful system integrators serving the gaming industry," commented Ed Ludwig, Optelecom-NKF's President and CEO.  "Optelecom-NKF is proud to be a part of Southwest's commitment to provide a secure, safe gaming environment to their customers."