VistaScape Signs Strategic Alliance with Cohu Electronics

„SDMS Takes Leader in CCTV Technology to the Next Level in Physical Security Solutions \r\n
\r\nATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 9, 2002–VistaScape Technology Corp., the leader in integrated security and surveillance management software, today announced an alliance with Cohu Electronics, a division of Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU – News), as a technology partner for the supply of visible spectrum CCTV camera products to be integrated with its Security Data Management System (SDMS). „;“\“The SDMS platform represents an advanced software solution for the integration of a multitude of physical security sensors,\“ said Jeff Tyler, President and General Manager of Cohu Electronics. \“By utilizing CCTV cameras from Cohu Electronics in systems where SDMS is the ‚heart,‘ customers will quickly understand the value of such a powerful security monitoring solution.\“ \r\n
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\r\n\“We realized the strategic advantage of partnering with Cohu Electronics after utilizing their high-performance cameras during the installation of our SDMS platform at a United States Navy facility in San Diego,\“ said Bill Green, CEO of VistaScape. \“We are extremely pleased to establish this strategic partnership and look forward to working together to provide current and future customers the next generation in integrated security solutions.\“ \r\n
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\r\nSDMS is designed for a broad array of government and commercial solutions including force protection, anti terrorism and homeland defense. The software platform integrates any type of security sensor (GPS, Access Control, CCTV, etc.) from different locations over distributed networks and presents analyzed information in a single, web-based user interface. SDMS’s sophisticated level of integration provides the ability to detect specified potential threats, depict visual alerts on a 3-D model of a secure area and instantly alert forces via wireless devices. Advantages include an increase in early warning detection, shared information at multiple command centers and management levels, and reductions in manpower. \r\n
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\r\nAbout Cohu Electronics \r\n
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\r\nCohu Electronics, a division of Cohu, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of CCTV cameras, camera controls and accessories for use in industrial security, traffic, government and OEM applications including machine vision, semiconductor equipment, bio-medical and electronics production. For more information, call (858) 277-6700 ext. 302 or visit www.cohu-cameras.com. \r\n
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\r\nAbout VistaScape Technology Corp. \r\n
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\r\nAs a leader in integrated security and surveillance software for government, military and commercial high-value assets, VistaScape is the next generation in security data management. \r\n
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\r\nVistaScape’s Security Data Management System, or SDMS, provides a platform for integrating the monitoring and management of disparate and distinct security sensors including CCTV, Radar, GPS and access control. User-defined alarms, rules of engagement and visualization of high-risk areas provide unparalleled advantages such as faster and more efficient decision-making, operations procedures and use of manpower. For more information, call (678) 919-1130 ext. 2631 or visit www.vistascape.com. \r\n
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\r\n VistaScape Technology Corp.\r\n
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\r\n Ross Schindler, 678/919-2361\r\n
\r\n rschindler@VistaScape.com\r\n
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\r\n Blanc & Otus\r\n
\r\n Kathy Vivancos, 678/477-1132\r\n
\r\n kvivancos@blancandotus.com\r\n
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\r\n Cohu\r\n
\r\n Joseph H. Olmstead, Jr., 858/277-6700 ext.213\r\n
\r\n jolmstead@cohu.com\r\n
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