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Intergraph(R) to Offer Video Surveillance Systems in the U.S. as a Cisco Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider

Posted on: Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 08:00 CDT

Integrated, advanced solutions to enable video assessment for protecting people and critical assets

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Intergraph(R), a global leader in public safety and security solutions, and now a Cisco Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Partner, will include Cisco video surveillance systems as part of its integrated security suite to offer advanced, comprehensive video assessment capabilities for the timely and effective response to threats and incidents. This Cisco designation recognizes Intergraph as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to design, resell, install and maintain a full range of video surveillance and access-control solutions.

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Cisco physical-security solutions provide network-centric capabilities to video surveillance, Internet Protocol (IP) cameras and other groundbreaking technologies by converging voice, data and physical security into a single appliance. This enables customers to preserve existing investments in analog-based technology and to use the network as a platform upon which more collaborative and integrated physical-security systems can be built. As customers converge, physical-security infrastructures and operations and begin using the network as a platform, they gain rapid access to relevant information and increase interoperability with other IP-centric systems. This enables higher levels of situational awareness in environments where intelligent and timely decision making is crucial.

"Security agencies around the world rely on Intergraph's security solutions to ensure an efficient and effective response to threats and incidents through multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional coordination," said John K. Graham, president, Intergraph Security, Government & Infrastructure. "By achieving this Cisco designation, we can offer our customers a truly integrated, network-based solution that enables the convergence of video, voice, and alarm and sensor data from one or more sites or jurisdictions to meet the growing and evolving needs of security agencies in their quest to protect people and critical assets."

"As we move into new markets and emerging technologies, Cisco Authorized Technology Provider Partners are instrumental in helping our customers turn innovative technology into a competitive advantage," said Steve Benvenuto, director of emerging technologies for worldwide channels at Cisco. "As a Cisco Video Surveillance ATP Partner, Intergraph brings a unique set of skills to potential customers, combining a proven physical-security track record with Cisco expertise."

To qualify for the Video Surveillance ATP Program, Intergraph had to meet a number of requirements, from having staff who fulfill specific job responsibilities to achieving the Cisco Express Foundation Specialization. Those requirements are designed to help a partner maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Intergraph solutions are at work protecting the largest and most complex cities and government sites in the world. One in 12 people in the world is protected by Intergraph public safety and security solutions.

About Intergraph

Intergraph is a leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software that enables customers to visualize complex data. Businesses and governments in more than 60 countries rely on Intergraph's industry-specific software to organize vast amounts of data into understandable visual representations and actionable intelligence. Intergraph's software and services empower customers to build and operate more efficient plants and ships, create intelligent maps, and protect critical infrastructure and millions of people around the world.

Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) and Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I). Intergraph PP&M provides enterprise engineering software for the design, construction and operation of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially-powered solutions to the defense and intelligence, public safety and security, government, transportation, photogrammetry, utilities, and communications industries. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com.

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(C) 2009 Intergraph Corp. All rights reserved. Intergraph and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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