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Optelecom-NKF Launches Networked IP Video Product Line for North America Market

Posted on: Friday, 9 September 2005, 12:00 CDT

GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optelecom-NKF, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer of video transmission systems for IP/Ethernet and fiber optic networks, today announced the launch of a complete line of IP networked video products and solutions to the North America market.

The technology suite includes MPEG-2 video encoders, Ethernet switches, control and viewing software, and video recording all designed to build integrated surveillance and control networks for use in Security and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications. The Company is also offering a Software Developers Kit (SDK) based on a modular ActiveX platform, for use by third-party software developers and systems integrators.

Developed by the Company's NKF team in the Netherlands, the initial products and solutions have been enthusiastically embraced by customers, resulting in design wins for key projects across Europe, Asia, and now, North America.

The product line is designed to integrate with hardware and software offered by a wide range of third-party vendors. The product platform conforms to most industry standards for Ethernet networking and video encoding. This enables an integrator or end user to deliver high quality CCTV video, control, and telemetry data with unparalleled flexibility while minimizing the use of installed fiber optic cable.

IP/Ethernet technology dramatically speeds and simplifies the installation process and allows for sharing of video across multiple agencies improving emergency response times and enhancing public safety.

"Our new IP-based product line makes it possible for our customers to quickly build robust, fully integrated Ethernet networks that carry high quality CCTV video, control signals, audio, and Ethernet to any point on the network," said Edmund Ludwig, Optelecom-NKF's President and CEO. "Our solutions are designed for the harsh real world environmental conditions that our customers typically face. The release of these products comes at a time when the industry is transitioning from proprietary closed network systems to new technology built on standards-based IP/Ethernet. This launch strengthens our position as a global leader with the most complete line of networked video transmission products. We plan to maintain our leadership with future product releases including multichannel encoders, NVR, and MPEG-4 technologies."

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., is a leading global provider of advanced communication platforms that transport data, video, and audio over networks. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets high-bandwidth fiber optic-based communications systems for traffic monitoring, security/surveillance, and business video systems.

The Company offers integrated multimedia products for communicating video, audio, and other data over both copper wire and optical network systems. Taking a client-centric approach to its business through a proactive, flexible, and value-driven philosophy, Optelecom-NKF supplies industry and governments worldwide with best-of-class solutions for highway traffic management, air traffic control, border surveillance, facilities security, and business video systems.

The Company has accumulated extensive expertise in fiber optic and IP/Ethernet network technologies. This expertise has enabled Optelecom-NKF to build a broad range of communications products ranging from fiber optic video modems and multiplexers to complete Video-over-IP network solutions. All its products are designed and tested for Local, Metropolitan, and Wide Area Network (LAN, MAN, and WAN) applications, especially those characterized by harsh environmental conditions and by large distances between the individual transmission locations.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the ability of Optelecom-NKF to integrate operations with NKF Electronics; the ability of the Company to develop and market products and communication solutions for the video surveillance, transportation, and business video markets; lack of reliable vendors, service providers, and outside products; unforeseen changes in competing technologies and products; worldwide economic variances; poor or delayed research and development results; and disparities between forecast and realized sales results. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are included but are not limited to those listed in Optelecom-NKF's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Optelecom-NKF does not assume any obligation to update information concerning its expectations.

Investor inquiries should be directed to Mr. Rick Alpert at 301-948-7872.

Optelecom-NKF, Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Alpert of Optelecom-NKF, Inc., +1-301-948-7872

Web site: http://www.optelecom-nkf.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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