Verex to Offer Aimetis Open IP-Surveillance Software

SAN DIEGO, ASIS International, Sept. 25, 2006 — Verex Technology and Aimetis Corp. announced today a reseller agreement that will enable Verex to sell Aimetis’ Open IP-Surveillance Software, AIRA 2005, through its current distribution channels. AIRA 2005 will be on display at Verex’s booth, #6035, during the ASIS trade show this week. Verex is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

AIRA 2005 is an advanced Open IP-Surveillance software with integrated video analytics that can detect and prevent threatening events in real-time. A pure software solution, AIRA 2005 simultaneously enables digital video recording from network, mega-pixel and analog devices, intelligent video analysis and remote access to live and recorded images from any networked computer.

AIRA 2005 can also automatically track and classify objects such as cars and people and push content to security personnel as required. Blackberry® handheld support and automated PTZ camera control for zooming in on interesting events without the need for human intervention both keep users up to date while in the field.

“AIRA 2005 robust performance and advanced video analytics make it one of the leading IP video management software products available on the market today,” said Frank Hayes, director of marketing for Verex. “The addition of AIRA 2005 to our product portfolio immediately enables our global distribution partners to offer leading analytics and IP video management solutions.”

“Verex is a global leader in integrated security solutions,” said Marc Holtenhoff, chief executive officer of Aimetis. “We are pleased to work with the Verex team to bring Intelligent Video solutions to their customers and partners.”

Aimetis Corp. develops and markets Intelligent Video software and services for physical security and business intelligence applications. The company is an innovative market leader for video analytics and Open-IP Surveillance software. Aimetis products are sold though distributors, system integrators and OEM partners in 15 countries. Aimetis has offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Frankfurt, Germany.

VEREX Technology designs, produces and markets integrated security systems for commercial use throughout the world. VEREX operates at the leading edge of the electronic security business, providing customers with high quality, technically advanced solutions in more than 75 countries. UTC Fire & Security provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers throughout the world and is headquartered in Connecticut, USA. United Technologies, also based in Connecticut, provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.