CoVi Technologies Joins PSA Security Network

March 16, 2007
CoVi to provide certification program for advanced video surveillance product line for security integrators at 2007 PSA-TEC Conference

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CoVi Technologies, the high-definition video surveillance company, today announced that it has been selected for membership in the PSA Security Network(R), the world's largest electronic security cooperative. As a PSA member, CoVi significantly expands the market opportunity for its advanced video surveillance solutions through hundreds of leading security integrators worldwide.

All CoVi's video surveillance products will be available immediately to security integrators on the PSA Security Network that have qualified to become CoVi Certified Solution Providers (CSPs). CoVi products include the company's flagship Crystal HD(TM) video surveillance system, its Distributed Media Managers (DMMs) and advanced surveillance software, as well as its comprehensive line of digital HD and analog CCTV video cameras.

At the 2007 PSA - TEC conference - May 7-8, 2007, at the Pheasant Run Resort & Spa in St. Charles, IL, CoVi will demonstrate its High Definition Video Surveillance solutions as well as offer a CSP training class for PSA members to become certified to sell, install and service CoVi solutions.

"The world of video security is changing, with security professionals increasingly opting to integrate new, higher-quality surveillance equipment with powerful IP-based networks," said Barry Walker, president and CEO of CoVi Technologies. "CoVi is committed to providing security integrators with the latest technologies and education necessary for this transition. We look forward to working with PSA integrators to deliver the next-generation IP video surveillance solutions to their customers worldwide."

The PSA Security Network encompasses more than 200 security system integrators, providing them with access to more than 200 security manufacturing vendors of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire, and life safety systems. PSA gives security system integrators access to the latest security products, best practices and other resources necessary to develop cost-effective security solutions for their customers.

"To become an approved PSA vendor, companies are carefully screened and must meet several criteria," said Bill Bozeman, CPP, CHS, president and CEO of PSA Security Network. "The manufacturer must be an established company with a proven, tested product, and must provide superior customer service and technical support. CoVi Technologies met or exceeded all of these criteria, and we are excited to make its portfolio of advanced video surveillance systems available to our integrator network."

"Providing access to CoVi's video surveillance is a key advantage to PSA integrators," said Mike Kobelin, vice president of sales for Selectron, Inc., and PSA Security Network board member. "As a PSA integrator and a CoVi Certified Solution Provider, Selectron is committed to providing customers with the best products to meet a variety of needs, and we are delighted to be able add CoVi's extensive solution portfolio to our roster of world-class security solutions."