TORRANCE, Calif. –April 21, 2008–TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces a new partnership with Northern Video Systems, a leading distributor specializing in security, network video and surveillance equipment.

Security surveillance service providers traditionally built stand-alone closed circuit television (CCTV) security systems. However, the industry is currently migrating towards newer Internet Protocol or IP-based surveillance solutions. IP surveillance cameras offer numerous benefits over older CCTV technology. IP Camera video can be viewed over the Internet in real time, cameras can be managed over the Internet without the need for on-site visits and powerful settings such as motion detection recording and email alerts provide measurable security benefits.

IP security solutions are often more cost effective. However knowledge of additional networking hardware equipment is needed to provide a full security solution. Value Added Resellers not only have to consider the number and the type of cameras that are required for a given project, they may also need to propose upgrades to a switching backbone, creation of a wireless network and installation of advanced camera management software, servers or additional storage. Additional networking hardware component requirements offer service and maintenance opportunities for Value Added Resellers.

TRENDnet’s full product portfolio of over 300 unique networking hardware solutions is currently available through Northern Video Systems. TRENDnet offers Northern Video customers 19 years experience producing reliable and award winning enterprise class networking and IP camera products.

“We are very excited about the new partnership with Northern Video Systems,” stated Rodney Finney, Director of North America Sales for TRENDnet. “We have a robust IP Camera offering in addition to Switch, Storage, Wireless, Power over Ethernet and other networking hardware solutions required to build out the most complex surveillance project. As well, TRENDnet’s industry leading warranties stand behind our strong focus on product reliability.”

“A large portion of our customers are just starting to investigate the benefits of IP-based surveillance solutions—this represents a significant industry shift,” stated Matt Ehrman, Partner Relations Manager for Northern Video Systems. “TRENDnet’s extensive IP Camera and SMB networking portfolio makes it easier for our customers to design, build and maintain a security solution with all of the benefits offered by newer IP surveillance technology.”

About Northern Video Systems
Since 1986, Northern Video Systems has been a leading distributor of security, network video and
surveillance equipment. The company has built a foundation for sales, customer service and value
added systems integration that is second to none in the high volume distribution market. As one of
the fastest growing security providers in the country, Northern Video prides itself on its extreme
commitment to the customer and ability to deliver additional services such as system design and
integration. Northern's ability to deliver the industry's most innovative products at the most affordable
prices, from one knowledgeable single source provider; giving dealers the freedom of choice when
building the right system for their clients. Northern Video Systems, Inc. headquarters are located at
3625 Cincinnati Ave., Rocklin, CA 95765. Phone (800) 366-4472; please visit
www.northernvideo.com

TRENDnet è un fornitore globale di soluzioni vincenti per le reti dati e la videosorveglianza dedicate a piccole-medie imprese e a utenti domestici. Grazie alle soluzioni per il networking che produce dal 1990, TRENDnet permette ai suoi utenti di condividere accessi a larga banda, contenuti multimediali e periferiche di rete, per una connettività affidabile ovunque. L’ampia gamma di prodotti TRENDnet comprende soluzioni wireless, telecamere IP, switch, Power over Ethernet (PoE), fibra, dispositivi gigabit, domotica, videoregistratori di rete (NVR), prodotti KVM (tastiere/video/mouse), print server, powerline, media server NAS, accessori multimediali e molto altro. Per maggiori informazioni su TRENDnet, visitate il sito www.trendnet.com.