Panasonic System Solutions Europe: partnership with S2. In addition to providing an extensive range of CCTV and IP security products, Panasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU) announces the inclusion of the S2 NetBox to its portfolio.

The S2 NetBox is the first integrated IP based security management system to offer an open platform, solid state network appliance architecture. This system opens opportunities to control access, identity management and photo ID, event and alarm monitoring, temperature monitoring, and VoIP intercoms, all in addition to video surveillance.

It offers seamless integration with access control and alarms and supports both IP and analogue cameras, NVRs and DVRs all simultaneously. Working alongside Panasonic’s i-pro camera range, this provides a fully integrated IP solution for any sized system from small offices to large global enterprises.

Additionally the unit offers remote access via browser ensuring a truly open platform with access remotely, centrally or locally.

Shift in the Security Management Architecture

A true native IP device, the S2 Net-Box uses embedded software on a solid state blade to replace the traditional administration PC and incorporates advanced network security encryption, marking a shift in the security management architecture. Due to its one box solution, the system is easy to install and significantly reduces the total cost of ownership compared to traditional systems due to its many advanced features, third generation network architecture and reduced cost of maintenance thanks to its solid state design.

Paul Meehan, Head of System Solutions Sales UK and Ireland, PSSEU, said of the partnership: „Panasonic has always strived for a policy of ‚best of breed‘ where quality, reliability and a technological edge have always been paramount, and in our decision to partner with S2 we continue this approach. Panasonic’s own BMET200 Iris reader was awarded Access Control Product of the Year at two award ceremonies across Europe in 2007, but in order to expand our security management, access control and alarm monitoring integration products further, we are launching the S2 NetBox to ensure we stay at the forefront of technological innovation in all areas of an integrated security system supply.”

Phil Mailes, Director for EMEA for S2 Security, commented: “This partnership offers the highly unique and advanced product set of the S2 NetBox via a trusted partner known for its innovation, attention to customer satisfaction and quality products, all of which our two companies share.”

Meehan concluded, “Quite simply, the NetBox solution has opened up new markets for our installer and integrator partners making them fiercely competitive in CCTV and Access Control tenders, offering a level of technological excellence that keeps us ahead of our competitors.”

Contact:

Claire Millington
Panasonic UK Ltd,
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 1344 853 154
Fax: +44 1344 853 221
claire.millington@eu.panasonic.com
www.pss.panasonic.eu
www.s2sys.com