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Wabtec Railway Electronics, a unit of
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB), and March Networks™ Corporation, a leading
manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance systems for the transportation market, have
teamed to produce VideoTrax™, a rugged Digital Video Recorder (DVR) created specifically
for the railway industry. VideoTrax is based on March Networks’ mobile DVR system which is used in operational and trial public safety applications in North America and internationally. Hardened for the locomotive environment and featuring the ability to integrate with data from Wabtec’s locomotive event recorders, VideoTrax offers flexible configuration, including multiple camera and audio options and easy-to-use data analysis and playback tools tailored for the rail industry.
The locomotive DVR incorporates a patent-pending environmental control system. To ensure applicability in international markets, the locomotive DVR was developed to locomotive systems integration standards. Additionally, the compact size and rugged features of the system allow it to be applied in other rail and transportation environments for enhanced commuter safety and security. About March Networks March NetworksTM (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW) is a leading provider of IP-based digital video surveillance solutions. The company's comprehensive suite of purpose-built digital video recorders (DVRs) and network management and application software enables end-users to capture and manage video and transaction data over both conventional and wireless networks. March Networks' highly scalable DVRs and software serve the needs of leading banks, retail organizations and transportation authorities. The ISO 9001:2000 certified company is actively engaged in developing next-generation video applications to take advantage of expanding broadband networks. For more information, please visit www.marchnetworks.com. About Wabtec Wabtec Corporation (www.wabtec.com) is one of North America’s largest providers of valueadded, technology-based products and services for the rail industry. Wabtec Railway Electronics is a leading developer of electronic train control equipment and systems solutions, including event recording, end-of-train telemetry systems, wireless communications, electronic braking systems and GPS-based train control systems. The unit maintains engineering and development facilities in Germantown, Md. and Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is supported by a worldwide service organization. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains certain forward-looking information, including expectations of future business. This information is based on the company’s current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that may be beyond March Networks’ control. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements due to factors such as customer demand and timing of purchasing decisions, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, product defects and liability, the maintenance of channel partner relationships, risks relating to intellectual property infringement claims, and other risks and factors identified in March Networks’ public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada. March Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events. *MARCH NETWORKS and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation. VideoTrax is a trademark of Wabtec Corporation. |
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