August 19, 2008 08:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Security Merchants Appointed Exclusive StarDot Technologies Distributor for Australia and New Zealand

BUENA PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StarDot Technologies, a manufacturer of network video products, has granted exclusive distribution rights to Security Merchants for the countries of Australia and New Zealand. Security Merchants, An ASSA ABLOY company, is a leading distributor of electronic security equipment.

“The trend in video security is quickly transitioning from CCTV to IP and megapixel video is one of the most compelling reasons,” said Peter Vigilante, Security Merchant’s CCTV technical manager. “Adding StarDot’s megapixel IP cameras to our line-up provides our customers with crystal clear video with up to fifteen times more resolution than the best analog CCTV camera.”

StarDot products available through Security Merchants include all lines of the NetCam SC megapixel camera families. Features include resolution up to 5 megapixels, day/night infrared mode, hybrid functionality, video-on-motion and multiple power input options.

About Security Merchants (An ASSA ABLOY Group company)

Security Merchants is a leading distributor of electronic security equipment and support to trade installers in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in intruder alarms, keyless access control, closed circuit television systems, intercoms, locking solutions, video analytics and wireless equipment. http://www.security-merchants.com

With more than 100 companies operating in 40 countries, and a world market share of over 10 percent, ASSA ABLOY is the strongest global player in the industry. http://www.assaabloy.com

About StarDot Technologies

StarDot Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of IP video solutions and has built a reputation on image quality, ease of use and reliability. The NetCam SC security line is sold though US and international distributors and resellers in the security industry. StarDot provides solutions to a wide variety of organizations, including the FAA, NOAA, NASA, Starwood and NavCanada. The business sector includes security, tourism, construction, education and government. http://www.stardot.com