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Viscount Systems Highlighted in Security Management MagazineBARNABY, British Columbia --(Business Wire)-- Viscount Systems, Inc. (OTCQB:VSYS), a developer and manufacturer of IT-based solutions for physical security systems, was recently highlighted in an article in Security Management Magazine. The article entitled, "Access Control's Future is Now," highlights how Viscount Systems' Freedom technology is enabling devices such as the smart phone and the Microsoft (News - Alert) Kinect platform to act as access control and emergency response platforms. It also discusses the major trend regarding the convergence of physical and logical (network) access control technologies, and the operational and cost benefits for security practitioners. To view the full version of this article, please click this link . The Security Management article cites how Viscount's technology enables a cell phone to replace an employee ID card for door access, a system currently in use by Microsoft Corporation in its Global Security building on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, WA. The article also discusses how Microsoft's Kinect motion-sensing devce can integrate with Viscount's Freedom technology to recognize a person in distress by viewing their gestures, and automatically call for help. Viscount Systems was awarded the Microsoft "Be What's Next Award" for this solution. About Viscount Systems Viscount Systems brings cyber security protection to physical security and building automation systems. The Company's Freedom Encryption Bridge is the first and only access control system that allows entry devices (ID cards, RFID readers, biometrics etc.) to be connected to standard building IT networks without requiring expensive control panels that are programmed from a PC. Freedom drastically reduces system costs while providing a much more secure software solution. Additional information on Viscount's products may be obtained on-line at http://www.viscount.com.
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Viscount Systems Inc. Safe Harbor Statement This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of Viscount Systems Inc., nor shall there be any sale of any such security in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. Financial statements are available from the company's registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2002, which may be viewed at www.sec.gov or the company's web site www.viscount.com under the heading "Investor Relations".
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