OTTAWA, ON, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- March Networks(TM) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW), a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, announced today that a US-based department store has selected the March Networks R5 Visual Intelligence platform as its enterprise- wide digital video solution. The retailer, with approximately 600 stores and outlets, has started deployment of the March Networks solution that will be used to improve store security, reduce loss, and enhance operational efficiency. The March Networks solution was selected over competing systems due to its high performance in- store video recording capability combined with the ability to centrally manage and monitor the video over the corporate network. As part of the solution, the retailer will also deploy the March Networks point-of-sale transaction software solution that seamlessly links specific cash register transaction data with stored video files allowing for efficient and centralized investigations. "Large-scale, advanced deployments of digital video surveillance for retailers have become mission critical applications when it comes to effectively managing day-to-day operations." said Peter Strom, president and CEO of March Networks. "March Networks continues to offer industry leading retailers the most reliable, scaleable, and manageable video solutions to effectively address business needs." About March Networks March Networks(TM) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW) is a leading provider of innovative IP-based video applications used for security surveillance and monitoring. Our software and hardware solutions allow businesses to increase operational efficiencies, address risk, and manage assets with an integrated set of video- based intelligence tools that support enhanced decision-making. Today the ISO 9001:2000 certified company serves the needs of leading banks, retail organizations and transportation authorities in more than 40 countries throughout the world. For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com/. 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, dependence on third- party manufacturers, 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. (x)MARCH NETWORKS and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION CONTACT: Anil Dilawri, March Networks Corporation, (613) 591-8181,

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