Synergetic recently acquired the Advent security system, which features a digital algorithm which allows data compression far beyond anything else on the market.

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With compression as low as 0.5KB/frame, users can store over 90 days of DVD Quality and High Definition surveillance on one hard drive. With bandwidth requirements as low as 14.4Kb per second, users have the ability to monitor live streaming video and audio anywhere they have access to the Internet (including PDAs or mobile phones).

The implication of this technology provides the end user with the ability to monitor up to 48 video cameras with one screen. The technology is capable in allowing users to view security cameras from cell phones or PDAs using streaming video anywhere in the world.

The system can monitor any location including a home, office or business from any other location and get real time digital quality video streaming into a hand held receiver. The user can load the software onto most PDAs or mobiles for increased mobility.

It’s though that in time VoIP will envelop the POTS network and all comms will travel over a single global framework – the Internet or an Internet layer. The agreement between Enterasys and Siemens takes the ongoing business relationship between the two companies to a significantly higher level.

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In addition to Siemens worldwide sales organization bringing the benefits of Secure Networks solutions to its global partners and customers, the companies also will collaborate on joint development of HiPath solutions, delivery of services, and certification of each other’s technology.

“Enterprises worldwide trust Siemens to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive voice, VoIP and data-networking solutions to meet their critical business communications and operations needs,” said Theo Bossman, president of the alliances and partners division of Siemens AG.

“Fully integrated network security is a vital component of Siemens’ complete second-generation VoIP solutions. Enterasys, with its unique focus on Secure Networks, has the products and solutions to meet the needs of our customers and partners, today and in the future. We’re pleased to expand this mutually beneficial relationship to bring the full line of Enterasys solutions to enterprises around the world.”

Mark Aslett, president and chief operating officer of Enterasys, said the relationship will bring unrivaled data and voice capabilities to enterprise customers.

“The network is the backbone for business today and the convergence of voice and data over high-performance, highly secure networks is vital for success,” said Aslett. “This powerful partnership between Siemens, the acknowledged worldwide leader in voice and VoIP technology, and Enterasys, the Secure Networks Company, will bring unmatched performance and security to enterprise networks worldwide. Network connectivity and capacity are table stakes.

Every enterprise that wants to remain viable in today’s increasingly competitive and demanding marketplace must ensure the network that carries its vital voice and data communications is secure and protected from the threat of unauthorized access and attacks. That’s just what Siemens and Enterasys are delivering as we further integrate our Secure Networks technology with Siemens’ HiPath Enterprise Convergence Architecture.”

Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc., headquartered near <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Lexington, KY, is a leading manufacturer of medium and high security locks and locking systems for the financial, government and retail markets.

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The SafeMasters Co., Inc., headquartered near Washington, DC, is a leading North American access control provider offering a wide variety of physical security installation, maintenance and repair services, with emphasis on mechanical locking systems.

The purchases pick out toolmaker Stanley Works as a serious player in the security industry, with strength in electronics, integration and now physical security products.

Key benefits of acquiring the Security Group companies include:

     — Expands the current product offering in high value-added mechanical

        and electronic locking systems.

     — Expands the security solutions national service network, with over 150

        field-based sales and service personnel in North America.

     — Strengthens the Stanley Security Solutions position in the important

        financial, government and retail industry segments.

     — Provides the opportunity to “pull through” complementary Stanley

        products into its served markets.

Closing for this transaction is subject to certain regulatory and other approvals, third-party consents and customary conditions, and is expected to occur late in the fourth quarter of 2004 or early in the first quarter of 2005. UBS Investment Bank advised Stanley on this transaction.

This move advances Stanley Security Solutions towards its goal of building the first direct global network of total access and security solutions.

“Our tremendous focus on our end-user customers is what distinguishes us from the competition,” said Justin Boswell, President of Stanley Security Solutions.

“The Security Group companies bring a strong, experienced management team and fit well with our strategy of expanding our sales and service operations to more effectively serve our customers. This acquisition strengthens our presence in three important vertical markets: financial institutions, government and retail.”

In addition, the company announced that Stanley Security Solutions recently completed a smaller acquisition of Cal-Dor Specialties, Inc., a premier distributor of Stanley and other security products and services in Southern California.

Revenues from the Security Group acquisition and the significantly smaller Cal-Dor acquisition are expected to total approximately $55 million, increasing Stanley Security Solutions’ total revenue base by about 8%.

The acquisitions are expected to be individually accretive to earnings and, in total, are expected to add 3-4 cents earnings per fully diluted share in 2005.

Total consideration for the two acquisitions will approximate $56 million, comprised approximately of $49 million cash and $7 million notes payable, an average purchase price of approximately 1.0 times annual sales and approximately 7 times EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization).

John Lundgren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Stanley Works commented: “In October we announced the planned disposition of our consumer home decor business. These security acquisitions are the first step toward replacing the revenues and earnings of the home decor business. These moves demonstrate our commitment to the continued shift of our portfolio toward favored markets with higher inherent growth and profitability.

“We expect our portfolio repositioning to continue into 2005. The successful Blick plc and FriscoBay integrations in 2004 built upon the previous Best Access Systems acquisition in demonstrating our ability to do so.”

About Security Group, Inc.:

Security Group has its headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. Its officers are J. Fred Risk, Chairman, and O. U. Mutz, President. Security Group’s two primary operating companies are Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc. and The SafeMasters Co., Inc.:

headquartered in Nicholasville, KY, is a leading manufacturer of medium and high security locks and locking systems used primarily on safes, vaults, ATM’s and safe deposit boxes.

Founded in 1857, the company offers the largest selection of locking solutions used by financial institutions, commercial businesses and governments worldwide. Sargent & Greenleaf distributes its products in over 100 countries.

The SafeMasters Co., Inc., headquartered in Silver Springs, MD, near Washington, DC, was founded in 1939 as a safe company. Since then, SafeMasters has grown into a leading access control service provider in the U. S. with over 15 locations in eight states. SafeMasters provides a wide range of physical security products including mechanical and electronic access control and national service capabilities.

Products available in the new store include home and car alarm systems, test equipment, video surveillance equipment, car audio, electrical & electronic tools, wire, cable, and accessories. Jaycar is also known for its extensive range of electronic hobbyist kits and electronic equipment.

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When asked about the location of the new store, the company’s Managing Director Gary Johnston said “We have seen the need for a store in the Hornsby region for some time and are pleased that we are now open and welcoming new customers to our store “.

The store will employ up to 5 local staff in a combination of full time and casual positions. Jaycar’s new store is located at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />130 George St Hornsby.

WORKING from Crow’s Castle Hill office, Edwards brings with him more than 18 years experience in the security industry.

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Edwards has worked in all areas of the industry, from wholesaling, manufacturing, installation, system design and consulting.

His experience covers CCTV, access control, power and UPS specification, alarm control panels and associated equipment.

Edwards has previously worked at National Fire and Security, Leptonics, EDM and most recently, Tactical Technologies. You can call him on 1300 761 976 or email marke@crowaust.com.au.

NeutroTest is being designed to serve as a modestly-priced portable detection device that will enable police officers, bomb squads, airport security personnel and other first-responders to quickly and easily evaluate suspicious objects, such as small suitcases, containers or other packages, to identify the presence of materials that may be indicative of potentially dangerous explosives.

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The device is based on neutron detection technology and in its next generations is expected to be able to identity drugs, and chemical and biological agents.

The units offer 4 channels, 25 images per second global frame rate, are available in a range of funky colours – including silver, black and pink – and retail for $A700.

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The operating platform is Linux and the CD-4 has a 120GB hard drive as standard. The unit can be viewed remotely using software that’s downloaded across the net (by authorized system owners).

Crow has sweetened the deal by offering the CD-4 as a kit with 4 monochrome fixed dome cameras for $A895 or with 4 fixed colour domes for $1195. Call 1300 761 976 for more information.