Henry Bros. Electronics Becomes Augusta Systems Reseller

Leading Security Integrator to Offer EdgeFrontier for Security Convergence Solutions


MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Nov. 3  /PRNewswire/ -- Augusta Systems, Inc., a provider of technologies that power the intelligent convergence of devices, systems and networks, and Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBE), a turnkey provider of technology-based integrated electronic security solutions, today announced that they have signed a reseller agreement. Through the agreement, Henry Bros. Electronics will utilize and resell Augusta Systems EdgeFrontier, a complete middleware platform for building and managing complex monitoring, control and automation solutions.

"Augusta Systems EdgeFrontier powers the intelligent convergence of data from diverse sources, making it the ideal platform for security systems integration," said Patrick Esposito, president and chief executive officer of Augusta Systems. "The capabilities of EdgeFrontier combined with the expertise of Henry Bros. Electronics provide clients with new opportunities for advanced security deployments, including integrated security and building management solutions."

Through the reseller agreement, EdgeFrontier will provide Henry Bros. Electronics and its clients with a simplified platform for the integration of diverse devices and systems, as well as for remote, localized event or policy-based processing of data and events, which pushes intelligence beyond the data center and throughout the network infrastructure. These capabilities eliminate the need for custom interface development and allow for enhanced information management.

"We are pleased to offer our clients the advanced capabilities available through EdgeFrontier," said Jim Henry, chairman and chief executive officer of Henry Bros. Electronics. "Enhanced security systems integration and management provides a more complete security solution. This agreement with Augusta Systems exemplifies our commitment to providing our clients with the best technologies available in order to meet their security challenges."

EdgeFrontier products from Augusta Systems support integration and normalization of data, events and control functions from diverse devices, systems and networks, regardless of manufacturer or communications protocol, including sensors, wireless sensor networks, RFID systems, video devices and systems, access control systems, metering and measurement devices, actuators, databases, file repositories and other sources. In addition, EdgeFrontier provides structures for event processing and configuration of event or policy-based actions through a policy engine.

About Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

Henry Bros. Electronics (NASDAQ:HBE) provides technology-based integrated electronic security systems, services and emergency preparedness consultation to commercial enterprises and government agencies. The company has offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia. For more information, visit http://www.hbe-inc.com/.

About Augusta Systems

Augusta Systems, Inc. powers the intelligent convergence of devices, systems and networks. The award-winning Augusta Systems® EdgeFrontier® products provide configurable technology platforms for building and managing complex monitoring, control and automation solutions, including applications for safety and security, energy and utility management, building management, asset tracking and other business functions. For more information, visit http://www.augustasystems.com/. 

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