Re Contract

    International Airport in Middle East Deploys IP Video Solution for Enhanced
Security

    OTTAWA, June 18 /CNW Telbec/ - March Networks(R) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW), a
leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications,
announced today that CIEFFE, a March Networks Company, has been selected to
provide the Al Ain International Airport with an IP video surveillance
solution for enhanced security in the authority's terminal and cargo
facilities.
    Al Ain International Airport, located in the United Arab Emirates, chose
Al Fahad Smart Systems, an experienced CIEFFE systems integrator, to deploy
the solution as part of a phased implementation. The initial rollout includes
advanced video management software, encoders, recording systems and more than
400 surveillance cameras. It will deliver sophisticated video monitoring and
event management capabilities and can support advanced video analytics, such
as left object detection and people tracking.
    "Al Ain International Airport selected the CIEFFE offering based on its
scalable architecture and excellent video resolution," said Mr. Khaled Al Ali,
CEO, Al Fahad Smart Systems. "With this solution in place, the authority can
expand its surveillance network cost-effectively and take advantage of
additional IP video technologies and applications as required to maintain its
very high security standards."
    March Networks President and CEO Peter Strom said, "We are pleased to
provide Al Ain International Airport with a high performance IP video solution
that meets the demanding requirements of public transportation and critical
infrastructure security. We look forward to expanding our footprint in the
Middle East further in the months to come."

    About March Networks

    March Networks(R) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW) is a leading provider of intelligent
IP video and business analysis applications that enable organizations to
reduce losses, mitigate risks and improve security and operational efficiency.
The Company's advanced software suite includes enterprise-class video
management, powerful analytics and comprehensive managed and professional
services. Our software and systems are used by leading financial institutions,
retailers, transportation authorities and other organizations in more than
50 countries. For more information, please visit 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. CIEFFE is a trademark of CIEFFE S.p.A. All other
    trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For further information: Peter Wilenius, March Networks Corporation, (613)
591-8181, pwilenius(at)marchnetworks.com
(MN.)



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