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GVI Security Solutions to Provide Samsung Electronics Video Surveillance Solution for Active Ride Shops
CARROLLTON, Texas--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--GVI Security Solutions, Inc., (OTCBB: GVSS), a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products will provide a complete Samsung Electronics video security solution for all 29 retail locations and the corporate offices of Active Ride Shops, a leading skateboard, snowboard and apparel retailer headquartered in Southern California. Protection One (Nasdaq: PONE) is the security integrator for the project.
The comprehensive Samsung Electronics video surveillance solution being provided for Active Ride includes indoor and outdoor Samsung Electronics high-resolution day/night color video surveillance cameras, Samsung Electronics high performance Digital Video Recorders (DVR's) networked for remote viewing and Samsung color flat security monitors.
"The remote networking capability of our DVR's provides a valuable tool for retail chain managers to actively monitor and enhance the shopping experience and help maximize sales growth by monitoring any number of parameters including checkout lines, display effectiveness, cleanliness and customer wait times," said Joseph Restivo, GVI Chief Operating Officer/CFO. "The added value that customers receive from the remote monitoring capability is part of the reason why retail chains are a strong and growing vertical market for GVI."
"We appreciate the efforts of Thomasson Marketing Group, Inc., our west coast representative partner, and Protection One, one of the largest integrators in the United States, on this project," said Melissa Valenti, GVI National Accounts Manager. "They both exemplify the highest standards in customer service and support as they work with us to grow the GVI Samsung brand."
About GVI Security Solutions, Inc.
GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVSS) is a leading provider of video surveillance and security solutions, with sales and service representation throughout North, Central and South America. The company provides Samsung Electronics and GVI branded products, software and services to the Homeland Security and Commercial markets. Their customers include governments, major retail chains, leading financial institutions and public and private school systems. Online at: [ www.GVISS.com ]
About Protection One
Protection One is one of the largest vertically integrated national providers of sales, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of electronic security systems to homes and businesses and has been recognized as one of "America's Most Trustworthy Companies" by Forbes.com. Network Multifamily, Protection One's wholly owned subsidiary, is the largest security provider to the multifamily housing market. The company also owns the nation's largest provider of wholesale monitoring services, the combined operations of CMS and Criticom International. For more information about Protection One, visit [ www.ProtectionOne.com ].
About Active Ride Shops
Active Ride Shop has proudly served the North American skate community since 1989. Owned and operated by skateboarders for the benefit of all who skate. Active carries only the finest in footwear, apparel, skate goods and accessories. [ http://www.activerideshop.com/ ]
About Thomasson Marketing Group, Inc.
Specializing in Sales & Marketing Services to the Electronic Security, Systems Integration & Low Voltage Electronics Industries, TMG is a sales & marketing firm providing manufacturers representation and consulting services to manufacturers while delivering innovative quality products in the Pacific Western States. [ www.ThomassonMarketGroup.com ]
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements made by GVI Security Solutions, Inc. in this press release are forward looking in nature. Forward-looking statements in this press release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. GVI Security Solutions, Inc. believes that its primary risk factors include, but are not limited to: reliance on primary supplier; concentration of customers; credit limits imposed by primary supplier; effective integration of recently acquired operations and personnel; expansion risks; effective internal processes and systems; the ability to attract and retain high quality employees; changes in the overall economy; rapid change in technology; the number and size of competitors in its markets; outstanding indebtedness; control of the Company by principal stockholders; law and regulatory policy; the mix of products and services offered in the company's target markets; and other factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 currently on file, as well as the risk that projected business opportunities will fail to materialize or will be delayed.
