CCTV Center teams up with global network leader ZyXEL for more robust, affordable IP-surveillance

Security end-users and installers will have access to more reliable and better priced IP-CCTV solutions following the confirmation of a special partnership agreement between the Panasonic solutions distributor CCTV Center and ZyXEL, the leading global broadband network specialist.

The agreement will see ZyXEL playing a key part in giving security customers more robust, well-priced IP-CCTV systems under the Panasonic i-Pro and i-Pro24/7 solutions packages.

“A totally reliable network is a major component of any IP-CCTV system,” explains Tim Cocks, Technical Director of CCTV Center. “For the complete solutions that we offer we were looking for a partner that could match the Panasonic brand in terms of quality and value. ZyXEL is the perfect fit, offering the high quality that our customers expect, at the best price.”

The use of professional-grade network technology is essential for mission-critical security applications, where system down-time is not acceptable.

However, up until now, CCTV planners have had little choice but to use prohibitively expensive enterprise solutions from specialist companies, or to compromise and risk down-time with equipment designed for general purpose broadband applications.

Now, for the first time a leading global provider is tailoring a top-end solution to the needs of CCTV system designers.

“Our unique partnership with CCTV Center will set new standards of price and quality in the security sector,” says Lee Marsden, Country Director, ZyXEL UK

“Panasonic is one of the most trusted brands in the CCTV industry and we are delighted to be delivering our network solutions to the market under the i-Pro umbrella.”

CCTV Center customers will not only benefit from significant discounts as a result of the new partnership agreement, but will have direct access to ongoing technical support from ZyXEL

The i-Pro and i-Pro 24/7 solutions have rapidly gained ground in the market since they were launched by CCTV Center last year.

Paul Meehan, Head of Panasonic System Solutions UK & Ireland, welcomed the partnership agreement with ZyXEL and said it would help customers get the full potential from their i-Pro and i-Pro 24/7 systems.

“For Panasonic customers a key advantage of CCTV Center’s total solution packages is that they ensure the best performance and value. The reassurance of Panasonic quality is important to all our customers, and in this is being strengthened by CCTV Center’s alliances with the best Technology Partners.”

In operation, the i-Pro 24/7 offers a web-based front end that provides complete transparency of operation for the user, with online event review; full reporting and statistics on events, alarms and system status; and online site management for keyholders.

i-Pro 24/7 also allows online problem management and maintenance for system managers and engineers.

Once installed, i-Pro 24/7 provides a secure, round-the-clock monitoring solution that can be easily expanded, or redesigned to meet changing needs into the future