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 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
www.augustasystems.com.
SOURCE Augusta Systems, Inc.; Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.
Jim Dobbs, +1-304-599-3200, ext. 114, jdobbs@augustasystems.com
