RALEIGH, N.C., March 18, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Assosicurezza (the Italian Association of Security Systems), the Italian Trade Commission (ICE), and the Directors of the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh are proud to announce the successful installation of a custom designed Italian security system. The system has been donated to the State of North Carolina as a living showcase of Italian security technology.
The installation brought together the expertise of eight Italian security companies. Fully approved by the North Carolina State Construction Office, and designed in close cooperation with the Museum security officials and an Italian security expert, the system was installed in February 2004.
The international synergy of this effort is overshadowed only by the magnitude of the technological advances involved -- all of which are seamlessly integrated into the museum's infrastructure and landscape. The system includes:
1. An outdoor intrusion detection system, with underground concealed detectors and above ground digital microwave barrier detectors Fuzzy controlled;
2. A state-of-the-art microwave interior detection system, joining a very low false alarm rate with an extremely high detection rate;
3. A series of point detectors, high security magnetic contacts built according to the latest European standard requirements;
4. A digital technology CCTV system with Hard Disk Recording and sophisticated motion detection and image handling software;
5. A security portal with biometric identification, to filter access to main control room.
"We are very pleased and honored to be the first in the U.S. with this tailored security system," said Museum Director Lawrence J. Wheeler. 'The Italian technological skills to customer relations makes it possible to produce a custom designed system in no time at all."
"This is a cost-effective innovation in marketing that meets a real need in the community while creating a unique promotional campaign that includes the active collaboration of clients and vendors," said Mr. Vincenzo Lalli -- Deputy Director of The Italian Trade Commission , Seattle Office.
"The equipment moves the Museum forward three decades in terms of how we protect the art and our visitors," added William R. Gilsdorf, Chief Gallery Security 'Because of this partnership we can improve the way we protect one of North Carolina's most valuable assets."
SNA Corporation of New Jersey, one of the largest entrance security equipment providers in the United States, has installed the Italian components and will be available to other potential clients interested in arranging a visit to such an advanced security system.
Reach SNA at: 1-888-815-6300 or by e-mail: info@saimanorthamerica.com SNA Corp. (SAIMA North America) 961 Route 10 East, ste. 2K - Randolph, NJ, 07869
Italian Trade Commission (ICE) 1420 Fifth ave., ste. 2670 - Seattle, WA, 98101, tel.: 206-398-0530
Note to Editors: A press announcement with representatives from the Museum, the Italian Trade Commission and the Italian Security Association is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2004.