BQT Holders,
Thought you might be interested in the announcement below, particularly given what Diebold's business is and that BQT and HE do business...Not sure if BQT are involved with this, however.
July 22, 2005
DIEBOLD AND HIRSCH ELECTRONICS ANNOUNCE RESELLER AGREEMENT
Diebold Provides Hirsch Security Systems for Protection of Critical Government Assets
NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD), a leading provider of integrated security solutions for financial, commercial, retail and government markets, has entered into a reseller agreement with Hirsch Electronics to supply a complete line of GSA-approved, critical asset protection products - such as access control and security management systems - to the government market.
“We are excited about welcoming Diebold to the family of authorized Hirsch systems integrators,” said John Piccininni, vice president of sales for Hirsch. “Demand for Hirsch access control and security management systems is stronger than ever, and our wide and growing government customer base demands consistent, high-quality installation and integration support on a national basis. Our partnership with Diebold allows these agencies to obtain turnkey, quality installations from a single, respected source virtually anywhere in the country.”
Hirsch, a leading manufacturer of access control and security management systems, has a wealth of product knowledge and expertise in the electronic security industry. The company is also committed to its relationships, providing high-quality products to the government market.
Diebold is a GSA federal supply schedule contractor providing total solutions for any size government application - from initial site surveys to system installation. By partnering with Hirsch, Diebold will significantly increase the distribution channel for its products and services for the federal government.
“The addition of Hirsch’s products allows Diebold to expand the range of choices available to our customers and re-emphasizes our commitment to provide high-end, advanced security systems that meet the needs of our federal clients,” said Dennis Moriarty, vice president of Diebold Global Security. “Hirsch’s reliable, high-performance products will help us implement cost-effective security solutions and satisfy the most stringent government qualification criteria.”
The Diebold Information and Security Systems sales group specializes in understanding the unique security environment in which government agencies operate, and provides the necessary resources required to perform in it.
About Hirsch Electronics
Hirsch Electronics Corporation manufactures high security access control and security management systems for worldwide markets. Hirsch has earned numerous industry awards for its integration of door control, alarm monitoring, intrusion detection, video, badges, graphics, wireless communications, interoperability and database management. Customers include embassies; federal, state and local governments; financial institutions; hospitals; universities; corporate headquarters; high-tech manufacturers and other facilities requiring high security. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.hirschelectronics.com.
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated security, services and self-service delivery systems. Diebold employs more than 14,000 associates with representation in more than 90 countries worldwide, and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $2.4 billion in 2004 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘DBD.’ For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.diebold.com.
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