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BrightSite® by Vigilos Reports on the Next Generation of Security for Commercial Property Owners in Banking, Transportation and Chemical & Food Processing Industries

SEATTLE–-April 2, 2008-- The latest trend in commercial property security is the convergence of human guard labor with remote security technology, according to BrightSite® security experts. Developed by parent company Vigilos, Inc. (www.vigilos.com), BrightSite is a patented, remote security guard technology deployed by thought-leading commercial property owners and government entities.

“Historically, all business processes have undergone evolutionary automation brought about by software intelligence and physical security is no exception,” said Vigilos CEO Bob Shuman. “BrightSite is leading the convergence trend by teaming its patented next generation remote security technology with several leading security officer companies to reduce risk and cost, while strengthening security.

Several security officer companies, such as ABM, Universal Protection Service and Vance-Garda, have joined BrightSite at the leading edge. These industry leaders recognize the value of pinpointing their human security experts to work in tandem with the remote security technology to benefit the customer.

“Highly trained and qualified security officers are key to a comprehensive, quality security program and teaming with BrightSite allows us to focus our team of skilled officers where they can have the most powerful impact and job satisfaction,” said Obie Moore, executive vice president of guard services for Vance, a Garda Company.

BrightSite proudly serves BOMA members PEMCO, Wright Runstad & Company, Holland America and others with a turnkey service that adds an intelligent rules layer above their existing standalone security systems without the capital investment of costly customized systems.

• Traditionally, electronic sensor systems (ESS) have been used for intrusion detection, access control and video recording. However, electronic hardware systems typically do not communicate between each other. Custom applications are available but expensive to develop and maintain, make broad user access difficult and are obsolete once implemented. BrightSite changes all of these factors.
  

• BrightSite’s intelligent rules layer reduces risk and cost while providing real-time response time and visibility into security events. BrightSite automates tasks, such as incident response, data fusion, sub-system monitoring and control. This networked aspect of the BrightSite technology allows for one remote human sentry to monitor and control security at dozens of locations simultaneously. It also allows remote human sentries at multiple locations to contribute their resources to a single, large security incident.

• BrightSite’s next generation of remote security technology allows physical security personnel to transform the way their people and systems interact for the benefit of the customer. Automating many manual security post tasks frees personnel to be more mobile and more quickly identify and assess security events remotely. For example, the BrightSite system can automatically perform one set of responses while the personnel engage a human response.  

• Automation immediately and succinctly communicates. Escalations happen automatically if an event response does not occur within a predetermined time objective, saving manpower and shortening total response intervals. 

Vigilos patented BrightSite service is the trusted leader in security guard automation technology with tailored implementation, training and support services. BrightSite adds a layer of networking and intelligence to existing security equipment, automating a significant number of manual guard tasks. BrightSite is available to customers in North America. For more information, visit www.vigilos.com or call toll free 866-344-6464 and in Seattle 206-728-6464.

About BrightSite and Vigilos, Inc.
BrightSite® by Vigilos, Inc. (www.vigilos.com) is a patented, remote security guard technology serving enterprise and SMB commercial property owners in the class A office space, banking, transportation and chemical and food processing industries, and public entities. BrightSite was benchmarked with customers such as the FBI and U.S. Navy and is deployed by industry leading building owners and managers. The BrightSite turnkey service is changing the way companies handle security with a sophisticated, yet easy to implement combination of technology and security officers that reduces security risks and contains costs. With BrightSite, organizations can leverage existing infrastructure, incorporate best-of-breed component technologies, and automate and optimize key security-related business processes. Security officer alliances include Universal Protection Service, ABM, Vance/Garda and Andrews International. Clients include: Wright Runstad & Company, PEMCO, Equity Office Properties, FBI, U.S. Navy, Holland America, Hines, Ashforth Properties and others.

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