

GREENVILLE, S.C. - February 8, 2006 - ScanSource Security Distribution, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), has added IPIX Corporation, the leading developer of advanced visual intelligence technologies, to its line card. IPIX Corporation's products offer a unique continuous 360° field-of-view, allowing full coverage for visual security needs.
ScanSource Security will be distributing IPIX's video product line, including the CommandView cameras, which are used to monitor and protect high risk environments.
"We're excited to partner with IPIX, as their cutting-edge, IP-based surveillance systems are the next generation of security products. At ScanSource Security, we're committed to delivering innovative security solutions such as this to our reseller partners," said Tony Sorrentino, vice president of merchandising, ScanSource Security Distribution. "Our relationship with IPIX, coupled with our experience in converging technologies and providing total solutions, will enable our solution providers to offer high-quality security solutions to their end-user customers helping them to more efficiently and accurately monitor their facilities."
"ScanSource and IPIX both value innovative surveillance technology, and we are pleased to partner with them as we lead the next generation of visual intelligence," said Clara Conti, CEO of IPIX. "The ability to record a 360-degree image, go back into that image and look around puts security personnel right into the action. We are proud that ScanSource recognizes the importance and versatility of IPIX technology."
ScanSource Security offers access control, surveillance/CCTV, intrusion, fire and identification products to the reseller community. It provides competitive pricing, free ground shipping, products in stock and ready to ship from a centralized location, extensive product knowledge, and highly trained technical support specialists.
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About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, including automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) products through its ScanSource sales unit; Avaya communications products through its Catalyst Telecom sales unit; communications products from Intel and NEC through its Paracon sales unit; and electronic security products through its ScanSource Security Distribution unit.
The Company serves the North America marketplace and has an international segment, which sells AIDC and POS products in Latin America and Europe. Founded in 1992, the Company markets products from more than 100 technology manufacturers to over 16,000 value-added technology resellers and is committed to empowering them with tools and services designed to help them grow. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansource.com.
About IPIX
IPIX Corporation is the leading developer of advanced visual intelligence technologies for government and commercial applications. We combine experience, patented technology and strategic partnerships to deliver visual business intelligence solutions worldwide. www.ipix.com
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