Responsible for the security of more than 24 million domestic and international travelers annually and over 30 percent of Australia's airfreight market, Melbourne Airport staff are using the March Networks systems to monitor activities in real-time and quickly access high-quality archived video from a centralized control room. They are also using the IP video to maintain customer service and operational excellence, through applications such as taxi queue monitoring, luggage trolley tracking, and baggage handling oversight.

Working with experienced March Networks solution provider Nedax Systems (Australia) Pty Ltd, APAM is transitioning its hard-wired analog camera infrastructure to the IP network with VideoSphere Edge Encoders connected to March Networks IP recording platforms. The phased deployment also includes VideoSphere Decode Stations, which facilitate the management and operational interaction with the CCTV system from several different airport locations. In addition, a large number of VideoSphere fixed and megapixel PTZ IP cameras will be installed in strategic locations as part of a planned expansion of terminal and gate facilities.

Mid-way through a five-year USD 330 million expansion project, which will add 25,000 square meters (269,098 square feet) of new space to its international Terminal 2 facilities, APAM expects to more than double its video surveillance capacity by 2011.

"Our March Networks surveillance solution is a multi-faceted system supporting many aspects of the business," said Darren Hatty, CCTV Administrator, Melbourne Airport. "Its applications not only include security, but also traffic and airside operations, passenger safety, and baggage services. As demand for CCTV throughout the airport continues to increase, we expect to recognize further operational benefits from the system."

March Networks opened a regional office in Sydney, Australia, in June 2009 to better serve its expanding customer base and address new growth opportunities in Asia Pacific. Existing March Networks customers in the region include Singapore Land Transport Authority, the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington Airport and several other large organizations in the transportation, banking and retail sectors.

"With the Company's successes to date securing high profile projects such as Melbourne Airport, we are well positioned to establish ourselves as a key supplier throughout the Asia Pacific region," said Peter Strom, Ppresident and CEO, March Networks. "We see significant growth opportunities for the VideoSphere portfolio across a wide range of sectors, and look forward to partnering with experienced systems integrators to deliver our solutions to this market."