The agreement gives Nio access to one of the most advanced 3D visualization and navigation software solutions available for maps and satellite images. Also covered in the agreement is Lenco's sophisticated alarm- and event management system that has already been adopted by several NATO countries as part of their national defence solution. Lenco software will become the foundation of Nio's new civilian control room solutions that fully leverage the company's auto-tracking EyeMax video cameras and Tempest networked digital video recording devices.

Under this agreement, Lenco will sell Nio's advanced video surveillance products to the defence sector, while Nio will have the exclusive right to sell OEM versions of Lenco's CODS 3D visualization software that have been adapted to the civilian market. The civilian software will be sold under Nio's brand through its worldwide certified dealer network.

Under the agreement, Lenco will continue to focus on the defence sector and sell Nio's advanced video surveillance products in addition to its CODS multi-sensor command and control products.

"This major agreement will further strengthen Nio's worldwide position as an innovator and market leader, while also enabling new software sales opportunities for the company which fully leverage Nio's existing portfolio of video surveillance technologies," said Paul Fevang, CEO of Nio Security, Inc. "By combining Lenco's strong defence presence with Nio's advanced video surveillance products and global distribution network, we can help drive significant growth for both businesses. Based on our expectations of success, the two companies will evaluate even closer forms of cooperation in the future."