Siqura(R) TrafficServer(TM) Named Top Transformational Product

GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 10 -- Optelecom-NKF, Inc. , a leading global provider of Siqura advanced IP video network solutions, today announced it has been selected as a winner of the ASIS Accolades -- Security's Best competition recognizing the security industry's best and most innovative products, services, and solutions.

The Company's advanced Siqura TrafficServer, a high quality video server with embedded analytics for traffic management and incident management, was judged to be one of the industry's top Transformational Products or Services. The award recognizes Optelecom-NKF for taking an existing technology or service and changing it completely in function and purpose, for use in an innovative security application.

"We're pleased to have our TrafficServer recognized by ASIS International as one of the top new transformational products of the year," said Dave Patterson, President and CEO of Optelecom-NKF, Inc. "The award will increase awareness of this cutting edge technology and recognizes the success of our team and our partner, Traficon."

The Siqura TrafficServer is an intelligent solution for traffic applications. It offers a combination of incident detection, traffic data collection, and camera monitoring in a single temperature-hardened module. Embedded analytic technology from Optelecom-NKF partner Traficon delivers real-time data and image information optimizing traffic control and delivering accurate incident detection.

Founded in 1955, The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) today has 35,000 members around the world, representing a wide array of services and specialties within the security industry. ASIS International, a not-for-profit organization, disseminates information and educational materials to enhance security knowledge, practice, and performance.

The Siqura TrafficServer is being commercially launched at three major marquees this month. It will debut on September 21st at both the ASIS 2009, the organization's 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibition in Anaheim, California, and the ITS 16th World Congress and Exhibition on Intelligent Transport and Systems in Stockholm, Sweden. The TrafficServer will also be featured at the APS 14th Specialized Safety/Security Exhibition on September 22nd in Paris, France.

About Traficon

Traficon is the global leader in video image processing for traffic analysis: producers of technology for traffic data acquisition and automatic incident detection, directors of intersection vehicle presence detection and management, creators of safe, smooth-flowing traffic.

As an ISO9001 certified company, Traficon strives to meet customer requirements by delivering reliable high quality products. Traficon's reputation is backed by more than 25 years of proven field experience and more than 60,000 video detection sensors operational worldwide.

About Optelecom-NKF

Optelecom-NKF, Inc. , manufacturer of Siqura advanced video surveillance solutions, provides a full range of cameras, video servers/codecs, network video recorders, fiber transmission equipment, video content analysis applications, and video management software based on an open technology platform that simplifies integration and installation.

Our Siqura solutions offer a perfect blend of ease of use and processing power, enabling end-users to optimize the effectiveness of their surveillance systems while reducing the total cost of ownership. All products and solutions are developed and tested for professional and mission critical applications.

We deliver complete solutions for the Traffic Monitoring, Public Transport, Industrial and Commercial Security, and Government markets. Our systems are deployed by professionals at highway departments, airports, seaports, casinos, public transport authorities, hospitals, city centers, shopping centers, and corporate, military and government campuses.

Founded in 1972, Optelecom-NKF is committed to providing its customers with expert technical advice and support. Corporate headquarters are in Germantown, Maryland, USA. The Company's European corporate offices are located in Gouda, The Netherlands. Optelecom-NKF has sales offices or support covering Latin America, France, Spain, the UK, Germany, Italy, Dubai, and Singapore.

Investor inquiries should be directed to Mr. Rick Alpert at +1 301-948-7872.

Press inquiries for North, Latin, and South America, and Japan should be directed to Betsy Lanning, blanning@optelecom-nkf.com, tel. +1 301-444-2276.

Press inquiries for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia should be directed to Mario van der Kroef, mkroef@optelecom-nkf.com tel. +31 182 592 390.

For more information please visit our website: www.optelecom-nkf.com.