Dedicated Micros News Release

Dedicated Micros CEO To Serve on Board of Security Industry Association

Chantilly, VA September 17, 2007 -- Dedicated Micros Inc., a provider of digital and network video surveillance solutions that is part of AD Group, announced that its CEO Dr. Alan E. Calegari was appointed as a member of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Board of Directors on September 12, 2007 at the ISC-East tradeshow in New York.

The appointment, which is made by a SIA selection committee, was formalized in a vote on September 12 and is effective immediately. Among its newest members, Calegari joins a select group of security industry leaders, each of whom represents a broad spectrum of electronic security interests and experience.

“I am honored to assume a leadership role in this prestigious organization,” said Dr. Alan E. Calagari, President and CEO of Dedicated Micros’ Americas Region. “SIA’s work is an integral part of the advancement of the security industry.”

Calegari brings more than thirty years of experience in the security industry. Prior to assuming the role of President and CEO of Dedicated Micros’ Americas Region in 2006, Calegari served as President and Regional Head of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.’s Security Division, as well in other executive, leadership and advisory capacities at Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. and Siemens Canada. He also has a successful career history with Johnson Controls Inc. and Pan Am World Services, Inc.

With a collective goal of promoting growth, expansion and professionalism, the Security Industry Association is among the security industry's most well-known and respected trade associations. SIA serves as a comprehensive industry resource, providing assistance, support and educational programs for its members that cover all aspects of security. Calegari will play an integral role in guiding the overall direction of the association as well as developing policy and best practices.
“We are very pleased to have Alan serve as a member of SIA’s board,” said Richard Chace, Executive Director and CEO of SIA. “Having a board with members as qualified as Alan enables SIA to fulfill its mission to be the preeminent voice of the electronic and physical security market while also ensuring that the market for security products continues to thrive in a growing international economy.”