5th January 2004 VIDECON PLC ACQUIRES I.T. TECHNOLOGY COMPANY EMBRACING FUTURE SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY Leading CCTV distributor Videcon has acquired a specialist IT systems solution provider. Golf Computers PLC staff and expertise will spearhead Videcon’s dedicated ‘Technology Solutions Division’. “Recognising the potential of new technology and its application in the CCTV and surveillance solutions market will be the key difference in the security industry over the next decade. Golf Computers skills set will ensure that Videcon can provide a truly value-added solution driven service to our expanding and ever demanding customer base”, Says company Chairman Chris Roberts. “ Today’s successful distributor has to bridge the gap between traditional products and the high technology solution driven demands of the future”. Effective from the 5th January 2004 Videcon’s already impressive portfolio will not only include composite CCTV components, technical support and training but will also embrace IP/IT products and the expertise to back them up.