ScanSource Security Adds Innovative Smart Wi-Fi Systems from Ruckus Wireless

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GREENVILLE, S.C. – October 27, 2008– ScanSource Security, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), and leading distributor of electronic security products, has partnered with Ruckus Wireless™, a Wi-Fi technology pioneer in the carrier and enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) markets, to offer the Ruckus ZoneFlex™ Smart Wireless LAN systems to its reseller customers. ScanSource Security will distribute the entire line of Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart WLAN products throughout the United States.

By offering Ruckus’ solutions, resellers are able to provide their end-user customers a unique and cost-effective way to implement flexible, high-performing wireless technology into their businesses. What’s more, the ZoneFlex products advance the state of Wi-Fi through sophisticated security mechanisms that automate many of today’s manual security IT processes.

One of the only WLAN systems on the market today that is purpose-built for the channel and its customers, the Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart WLAN system is the only wireless LAN solution that combines intelligent RF routing and smart Wi-Fi meshing within an easy-to-use and centrally managed architecture. The combination of these technology breakthroughs gives enterprises the ability to achieve two to four times the range, reliability and performance at half the deployment time and cost of competitive alternatives.

“With ScanSource and Ruckus Wireless teamed together, we now have a one-stop shop for advanced voice, video and wireless data networking solutions,” said Gary Patrick, president of Hotel Internet Services, a national systems integrator and leading reseller of network and communications equipment to the hospitality industry. “The Ruckus ZoneFlex systems takes wireless LANs to new levels of reliability and range that, until now, just haven’t been possible. As we are focused on the hospitality industry, more reliable Wi-Fi and fewer wires have become the mantras for our customers.

The ZoneFlex family of products includes smart WLAN controllers and smart 802.11b/g/n access points. Simple to configure and install, the Ruckus ZoneFlex WLAN system uniquely delivers unmatched Wi-Fi reliability through patented technology that automatically directs and steers signals over the best performing paths and only where they are needed. Unprecedented reliability comes from the unique ability to steer Wi-Fi transmissions around interference as it is experienced without any human intervention.

“As security products continue their move to the network, cost-effective, plug-and-play wireless products become an even more important part of the total solution,” said Paul Constantine, vice president of merchandising, ScanSource Security. “Ruckus’ Zone products are a great addition to our enterprise business offering.”

“In the 18 months we’ve had our smart wireless system on the market, we’ve experienced excellent growth,” said Rob Mustarde, VP of Worldwide Sales for Ruckus Wireless. “This is due to our unique differentiation and focus on the channel. ScanSource is a valued addition to this strategy and will help us to exploit the pent-up demand for a better Wi-Fi system that is designed and priced for the exact needs of solution providers and their enterprise customers.”

ScanSource Security exclusively serves the reseller community and is committed to never competing with its dealer or reseller partners. The company offers access control, surveillance/CCTV, wireless infrastructure, intrusion, and identification products. ScanSource Security also provides competitive pricing; free ground shipping; products in stock and ready to ship from a centralized location, allowing for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and highly trained sales representatives and technical support specialists with extensive product knowledge.

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