June 14, 2004—Diebold Incorporated and Lenel Systems International, announced the completion of a strategic agreement between the two companies. Under terms of the agreement, Diebold will sell, install and service Lenels OnGuard Total Security Knowledge Management Solution throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Diebold is a provider of integrated security, services and self-service delivery systems. Lenel is a provider of software and integrated systems for commercial security markets, with more than 8,000 system implementations in 74 countries worldwide.
The Lenel OnGuard Total Security Knowledge Management Solution provides a comprehensive security solution to customers in a wide range of markets, including government, educational, healthcare, industrial, technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, finance, transportation and defense, among others. OnGuard offers a suite of seamlessly integrated applications, encompassing access control, alarm monitoring, identity management, physical asset management, digital video management, smart cards, biometrics and visitor management functionality. The key value of the OnGuard security platform is its ability to seamlessly integrate into all enterprise businesses and information infrastructures.
Through the strategic alliance, Diebold becomes a North America-wide Lenel value-added reseller, while Lenel gains access to Diebolds robust network of more than 5,000 highly trained professionals in sales and service.