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Digital Watchdog Acquires Award-Winning Innovative Security Designs

Mar 03, 2014

Digital Watchdog, a security and surveillance solutions Digital Watchdog Acquires Award Winning Innovative Security Designs manufacturer, is proud to announce the acquisition of Innovative Security Designs, Inc. (“ISD”) located in Irvine, California. This acquisition further asserts Digital Watchdog’s commitment to innovation and creating quality, easy-to-use solutions. This transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks.

Founded in 2012, ISD launched a new product in 2013 that captured not only SIA New Product Showcase’s “Best New Product” award, but “Best in Video Surveillance Camera HD (Megapixel),” as well.

Founded in 1987, Digital Watchdog has been successful in becoming a manufacturer of security solutions.

“ISD’s ability to captivate the attention of the industry with unique and differentiated solutions has been remarkable.” said HK Lee, CEO of Digital Watchdog. “In order to preserve what makes ISD special, ISD will remain an independent company to Digital Watchdog and will continue to work closely with their OEM customers worldwide. Our combined strengths make this a very powerful relationship.”

“Digital Watchdog is the perfect complement for ISD.” said Ian Johnston, CEO of Innovative Security Designs, Inc. “We are thrilled to join their exceptional team to pursue our common vision of next generation solutions for the security industry. It is refreshing to be able to join forces with a talented group of folks who are wholly committed to meeting customer’s expectations.”

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