GVI Security Solutions Wins Expansion of Samsung Electronics Video Surveillance Project for Mexico Operations of a Leading Multi-National Retail Chain

CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVSS), a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, today announced that it has been asked by its customer, a Leading Multi-National Retail chain, to expand deployment of its Samsung Electronics video surveillance systems in the customer’s locations throughout Mexico.

“Due to the resounding success of our systems integration partners in deploying our systems and solutions during our earlier projects with this customer, this leading multi-national retailer has decided to expand the deployment of our Samsung Electronics video security solutions to encompass the entire scope of their operations in Mexico,” said Joseph Restivo, GVI Chief Operating Officer.

“We will be providing a complete Samsung Electronics video security surveillance solution including Samsung cameras, domes, monitors and DVR’s for this leading Multi-National Retail Chain’s operations in Mexico,” said Fernando Tomasiello, GVI Senior Vice President Int'l Operations and Sales. “Our ability to rapidly and effectively meet the needs of customers of any size, from small businesses requiring a single camera to major corporations requiring a complete video security solution consisting of over 10,000 cameras and a full range of industry leading Samsung Electronics products is an important factor in our growth in the Latin American market.”

About GVI Security Solutions, Inc.

GVI Security Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of video surveillance security solutions to the homeland security, institutional and commercial market segments in North, South and Central America.

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