Obzerv Technologies Inc. selected as the Emerging Visionary Company of the year

QUEBEC, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Obzerv Technologies Inc. is pleased to report that it has won the "2011 Trophées Vision" Award for the Emerging Visionary Company of the year. This prominent award highlights Obzerv's impressive growth over the last 3 years and a promising future. It is sponsored by "Investissement Québec", and awarded by the Quebec Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chartered Accountants of Quebec.

For the past 25 years, the "Trophées Vision" has highlighted the visionary spirits of a number of companies within the Quebec & Chaudiere-Appalaches regions. Initiated by the Chartered Accountants of Quebec, this acknowledgment demonstrates to the business people and the population in general, the dynamism and the quality of local companies, which are a source of motivation benefiting the growth and the influence exerted by our regions.

"Trophées Vision" is one of the most coveted awards for the Quebec & Chaudiere-Appalaches' companies. The jury is composed of five Chartered Accountants from the parapublic, government and institutional sectors. The four criteria considered by the jury are the actual and future economic benefits for the regions, the research & development, employees' training as well as sustainable development.

"This award concludes a great year, throughout 2011, Obzerv has been recognized by its business peers as a dynamic enterprise with a bright future, our Senior Management and employees are proud of this award" said Mr. Deni Bonnier, Eng., President of Obzerv Technologies Inc.

Earlier this year, in March 2011, the Quebec Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Gala des Fidéides" honored Obzerv Technologies Inc. in the Optics and Photonics Innovation Category for its outstanding performance and contribution to the regional economic development in the National Capital and Chaudière-Appalaches region. In April 2011, among the top 50 defence companies in Canada, Obzerv was ranked 35^th. More recently in October, Obzerv was ranked 37^th in Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ in Canada and 213^th in Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ North America 2011.

Obzerv's cameras fulfill the challenging needs to clearly identify potential threats at long distance in total darkness and in poor weather conditions. "Since its inception in 2002, Obzerv has established an enviable reputation as evidenced by the deployments of its cameras for national security applications and critical infrastructure protection in several countries," added Mr. Deni Bonnier.

About Obzerv Technologies Inc.
Founded in 2002, Obzerv Technologies is a privately held company headquartered in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Obzerv is specialized in the design and manufacturing of Active Range-Gated Imaging Systems for night vision and long-range surveillance. Obzerv's cameras have been deployed around the world and integrated in numerous surveillance systems. Coastal and border surveillance, ports and airports surrounding surveillance, large industrial properties surveillance as well as Homeland Security are just a few applications where Obzerv's cameras can be used.

To learn more about Obzerv and its products, visit the company's Web Site at http://www.obzerv.com.

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