SCANSOURCE SECURITY KICKS OFF 2009 IP WORKSHOPS

GREENVILLE, SC - March 05, 2009 - ScanSource Security, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), and leading distributor of physical security solutions, has kicked off the 2009 edition of its very successful IP Workshop series. The workshops were developed to train and educate dealers on the benefits of offering IP-based physical security solutions to their end-user customers.

More than 320 resellers attended the workshops in 2008, where ScanSource Security introduced a wireless component to select workshops and, due to high demand and interest, has incorporated wireless education into each workshop in 2009. The wireless module will focus on point-to-point, point-to-multi-point and mesh network solutions. What’s more, ScanSource Security’s manufacturer partners have realized the great benefit the workshop offers to dealers and, therefore, the 2009 series will include the technologies of 14 of its industry-leading partners, including Alvarion, Axis Communications, Cisco, DigiOp, dotworkz, HID, IQinVision, Keri Systems, OnSSI, Panasonic Systems Solutions, Quadrox, Ruckus Wireless, Sony and Tropos Networks.

The two-day workshop consists of a Networking 101 class, the comprehensive introduction to wireless, and an overview of video basics and access control technologies. Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit vendor displays to learn more about the specific products being featured at the workshop.

“We kicked off our workshop in Charlotte and, again, are getting extremely positive feedback from our customers who find great value in the education and product information they take away with them,” said Paul Constantine, vice president of merchandising, ScanSource Security. “These workshops were created to help our dealers learn more about the evolving landscape of the security market and to ensure they are on the leading-edge of new technologies, so that as the security market changes, they can remain ahead of the competition.”

"I left the IP Workshop with a wealth of knowledge that is, no doubt, going to help me be more successful," said Derrick Whitfield, senior project manager, Excalibur Integrated Systems. "Not only were many of my questions answered, but I also made a lot of great contacts and increased my knowledge base. The information was very relevant and extremely important to my company."

The 2009 Schedule is:
Northern New Jersey March 11 - 12
San Diego, California May 13 – 14
Chicago, Illinois June 9 – 10
Seattle, Washington August 11 - 12
Cincinnati, Ohio Sept 2 – 3
Dallas, Texas Nov 3 – 4
Miami, Florida Dec 1 – 2

For more information on the IP Workshops, visit www.scansourcesecurity.com/ipworkshops for updates.

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; highly trained sales representatives and technical support specialists with extensive product knowledge; and System Integration services.

About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, consisting of seven sales units in North America, Latin America and Europe.

ScanSource POS & Barcoding in North America, Latin America and Europe delivers AIDC and POS solutions; Catalyst Telecom in the US, and ScanSource Communications in North America and Europe, provide voice, video and converged communications equipment; and ScanSource Security in North America offers physical security solutions. Founded in 1992, the company ranks #901 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansourceinc.com.