Phelan boasts an 11-year history in security Installation management coupled with “industry-driven determination” and comprehensive security qualifications.
His initial focus will be on the development of Panasonic’s security group with dealerships, specifiers, end users and installers.
Evolving from an education in business management and IT, Phelan moved into the security distribution business with Liam Phelan in 1999.
Subsequent years spent in the ever-growing Phelan Security allowed Phelan to gain a huge amount of experience working with major manufacturers, including Panasonic, and across all areas of the security industry.
Recognising that the market for IP was growing, Phelan then decided to embark on a series of educational programmes with the aim of developing expertise in all areas of IP and networking.
He studied for and gained Cisco’s CCNA and Comptia’s Network Plus qualifications.
Phelan was one of the early pioneers of IP into the Irish market, and it was then that he decided the future of CCTV was in IP technology and HD video.
Embrace change and lead the market
“With the pendulum swinging towards complete IP security, I saw my opportunity to embrace change and lead the Irish market into a new HD and IP era,” stated Phelan.
“There are few manufacturers that match both the expertise and product range that Panasonic currently has on offer. The i-Pro Smart HD range provides clients and integrators with a total system solution, from High Definition cameras to the latest in NVR technology and storage solutions.”
Phelan has recently been involved with specifying and designing large scale, complex IP CCTV and integrated security systems across a range of diverse clients.
Working with products including the WJ-NV200 16-channel NVR , Phelan will continue to support Panasonic’s client-driven aim to educate and develop the Irish security industry.
Peter Dempsey, the company’s national accounts manager, added: “Even in these tough economic conditions, John’s appointment reinforces Panasonic’s commitment to remaining the number one IP CCTV manufacturer in Ireland.”
Dempsey added: “In strengthening our Irish team, we can continue to build on the excellent level of service and support Panasonic already offers its surveillance partners and customers.”
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