Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announced the addition of Desjardins Technologies to its Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program to increase coverage for customers in Canada. Desjardins Technologies will deliver French and English pre-sales support in much of Eastern Canada, including the National Capital Region and the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick.


“Desjardins Technologies brings a wealth of experience in both the Ottawa area and throughout the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick,” said Kyle Parker, vice president, Americas, Arecont Vision Costar. “They offer expertise in both security and home automation systems that will be of benefit to our customers in this part of Canada, including for training and design assistance in both English and French.”


Based in Blainville, Quebec, CEO and Founder Jean Pierre Desjardins brings 25 years of experience providing pre-sales support and assistance to customers across the region. 


“Arecont Vision Costar and its web-enabled Total Video Solution are an ideal fit for those in the region who are looking for proven video surveillance products combined with an easy to deploy and manage offering,” Desjardins said. “I look forward to the opportunity to bring the company’s solutions to customers throughout the Ottawa area and across both Quebec and New Brunswick.”


“Jean Pierre and his team will enable Arecont Vision Costar to reach many new customers in this region for the first time,” said John Bujarski, senior regional sales director, Arecont Vision Costar. “Our Total Video Solution is proven, simple to deploy and a truly modern cloud-enabled offering that will benefit those in this part of Eastern Canada, just as it has across the United States and around the world.”