SCANSOURCE SECURITY ADDS LIFESAFETY POWER TO LINE CARD

GREENVILLE, SC - February 22, 2011 - ScanSource® Security, a business unit of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), and a leading distributor of physical security solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with LifeSafety Power, a provider of quality power systems to the security market.

Through this relationship, ScanSource Security dealers have access to power supply systems created specifically for the security industry and featuring a unique modular design. This family of products, called FlexPower, allows for a number of system configurations, including single, dual or multi voltage outputs. The products were developed to provide reliability and shorter install time, while remaining cost effective.
“Having reliable power systems in place is critical for security solutions that can’t afford downtime. And as LifeSafety Power’s only national value-added distributor, we are pleased to provide their FlexPower products to our dealers so that they can ensure their end-user customers’ security solutions remain up and running,” said Paul Constantine, vice president of merchandising, ScanSource Security.

“ScanSource Security’s focus on leading access control and security products combined with their experienced sales team is a great match for our product line,” stated John Olliver, LifeSafety Power vice president of sales. “We expect the partnership with ScanSource to rapidly expand our market share in AC, DC, and POE power applications due to ScanSource Security’s broad US customer base and presence across the access, security, CCTV, and mass notification industries.”

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, 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; and highly trained sales representatives and technical support specialists with extensive product knowledge.

For more information about ScanSource Security, visit www.scansourcesecurity.com.

About LifeSafety Power, Inc.
LifeSafety Power develops advanced AC, DC and POE power systems to meet the expanding needs of the lifesafety industry by focusing on access control, fire alarm, security, CCTV, and mass notification solutions. The company's power management, control and reporting expertise raises the bar in power system price/performance metrics. LifeSafety Power is currently working with market-leading integrators and OEMs who value technologically advanced power management solutions. LifeSafety Power is headquartered in Windham, NH with additional offices in Chicago and Atlanta. For more information, call the toll-free telephone number at 888.577.2898 or visit www.lifesafetypower.com.

About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is the leading international distributor of specialty technology products for resellers in North America, Latin America and Europe.

ScanSource POS & Barcoding delivers AIDC and POS solutions; Catalyst Telecom and ScanSource Communications provide voice, video and converged communications equipment; and ScanSource Security offers physical security solutions. Founded in 1992, the company ranks #881 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansourceinc.com.