Canon captive in network supplier leasing deal

Canon Financial Services (CFS) has signed a vendor partnership with PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator cooperative.

The deal will see the captive offer PSA systems integrators B2B lease financing solutions and programs designed to sell products and services in the network video surveillance market.

Larry Brittingham, senior manager, sales support, CFS, said: “We are excited to formally join PSA as a business solutions provider.

“Our partnership with PSA will provide its systems integrators and customers with security project financing, managed services, and reseller programs as we set the course to reach more security integrators.”

CFS will be offering end-user financing through term leases and financing arrangements for security systems projects including hardware, software and professional services, such as installation and training.

PSA members have more than 400 branch locations, employ more than 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations.

Under the terms of the agreement, PSA members will be able to access competitive lease pricing, efficient processes, and special promotions.

Anthony Berticelli, PSA director of education, said: “We are extremely happy for the opportunity to add Canon Financial Services to our business solutions provider program.

“We’re excited to introduce another security equipment financing tool to our solution set, particularly one that is backed by one of the world’s most admired companies – Canon.”

The PSA business solutions provider program is a suite of value-added resources and services designed to help enhance integrators’ business models, reduce operating costs and keep them competitive in the marketplace.