NMC Vision

VISION A Horizon Publication

September 2025

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WHERE PARTNERSHIP MEETS PERFORMANCE Our new Partner Success team empowers dealers to drive growth.

SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH VISION An NMC leader finds motivation in providing next-level dealer support.

WHAT’S NEW WITH NEXUS Nexus updates provide smarter, faster ways to manage accounts.

A FUTURE VISION Learning from the next generation of security leaders.

FUTURE MINDED Emerging technologies provide a new way of monitoring.

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LOUD AND CLEAR

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THE ROAD AHEAD Paving a refreshed path.

LOUD Security shares their secrets of success.

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A CLEARER VISION, A STRONGER FUTURE As we move into the second half of the year, I’m excited to share our perspective on the future of NMC and the broader Netwatch Group. As always, our commitment to growth, innovation, and the success of our partners remains unwavering. At the same time, we’re doubling down on enhancing communication and transparency with you. This is our vision.

NMC today looks a little different than it did earlier this year. We’ve introduced a streamlined leadership structure that further unifies Netwatch and NMC. This evolution underscores our continued focus on operational alignment, shared growth, and delivering exceptional value. It also enhances collaboration across business units and strengthens our global platform.

At the center of this evolution is our continued focus on your success. To that end, we’ve established the Partner Success Group, led by Paula Martinez. This dedicated team ensures our dealer community receives the highest level of support through streamlined communication, faster resolution, and tailored technical expertise.

We’re also reimagining the way we deliver video services.

By bringing NMC and Netwatch closer together, we can simplify services and pricing structures, making it easier for you to adopt solutions that best suit your business’ needs. Our goal is to create a seamless, scalable experience that drives your success today and well into the future.

Kurt Takahashi CEO Netwatch Group

These changes have one clear goal: to improve your experience with NMC and support your success as our partner. By honoring our roots while also moving forward with new ideas, we can strengthen our relationships and create lasting value.

Our vision for the future of NMC is bright. We look forward to guiding you on this journey with us.

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WHERE PARTNERSHIP MEETS PERFORMANCE

For years, partner success in our industry was measured by one thing: answering alarms. At NMC, we believe true success goes further. While reliability, trust, and strong partnerships remain at the core, today’s changing industry demands more — and we’re redefining how we support you, our dealers.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Partner Success program, led by Partner Success Manager Paula Martinez. This dedicated team is focused on every stage of your journey — from intake and onboarding to engagement and retention. Acting as advocates and liaisons, they help you navigate NMC’s resources, maximize available tools, and share valuable feedback that guides how our platforms evolve. Their mission is simple: deliver consistent, high-value support that strengthens relationships and fuels long-term growth.

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"My team is the bridge between the dealers and our operation," Martinez explains. "We want to walk them through NMC's tools step by step until they're comfortable." In practice, that means every dealer has a guide inside NMC who understands their business, anticipates their challenges, and connects them with the right expertise at the right time.

One of the most significant shifts in partner success is how feedback drives development. Instead of waiting for you to adapt, we're shaping our tools and services based on your input.

"A lot of our features come from the feedback of our dealers," says Martinez. "We monitor everything that comes through to see trends and act on them. When we notice more subscriber service requests, for example, we bring in the right people to focus on and fix those issues. That builds trust, and it makes our platforms more intuitive."

This direct feedback loop has already influenced key advancements in Nexus and NexusTech, ensuring that our tools evolve to make you more efficient and competitive.

But as we all know technology only creates true value when people know how to use it. That's why the Partner Success team emphasizes education.

“The more knowledge our dealers have, the better equipped they are to make solid business decisions.”

Between one-on-one guidance, ongoing demos, and the NMC Training Academy, you gain the confidence to use NMC's tools and translate that expertise into stronger partner relationships.

When serious challenges arise, the Partner Success team provides what Martinez calls Hypercare Support. This level of service adapts to the situation — sometimes requiring daily check-ins and handson guidance until the issue is fully resolved.

“We want dealers to feel heard, supported, and positioned for success,” says Martinez. With Hypercare Support, partners receive immediate solutions and proactive strategies.

Partner success is built on the proactive touches that create lasting impact. Martinez emphasizes the importance of connecting.

“Sometimes it’s as simple as visiting a dealer’s office, providing extra training, or demonstrating new tools,” she explains. “We have to be proactive, and we have to know which team members bring the right expertise so we can deliver the best solution quickly.”

The strength of the Partner Success Program lies in

operations and partners, transforming feedback

its people. Unlike a traditional support department,

into innovation, and offering support at every

this team is made up of seasoned professionals

stage of the journey, NMC is setting a higher

who know the monitoring industry inside and out.

standard for what true partnership means.

“Everyone on this team has a special skill set,” Martinez explains. “That knowledge benefits our

“We want dealers to feel supported, heard, and

dealers because we understand every part of their

empowered,” she says. “When they succeed, we

journey. We’re not just answering questions —

succeed — and that’s what this is all about.”

we’re helping them navigate the entire landscape.”

This vision is about creating a foundation of trust, NMC’s Partner Success Program represents more

equipping partners with the tools and insights they

than just an initiative; it signals a new era of how

need to grow, and ensuring that success is not just

success is defined in monitoring. It is proactive,

possible but sustainable. With this in hand, NMC is

collaborative, and centered on building stronger,

reaffirming its commitment to its dealers — today,

lasting relationships. By bridging the gap between

tomorrow, and into the future.

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SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH VISION From a temporary gig to a lasting calling, Paula Martinez built her career at NMC by turning compassion, curiosity, and problem-solving into meaningful support for partners and their customers.

When Paula Martinez joined NMC in her early twenties, it was supposed to be a temporary stop on her path to a nursing career. But it quickly transitioned into something more.

"I was so appreciative of my first role at NMC," she recalls. "They were flexible with my school schedule, but I didn’t expect it to be a long-term position for me. Over time, the work started to mean more to me.

I could see the positive impact it had on a broader scale and wanted to be part of making a difference to our partners and their customers."

It wasn’t a single project or task that made her feel at home, but the feeling that her work was making a meaningful difference.

One moment in particular stayed with her. A young child, home alone and convinced someone was breaking in, called for help. Paula followed her training, kept the child calm, and stayed on the line until responders arrived. "That moment stuck with me," she says. "It made me realize I wanted to stay and grow here."

Paula’s career at the company has been defined by curiosity, versatility, and a drive to find where she could make the greatest impact. After gaining valuable experience across several departments, she discovered her stride within Dealer Support, where her natural ability to build relationships and solve problems was evident.

In 2022, she took on the role of Dealer Success Specialist, a position that allowed her to partner closely with dealers nationwide. Today, Paula is recognized for her deep product and process knowledge and her unwavering commitment to helping dealers thrive.

Paula Martinez

"I've worked with amazing dealers across the country," Paula says. "Seeing their wins, and knowing NMC played a part, has been incredibly rewarding."

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Paula now leads a group of Partner Success Specialists. Her vision is to guide every partner from intake and onboarding through adoption, engagement, and retention.

Her role is designed to elevate the dealer experience across the entire lifecycle. It’s about building and leading a new team to transform how NMC partners are supported. "To me, partner success means truly supporting a partner and their organization in a way that helps them grow and thrive," she says. "Their success is my success, and that's what drives me."

Her team's responsibilities span training, issue resolution, vendor collaboration, and proactive outreach. They practice what Paula calls 'hypercare': weekly or monthly check-ins, escalations when needed, and transparent communication about what can and can't be done.

"We always turn a negative into a positive," she says. "If I can't do one thing, I'll find what I can do, and make sure it brings value."

By capturing data and trends, her team also provides insight that helps NMC improve its platforms. Dealer feedback has already led to new features in Nexus and NexusTech, ensuring that partners' voices shape the technology they rely on.

Paula's impact isn't limited to partner-facing work.

As part of NMC's Ambassador Program, Paula creates initiatives that bring employees together across all offices. From wellness challenges and holiday-themed contests, Paula and her fellow ambassadors build culture with intention.

"We want to make sure everyone feels connected — whether in California, Texas, or working remotely," she says.

Paula sees herself as part of a larger mission and is working to help grow the next generation of security and monitoring industry leaders. She points out NMC's open-door culture, where managers encourage employees to join strategy calls, share feedback, and learn directly from leadership. "I have always felt supported by mentors here," she says. "Now I want to make sure others have the same opportunities.

Paula's guidance to anyone looking to enter the industry is as practical as it is empowering: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Don't be afraid to take on things that feel a little out of reach; that's where the real growth happens."

She encourages those interested in a career in security to lean into the resources around them: tools, learning assets, mentors, and peers.

"When an opportunity comes your way, even if it's new or unfamiliar, don't say no," she says. "This industry has so much potential, and while the path forward isn't always clear, that's exactly what makes it exciting. You have the chance to leave your mark."

As she steps into Partner Success, Paula brings with her the empathy of a frontline responder, the rigor of an operator, and the perspective of a builder who knows how cultural strength fuels business results.

"Backed by a dedicated team," Paula says, "we're committed to elevating the dealer experience and driving success across the entire organization."

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UNLOCKING WHAT’S NEXT NMC has always been focused on innovation, continually looking for ways to help dealers operate more efficiently and deliver exceptional service. When the company introduced Nexus, it set out to create a centralized portal that could deliver new levels of business intelligence, increased productivity, reduced liability, and better service. With easy-to-read dashboards, real-time reporting, and tools designed to simplify complex processes, Nexus quickly became a platform that positions dealers for long-term success.

Now, we’re excited to introduce Nexus 2.0. The platform’s update brings a refreshed take on Nexus, including a new way to update alarms, quick data tabs, and automated tools that prevent dispatch on false alarms.

“The launch of Nexus 2.0 takes our foundation and makes it even stronger,” said Todd Shuff, Vice President of Operations, NMC. “This release is all about speed, visibility, and control. The updates give your business more ways to stay on top of accounts while making the experience smoother for the end user.

Every improvement was designed with the realities of operations in mind, turning time-consuming tasks into reliable processes — ensuring customers exeprience better service and stronger peace of mind.”

Alarm management will always be at the core of what NMC does, but we’ve made some improvements. Now, updates are faster and more accurate thanks to the new Alarm Zone Summary, which lets you update all zones at once. This eliminates the need for time-consuming, manual, zone-by-zone changes and reduces the risk of errors.

A new reporting feature ensures system zones are tested correctly, with exportable reports that create a verifiable record for both technicians and customers. This added layer of accountability not only protects your business and your customers, but also streamlines workflows.

Information access has been completely reimagined in Nexus 2.0. The redesigned Quick Data Tabs make complex details easier to navigate, turning what used to feel overwhelming into a clean, intuitive view. Instead of wading through layers of raw data, you can move effortlessly between sections, identify what matters most, and share insights in real time. The result is faster navigation, quicker pattern recognition, and stronger decision-making in the field.

Ensuring control in critical moments has been another major focus of Nexus 2.0. You now have the ability to cancel a dispatch instantly through automated tools built into the platform. In the case of a false alarm, this prevents unnecessary emergency responses that can be costly, disruptive, and damaging to customer trust.

We are also introducing contact-level notifications, allowing personalized alerts for every individual tied to an account. This means the right people get the right information at the right time, whether it’s a property manager who needs testing updates or an owner who needs immediate incident alerts.

Partner-specific dropdown menus take customization further. Instead of wading through irrelevant options, you’ll see event codes, site types, and system types tailored to your operation.

It’s another way Nexus adapts to you, not the other way around.

These updates illustrate the evolution of Nexus from a business intelligence platform into a true operational partner solution. The improvements we’ve made mean fewer manual processes, clearer visibility, and faster decision-making for your business.

For end users, the features and benefits translate into better communication, more accurate alarm handling, and an overall higher level of service.

Nexus has always been about placing information in the hands of those who need it most. Nexus 2.0 advances that mission by making the information more actionable, precise, and attuned to the realities of your daily operations.

As the security industry continues to evolve, customer expectations are higher than ever. Your customers want speed, transparency, and innovation to protect their assets, people, homes, and businesses. Nexus was built to meet those expectations. It represents a commitment to continuous progress — a platform designed to grow alongside your business, adapt as demands change, and empower you to deliver the experiences your customers deserve.

With Nexus 2.0, you gain smarter, more powerful tools to manage accounts — strengthening relationships, reducing risk, and positioning your business for long-term success. Your customers experience the reliability and responsiveness of a platform designed with both their needs and yours at its core.

By uniting data visibility, operational control, and intuitive design, Nexus 2.0 redefines what it means to sit at the center of your business.

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A VISION FOR TOMORROW

The security industry is evolving rapidly, shaped by new technologies, a growing threat landscape, and rising customer expectations. While innovations like AI-driven systems and cloud-based platforms capture much of the attention, the real engine of progress is people — especially the next generation of talent bringing fresh ideas about how security should be developed, delivered, and managed.

Every company in this industry should be cultivating that future. Young professionals need opportunities to collaborate with experienced teams, experiment with emerging tools, and play a role in building real-world solutions. By inviting them into design conversations, encouraging them to propose new approaches, and exposing them to meaningful projects early on, we accelerate both their growth and the industry’s advancement.

Innovation cannot remain confined to senior leadership or the C-suite. The companies that will thrive tomorrow are those that bring new voices into today’s innovation discussions — whether it’s testing machine learning in alarm detection, shaping predictive analytics, or securing cloud-based integrations.

When the next generation is empowered to contribute from day one, they gain the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to lead.

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The call to action is clear: if we want an industry ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges, we must prepare the leaders who will carry it forward.

Our industry can and should mirror this model. When bringing new talent into sales, technical, or support roles, give them meaningful ownership from the start — whether it’s leading a customer site visit, evaluating an IoT sensor deployment, or contributing to a service improvement plan.

Let them learn by doing. Encourage questions, welcome suggestions, and create space for fresh ideas to surface.

Pair them with mentors who share their expertise, but shift the focus from “Here’s exactly what to do” toward “What would you do?” This balance builds confidence while sparking innovation.

When young professionals are included in strategy conversations and product development, both the individual and the organization grow stronger. Inviting them into discussions about emerging trends demonstrates that their contributions matter. When they see their ideas reflected in decisions, engagement deepens, creativity flourishes, and the organization benefits from a culture built on curiosity and collaboration.

This approach also strengthens retention. When new talent knows their work directly impacts better services, faster responses, and stronger detection, they feel invested in the mission and are more likely to stay. Turnover decreases, while the industry gains a pipeline of capable, confident leaders. At NMC, we model this by ensuring young professionals actively participate in projects and know their voices carry weight.

The future of security will be shaped by how effectively we nurture the next generation. Encouraging curiosity, providing hands-on experience, and valuing new perspectives are not just best practices — they are essential strategies for sustainable growth and innovation.

The next generation is ready to lead. Our responsibility is to guide, support, and empower them — because their vision and creativity will form the foundation of security’s future.

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THE GREAT VISION Why Forward-Thinking Organizations Are Embracing AI-Enabled Video Monitoring to Stay Ahead of Risk and Lead With Confidence

The future is right ahead of you. What are you waiting for?

Security is no longer just about reacting to risks — it’s about anticipating them. As organizations face increasingly complex challenges, they’re realizing that technology must evolve from being a passive safety net to becoming an active partner in protection.

Video, once limited to capturing incidents after the fact, is now being transformed by artificial intelligence into a dynamic force for prevention.

For years, video monitoring was built around a reactive model.

Cameras watched. Incidents occurred. Operators reviewed footage. But this approach was constrained by its backwardlooking nature — it could only explain what happened, not influence what would. Today, AI changes that equation. Through intelligent analytics and real-time monitoring, security systems now learn from patterns, detect anomalies, and act before a threat escalates.

This shift has sparked a new era of proactive security. By combining AIdriven insights with expert human

judgment, organizations can identify suspicious behavior, intervene in real time, and prevent incidents from ever occurring. What once required hours of review now happens in seconds, ensuring faster, more precise responses.

The real value lies not just in faster detection, but in alignment with broader business objectives.

Intelligent monitoring creates environments where people feel safer, operations run more smoothly, and resources are used more efficiently. It transforms security from a cost center into a strategic enabler — building trust, reinforcing resilience, and positioning organizations ahead of risk rather than behind it.

Leaders who adopt this mindset are reshaping the industry. They’re showing that security can be proactive, intelligent, and predictive. And as customer expectations grow, those who embrace AI-enabled monitoring and aligned services will define the standard for what comes next.

The future of video is not about recording losses — it’s about preserving safety, protecting

assets, and empowering progress.

By leaning into AI-driven solutions today, security innovators can ensure that tomorrow is not only safer, but smarter.

So what does this mean for your business? It means the time for passive, outdated models of protection has passed. The organizations that thrive will be the ones that actively evaluate and adopt new services and technologies designed to anticipate threats, safeguard people, and strengthen operations.

By embracing intelligent, AIenabled video and cloud services, you’re not just investing in security, you’re preparing your business for its next round of success.

So the time is now. Now is the moment to take the next step. It’s time to evaluate the tools, explore the possibilities, and partner with the forward-thinking innovators who can help you stay more than one step ahead and lead with confidence.

The future is right ahead of you.

What are you waiting for?

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025

SIA WISF

POWER 100

Nicola Oakie VP of Sales, Netwatch

Tatiana Abramek, Senior Sales Executive, NMC

The Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 celebrates the 100 extraordinary women who are driving progress, redefining industry standards, and breaking barriers in security. These leaders inspire change, foster innovation, and challenge expectations — shaping the future of the industry.

LOUD AND CLEAR

Success in security is about more than alarms — it's about strategy, technology, and people. For John Loud, CEO of LOUD Security Systems, his strategy has been to build a company that anticipates needs and adapts to a changing market.

Celebrating 30 years since its founding in 1995, LOUD Security has earned a reputation for delivering solutions in intrusion detection, fire monitoring, proactive video surveillance, and leak detection services. Part of this has been choosing the right partners, such as NMC. But time and time again, LOUD Security has positioned itself as a leader in customer-focused protection.

Since it was founded in 1995, LOUD Security has grown tremendously. Today, it serves more than 10,000 customers across the United States. This success Loud attributes to keeping a keen focus on their goal to combine today's technology with old-fashioned service for every customer it touches.

Three decades of experience have taught LOUD Security that success is about more than having the latest tools — it’s about using them to make a real difference in customers' lives. The company is constantly exploring innovative ways to improve

the experience for its subscribers, ensuring that every interaction is efficient, responsive, and meaningful.

"It's not just about having the bells and whistles," John says. "It's about having a team that listens, adapts, and works with us to find solutions that benefit both our company and our subscribers."

When looking for ways to enhance the customer experience, LOUD Security looks for solutions that deliver real impact. One of their recent focuses has been on improving communication with its subscribers, specifically through group text messages. This allows multiple people to connect simultaneously during an alarm event, determining next steps immediately and saving both time and money.

Beyond communication, they also use detailed reporting to track dispatches, monitor equipment health, and provide other customer care reports that improve the customer experience. These tools enhance the quality of service and directly impact customer retention.

As the security landscape evolves, video monitoring has become a cornerstone of adequate protection. John Loud points out that today's customers expect more than traditional alarm systems. They want real insights, proactive alerts, and actionable intelligence.

By integrating proactive video monitoring solutions, LOUD Security's customers reap substantial benefits from a system that can detect unusual activity and respond faster when events occur. This approach enhances situational awareness, improves operational efficiency, and gives customers peace of mind.

John Loud

"When you have all of these resources in the Netwatch and NMC family of businesses, it's a tremendous strategic partnership for us," John explains. "It allows us to tailor offerings to our customers based on their budget, type of facility, and needs. Most of the customers we have now will need to add video monitoring at some point, so it just makes sense."

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“THIS ISN'T ABOUT REPLACING HUMANS. IT'S ABOUT ENHANCING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND GIVING OUR TEAM TOOLS TO PROVIDE FASTER, MORE ACCURATE SERVICE." —JOHN LOUD

Technology is important, but LOUD Security’s strength lies in its people.

“While neither humans nor technology are perfect, the real value comes from working with a team that is communicative, attentive, and responsive,” Loud emphasizes.

This human connection also amplifies the value of technology. By reducing false alarms and improving communication, LOUD Security ensures more efficient operations while providing a more reliable experience for every customer.

For LOUD Security, the future is about leveraging emerging trends to deliver better outcomes. AIpowered tools, for example, help automate routine tasks, allowing the team to focus on higher-value work and customer interactions.

Video monitoring continues to expand as a core service, particularly for commercial clients,

opening new growth opportunities.

“This isn't about replacing humans," John emphasizes. "It's about enhancing the customer experience and giving our team tools to provide faster, more accurate service."

Commercial markets have also emerged as a key growth area for LOUD Security, reflecting a strategic shift in focus over the past few years. By leveraging the right tools, LOUD has tapped into opportunities that will further sustain its business.

After 30 years in the security industry, LOUD Security continues to set the standard for intelligent, customer-focused protection.

Combining technology, proactive strategies, and a dedicated team, the company is shaping the future of intelligent security, once again proving that true success lies in anticipating needs and exceeding expectations.

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TOGETHER, WE SUCCEED

At NMC, we believe the future of security lies in foresight. By combining advanced monitoring services, AI-driven intelligence, and human expertise, we’re helping you and your customers move beyond reactive responses to deliver protection that anticipates risk before it becomes reality. Our vision is to create smarter, more resilient environments where people, assets, and operations are safeguarded through innovation and agility. This forward-looking approach strengthens security but also positions our partners for long-term success in a world where threats are constantly evolving.

SHARPENING THE VISION A FORWARD-LOOKING PERSPECTIVE INTO OUR VISION FOR INTELLIGENT SECURITY, PROACTIVE MONITORING, AND A SAFER TOMORROW.

As we look to the future, NMC’s role in that success is clear. We are a partner, a resource, and an extension of your team, working alongside you to protect your customers. Every decision we make is centered on creating value for your business. That is why the years ahead are filled with a vision that combines new opportunities with the principles that have carried us this far.

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forward: how does this make life better for you and your customers?

The road ahead is built on people — the ones who answer alarms, support your business, and lead this industry into the future. At NMC, we believe in developing talent, promoting growth, and creating opportunities for the next generation of security leaders. That means opening doors for new professionals, encouraging fresh perspectives, and making sure every voice is part of the conversation about how security evolves. As new leaders step into expanded roles, we are also strengthening the foundation for continued growth. By investing in people who exemplify the values and vision of NMC, we ensure that our future leadership reflects the same dedication that has always defined us.

Change is inevitable, but with the right people guiding the way, it becomes a catalyst for progress.

Looking ahead, the opportunities are immense. You will continue to face a world where customer expectations

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differentiate, to innovate, and to thrive. We are committed to giving you every advantage possible, from world-class monitoring centers to intelligent tools that simplify complex operations. And we will continue to evolve, always staying one step ahead, so you can do the same.

The road ahead is bright. Together, we will shape the vision of security, where protection is stronger, your business is more resilient, and every customer feels the peace of mind that comes from knowing NMC is always there.

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