Cernium Corporation Receives $10 Million in New Funding

Reston, VA – December 4, 2007 — Cernium Corporation, the leading developer of video analytics enabled products, announced today that it has received $10 million in new funding from Chicago-based Lurie Investments, LLC. The company will use the investment to further expand its growing suite of branded and private-label products to deploy practical, cost-efficient solutions for physical security, business intelligence and video content distribution.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Lurie Investments,” said Craig Chambers, president and CEO of Cernium. “Our investors support our vision and commitment to bring analytics-enabled products into the commercial and consumer mainstream.”

“Cernium’s seasoned leadership team knows how to exploit technology to deliver market-shifting products. We’re confident in their success and stand behind their vision for the brand,” said Bill White, executive vice president of Lurie Investments.

Cernium’s analytics engine, P-Core™, is unmatched in its ability to perform advanced event analysis with only a fraction of the processing power required by comparable solutions. P-Core can process multiple, concurrent video streams in real time for any number of event types, resulting in a greater ability to extract useful information from video at a much lower cost. Cernium products have the longest proven track record among video analytics providers in assisting customers with critical safety, security, operational and business decision-making concerns.

The company’s current product offering includes Cernium High Density Analytics Server (HDAS), the most efficient analytics-only solution for large enterprise video surveillance installations; PoolOptix™, a private label application for commercial pool security developed in partnership with S.R. Smith; Cernium Edge™, advanced video analytics for digital signal processors; Perceptrak® and ExitSentry®. For more information on Cernium and its products, visit www.cernium.com.

Colorado County Government Deploys Cernium’s Intelligent Video Solution

Reston, VA – October 3, 2007 — Cernium Corporation, the leading developer of real-time video behavior recognition products, announced today that El Paso County in Colorado Springs, Colorado has deployed its Perceptrak® intelligent video solution to enhance security around county offices.

Perceptrak’s technology mimics the human visual process and recognizes certain patterns of behavior, such as lurking individuals, unattended packages and slow-moving vehicles. The video analytics software generates rich, real-time information about visual content to enable more effective security operations, network utilization and video data management.

“Perceptrak meets El Paso County’s objective to increase safety and security in public areas and key facilities” said Craig Chambers, president and chief executive officer of Cernium. “Local governments need a flexible, scalable and cost-effective product with both real time and forensic capabilities and we are delighted to provide a practical solution.”

Other municipalities across the country already utilizing Cernium’s intelligent video solutions to improve public safety include the City of Seattle and the City of San Diego. For more information, visit www.cernium.com.

Pepperdog Video Analytics Partners With Teleeye Europe To Provide Comprehensive Intelligent Cctv Monitoring Solution

Partnership will offer European market a best in class comprehensive intelligent CCTV remote monitoring solution

31 July 2007 – Berkshire, United Kingdom – Pepperdog Video Analytics and TeleEye Europe today announced a partnership that will offer European customers a comprehensive and robust solution for automating the remote monitoring of CCTV cameras.

As a developer and supplier of innovative and award winning network CCTV and DVR technologies, TeleEye has grown rapidly since its establishment in 1994 to become a leading world-class supplier of remote visual management systems across many industries.

Pepperdog as relatively new start-up company for intelligent CCTV monitoring has quickly established a reputation for its software as being robust, as well as easy to install, configure and use. This means that unlike competitive solutions, it is capable of being used by CCTV operators rather than computer scientists in both indoors and outdoors scenarios. Something appreciated by customers such as Southern Railways.

Mr Simon Parker, Business Development Manager for Pepperdog said: "We are pleased to have been chosen by TeleEye to complement their range of CCTV monitoring products with our advanced video analytics software. We see this as a vote of confidence in the capabilities of our products and together we can offer a more comprehensive solution for automating the remote monitoring of CCTV in a wide variety of industry applications."

Mr Duncan Ross, General Sales Manager for TeleEye Europe said: "Having previously worked alongside Pepperdog developing a ‘real world’ working solution for a customer, I'm more than confident that the Pepperdog Analytics package, delivers exactly what the client required. I’m excited by the prospect of being able to offer a best in class solution for improving the accuracy and cost effectiveness of CCTV monitoring, thereby ensuring the safety and security of our customers operations."


About Pepperdog Video Analytics
Pepperdog develops and supplies intelligent surveillance applications for use by organizations that rely upon CCTV to protect people and property. Pepperdog’s advanced software has proven reliability and usability in real world security and safety scenarios. For more information visit http://www.pepperdog.net/


About TeleEye Group
With over 10 years of research and design experience in signal processing, TeleEye Group is engaged in the development, sales and marketing of full range of hi-tech CCTV and digital surveillance equipment. The Group is listed in Hong Kong (SEHK:8051) and has rapidly grown to become a dynamic world-class supplier of remote visual CCTV systems with extensive application in various industries. The Group’s Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2000 certified. We are committed to continuous improvement on product quality and standard. The Group has offices in China, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Croatia, Mauritius and the Philippines together with an extensive distribution network in over 20 countries worldwide.

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Press Contacts
Katy Stanlake / phone: +44 (0) 1189 736 811 / email: pr@pepperdog.net Mr Duncan Ross / phone: +44(0)1628 407 392 / email: duncan.ross@TeleEye.com

UK BMW Car Dealership Successfully Deploys ioimage Video Analytics

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that the Nick Whale BMW car dealership in Warwick, England, has successfully installed a video surveillance system to safeguard its outdoor sales site from theft and vandalism which added up to $1 million in damages a year. Deployed just two months ago, the installation featuring advanced tracking and intrusion detection capabilities has already helped the Nick Whale dealership detect and remove several intruders from the premises. Given the rapid success of the cost-effective, easy-to-install solution, the group plans to deploy a similar system at additional car dealerships this summer.

Prior to turning to ioimage, the Nick Whale dealership had deployed an external passive sensor system that failed to deliver complete site coverage due to blockages caused by continuously moving stock. As a result, the dealership suffered an average of five thefts per year, with each incident involving up to five stolen cars. The ioimage solution provides the Nick Whale dealership with full coverage of the sales lot, which holds about 100 new and used cars worth some $4 million.

“As far as intelligent video goes, ioimage systems are probably the most easy to install, operate and maintain,” said Philip Atkinson, owner of Executive Security. “They also provide better perimeter detection and set off fewer false alarms. The solution we installed at the Nick Whale dealership required no additional wiring, and each channel took just minutes to set up. Once things were up and running, users experienced a fast and simple learning curve to master the system.”

“We are extremely pleased with the ioimage system,” said Frank Kinner, Dealer Principal of Nick Whale. “Since our previous system was passive, we were never sure that it was functioning properly. With the ioimage solution, we are confident that we’re getting the best coverage possible at all times. The system has proved itself in just a short time”.

“The addition of Nick Whale to our client base underscores ioimage’s commitment to make small and mid-size security installations feasible to any organization,” said Zeev Farkash, VP Sales and Customer Services at ioimage. “By providing intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, we offer a wide range of cost-effective surveillance solutions that are easy to install, use and maintain.”

About Nick Whale Holdings Ltd.
The Nick Whale Group is a leading English dealership specializing in high-end and sports cars. Leveraging 25 years of experience, the dealership combines a deep understanding of the industry with a passion for cars to provide customers with the highest levels of service and expertise. With five offices and 165 employees, including professionally trained sales personnel and technicians, Nick Whale is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible dealership standards at all times. For further information, visit www.nickwhale.com.

About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For further information, visit www.ioimage.com.

For international media inquiries, contact:
Fiona Ungar
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +972-9-954-6003
fiona@ioimage.com

For US media inquiries, contact:
Chelsie Woods
ioimage Public Relations
Tel: 207-730-2396
cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net

Cernium Announces Advanced Analytics for Digital Signal Processors

Cernium Corporation, the leading developer of real-time video behavior recognition software, announced today the availability of its intelligent video application for digital signal processors (DSPs). This solution will allow Cernium’s P-Core™ video analytics engine to be embedded in a wide variety of network “edge” devices, from intelligent DVRs to smart cameras.

Cernium’s new offering surpasses the capabilities of current DSP-based products by enabling analytics for a complete suite of behaviors simultaneously on multiple video inputs. Two channels of analytics are supported, concurrent with MPEG-4 compression at D1 resolution on a single DSP core. Each channel can be configured to simultaneously report multiple behaviors. Available behaviors include various person and vehicle activities, left-object detection, intelligent motion detection with clutter removal and wrong-way movement.

“Bringing the power and efficiency of Cernium’s intelligent video software to edge devices is a significant advance for the industry,” said Craig Chambers, chief executive officer of Cernium. “With high performance, cost-effective analytics available both centrally and at the network edge, end users will be able to choose the arrangement that best fits their system architecture.”

In February, Cernium announced the first commercial application of the P-Core engine for the PoolOptix™ pool security system, to be marketed by SR Smith of Canby, Ore. Cernium’s flagship product is Perceptrak®, an integrated analytics-driven video management solution, currently operating in commercial and government facilities throughout North America.

The new DSP solution is compatible with Texas Instruments’ DM 642 and DaVinci™ processors and is available now for integration with a wide variety of video devices.

British Airports to get 'virtual tripwire' CCTV

Sophisticated closed circuit television camera systems is set to be introduced at a number of British airports, it emerged last night.

Negotiations are understood to have started for installation of technology known as Video Analytics - the use of computers to monitor CCTV images.

The Daily Telegraph has learned that a number of airports - both major and smaller regional ones - have been in talks with companies involved in developing the systems.

Manufacturers claim that these systems could either have headed off the attack on Glasgow airport or made it possible to react almost instantly.

While normal CCTV relies on human beings to monitor and deal with potential attacks, Video Analytics can do this automatically.

Already in place at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, it relies on a "virtual tripwire" to trigger the reaction of the emergency services. In this case it would be an unauthorized vehicle appearing on a runway.

The systems are also capable of spotting an unattended bag in a terminal or in some cases people acting suspiciously - for example, by running against the general flow of passengers.
A computer can be trained to watch out for certain events picked up by digital CCTV cameras. An isolated bag which does not move for a pre-set period of time would be highlighted on the screen.

Although a number of companies are involved in developing the systems, the basic principle underlying the technology is the same.

Luton Airport already has a digital closed circuit television system installed, which would make it easier to bolt on the smart software necessary to make a Video Analytics system work.
The rail industry is also set to test the technology at Clapham Junction, one of the busiest intersections in Britain.

In another development, talks have started which could see the current airport forecourt restrictions being eased. Much will depend on assurances that all the plotters involved in the latest planned terrorist outrages have been identified.

But other security measures will have to be put in place before what is known in the industry as "kiss and fly" is allowed to take place.

These include placing barriers - such as bollards - in front of terminals to make it physically impossible to drive a car bomb into the building.

BAA, which runs seven of the country's main airports, is also reconfiguring its forecourts to widen the distance between any drop off point and the terminal.

Meanwhile a report claimed that passengers are still getting confused by the security arrangements which were introduced last August.

The biggest difficulties are being caused by the rules restricting the amount of liquids and gels which can be taken on board, the consumer magazine, Which, said. As a result vast amounts are being confiscated at airports across the country, with passengers still trying to take containers larger than the 100 ml limit onto aircraft.

At Birmingham just under a tonne of liquids are seized at security checkpoints every day - enough to fill 18 baths. At Manchester twice as much is being confiscated.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/07/05/nterror605.xml

Clapham Junction Station to get terrorist-tracking CCTV

An intelligent CCTV system is being installed at one of the country’s busiest stations to protect the network from terrorists and vandals.

More than a year after trials were announced by Alistair Darling, the former Transport Secretary, the Daily Telegraph has learned that the sophisticated technology will be located at Clapham Junction Station.

The system has been developed by Agent Vi, a company which is responsible for the installation of 20 stations in Israel.

It is based on technology known as “Video Analytics”, which uses computers to spot unusual behaviour picked up by CCTV cameras.

While Britain has one of the most extensive networks of “spy” cameras in the world, very few are linked to any computers capable of processing the information.

But according to Gadi Talmon, Agent Vi’s founder, around 20 per cent of the UK’s CCTV systems could be linked to computers within about three years.

At Clapham Junction, the system is designed to spot intruders and unusual behaviour.
It is also being set up to detect graffiti within seconds of trains being vandalized.

This is done by recognizing how a train should look and then reacting when its appearance changes.

The defaced carriage is then highlighted on a screen. Then it would also be possible to identify the culprit, track his – or her – progress away from the scene, before alerting the police.

It is understood further systems are being considered by Transport for London and one is set to be installed at Paddington Station.

The number of CCTV cameras on the London Underground is set to reach 12,000 by 2010.
But until now there has been some skepticism over the effectiveness of a smart computer-driven network, especially when they are crowded.

However the industry, which is gathering at a conference in London this week, believes that interest will grow as the technology becomes more sophisticated.

One advantage is that computers’ attention never wanes, while tests have shown that a human being become 50 per cent less effective in monitoring a bank of cameras within about 20 minutes.

Advocates of smart CCTV argue that it provides cost effective protection for a network which cannot be sealed off in the same way as airports, where it is possible to screen every passenger.
Other mass transit systems, including those in New York and Rome, have already started installing their own versions of smart CCTV systems.

In New York, the system is designed to make it possible to send the emergency services to an incident within seconds.

The Rome technology is designed to react to unusual behaviour, such as somebody leaving a bag unattended or an individual moving against the general crowd flow.

But while the smart CCTV systems can detect somebody leaving a bag when a station is quiet, it is far more difficult to do the same at the height of the rush hour.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/06/27/ncctv127.xml

ioimage and BFi OPTiLAS Mark 1,000th Intelligent Video System deployment With Diputació de Barcelona

Partnership between intelligent video appliance leader and pan-European security and imaging products provider leads to dominance in Spain and Portugal’s intelligent video market

HERZLIYA, Israel. – ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that BFi OPTiLAS, a distributor of specialized products and services for Europe’s electronics and photonics markets, has deployed over 1,000 of its systems. Serving as ioimage’s distributor in Spain and Portugal, BFi has incorporated security and surveillance solutions at a myriad of public, government and private organizations. The partnership’s rapid success was marked by its 1,000th system – with the placement of an intelligent video security and surveillance system at Diputació de Barcelona, the parliament offices serving Spain’s Catalonia region.

Bringing together BFi’s rich experience and ioimage’s leading line of intelligent video products, the partnership caters to a wide range of residential, industrial and public-sector customers throughout Spain and Portugal. The multi-sized, simple-to-install deployments carried out by BFi cover diverse verticals including solar energy, power and government.

“Our collaboration with ioimage led to rapid results for both us and our customers,” said Oscar Romero, Security Division Manager of BFi OPTiLAS. “Since ioimage products are so simple to install and maintain, we have smoothly completed the deployment of over 1,000 systems in a relatively short period of time. Just as important, our customers have been extremely satisfied with the results in the field. We’re confident that the partnership will only strengthen in the upcoming period.”

Founded over 50 years ago, BFi OPTiLAS provides a range of imaging solutions including high-speed video, progressive scan, and cooled digital CCD cameras; image processing software; and lighting for security and surveillance, military and industrial applications.

“Joining forces with BFi OPTiLAS entrenched our footprint in one of the most rapidly growing security markets in Europe,” said Zeev Farkash, VP Sales and Customer Services. “BFi’s experience and proven track record provide us with the leverage to further expand our position as the intelligent video appliance leader, and so far the results speak for themselves.”

About BFi OPTiLAS
BFi OPTiLAS is a provider of specialized products and services for the photonics and electronics markets across Europe. Headquartered near Paris, BFi specializes in several niche technologies classified in four business units – specialty components, communication, photonics, and imaging. Founded in 1955, the privately owned BFi operates in 14 countries and employs over 320 workers, including 250 technically-trained, product-focused employees who are directly involved in promoting and selling partners’ products. For further information, visit www.bfioptilas.com.

About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For further information, visit www.ioimage.com.

ioimage will be presenting its intelligent video offerings at Booth #19120 at IFSEC on May 21-24, 2007, at the NEC (National Exhibition Center) Birmingham, UK.

For international media inquiries, contact:
Fiona Ungar
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +972-9-954-6003
fiona@ioimage.com

For US media inquiries, contact:
Chelsie Woods
ioimage Public Relations
Tel: +1-207-510-0029
cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net

Bureau of Reclamation Awards Security Upgrade Contract for Hoover, Davis, Parker Dams

Sim-G Technologies/Integrated Security Solutions to deploy Phoenix IVS Intelligent Video Surveillance System at Hoover, Davis and Parker Dams

Miami, FL - The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded the integration team of Sim-G Technologies, Washington, DC, and Integrated Security Solutions (ISS), Kalispell, MT, a $4,100,000 contract for the engineering, design and installation of upgrades to the electronic security systems (ESS) of Hoover, Davis and Parker Dams. These ESS systems will be installed to increase the safety and security of visitors, employees and assets at the dams and will incorporate Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) solutions from Phoenix IVS, Miami, Florida.

With increased awareness of improving safety and security at what has become some of the country’s most treasured landmarks, the Bureau of Reclamation has determined the need to incorporate the latest technology in video surveillance through systems designed by Phoenix IVS that incorporate video analytic software to detect, track and send real-time alerts to patrolling security personnel when people, vehicles or other objects of interest are determined to have breached pre-determined security rules. The technology created by Phoenix IVS can be integrated into the existing CCTV surveillance camera system already in place or with new installations, as required, processing the analytics at the network edge.

“The greatest value of this type of system to the security team at the Hoover, Davis and Parker Dams is having technology that proactively determines, in real time, without human intervention, when a security breach is occurring and alerts the most appropriate security personnel to respond immediately; often before a more serious event can occur,” says Dr. Al Esquivel Shuler, CEO, Phoenix Worldwide Industries, Inc.

The integration teams of Sim-G and ISS have hundreds of man years of experience in physical and electronic security systems and have integrated these security solutions in over 40 other dams and locks within the US. Sim-G Technologies has earned a reputation for delivering professional and technical excellence in engineering and design in the federal, military and commercial marketplace, while ISS specializes in integrating access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, communication media, lighting, and physical security subsystems into a complete integrated system that protects valuable assets.

“The Phoenix IVS solution is perfect for this project of adding content analysis to the Hoover, Parker, and Davis Dams’ existing video surveillance systems since it is a modular, compact design that processes analytics at the edge of the network and conserves valuable network bandwidth,” says Marquis Laude, President, Integrated Security Solutions, Inc.

Work has already begun on upgrading the security systems at Hoover Dam and is expected to be completed by September, 2007, with Davis and Parker Dams to follow.

For information: www.PhoenixIVS.com or
Contact: lmatika@PhoenixIVS.com
(305) 238-0477 X226

About Phoenix IVS:
Phoenix Intelligent Video Solutions (IVS) cost-effectively upgrades any existing analog video surveillance system into a high-performance, digital IP network, fully integrated with the world’s leading intelligent video software that provides actionable intelligence. Through an architectural design of Phoenix IVS software and distributed video processing modules, Phoenix IVS uniquely enables deployment of intelligent video capabilities on existing video surveillance assets – automatically detecting threats and broadcasting real-time alerts and video without human intervention. Phoenix IVS is a division of Phoenix Worldwide Industries. www.PhoenixIVS.com


About Sim-G Technologies:
Sim-G Technologies is a dynamic technology corporation that focuses on the areas of Electronic Security Systems, Fire Protection, Professional Services and Construction Management Services. Our expertise, commitment to service and steadfast belief in forging long-term client relationships has made us a premier professional and technical services provider and high growth company. Since the company’s inception, Sim-G Technologies has earned a reputation for delivering professional and technical excellence in the federal, military and commercial marketplace. Our innovative approach enables us to deliver an unrivaled level of professionalism and expertise. We are committed to our clients. This makes Sim-G Technologies a driving force in the industries that we serve. This is our resolve. This is our commitment. www.Sim-GTech.com


About Integrated Security Solutions, Inc.:
Integrated Security Solutions, Inc. (ISS) provides commercial, federal and state government agencies with proven, successful, and cost-effective physical and electronics security. ISS is a leader in the security industry in conducting security surveys, vulnerability assessments, system engineering and design, installation, integration and servicing of electronic systems for asset protection, surveillance and access control. Our security systems are composed of Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Surveillance, Electronic Entry Control Systems (EECS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) such as Fiber Optic Cable Fence Sensor Systems, and Security Networks. www.MTISS.com


For media inquiries, contact:
Loye Matika
Sales Director, Phoenix IVS
10780 SW 190th Street
Miami, FL 33157
lmatika@PhoenixIVS.com
www.PhoenixIVS.com

Pepperdog video analytics selected for automated station surveillance pilot at train operator southern

Train operator uses RAPiD system to combat fatal track incursions and anti-social behaviour

Berkshire, United Kingdom - Pepperdog Video Analytics today announced the selection of its RAPiD software by train operator Southern for a pilot video analysis application following a 3 month trial against strong competition.

Southern has recently upgraded its CCTV system and is now focused on identifying deliberate and potentially fatal track incursions as well as anti-social or disruptive behaviour at any one of the 160 stations in its network. A major undertaking with the large number of CCTV cameras installed.

Pepperdog's RAPiD product was selected for its accuracy in reliably detecting and alerting operations staff to high impact events in an environment where the constant flow of trains made false positive alerts a major issue.

David Hynes, Head of Security for Southern, said: "We are committed to investing in technology where it can be a real benefit to our customers and staff. We are confident that Pepperdog will help to make our security systems more effective and it is good to see that small British companies continue to innovate and compete effectively against the best the world can offer. Hopefully RAPiD will help Southern to continue to deliver services which have seen customer satisfaction rising to over 80%."

About Pepperdog Video Analytics
Pepperdog develops and supplies automated surveillance solutions for use by organizations that rely upon CCTV to protect people and property. Pepperdog’s advanced software does not require expensive proprietary hardware and has proven reliability and usability in real world scenarios. For more information visit www.pepperdog.net

Pepperdog Press Contact
Katy Stanlake / phone: +44 (0) 1189 736 811 / email: pr@bpepperdog.net

Smartvue® Signs Agreement with Securitas USA to Offer, IP Video Surveillance and Video Analytics Solutions

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE USA - Smartvue Corporation signed an agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. (“Securitas USA”) to offer Smartvue video solutions to its customers nationwide. Securitas USA will offer Smartvue IP video edge devices as plug and play surveillance solutions. Integrated video analytics will also provide customers with visual business intelligence using point and click people tracking technologies.

“Securitas completed an extensive review of IP video technologies and found Smartvue to hold the leadership position in simplicity, security, and intelligence,” said Bill Barthelemy, COO of Securitas USA. “The Smartvue products enable Securitas USA to offer solutions such as video surveillance and video analytics along with our guarding services as a complete package to our customers.”

“Smartvue’s purpose is to improve people’s lives through innovative visual technologies,” said Martin Renkis, founder and CEO of Smartvue Corporation. “With Smartvue solutions being offered by Securitas USA, a key affiliate of the world’s leading security services provider, the benefits of video based security and visual business intelligence will become simpler to implement, more cost effective to own, and more practical to use for businesses across the country.”

Smartvue eliminates complexity and costs associated with IP video surveillance and video analytics. The patent-pending products incorporate automatically configuring network technology with 802.11N draft wireless, H.264 compression, and 120db ultra-wide dynamic range imaging in a fully integrated, Internet ready package. This enables Smartvue to deliver professional video solutions that are simple to install, deliver up to 10 times the wireless range of other IP cameras, provide superior video quality, and significantly reduce storage and networking requirements. The self-optimizing “smart camera” video analytics also enable Smartvue to simply and accurately track human behavior as part of the integrated solution.

About Smartvue
Smartvue is a privately held visual intelligence company offering innovative IP video technologies for surveillance and video analytics. The company is passionate about visual technology and a positive contribution to customers, employees, and investors. www.smartvue.com

About Securitas
USA Securitas USA is a world leader in providing various security solutions to its customers. Securitas USA has more than 100,000 employees throughout the USA. Affiliates of Securitas USA employ thousands of others throughout the world, including in Europe, Canada and Mexico. Information about Securitas USA can be found at www.securitasinc.com.

Contact: Martin Renkis mar@smartvue.com (615) 812-1164

Cernium Corporation Appoints Robert Ingalls to Board of Directors

Reston, VA – May 8, 2007 — Cernium Corporation, the commercial leader for analytics-driven video solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert E. Ingalls, Jr. to its board of directors. As a seasoned veteran of the communications industry, Mr. Ingalls will help shape Cernium’s strategy as it expands into the burgeoning market for user-defined video content.

Video analytics software makes it possible to economically and less labor-intensively manage, monitor, transmit, store and retrieve information from video streams, both in real time for event notification and response and after the fact for forensic purposes. From its market-leading technology platform, Cernium is developing a family of products that deliver video-analytics enabled solutions to high-growth markets with specific needs. Cernium’s flagship application for facility security, Perceptrak®, leads the industry in ease of use and cost effectiveness for complete video incident management systems. Its highly efficient P-Core™ analytics engine is enabling new products and applications for both traditional security and new generations of networked, video-capable devices.

“Bob’s appointment is another important step in Cernium’s ongoing strategy to expand the reach of video analytics beyond its roots in physical security,” said Craig Chambers, president and chief executive officer of Cernium. “His extensive experience innovating within the telecommunications industry and his proven leadership capabilities will provide invaluable guidance to Cernium during this critical growth period.”

Mr. Ingalls has more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, most recently as executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon. He has also served as president of Verizon’s retail markets group where he launched the company’s FiOS™ broadband initiative. Prior to joining Verizon, Mr. Ingalls worked with Bell Atlantic and C&P Telephone in various management and leadership positions. He currently serves on the board of directors for American Fiber Systems.

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ABOUT CERNIUM
Cernium Corporation is the leading developer and provider of real-time video analytics and behavior recognition solutions for the security industry. Cernium’s unique software employs a patented technique that analyzes multiple, concurrent behavioral criteria in real-time with order-of-magnitude greater efficiency than previous approaches. The company’s advanced video security systems safeguard facilities in a range of industry sectors that include government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education and cultural institutions. Cernium’s powerful, patented security products include Perceptrak® and ExitSentry®. Newly launched CheckVideo™ won the 2006 New Product Showcase for Peripherals at ISC West. For more information, call 877-968-8383 or visit www.cernium.com.

Verint Launches New IP Dome Camera

Weybridge, Surrey, Verint Systems, a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for security and business intelligence, today announced the launch of the Nextiva™ S2700e, a high-resolution, PAL IP mini-dome camera that features triple axis lens rotation for flexible installation and low-lux sensitivity for clear images in a variety of lighting conditions.

Designed for both colour and day-to-night use, indoor and out, the Nextiva S2700e delivers dual stream, DVD-quality video with 4CIF, 25 Frames Per Second (FPS). In low light conditions, the camera automatically adjusts to black-and-white mode for optimal image clarity.

The Nextiva S2700e has also been designed with the installer in mind, with a new feature that allows flush or surface mounting on ceilings and walls, in significantly less time than conventional mini-domes. A triple axis rotation system provides superior flexibility in camera placement and adjustment, allowing the camera to be installed virtually anywhere. The Nextiva S2700e is suitable for indoor applications, and is also available in an outdoor version, as well as a new rugged vandal-resistant model for more demanding environments.

When used in conjunction with Verint Nextiva Video Management solution, installation is further eased thanks to an easy-to-use management portal - Nextiva Control Center – that enables the camera to be configured and administered from a single location and application. Additionally, Nextiva’s HealthCheck™ applications continuously monitors the performance of the S2700e, with automated diagnostics and problem correction for greater uptime and lower service costs. Verint® Nextiva is a robust platform and suite of software applications built on a standards-based, open architecture, engineered for scalability, rapid deployment, and ease of use in IP network environments.

Nextiva captures video, audio and data from a wide variety of devices transmitted over wireline and wireless networks. Nextiva’s powerful rules-based engine and analytics enable effective follow-up action by rapidly distributing video, data, alarms and events to the appropriate security and operational personnel. Nextiva combines enterprise and security data with mission-critical video, leveraging existing investments in IT infrastructure, security and business systems to enhance security and improve operational performance.

New London Adopts IndigoVision’s IP Video for Homeland Security

IP Video systems manufacturer IndigoVision is providing the technology behind a new Homeland Security system for New London in Connecticut. New London is a thriving coastal city with a number of important and sensitive military, nuclear power generation and industrial sites. Local security is therefore of prime importance to the Police Department, who are working in partnership with the Coast Guard and other agencies to ensure the community remains secure and to enable timely emergency response.

The CCTV system, designed and installed by IndigoVision’s local partner New England Communications Systems, covers an area of 10 km2 and uses a wireless IP network based on Motorola’s Canopy system. ‘Control Center’, IndigoVision’s enterprise video and alarm management software, allows CCTV operators to view live and recorded video from any of the remote cameras. The flexibility of the IP Video technology means that any component in the system can be located at any point on the network – this provides a scalable and redundant solution. The New London system has exploited this flexibility by locating ‘Control Center’ workstations around the town and waterfront, creating three independent control rooms all with the ability to view live or recorded video from any camera. Recording is achieved using IndigoVision’s Network Video Recorders (NVRs) which are again distributed around the network to minimize bandwidth use and provide a fault tolerant recording solution with automatic backup in the event of an NVR failure.

Commenting on the flexibility of the IP Video system, Captain Edwards of New London Police said “Last July we hosted the East Coast’s largest fireworks display with over 200,000 people attending. We set up a temporary command center at the Fire HQ using the ‘Control Center’ software on a laptop, with the video feeds projected onto a large screen. This simple set up worked very well and helped us to monitor the event locally.”

Each camera is connected to an IndigoVision 8000 transmitter/receiver module. The 8000 converts the camera signal to high-quality digital video for transmission over the wireless network. IndigoVision’s advanced compression technology ensures minimum bandwidth usage and helps maximize the available NVR storage.

There are currently plans to extend the system further to cover more of the waterfront and to share the video feeds with other agencies. As the system is based on a wireless IP network adding additional remote cameras and ‘Control Center’ workstations is simple and cost-effective due to the scalability of the overall solution implemented at New London.

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Photo Caption: IndigoVision’s IP Video system is providing the technology behind a new Homeland Security surveillance system for New London Police in Connecticut.

About IndigoVision:
IndigoVision is a leading manufacturer of complete end-to-end IP video and alarm management solutions. IndigoVision is widely chosen for applications in airports, city centres, ports, mines, road and rail systems, education, banking, casinos, prisons, government and the military. These enterprise-class systems improve organisations' operational efficiency, enhance public safety and enable timely emergency response. IndigoVision is headquartered in Edinburgh UK, with local sales and support offices across the world. IndigoVision partners with some 150 authorised system integrators and installers in 30 countries to provide local system design, installation and service to end users.

For further details on this press release please contact:
Graham Scott, E-mail: g.scott@indigovision.com

For further product or company information contact IndigoVision:
UK & Rest of World - Tel: +44 131 475 7200, Fax: +44 131 475 7201
Americas - Tel: +1 908 315 0286, Fax: +1 908 822 0031E-mail: info.request@indigovision.com or visit www.indigovision.com

New at Traffex: smart number plate reading system

A newly created team from Morse Group Ltd and Smart CCTV Ltd, today launches its first jointly engineered product, the Data Managed ANPR System or DMAS. The system will be demonstrated on stand D69 at the Traffex show, NEC, on 17-19th April.

DMAS is a flexible and scalable smart camera based system that provides Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) data for a range of traffic management, access control and security applications.

This new web-hosted system uses specialist equipment from Smart CCTV including illumination, digital camera, communications, image acquisition and processing power, linked to an integrated Morse application platform. A number of specific versions of the product are available to suit different applications.

Number plate data from passing vehicles is captured and analysed by a powerful, yet low wattage infra-red camera using onboard Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software, then transmitted to a database via cables or GPRS/G3 mobile telephony.

In Access Control situations, DMAS can be pre-set with vehicle number plate information and can give near real-time alerts to raise a barrier, for example, and to send email or SMS text messages.

The DMAS camera has onboard memory for holding "White" and "Black" lists and could be linked to an existing control system. The camera also has trigger in and outs, which can be used to activate it, for barrier activation, or to let certain pre-approved visitors in as they drive up to a barrier. Processing can be done in the unit, or on the central server.

Traffic management applications for DMAS include:

Car park management: How many cars have been parked for longer than x minutes? How does this vary by time and day of the week?

Keeping track of where vehicles are: at multi-site car franchises; or at airports car parks.

Journey time analysis: how long does it take the average vehicle to get from point A to point B and how does this vary over time?

Traffic surveys: How many cars enter a town on road A and exit on road B?

De-Moorage: How long has it taken to turn a certain vehicle around at a logistics hub or specific delivery site? How long does that compare with the average?

Car shopping: Identifying vehicles which cruise around car parks whose occupants are looking for specific types of car, that are then stolen to order.

Sector speed control: on large commercial and academic sites.

Individual users can access and analyse the data using a customisable Web front-end on any system with Internet access and the required authorisation. Data can be viewed on screen as both numerical and graphical data (e.g. traffic flow, road usage, etc); or downloaded into a spreadsheet for further manipulation.

DMAS is normally a managed and hosted service to ensure a very robust IT environment with a high Service Level Agreements and availability. If the end-user has a suitable computing environment the DMAS software can be installed onto their own system.

Further information can be obtained by ringing Nick Hewitson on 023 92 456560, or visiting www.smartcctvltd.com.

About Smart CCTV Ltd
Smart CCTV Ltd is a developer of ‘smart CCTV’ products that will allow operators to become more proactive in their response to criminal and undesirable behaviour and thereby improve the quality of life of the people living and working in their area.
Smart CCTV Ltd uses the technologies of computer image processing and analysis to supply and sell smart CCTV products.

About Morse Group Ltd
Morse is an international consulting company, offering its clients specialist Business and IT advice and helping them execute for maximum benefit. Morse is a delivery-orientated company with focused industry expertise, combining a powerful blend of management, application and infrastructure consulting skills.

For further information please contact:

Keren Burney, Compège
Public Relations Consultant
Tel. +44 (0) 1730 894123
Mobile: 07876 780065
Email: kburney000@aol.com

Or:

Nick Hewitson
Smart CCTV Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 23 92 456560
Fax: +44 (0) 23 92 476078
Email: nick.hewitson@smartcctvltd.com
Website: www.smartcctvltd.com

Or:

Simon Mercer
Morse Group Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8 380 8315
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8 560 3400
Email: simon.mercer@morse.com
Web: www.morse.com

ioimage Wins Product Achievement Award for Video Analytics

ioimage earns top honors for its ioicam mmp100dn, a cutting edge 3-megapixel IP camera with built-in video analytics featuring unique picture-in-picture functionality for synchronized tracked-object close-up with full field of view

HERZLIYA, Israel April 10th, 2007– ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, received top honors for its ioicam mmp100dn, winning the Product Achievement Award for Video Analytics at the Security Industry Association’s New Product Showcase at ISC West, March 27-30, 2007 in Las Vegas.

ioimage received the Product Achievement Award for its newly released ioicam mmp100dn, the latest addition to ioimage’s ioicam line of intelligent video cameras. The ioicam mmp100dn, a 3-megapixel intelligent video camera with unique picture-in-picture (PiP) capabilities for synchronized analytics visualization, features wide-area coverage, day/night capabilities, and electronic pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) functionality. Combining powerful built-in analytics, which provide a high probability of detection (PoD) and extremely low false alarm rate, with electronic PTZ functionality, the mmp100dn enables automatic detection and autonomous tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats.

More than 90 new products and services were submitted for the New Product Showcase. For this year’s SIA New Product Showcase, 19 judges representing a cross-section of the industry spent nearly two full days evaluating contest entries for innovation, product features, pricing and functionality. The judges included corporate security directors, systems integrators and editors from leading security industry trade publications.

“ioimage is truly honored to have been chosen for the SIA New Product Showcase Product Achievement Award for Video Analytics,” said Roni Kass, CEO of ioimage. “We’ve worked extremely hard to design this innovative intelligent IP camera and this award is a testament to our commitment to deliver easy to install, deploy and operate intelligent video solutions."

SIA President Bill Gorski, Siemens Building Technologies, NPS Committee Chair Sandra Jones, Sandra Jones and Co., and SIA Executive Director Richard Chace unveiled the winners at the March 28 awards ceremony.

About ioimage

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For further information, visit www.ioimage.com.

About SIA

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is an international trade association representing electronic and physical security product manufacturers, specifiers, and service providers. SIA promotes growth and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical standards and representation and defense of its members’ interests. SIA is the sole sponsor of the International Security Conference and Exhibitions (ISC EXPOs). For details visit www.siaonline.org.

For international media inquiries, contact:

Fiona Ungar
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +972-9-954-6003
fiona@ioimage.com

For US media inquiries, contact:
Chelsie Woods
ioimage Public Relations
Tel: +1-207-510-0029
cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net

ioimage Releases All-In-One Intelligent IP PTZ Video Security Camera

Autonomous pan, tilt and zoom IP camera with built-in video analytics detects and tracks threats automatically

HERZLIYA, Israel. March 21st – ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today the release of the ioicam xptz100dn, an IP pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera with autonomous tracking capabilities. Joining ioimage’s line of ioicam intelligent video cameras, the xptz100dn is an all-weather, day/night camera with built-in analytics that delivers cost-effective security automation over wide areas. With its ability to automatically detect and track intruders, vehicles and other threats, the field-proven xptz100dn enhances safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations.

The indoor/outdoor camera addresses diverse security functions including remote or unmanned wide-area surveillance and deterrence beyond property borders. Featuring self-driven, vision-guided, PTZ-based autonomous tracking to ensure a continuous image of the target, the xptz100dn also enables step-and-stare detection over presets – detecting and looking at one predefined area before jumping to another. As a result, the xptz100dn delivers cost-effective 24/7 monitoring of perimeters, compounds, industrial facilities, construction sites, and other large areas typically secured by patrols, sensors or other expensive solutions.

Part of ioimage’s expanding line of intelligent video appliances designed and packaged for simplicity, the xptz100dn is suitable for a wide range of users facing the most demanding conditions and challenges. Based on intelligent, video-edge-device architecture, the all-in-one camera does not require hardware modification or centralized, software-based detection processing like alternative software solutions, and reduces cabling and installation needs. Up and running just minutes after easy installation, the xptz100dn offers immediate selected detection, is network-independent, and utilizes bandwidth – for sending video images to the operator – only upon alert. Simply configurable via a Web browser, the user-friendly camera is also ideal for securing remote and unattended locations, since all maintenance and adjustments can be conducted off-site.

Embedded with analytics time-tested by the Israel Defense Forces under harsh environmental and security conditions, the camera provides a high probability of detection (PoD) with a low false alarm rate, like ioimage’s entire line of intelligent video appliances. With its automated 18x/26x optical zoom, the camera generates a magnified image that can be used for verification and identification. The xptz100dn also maintains automated camera hand-off, whereby a suspect is picked up on one camera and then passed over to another after leaving the original camera’s range.

“Designed for simplicity, the xptz100dn eliminates the traditionally high expenses of security automation and tracking, making it a cost-effective solution for today’s most demanding safety challenges,” said Roni Kass, CEO of ioimage. “The release of this highly innovative IP PTZ camera is another step in ioimage’s continued efforts to provide intelligent video appliances that meet the diverse security needs of public and private organizations throughout the world.”

The ioicam xptz100dn will be launched at ISC West. ioimage will be presenting its intelligent video offerings at Booth #2139 at ISC West on March 28-30, 2007, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For further information, visit www.ioimage.com.

For international media inquiries, contact:
Fiona Ungar
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +972-9-954-6003
fiona@ioimage.com
For US media inquiries, contact:Chelsie Woodsioimage Public RelationsTel: +1-207-510-0029cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net

IntelliVid Initiates Proof-of-Value Video Analytics Program for Retailers

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CAMBRIDGE - IntelliVid Corporation today announced its Proof-of-Value Program, created to benchmark the effectiveness of video analytics systems in the retail industry.

As the leader in intelligent video analysis software for retail loss prevention and store intelligence, IntelliVid is committed to helping the retail community learn the impact that its video analytics-enabled workflow has on a retailer's bottom line.

Based on IntelliVid's experience with retailers, program participants will see a decrease in shrink on the average of 25 percent, resulting in an increase in operating income of approximately nine percent.

Shrink is estimated at 1.59 percent of retail sales, according to the University of Florida's 2005 National Retail Security Survey. This percentage translates to an astounding $37.4 billion in annual losses to retailers. For an average department store chain with $14 billion in annual sales, shrink erodes $222.6 million off of the bottom line.

Shrink is a significant drain on a retailers' performance, creating a "domino effect" of mitigation costs and multiple losses. For example, when merchandise is stolen, it is no longer available for customers to purchase. These so-called "silent out-of-stocks" mean ongoing lost sales opportunities. In addition, dishonest employees harm the store's image, environment, and perception of quality, and present a liability risk to the company. Finally, given the high cost of theft, retailers are forced to charge higher prices or accept lower margins, further impacting the bottom line. Thus, the real cost of total losses is actually significantly higher than $37.4 billion.

Proof-of-Value Program IntelliVid is offering retailers the opportunity to participate in a controlled test program which demonstrates the value of its shrink-reducing solution. This is a unique opportunity for a select group of retailers to work with a company that is focused on quantifying the return on a loss prevention investment.

"Research shows that 90% of retailers are planning to invest in video analytics over the next 12 months," said Alan Sherman, IntelliVid's director of marketing. "By participating in our Proof-of-Value Program and using our video-based analytics and workflow, retailers will be able to make their purchase decisions armed with proven results."

Fred Edling, IntelliVid's chief financial officer added, "This is a compelling opportunity for leading retailers to experience how significant an impact intelligent video analytics can have on their operating margins. As a CFO, I appreciate the financial pressures retailers face, and I'm pleased to offer them our Proof-of-Value Program, so they can see first-hand how strategic an imperative video analytics truly is."

Proof of Value Elements
For each Proof-of-Value program participant, IntelliVid will:

· Provide video analytic test systems for a defined time period (estimated at 3-6 months)
· Work with CFO to set business objectives, including ROI
· Train loss prevention personnel on best practices for video analytics
· Provide customer and technical support to ensure all aspects of the test are carried out successfully
· Work with retailer to optimize and monitor test environment and interpret results
· Provide a detailed report summarizing the results of the test including:
- pre-and post-test shrink measurements
- ROI calculations
- workflow analysis- best practices

For additional information regarding IntelliVid's Proof-of -Value Program, retailers are invited to contact Fred Edling at 617-497-8400.

About IntelliVid (www.intellivid.com)
IntelliVid provides intelligent video analysis solutions for the retail industry. Its open platform Video Investigator software unleashes the full potential of existing surveillance systems, transforming them from passive recording devices into proactive theft prevention and store intelligence solutions. Video Investigator delivers bottom-line benefits to forward-thinking retailers. It automatically monitors store activities, and reveals important events to personnel, eliminating the time-consuming tasks of manually monitoring and searching surveillance video. It will also serve as a platform providing unprecedented insights into customer traffic, stock-outs, merchandising effectiveness and more.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, IntelliVid is backed by Intel Capital, Flagship Ventures, Egan-Managed Capital, and DFJ New England. Its customers include leaders in the department store, mass merchandise, and chain drug store segments.

Cernium Launches First in New Series of Advanced Video Security Applications with S.R. Smith

Reston, VA – February 20, 2007 – Cernium Corporation, a pioneer and leading developer in the field of advanced video analytics, announced today the first in a series of vertical market applications to embed its P-Core™ analytics engine. Pool safety equipment market leader S.R. Smith has adopted P-Core as the foundation for PoolOptix™, a management tool that improves the capabilities of businesses and consumers to mitigate the risks associated with unattended swimming pools. PoolOptix utilizes advanced video detection technology and video analytics software to provide event of interest detection and early warning for commercial and residential swimming pool environments. P-Core makes the powerful video analysis and behavioural recognition technology of Cernium’s flagship Perceptrak® system accessible to a wide range of platforms and industry-specific solutions, and offers the same 8x-10x processing advantage that enables real-time analysis of up to 16 video inputs on a single general purpose processor.

S.R. Smith is the world leader in manufacturing innovative, safe and reliable pool deck equipment for both residential and commercial swimming pools. The PoolOptix system is comprised of layered detection zones that, when activated, trigger an audible and visual alarm. Cernium’s P-Core engine will give the PoolOptix system the power to immediately recognize and report problem scenarios as they arise at an affordable cost.

PoolOptix continues Cernium’s heritage of using video analytics to meet real-world challenges that began with the ExitSentry™ system for protecting airport security checkpoints. Today ExitSentry is installed in more than fifty airports across North America.

“Cernium is pleased to provide the behavioural recognition solution that S.R. Smith required,” said Craig Chambers, chief executive officer of Cernium. “The flexibility and 10X processing advantage of P-Core allows advanced analytics technology to be incorporated into complete, cost-effective solutions, such as PoolOptix. This is just one first-rate example of how analytics technology has moved beyond the laboratory to practical products that make video cameras into more effective tools for safety and security.”

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About Cernium CorporationCernium Corporation is the leading developer and provider of real-time video analytics and behavior recognition software for the security industry. Cernium’s unique software employs a patented technique that analyzes multiple, concurrent behavioral criteria in real-time with orderof- magnitude greater efficiency than previous approaches. The company’s advanced video security systems safeguard facilities in a range of industry sectors that include government, critical nfrastructure, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education and cultural institutions. Cernium’s powerful, patented security products include Perceptrak® and ExitSentry®. Newly launched CheckVideo™ won the 2006 New Product Showcase for Peripherals at ISC West. For more information, call 877-968-8383 or visit www.cernium.com.

About S.R. Smith S.R. Smith is the world leader in swimming pool deck equipment; offering an array of focused solutions for the recreation, leisure, safety and ompetition needs of swimming pools and aquatic facilities worldwide. Headquartered in Canby, Ore., with additional manufacturing in Portland, Tenn., and founded in 1932; today S.R. Smith employees over 125 workers and utilizes a dynamic network of channel partners worldwide to meet the diverse needs of the swimming pool construction, service and remodel industry. For more information, visit www.srsmith.com or call (800) 824-4387.

City of Seattle Selects Cernium Corporation’s Security Video Analysis Solution to Protect Downtown Locations

Reston, VA – January 30, 2007 – Downtown Seattle’s Civic campus will now be safer, thanks to a video surveillance implementation by Cernium Corporation, a leading pioneer of video analytics solutions. Perceptrak, Cernium’s video analysis and behavioral recognition software, will analyze video from security cameras in Seattle’s downtown civic campus and enable continuous assessments of the urban landscape.

Cernium’s advanced technology will analyze video from security cameras to identify potential security threats and alert the security department when they occur. For example, when a person loiters in an area during odd hours or a vehicle stops suddenly in front of a building, Perceptrak will issue alerts via onscreen audio/visual notifications and text/email messages, enhancing response time, as well as log a video of the incident for future review.

“Cernium’s video analytics solution is the perfect fit for the needs of Seattle’s downtown civic campus,” said Mark Premo, Northwest regional account manager for Cernium Corporation. “A flexible, scalable and cost-effective solution was needed that could provide not only added security to the downtown civic campus, but also a forensic capability. Perceptrak served all those needs and was easily installed with no disruption to security operations.”

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ABOUT CERNIUMCernium Corporation is the leading developer and provider of real-time video analytics and behavior recognition solutions for the security industry. Cernium’s unique software employs a patented technique that analyzes multiple, concurrent behavioral criteria in real-time with order-of-magnitude greater efficiency than previous approaches. The company’s advanced video security systems safeguard facilities in a range of industry sectors that include government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education and cultural institutions. Cernium’s powerful, patented security products include Perceptrak® and ExitSentry®. Newly launched CheckVideo™ won the 2006 New Product Showcase for Peripherals at ISC West. For more information, call 877-968-8383 or visit www.cernium.com.

Inventor's smart CCTV wins grant

Crimes including shoplifting and terrorism could be prevented by smart CCTV cameras which track human motion and interpret human behaviour.

The new technology which aims to make security more efficient and effective is being developed by a Glasgow man.

Douglas Macdonald, 38, has received a £50,000 Smart Award from the Scottish Executive to develop the intelligent video surveillance system.

Mr Macdonald said the cameras could predict what someone might do next.

He explained his idea: "I have a concept to use computer vision to interpret human behaviour and what people are likely to do next.

Suspicious behaviour

"It is about learning modus operandi.

"Cameras are trying to help, they can identify people that have characteristics relating to suspicious behaviour, people we can't be sure about.

"It can catch your attention and it is down to a human to make the decision."
"It means businesses can use their security resources more effectively."

Mr Macdonald, who has a PhD in Astrophysics, expects a prototype to be available within a year.

He expects the smart camera product to be available to the market within three years.

From the BBC web site www.bbc.co.uk - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6244565.stm

San Diego Trolley Corporation Selects Cernium’s Perceptrak Video Analytics Solution to Improve Passenger Safety

Reston, VA – January 9, 2007 – The San Diego Trolley Corporation has taken proactive measures to safeguard passenger safety and security along its urban and border routes by selecting Perceptrak® by Cernium Corporation to monitor its expanding light rail system. Cernium, a leading pioneer of video analytics solutions, and Electro Specialty Systems (ESS) of San Diego will jointly install Perceptrak to provide San Diego Trolley security staff with unprecedented situational awareness that will deliver real-time information to preempt potential security incidents. If an incident does occur, Perceptrak’s sophisticated data mining engine will enable security staff to quickly identify, retrieve and archive critical forensic video data from the event.

Known as San Diego's "moving landmark", the Trolley serves millions of passengers each year as it travels to the International Border; Centre City; California's birthplace, Old Town; as well as Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, and Qualcomm Stadium at Jack Murphy Field. The sheer volume of passengers and the heightened security state of today’s world require an enhanced security offering which can blend into an existing surveillance infrastructure, as well as increase the effectiveness of the security response.

“We are proud to be partnered with Cernium and the San Diego Trolley Corporation on this project,” said David Reed, VP of Business Development for Electro Specialty Systems. “Railway lines are subject to high levels of crime, constantly changing threats and vulnerability and by deploying best-of breed technologies such as Cernium’s Perceptrak, the San Diego Trolley Corporation is proactively providing a safer environment for trolley passengers.”
Perceptrak’s video analytics system utilizes a master control station where each security camera can be set to look for a unique alert condition. A camera can ‘watch’ for a single behavior, such as a vehicle in a pedestrian zone, or any combination of behaviors. Perceptrak technology then analyzes the video to identify, record and alert on behaviors as soon as they occur.

“A rail system can be challenging to monitor because it is spread out over a large geographical area. Perceptrak provides the technical tools to enhance a human security force and allows them to do their job more effectively and serve their customers better,” said Bruce Whitaker, Cernium’s Western regional director. “San Diego Trolley has the unique challenge of protecting an urban track that also serves areas close to the US border. Advanced video analytics are perfectly suited to assist in both of these environments. With Perceptrak, the Trolley and all of its passengers are riding safer.”

###ABOUT CERNIUMCernium Corporation is the leading developer and provider of real-time video analytics and behavior recognition software for the security industry. Cernium’s unique software employs a patented technique that analyzes multiple, concurrent behavioral criteria in real-time with order-of-magnitude greater efficiency than previous approaches. The company’s advanced video security systems safeguard facilities in a range of industry sectors that include government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education and cultural institutions. Cernium’s powerful, patented security products include Perceptrak® and ExitSentry®. Newly launched CheckVideo™ won the 2006 New Product Showcase for Peripherals at ISC West. For more information, call 877-968-8383 or visit www.cernium.com.

ABOUT ESSElectro Specialty Systems, a native San Diego company, is a full service security systems integrator specializing in the design, deployment and maintenance of complex integrated security, life safety, and wireless Ethernet communications systems in the government, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors. In our 21 years of being in business, we have successfully designed and installed systems in environments ranging from heavy marine manufacturing and refineries to hospitals, universities, biotechnology facilities, public transportation systems and airports. For more information, please contact David Reed at 858.571.7746 or email to dave@ess4.net.

Object Video Stumbling And Other Predictions for 2007

Here are some of my favorite security technology companies and the successes or challenges I expect them to face in 2007. I've been an advisor or consultant to many of these companies in one way or another, giving me an intimate view of the potential of each.

Feel free to comment...

http://www.securitydreamer.com/2007/01/here_are_some_o.html

Please note, these are personal views.