Revolutionary Video Analytics Deters Theft by Publicly Projecting Real-Time Footage of Tracked Suspects
HERZLIYA, Israel, June 16 --ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that its intelligent video solution has been implemented in two 14-storey apartment buildings each housing 400 families in Tokyo, to prevent theft and criminal activities.
In a ground-breaking application of video analytics, images of suspicious people are projected onto a large screen on the buildings' outside walls, in plain view of passers-by. Using ioimage appliances with automatic autonomous Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) tracking capabilities, the system provides self-directed, vision-guided tracking to keep a moving target in constant focus, offering numerous identification and information-gathering possibilities. The unmanned ioimage solution has substantially reduced costs for the residential complex by eliminating the need for security guards to constantly monitor video feed.
Since the project was completed, no crimes have been reported in a neighborhood which used to experience at least one criminal act a month, enabling residents and visitors to feel safe moving about the grounds. According to a representative of the condominium complex, "residents are delighted to be able to move about safely, the solution provides a "Safety Zone" for them as well as the entire neighbourhood."
"Intruders know that they are being watched by people who can act as witnesses," said Toyomi Morita, Assistant General Manager at ALSOK, the security solutions provider that installed the system. "This is a much more effective deterrent than simple CCTV where incriminating images are investigated by police only after the fact, and less costly than employing security guards around the clock. Several real estate agents and some of our customers are now looking into introducing the technology to their properties." ALSOK is currently applying for a patent for the projector system.
"We are very pleased with the success of this project, adding to our extensive presence in Japan through our local partner Mitsui Bussan Aerospace" said Dvir Doron, VP Marketing at ioimage. "This innovative application of video analytics exemplifies how ioimage appliances can deter criminal activities and enhance public safety in multi-tenant units and other residential sites. It further demonstrates how simple and cost-effective our solutions are for a variety of mass market applications".
To see an authentic video showing how a bike theft is prevented in real time, visit http://www.ioimage.com/bicycle.wmv
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in video 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 http://www.ioimage.com.
For regular updates, sign up for the ioimage newsletter http://www.ioimage.com/newsletter.html.
About ALSOK
Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd. ("ALSOK") established in July 1965, was the first in the security services industry to receive the security business certificate from the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission. ALSOK's provides security services in the electronic security, stationed security, transportation, building management, disaster prevention and others security arenas.
About Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
Founded in 1982 as subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) is a trading house specializing in aviation, space and defense-related fields. Among their activities, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace distributes security systems and has been ioimage's distributor in Japan since 2005.
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
SOURCE Ioimage Ltd
Monday, June 16, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
New Technology To Battle Terrorism
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) Powerful computer software linked to security cameras are the latest technological weapon being deployed to defend the homeland.
9 News Now has learned that key transportation installations throughout the Washington DC area are employing video analytics, a type of software that is able to detect threats caught on security cameras.
The software may have been installed in Ronald Reagan National Airport, the Washington Navy Yard and Bolling Air Force Base.
The company that allegedly installed this software, Agent Vi, refused to confirm that it had installed this system in the above mentioned installations, and so did Ronald Reagan National Airport. Both cited security concerns.
Other companies that design and install the software underscore that it allows artificial brains to monitor the video for suspicious activities which triggers an alarm so human security officials can respond appropriately.
The software is normally deployed in military bases, airports, seaports, rail and metro stations and other large sprawling installations. Experts say the software is only as good as the computer and cameras its linked to and that this software should be used in conjunction with trained security personnel and not to replace them.
Written by Armando Trull, 9NEWS NOW
9 News Now has learned that key transportation installations throughout the Washington DC area are employing video analytics, a type of software that is able to detect threats caught on security cameras.
The software may have been installed in Ronald Reagan National Airport, the Washington Navy Yard and Bolling Air Force Base.
The company that allegedly installed this software, Agent Vi, refused to confirm that it had installed this system in the above mentioned installations, and so did Ronald Reagan National Airport. Both cited security concerns.
Other companies that design and install the software underscore that it allows artificial brains to monitor the video for suspicious activities which triggers an alarm so human security officials can respond appropriately.
The software is normally deployed in military bases, airports, seaports, rail and metro stations and other large sprawling installations. Experts say the software is only as good as the computer and cameras its linked to and that this software should be used in conjunction with trained security personnel and not to replace them.
Written by Armando Trull, 9NEWS NOW
Leading Hospitality Group Selects IP Video Solution from CIEFFE, a March Networks Company, for Luxury Hotel in the Middle East
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, June 12, 2008 –– March Networks® (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW), a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that CIEFFE™, a March Networks Company, has been selected by a leading international hospitality group to supply its award-winning IP video surveillance solution for installation at the customer’s premiere hotel property in the United Arab Emirates.
The customer, which manages some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and hospitality-related businesses, selected the CIEFFE portfolio of interoperable encoders, standard resolution and megapixel cameras, video analytics and advanced video management software as the backbone of its phased security deployment. The initial implementation includes more than 160 IP cameras and integrated video management software. The solution was chosen for its exceptional video quality, and sophisticated video monitoring and event handling functionality, which meets the demanding performance requirements of the operator. Its flexible architecture enables future expansion and allows the customer to ultimately deploy an integrated IP video surveillance network across all of its properties worldwide.
“We are extremely pleased to have been selected as the IP video management solution of choice for one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality operators,” said Peter Strom, President and CEO, March Networks. “The advanced functionality of our solution is perfectly suited to the high performance security and surveillance requirements of commercial property managers. We look forward to building our position as a leading IP video management supplier throughout the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere in the Middle East.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking information, including expectations of future business. This information is based on the company’s current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that may be beyond March Networks’ control. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements due to factors such as customer demand and timing of purchasing decisions, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party manufacturers, risks relating to intellectual property infringement claims, and other risks and factors identified in March Networks’ public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada. March Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.
* MARCH NETWORKS and the MARCH NETWORKS logo and CIEFFE and the CIEFFE logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: March Networks Corporation Peter Wilenius +1 613-591-8181 pwilenius@marchnetworks.com
The customer, which manages some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and hospitality-related businesses, selected the CIEFFE portfolio of interoperable encoders, standard resolution and megapixel cameras, video analytics and advanced video management software as the backbone of its phased security deployment. The initial implementation includes more than 160 IP cameras and integrated video management software. The solution was chosen for its exceptional video quality, and sophisticated video monitoring and event handling functionality, which meets the demanding performance requirements of the operator. Its flexible architecture enables future expansion and allows the customer to ultimately deploy an integrated IP video surveillance network across all of its properties worldwide.
“We are extremely pleased to have been selected as the IP video management solution of choice for one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality operators,” said Peter Strom, President and CEO, March Networks. “The advanced functionality of our solution is perfectly suited to the high performance security and surveillance requirements of commercial property managers. We look forward to building our position as a leading IP video management supplier throughout the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere in the Middle East.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking information, including expectations of future business. This information is based on the company’s current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that may be beyond March Networks’ control. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements due to factors such as customer demand and timing of purchasing decisions, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party manufacturers, risks relating to intellectual property infringement claims, and other risks and factors identified in March Networks’ public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada. March Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.
* MARCH NETWORKS and the MARCH NETWORKS logo and CIEFFE and the CIEFFE logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: March Networks Corporation Peter Wilenius +1 613-591-8181 pwilenius@marchnetworks.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
VIDEO CONTENT ANALYSIS CONFERENCE - EUROPE
The 2008 European Video Content Analysis Conference will be held on June 24th & 25th, 2008 in
Amsterdam. The objective of the Conference will be to provide a forum for senior executives, technical managers, and marketing personnel from leading VCA companies to meet with end-users, integrators and other industry players to examine the market potential, technical barriers and new opportunities that video content analysis brings.
With over 35 expert speakers on the agenda, the Conference will offer the ideal opportunity to explore the issues and practical considerations surrounding the commercial roadmap and technical evolution of VCA.
The Conference will be highly interactive, using a mix of keynote lectures, case studies and panel debates. Hence, it will provide both a forum to further industry thinking, and an ideal networking opportunity.
A small Expo will also be integrated into the Conference, which will give exhibitors the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their latest VCA products and technical solutions.
On the Agenda
- What's in store for VCA now and in the near future?
- What are the barriers to the adoption of VCA, and how can they be overcome?
- Retail case studies - lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid.
- Enhancing airport security with advanced VCA solutions.
- VCA in business intelligence and its effect on the bottom line.
- Using VCA to monitor and react to customer behavior in the retail and gaming enviroments.
- VCA standards - do we need them or do they slow innovation?
- "Bank of the Future" - Deploying VCA in the banking sector.
- Will VCA revolutionise the collection of marketing data in retail and gaming?
- The manufacturer's perspective - what is on the VCA horizon?
- Analyst Lecture - What are the forecasts for the evolution of VCA?
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Smart CCTV announces Megapixel IP CCTV installation at Queen Mary, University of London
Smart CCTV Ltd, a specialist in video analytics, today announced the installation of a network of Megapixel IP behaviour-recognition smart cameras at Queen Mary, University of London, one of London and the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions. The installation will enable the research team to gather real world data and build models and algorithms for software application development relating to BEWARE (Behaviour based Enhancement of Wide-Area Situational Awareness). The project has important implications for security in the UK.
Dr Tony Xiang of Queen Mary’s University explained the challenges that the University needed to meet in specifying the technology to achieve the project. “The problem we want to address is behaviour analysis using multiple cameras. We need to develop a model for detection and tagging of people across cameras, enabling an automated video analytics system to track the same person between views from camera 1 to camera 2, for example.”
A further objective is to automate PTZ cameras through software instructions linked with the tagging and behaviour profiling. Dr Xiang says: “Camera actions would be determined by the behaviour profiling. If the smart camera detects suspicious behaviour, it will automatically focus on the tagged person.”
Smart CCTV recommended a network of IQeye Megapixel IP behaviour-recognition smart cameras offering high-definition MJPEG video quality images. Milestone Systems’ XProtect IP video management system was specified as the recording platform to satisfy the project’s initial aims of watching people, clarifying data and for testing models.
Following training of the research assistants at Smart CCTV’s premises in Havant, the system is working efficiently and the team are using the cameras extensively to capture data.
Dr Tony Xiang said: “We have an obligation to get best value for money and, as a Government Agency, we asked different companies for competitive proposals. Smart CCTV was the only company that provided the specialist technology that we needed to complete the project, on time and within budget. We particularly needed an IP-based solution that could be easily integrated with our existing building, cabling and network infrastructure.”
Nick Hewitson, Managing Director of Smart CCTV, added: “The combination of the Milestone software platform and IQinVision’s Megapixel cameras provides a highly effective and efficient way of collecting and managing high resolution video streams.”
About IQinVision
IQinVision is the world leader in megapixel IP video. Since 1998, IQinVision has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing the IQeye family of high-performance network cameras, intelligent cameras, and network video recording (NVR) systems. IQeye network cameras are renowned for image quality, stability, and reliability in the most demanding network conditions and environments. www.IQeye.com
About Milestone Systems
Milestone is a global leader for open platform IP video surveillance software, sold through partners in 90 countries. Reliable, robust and proven in 35,000+ customer installations, the XProtectÔ products support the widest choice in network video hardware and API integrations with other systems. www.milestonesys.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.
Dr Tony Xiang of Queen Mary’s University explained the challenges that the University needed to meet in specifying the technology to achieve the project. “The problem we want to address is behaviour analysis using multiple cameras. We need to develop a model for detection and tagging of people across cameras, enabling an automated video analytics system to track the same person between views from camera 1 to camera 2, for example.”
A further objective is to automate PTZ cameras through software instructions linked with the tagging and behaviour profiling. Dr Xiang says: “Camera actions would be determined by the behaviour profiling. If the smart camera detects suspicious behaviour, it will automatically focus on the tagged person.”
Smart CCTV recommended a network of IQeye Megapixel IP behaviour-recognition smart cameras offering high-definition MJPEG video quality images. Milestone Systems’ XProtect IP video management system was specified as the recording platform to satisfy the project’s initial aims of watching people, clarifying data and for testing models.
Following training of the research assistants at Smart CCTV’s premises in Havant, the system is working efficiently and the team are using the cameras extensively to capture data.
Dr Tony Xiang said: “We have an obligation to get best value for money and, as a Government Agency, we asked different companies for competitive proposals. Smart CCTV was the only company that provided the specialist technology that we needed to complete the project, on time and within budget. We particularly needed an IP-based solution that could be easily integrated with our existing building, cabling and network infrastructure.”
Nick Hewitson, Managing Director of Smart CCTV, added: “The combination of the Milestone software platform and IQinVision’s Megapixel cameras provides a highly effective and efficient way of collecting and managing high resolution video streams.”
About IQinVision
IQinVision is the world leader in megapixel IP video. Since 1998, IQinVision has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing the IQeye family of high-performance network cameras, intelligent cameras, and network video recording (NVR) systems. IQeye network cameras are renowned for image quality, stability, and reliability in the most demanding network conditions and environments. www.IQeye.com
About Milestone Systems
Milestone is a global leader for open platform IP video surveillance software, sold through partners in 90 countries. Reliable, robust and proven in 35,000+ customer installations, the XProtectÔ products support the widest choice in network video hardware and API integrations with other systems. www.milestonesys.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.
Friday, June 06, 2008
MATE Intelligent Video Selected to Provide Video Analytics for Major Transportation Security Project in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
System to cover piers, roads, overpasses,
underpasses, toll plazas and bridges
McLean, VA (June 6, 2008) MATE-Intelligent Video is pleased to announce that it has been selected to provide its advanced video content analysis solution as part of an electronic surveillance/detection system for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) based in Morrisville, Pa.
As a part of a team lead by Mass Electric Construction Company and Siemens Building Technologies, MATE’s Behavior Watch™ solution will help to improve the Commission’s ability to respond to accidents and other incidents at its bridges, buildings and other structures. MATE’s intelligent video system is completely integrated with DVTel’s Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS) V5 to provide a “single seat” operation for the Commission. Both systems will be designed and maintained by Siemens. Initial installation of all equipment and infrastructure will be performed by Mass Electric Construction Company.
MATE’s Behavior Watch™ intelligent video detection system performs analysis using specifically designed outdoor algorithms to detect unusual events that may cause a security hazard: stopped cars on a road or shoulder, boats lurking near bridges, people or animals crossing highways, accidents or fallen cargo. This automated incident detection system and real-time alarm notification solution helps traffic operators increase their awareness and response time to incidents that can cause traffic congestion and endanger public safety.
“Behavior Watch™ is an essential pro-active security surveillance tool that not only benefits traffic management officials but also the general public on the roads” – says John Szczygiel – President of MATE.
The project includes designing, furnishing, constructing, installing, integrating and maintaining a complete, fully operational electronic surveillance / detection system that will include video surveillance, intelligent video, building access control and intrusion detection, a central control center, and communications systems for video, data and voice transmissions.
The DRJTBC is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. The Commission operates seven toll bridges and 13 toll-supported (free) bridges, two of which are pedestrian-only spans. The Commission’s bridges enable more than 135 million cars and trucks to pass over the Delaware River every year.
About MATE
MATE Intelligent Video is a global provider of cutting edge, real time video analytics solutions for proactive video and IP surveillance, people and car counting, and access control tailgating detection. MATE’s advanced video content analysis technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts based on user’s pre-defined parameters. The company was founded in 1997 by an elite team of computer vision scientists and software engineers. Leveraging an open architecture, our field-proven solutions integrate easily into any network topology and are sold, installed and supported by top tier systems integrators and distributors worldwide. MATE is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. www.mateusa.net
Contact:Karolina OrtonMATE Intelligent VideoT: (703) 889-8382korton@mateusa.net
About DVTel
DVTel has the largest installed base of end-to-end IP physical security solutions in the world and is the recipient of over a dozen awards for products and innovation. The Latitude NVMS is a component of the DVTel’s intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) V5, which combines the NVMS, Longitude IP Access Control (IPAC), video analytics capability, as well as other powerful management modules creating a rich integration platform that offers a single, highly intuitive graphical user interface. DVTel is leading the transition from closed, proprietary security systems to open, standards-based platforms. Our unified solutions leverage existing network infrastructure while providing unmatched levels of flexibility, scalability, cost-effectiveness—all backed by superior customer support. We are the solution of choice worldwide for mission critical and enterprise level installations and our systems are found in thousands of installations around the globe. www.dvtel.com
About Siemens
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. As a leading provider of energy and environmental solutions, building controls, fire safety and security systems solutions, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., makes buildings comfortable, safe, secure and less costly to operate. With U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Siemens Building Technologies employs 7,400 people and provides a full range of services and solutions from more than 100 locations coast-to-coast. Worldwide, the company has 28,000 employees and operates from more than 500 locations in 51 countries. www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies
About MEC
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) consistently ranks in the Top 10 Specialty Contractors in the United States according to Engineering News Record. Mass. Electric’s technical skills and expertise in security systems and control wiring, plus its reputation for complete confidentiality, enable the company to respond to clients seeking complete security sensitive systems. MEC operations extend throughout the United States and provide full-time construction and maintenance services. MEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, based in Omaha, NE Employee-owned Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction, engineering and mining companies. www.masselec.com
Contact:Frank StantonSecurity Area ManagerT: (973) 418-9650fstanton@masselec.com
underpasses, toll plazas and bridges
McLean, VA (June 6, 2008) MATE-Intelligent Video is pleased to announce that it has been selected to provide its advanced video content analysis solution as part of an electronic surveillance/detection system for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) based in Morrisville, Pa.
As a part of a team lead by Mass Electric Construction Company and Siemens Building Technologies, MATE’s Behavior Watch™ solution will help to improve the Commission’s ability to respond to accidents and other incidents at its bridges, buildings and other structures. MATE’s intelligent video system is completely integrated with DVTel’s Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS) V5 to provide a “single seat” operation for the Commission. Both systems will be designed and maintained by Siemens. Initial installation of all equipment and infrastructure will be performed by Mass Electric Construction Company.
MATE’s Behavior Watch™ intelligent video detection system performs analysis using specifically designed outdoor algorithms to detect unusual events that may cause a security hazard: stopped cars on a road or shoulder, boats lurking near bridges, people or animals crossing highways, accidents or fallen cargo. This automated incident detection system and real-time alarm notification solution helps traffic operators increase their awareness and response time to incidents that can cause traffic congestion and endanger public safety.
“Behavior Watch™ is an essential pro-active security surveillance tool that not only benefits traffic management officials but also the general public on the roads” – says John Szczygiel – President of MATE.
The project includes designing, furnishing, constructing, installing, integrating and maintaining a complete, fully operational electronic surveillance / detection system that will include video surveillance, intelligent video, building access control and intrusion detection, a central control center, and communications systems for video, data and voice transmissions.
The DRJTBC is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. The Commission operates seven toll bridges and 13 toll-supported (free) bridges, two of which are pedestrian-only spans. The Commission’s bridges enable more than 135 million cars and trucks to pass over the Delaware River every year.
About MATE
MATE Intelligent Video is a global provider of cutting edge, real time video analytics solutions for proactive video and IP surveillance, people and car counting, and access control tailgating detection. MATE’s advanced video content analysis technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts based on user’s pre-defined parameters. The company was founded in 1997 by an elite team of computer vision scientists and software engineers. Leveraging an open architecture, our field-proven solutions integrate easily into any network topology and are sold, installed and supported by top tier systems integrators and distributors worldwide. MATE is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. www.mateusa.net
Contact:Karolina OrtonMATE Intelligent VideoT: (703) 889-8382korton@mateusa.net
About DVTel
DVTel has the largest installed base of end-to-end IP physical security solutions in the world and is the recipient of over a dozen awards for products and innovation. The Latitude NVMS is a component of the DVTel’s intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) V5, which combines the NVMS, Longitude IP Access Control (IPAC), video analytics capability, as well as other powerful management modules creating a rich integration platform that offers a single, highly intuitive graphical user interface. DVTel is leading the transition from closed, proprietary security systems to open, standards-based platforms. Our unified solutions leverage existing network infrastructure while providing unmatched levels of flexibility, scalability, cost-effectiveness—all backed by superior customer support. We are the solution of choice worldwide for mission critical and enterprise level installations and our systems are found in thousands of installations around the globe. www.dvtel.com
About Siemens
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. As a leading provider of energy and environmental solutions, building controls, fire safety and security systems solutions, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., makes buildings comfortable, safe, secure and less costly to operate. With U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Siemens Building Technologies employs 7,400 people and provides a full range of services and solutions from more than 100 locations coast-to-coast. Worldwide, the company has 28,000 employees and operates from more than 500 locations in 51 countries. www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies
About MEC
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) consistently ranks in the Top 10 Specialty Contractors in the United States according to Engineering News Record. Mass. Electric’s technical skills and expertise in security systems and control wiring, plus its reputation for complete confidentiality, enable the company to respond to clients seeking complete security sensitive systems. MEC operations extend throughout the United States and provide full-time construction and maintenance services. MEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, based in Omaha, NE Employee-owned Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction, engineering and mining companies. www.masselec.com
Contact:Frank StantonSecurity Area ManagerT: (973) 418-9650fstanton@masselec.com
Thursday, June 05, 2008
ioimage to present innovative video analytics applications for building management at Realcomm 2008
ioimage featured as a “Hot Product “ and “Innovation” showcase presenter, to address the latest video analytics solutions in the building management industryDenton, Texas, June 5th, 2008 – ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that it will be the featured speaker for two presentations during Realcomm 2008 in San Diego, a building technology conference that brings together real estate leaders from across the country to review the latest technologies and innovations in the commercial and corporate real estate market.
The conference takes place June 9-11 at the San Diego Convention Center and addresses topics such as intelligent buildings, property management and brokerage services, along with other real estate management issues. Sagy Amit, Director of Sales Engineering, ioimage LLC, will speak at the conference as part of a line-up of presenters from technology companies such as Cisco Systems, Oracle Corp., and Microsoft.
ioimage will serve as one of seven featured companies during the Hot Product showcase presentation on Tuesday, June 10 where Amit will provide an overview of ioimage’s video analytics solutions designed for the building management industry.
That demonstration will be followed by a panel presentation on Wednesday, June 11 where Amit will serve as one of four speakers on an Innovation Showcase panel about security systems. Amit will be joined by Bill Jacobs from Cisco Systems, Mike Williams from CDC and panel moderator Robert W. Jones from GE Asset Management to address innovations in security as it relates to IP network connectivity and how security applications are being integrated into the big picture of building technologies.
"ioimage is playing a significant role in the video analytics market and we recognized that building managers can benefit from intelligent surveillance solutions,” said John Whiteman, Vice President and General Manager of ioimage LLC. “With systems that are designed for ease of installation at an affordable cost, ioimage’s video analytics is a reliable security and intelligent building solution for commercial and corporate property managers."
About Realcomm
Realcomm Conferences provide a single place where real estate industry leaders can come together to discuss, analyze and debate the latest technologies and innovations that are impacting the commercial and corporate real estate industry.
Realcomm produces several conferences and seminars each year dedicated to bringing together corporate real estate, commercial real estate and technology and has recently launched a new publication called RealcommEDGE.
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. More information is available at www.ioimage.com.
For regular updates, sign up for the ioimage newsletter http://www.ioimage.com/newsletter.html.
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
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Cernium Continues Growth; Completes Move to Northern Virginia
Reston, VA – June 4, 2008 – Cernium Corporation, a leading developer of video analytics-enabled products, announced today that it has completed the corporate relocation process begun more than two years ago. Founded in 2001 in St. Louis, Missouri, Cernium chose the Northern Virginia area for the strength of its technology work force and its broad base of commercial and government customers. With the transition now complete, all core functions and personnel reside in the company’s Reston facility, which recently grew to 11,000 square feet to accommodate the new operations. The consolidation will allow Cernium to continue expanding its footprint in the rapidly emerging market for video analytics-enabled products.
“Cernium continues to solidify its long-standing leadership in developing products that extract useful information from video,” said Craig Chambers, Cernium president and CEO. “By co-locating all of our core operations, we will enhance our ability to innovate and deliver to our growing base of customers and partners worldwide.”
Cernium develops intelligent video products for use in a variety of applications, including industrial, government and campus security. The company’s product suite includes Perceptrak®, a software application integrated with Milestone Systems’ XProtect™ Enterprise IP video management platform; Cernium High Density Analytics Server™ (HDAS), an analytics-only software solution for large-scale, enterprise-wide video surveillance installations; Cernium Edge™, advanced video analytics for digital signal processors; and ExitSentry®, the industry-leading airport exit lane monitoring solution.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
ioimage Names Ethan Vons Director of Global Customer Services
Herzliya, Israel May 27th, 2008 – ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today the appointment of Ethan Vons as Director of Global Customer Services responsible for US, EMEA and APAC support centers. ioimage is currently doing business in 35 countries and maintains a global network of over 100 business partners.
Vons has a proven track record of managing global customer service departments and establishing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) programs and technical service centers. He has twelve years of professional experience at Aviem Systems, Orbit Technologies, Nur Macroprinters (HP) and Teledata (ADC), where he has been credited with several key achievements.
At Aviem, a specialist in high-power, engineering oriented projects, Vons restructured the service division and enhanced process control. While at Orbit, a provider of marine satellite communication systems, he measurably improved operational processes and customer retention rates. Vons also successfully managed large technology and logistic teams at Nur Macroprinters and Teledata, which have since been acquired by Hewlett-Packard and ADC, respectively.
"Ethan’s wide range of experience and expertise will strengthen ioimage’s level of support and enhance our worldwide service network,” said Zeev Farkash, ioimage VP Sales & Customer Services. “Ethan’s appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to provide top quality support and service to all our customers."
About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in video 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: Chelsie Woodsioimage Public RelationsTel: +1-207-510-0029cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.netFor US media inquiries, contact:Fiona Ungar Marketing Communications ManagerTel: +972-9-954-6003fiona@ioimage.com
Vons has a proven track record of managing global customer service departments and establishing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) programs and technical service centers. He has twelve years of professional experience at Aviem Systems, Orbit Technologies, Nur Macroprinters (HP) and Teledata (ADC), where he has been credited with several key achievements.
At Aviem, a specialist in high-power, engineering oriented projects, Vons restructured the service division and enhanced process control. While at Orbit, a provider of marine satellite communication systems, he measurably improved operational processes and customer retention rates. Vons also successfully managed large technology and logistic teams at Nur Macroprinters and Teledata, which have since been acquired by Hewlett-Packard and ADC, respectively.
"Ethan’s wide range of experience and expertise will strengthen ioimage’s level of support and enhance our worldwide service network,” said Zeev Farkash, ioimage VP Sales & Customer Services. “Ethan’s appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to provide top quality support and service to all our customers."
About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in video 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: Chelsie Woodsioimage Public RelationsTel: +1-207-510-0029cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.netFor US media inquiries, contact:Fiona Ungar Marketing Communications ManagerTel: +972-9-954-6003fiona@ioimage.com
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
ioimage video analytics help reduce thefts by 75 percent at Chilean fish farms
The second largest producer of farmed salmon after Norway, Chile experiences up to $2 million a year in theft of salmon and salmon eggs. With 28 salmon pools and a total perimeter of 8,000 square meters, Trusal runs one of the country’s major fish farms and was suffering significant losses from intruders, fishing boats and predators.
ioimage has announced today that Trusal S.A. has implemented ioimage video analytics to protect its salmon pools in Puerto Montt from threats approaching from sea and land. Since installing ioimage’s video analytics, thefts have been reduced by 75 percent and manpower by 30 percent.
Several logistical issues had to be taken into consideration in selecting an effective security system that would also minimize the incidence of false alarms.
“The layout of the sprawling property makes a perimeter fence unfeasible,” said partner and installer Andres Dieterich, Project Manager of Technology & Systems. “The solution had to be capable of detecting intrusion by boats and unauthorized persons, while differentiating between marine predators and harmless small animals entering the perimeter.”
Since surveillance was to be carried out over both land and sea, variable environmental factors such as precipitation and wind velocity needed to be addressed as well.
“ioimage offered the only solution that could deal with all of these problems with a single installation,” said Dieterich. “It gives us a high level of security in a complex setting with an exceptionally low false alarm rate. Some salmon farms utilize radar technology, which is ineffective without video verification. The ioimage system has reduced the need for operator attention to a monitor, enabling security staff to attend to other functions. In addition, installation was easy and the service has been excellent.”
“We are pleased to have been able to provide Trusal with a solution tailored to their multifaceted needs,” said Dvir Doron, VP Marketing at ioimage. “This project exemplifies how ioimage video analytics can efficiently and cost-effectively respond to challenging outdoor scenarios.”
ioimage has announced today that Trusal S.A. has implemented ioimage video analytics to protect its salmon pools in Puerto Montt from threats approaching from sea and land. Since installing ioimage’s video analytics, thefts have been reduced by 75 percent and manpower by 30 percent.
Several logistical issues had to be taken into consideration in selecting an effective security system that would also minimize the incidence of false alarms.
“The layout of the sprawling property makes a perimeter fence unfeasible,” said partner and installer Andres Dieterich, Project Manager of Technology & Systems. “The solution had to be capable of detecting intrusion by boats and unauthorized persons, while differentiating between marine predators and harmless small animals entering the perimeter.”
Since surveillance was to be carried out over both land and sea, variable environmental factors such as precipitation and wind velocity needed to be addressed as well.
“ioimage offered the only solution that could deal with all of these problems with a single installation,” said Dieterich. “It gives us a high level of security in a complex setting with an exceptionally low false alarm rate. Some salmon farms utilize radar technology, which is ineffective without video verification. The ioimage system has reduced the need for operator attention to a monitor, enabling security staff to attend to other functions. In addition, installation was easy and the service has been excellent.”
“We are pleased to have been able to provide Trusal with a solution tailored to their multifaceted needs,” said Dvir Doron, VP Marketing at ioimage. “This project exemplifies how ioimage video analytics can efficiently and cost-effectively respond to challenging outdoor scenarios.”
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Cernium integrates Perceptrak intelligent video analytics with Milestone IP platform
Copenhagen, Denmark – May 6, 2008 — Cernium Corporation, a leading developer of video analytics-enabled products, is now a Milestone Solutions Partner with Milestone Systems, a leading developer of open platform IP video management software. Cernium’s Perceptrak® software application is now integrated with the Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise IP video platform to deliver a seamless solution that provides full-spectrum analytics capabilities to enterprise-class IP video surveillance installations.
"Analytics are an essential tool for proactive video surveillance and should be available on every camera, all the time," said Craig Chambers, President and CEO of Cernium Corporation. "The integration of Perceptrak with XProtect delivers an unprecedented combination of power, flexibility and ease of operation at an affordable cost that allows analytics everywhere."
The new Perceptrak features Cernium's field-proven P-Core™ video analytics engine operating in the company's High Density Analytics Server™ configuration. P-Core enables any combination of behaviors to be detected on any camera and adapts to a wide range of environments and security policies for real-time, automated 24x7 monitoring. By also adding meta-tags to user-defined events of interest, Perceptrak can retrieve relevant video from servers within seconds to support investigations, mitigate risk or manage business operations.
The Milestone XProtect platform is a robust IP video management solution designed for any size enterprise. It optimizes bandwidth usage and scales to handle any number of cameras. Reliable and easy to use, XProtect allows operators to centrally, locally or remotely view live or recorded video to manage thousands of surveillance cameras from multiple locations simultaneously. Perceptrak works seamlessly within this environment to offer powerful analytics capabilities that help achieve safety and security objectives.
“The market is demanding surveillance capabilities that are easy to manage, and analytics leverage optimal use of video content for even greater return on investment,” said Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Milestone Systems. “Both Milestone and Cernium use open standards that allow for such value-added integrated operability, running on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware with unlimited scalability for a flexible, future-proof solution.”
Premiered at ISC West, the integrated Perceptrak-XProtect solution will be showcased again at IFSEC (12-15 May), at the Milestone stand 19171. See a PDF with screen images of the Cernium-Milestone integrated analytics-IP video management solution
"Analytics are an essential tool for proactive video surveillance and should be available on every camera, all the time," said Craig Chambers, President and CEO of Cernium Corporation. "The integration of Perceptrak with XProtect delivers an unprecedented combination of power, flexibility and ease of operation at an affordable cost that allows analytics everywhere."
The new Perceptrak features Cernium's field-proven P-Core™ video analytics engine operating in the company's High Density Analytics Server™ configuration. P-Core enables any combination of behaviors to be detected on any camera and adapts to a wide range of environments and security policies for real-time, automated 24x7 monitoring. By also adding meta-tags to user-defined events of interest, Perceptrak can retrieve relevant video from servers within seconds to support investigations, mitigate risk or manage business operations.
The Milestone XProtect platform is a robust IP video management solution designed for any size enterprise. It optimizes bandwidth usage and scales to handle any number of cameras. Reliable and easy to use, XProtect allows operators to centrally, locally or remotely view live or recorded video to manage thousands of surveillance cameras from multiple locations simultaneously. Perceptrak works seamlessly within this environment to offer powerful analytics capabilities that help achieve safety and security objectives.
“The market is demanding surveillance capabilities that are easy to manage, and analytics leverage optimal use of video content for even greater return on investment,” said Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Milestone Systems. “Both Milestone and Cernium use open standards that allow for such value-added integrated operability, running on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware with unlimited scalability for a flexible, future-proof solution.”
Premiered at ISC West, the integrated Perceptrak-XProtect solution will be showcased again at IFSEC (12-15 May), at the Milestone stand 19171. See a PDF with screen images of the Cernium-Milestone integrated analytics-IP video management solution
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
ESP Group and ObjectVideo Selected to Provide Intelligent Video Surveillance to Airports Across Norway
Integrated Surveillance System Will Leverage Power of Video Content Analysis to Strengthen Airport and Passenger Security
Reston, VA & Oslo, Norway (April 30, 2008) - ESP Group, an innovative broadband, mobile, ICT, broadcasting technology systems integrator and solution provider, and ObjectVideo®, the leader in intelligent video, today announced that they have partnered to provide a complete video surveillance system with embedded video content analysis to 40 Norwegian airports. The framework contract win by ESP Group with Avinor, the owner and operator of Norway’s airports, will leverage advanced video content analysis software from ObjectVideo to dramatically increase Norwegian airport and passenger security.
Under the contract, ESP Group will supply 40 Avinor-operated airports with SoIP™ Intelligence, its integrated video surveillance system that includes the ObjectVideo® OnBoard™ digital signal processor-based suite of intelligent video software. This intelligent system will help strengthen airport security through rules-based event detection, classification, tracking and real-time alerting. “With this system in place, all passengers will benefit from increased airport security when they travel,” said Bjorn Bekkevold, CEO of ESP Group. “ESP Group is proud to have been chosen for such an important project, one that will help ensure the security of so many travelers across Norway.”
SoIP™ Intelligence is built on ESP Group’s innovative SoIP™ (Security over IP) technology platform. It is available as a managed solution where ESP Group owns, operates, maintains and services the systems from its specialized national operations center, delivering the full solution to the customer via the Internet. “ESP Group offers its customers integrated solutions specifically designed to meet their unique needs, and its experience in airport security is evident in the advanced video surveillance system it is providing to Avinor. By including video content analysis as a central component of the solution, it is ensuring that Norway’s airports are taking advantage of the latest in intelligent video technology,” said Carlos Angeles, Europe manager for ObjectVideo. “We look forward to our continued collaboration with ESP Group as more and more customers with high-security environments look to include video analytics in their security operations.”
About ESP Group
ESP Group is an innovative technology system integrator and solution provider that works in the convergence between broadband, mobile, ICT and broadcasting focusing on 2 main business areas: Intelligent Video Surveillance and Games on Demand. Its solutions in both business areas are delivered as managed services in the Nordic and the European region.
For more information, please visit: www.espgroup.no.
About ObjectVideo, Inc.
With more than 770,000 channels of video analytics sold worldwide, ObjectVideo® is the leading provider of intelligent video software. The company’s innovative products convert video to data in real-time through the detection, classification and tracking of activities. With this technology, end users are now able to obtain vision-based business intelligence, improve surveillance effectiveness, manage building systems more accurately and reduce loss in retail environments. ObjectVideo intelligent analytics are available to the market through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that embed ObjectVideo® OnBoard™ digital signal processor-based technology into a variety of devices. ObjectVideo’s network includes 30 manufacturing and technology partners. The company holds more than 50 patents and patents pending in the field of computer vision.
For more information, please visit www.objectvideo.com.
Contacts:
Bjorn Bekkevold
CEO, ESP Group
bb@espgroup.no
+47 23 00 56 00
Leah Wilkinson
WilkinsonShein Communications for ObjectVideo
leah@wilkinsonshein.com
+01 703 907 0010
Reston, VA & Oslo, Norway (April 30, 2008) - ESP Group, an innovative broadband, mobile, ICT, broadcasting technology systems integrator and solution provider, and ObjectVideo®, the leader in intelligent video, today announced that they have partnered to provide a complete video surveillance system with embedded video content analysis to 40 Norwegian airports. The framework contract win by ESP Group with Avinor, the owner and operator of Norway’s airports, will leverage advanced video content analysis software from ObjectVideo to dramatically increase Norwegian airport and passenger security.
Under the contract, ESP Group will supply 40 Avinor-operated airports with SoIP™ Intelligence, its integrated video surveillance system that includes the ObjectVideo® OnBoard™ digital signal processor-based suite of intelligent video software. This intelligent system will help strengthen airport security through rules-based event detection, classification, tracking and real-time alerting. “With this system in place, all passengers will benefit from increased airport security when they travel,” said Bjorn Bekkevold, CEO of ESP Group. “ESP Group is proud to have been chosen for such an important project, one that will help ensure the security of so many travelers across Norway.”
SoIP™ Intelligence is built on ESP Group’s innovative SoIP™ (Security over IP) technology platform. It is available as a managed solution where ESP Group owns, operates, maintains and services the systems from its specialized national operations center, delivering the full solution to the customer via the Internet. “ESP Group offers its customers integrated solutions specifically designed to meet their unique needs, and its experience in airport security is evident in the advanced video surveillance system it is providing to Avinor. By including video content analysis as a central component of the solution, it is ensuring that Norway’s airports are taking advantage of the latest in intelligent video technology,” said Carlos Angeles, Europe manager for ObjectVideo. “We look forward to our continued collaboration with ESP Group as more and more customers with high-security environments look to include video analytics in their security operations.”
About ESP Group
ESP Group is an innovative technology system integrator and solution provider that works in the convergence between broadband, mobile, ICT and broadcasting focusing on 2 main business areas: Intelligent Video Surveillance and Games on Demand. Its solutions in both business areas are delivered as managed services in the Nordic and the European region.
For more information, please visit: www.espgroup.no.
About ObjectVideo, Inc.
With more than 770,000 channels of video analytics sold worldwide, ObjectVideo® is the leading provider of intelligent video software. The company’s innovative products convert video to data in real-time through the detection, classification and tracking of activities. With this technology, end users are now able to obtain vision-based business intelligence, improve surveillance effectiveness, manage building systems more accurately and reduce loss in retail environments. ObjectVideo intelligent analytics are available to the market through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that embed ObjectVideo® OnBoard™ digital signal processor-based technology into a variety of devices. ObjectVideo’s network includes 30 manufacturing and technology partners. The company holds more than 50 patents and patents pending in the field of computer vision.
For more information, please visit www.objectvideo.com.
Contacts:
Bjorn Bekkevold
CEO, ESP Group
bb@espgroup.no
+47 23 00 56 00
Leah Wilkinson
WilkinsonShein Communications for ObjectVideo
leah@wilkinsonshein.com
+01 703 907 0010
New Support and Logistic Center for MATE Intelligent Video in Europe
Yehud, Israel (April 30, 2008) – MATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Securmatic Repair Center GmbH, a leading German company for repair, maintenance and reprocessing of video surveillance systems throughout Western Europe, as part of the company’s growing activity in Europe and especially in Germany.
As part of the agreement, Securmatic will serve as MATE’s first line of support for German and English speaking customers as well as its logistic center in Europe. The local logistic center will guarantee overnight delivery of MATE’s products to its customers.
“MATE’s agreement with Securmatic confirms MATE’s efforts to provide its customers with local and immediate qualitative support,” said Manfred Gursky, General Manager for Securmatic.
“MATE acknowledges the importance of the German market and sees the partnership with Securmatic as a significant step in expanding its presence in the European arena, specifically in the German speaking countries”, said Aviram Segal, VP of Sales for MATE.
About MATE
MATE Intelligent Video is a technology leader in the field of video analytic solutions. MATE advanced technology converts ordinary video cameras into intelligent sensors and information systems that detect and analyze potential threats and hazards generating real-time alerts. MATE was founded in 1997, is headquartered in Israel with offices in China and the US. MATE products are sold, installed and supported by top tier Systems Integrators and distributors around the Globe. www.mate.co.il
About Securmatic Repair Center GmbH
Securmatic Repair Center GmbH is a repair and logistics center for the preparation and repair of electronic systems. The company was founded in 2002, is headquartered in Ratingen, Germany, and is currently owned by JK-Holding and Manfred Gursky. Today Securmatic Repair Center GmbH has 800m² warehouse, and 300m² workshop. Among the company's list of customers one can find leading security and electronic companies. www.securmatic-repair-center.de
As part of the agreement, Securmatic will serve as MATE’s first line of support for German and English speaking customers as well as its logistic center in Europe. The local logistic center will guarantee overnight delivery of MATE’s products to its customers.
“MATE’s agreement with Securmatic confirms MATE’s efforts to provide its customers with local and immediate qualitative support,” said Manfred Gursky, General Manager for Securmatic.
“MATE acknowledges the importance of the German market and sees the partnership with Securmatic as a significant step in expanding its presence in the European arena, specifically in the German speaking countries”, said Aviram Segal, VP of Sales for MATE.
About MATE
MATE Intelligent Video is a technology leader in the field of video analytic solutions. MATE advanced technology converts ordinary video cameras into intelligent sensors and information systems that detect and analyze potential threats and hazards generating real-time alerts. MATE was founded in 1997, is headquartered in Israel with offices in China and the US. MATE products are sold, installed and supported by top tier Systems Integrators and distributors around the Globe. www.mate.co.il
About Securmatic Repair Center GmbH
Securmatic Repair Center GmbH is a repair and logistics center for the preparation and repair of electronic systems. The company was founded in 2002, is headquartered in Ratingen, Germany, and is currently owned by JK-Holding and Manfred Gursky. Today Securmatic Repair Center GmbH has 800m² warehouse, and 300m² workshop. Among the company's list of customers one can find leading security and electronic companies. www.securmatic-repair-center.de
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
City of Rio de Janeiro Expands Deployment of Verint Nextiva
Expansion of Successful Networked Video Deployment Will Help to Further Reduce Crime and Enhance the Safety of Residents and Visitors
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 22, 2008 – Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimization and security, today announced that the city of Rio de Janeiro has expanded its deployment of Verint’s Nextiva™ Critical Infrastructure solution to improve its city-wide surveillance system. The expanded deployment will help to further reduce crime rates and positively impact the city’s tourism industry and overall economic growth.
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil with a population of over 11 million. With proximity to miles of beaches and mountains, Rio de Janeiro is a top destination for world travelers, and tourism is extremely important to the local economy. To combat escalating crime rates, the city initially deployed Verint’s Nextiva networked video solution in certain public spaces throughout the city. The success of the initial implementation, which contributed to the reduction of crime rates by over 50% in the high-traffic area of Copacabana Beach, prompted the city to expand the deployment city-wide. “We are committed to providing a safe city atmosphere for the residents and visitors of Rio de Janeiro, and through our expanded deployment of Verint’s Nextiva solution, we will continue to decrease crime rates to allow our economy to thrive,” said Edval de Oliveria Novaes, Under Secretary of Intelligence for the city of Rio de Janeiro. “We’ve already seen dramatic, positive results from the initial deployment, and this expansion will build on that success.”
The expanded deployment extends Rio’s city-wide surveillance system to new neighborhoods and connects this system to 26 military police battalion locations. Nextiva transmits video data over multiple license-free wireless bands, making video readily available on the city’s IP network. Nextiva enables police and other security personnel to centrally monitor video from cameras in city centers, open spaces, high traffic areas and other sensitive facilities to optimize law enforcement resources and enhance the safety of visitors and residents.
“We are extremely pleased to grow our relationship with a major global city like Rio de Janeiro,” said Jim Clark, senior vice president and general manager of Verint Video Intelligence Solutions. “Our Nextiva Critical Infrastructure solution is well-equipped to help secure complex and geographically diverse municipal environments, and provides the actionable intelligence that law enforcement personnel require for proactive threat prevention.”
About Verint
Video Intelligence Solutions Verint Video Intelligence Solutions is the leading global provider of networked video solutions that enhance the security of people, property and assets. Verint’s award-winning Nextiva portfolio includes video management software, integrated analytics, encoders and IP cameras and intelligent DVRs for use in a variety of vertical market environments. Open, standards based and IT friendly, Verint solutions enable organizations to leverage their existing video investments and place IP video within the reach of virtually every organization.
About Verint Systems Inc.
Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT.PK), headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of actionable intelligence solutions for an optimized enterprise and a safer world. Today, more than 10,000 organizations in over 150 countries rely on Verint solutions to perform more effectively, build competitive advantage and enhance the security of people, facilities and infrastructure. Visit us at our website www.verint.com. VERINT, the VERINT logo, ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE, POWERING ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE, STAR-GATE, RELIANT, VANTAGE, X-TRACT, NEXTIVA, ULTRA, AUDIOLOG, WITNESS, the WITNESS logo, IMPACT 360, the IMPACT 360 logo, IMPROVE EVERYTHING, EQUALITY, CONTACTSTORE, EYRETEL, BLUE PUMPKIN SOFTWARE, BLUE PUMPKIN, the BLUE PUMPKIN logo, EXAMETRIC and the EXAMETRIC logo, CLICK2STAFF,STAFFSMART, AMAE SOFTWARE and the AMAE logo are trademarks and registered trademarks of Verint Systems Inc. Other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations, predictions, views, opportunities, plans, strategies, beliefs, and statements of similar effect relating to Verint Systems Inc. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and they are based on management's expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of these risk factors, see the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 10, 2007, as supplemented by our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2007, January 16, 2008, and April 9, 2008. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them or to provide reasons why actual results may differ.
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 22, 2008 – Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimization and security, today announced that the city of Rio de Janeiro has expanded its deployment of Verint’s Nextiva™ Critical Infrastructure solution to improve its city-wide surveillance system. The expanded deployment will help to further reduce crime rates and positively impact the city’s tourism industry and overall economic growth.
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil with a population of over 11 million. With proximity to miles of beaches and mountains, Rio de Janeiro is a top destination for world travelers, and tourism is extremely important to the local economy. To combat escalating crime rates, the city initially deployed Verint’s Nextiva networked video solution in certain public spaces throughout the city. The success of the initial implementation, which contributed to the reduction of crime rates by over 50% in the high-traffic area of Copacabana Beach, prompted the city to expand the deployment city-wide. “We are committed to providing a safe city atmosphere for the residents and visitors of Rio de Janeiro, and through our expanded deployment of Verint’s Nextiva solution, we will continue to decrease crime rates to allow our economy to thrive,” said Edval de Oliveria Novaes, Under Secretary of Intelligence for the city of Rio de Janeiro. “We’ve already seen dramatic, positive results from the initial deployment, and this expansion will build on that success.”
The expanded deployment extends Rio’s city-wide surveillance system to new neighborhoods and connects this system to 26 military police battalion locations. Nextiva transmits video data over multiple license-free wireless bands, making video readily available on the city’s IP network. Nextiva enables police and other security personnel to centrally monitor video from cameras in city centers, open spaces, high traffic areas and other sensitive facilities to optimize law enforcement resources and enhance the safety of visitors and residents.
“We are extremely pleased to grow our relationship with a major global city like Rio de Janeiro,” said Jim Clark, senior vice president and general manager of Verint Video Intelligence Solutions. “Our Nextiva Critical Infrastructure solution is well-equipped to help secure complex and geographically diverse municipal environments, and provides the actionable intelligence that law enforcement personnel require for proactive threat prevention.”
About Verint
Video Intelligence Solutions Verint Video Intelligence Solutions is the leading global provider of networked video solutions that enhance the security of people, property and assets. Verint’s award-winning Nextiva portfolio includes video management software, integrated analytics, encoders and IP cameras and intelligent DVRs for use in a variety of vertical market environments. Open, standards based and IT friendly, Verint solutions enable organizations to leverage their existing video investments and place IP video within the reach of virtually every organization.
About Verint Systems Inc.
Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT.PK), headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of actionable intelligence solutions for an optimized enterprise and a safer world. Today, more than 10,000 organizations in over 150 countries rely on Verint solutions to perform more effectively, build competitive advantage and enhance the security of people, facilities and infrastructure. Visit us at our website www.verint.com. VERINT, the VERINT logo, ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE, POWERING ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE, STAR-GATE, RELIANT, VANTAGE, X-TRACT, NEXTIVA, ULTRA, AUDIOLOG, WITNESS, the WITNESS logo, IMPACT 360, the IMPACT 360 logo, IMPROVE EVERYTHING, EQUALITY, CONTACTSTORE, EYRETEL, BLUE PUMPKIN SOFTWARE, BLUE PUMPKIN, the BLUE PUMPKIN logo, EXAMETRIC and the EXAMETRIC logo, CLICK2STAFF,STAFFSMART, AMAE SOFTWARE and the AMAE logo are trademarks and registered trademarks of Verint Systems Inc. Other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations, predictions, views, opportunities, plans, strategies, beliefs, and statements of similar effect relating to Verint Systems Inc. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and they are based on management's expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of these risk factors, see the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 10, 2007, as supplemented by our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2007, January 16, 2008, and April 9, 2008. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them or to provide reasons why actual results may differ.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Dolmabahçe Palace Deploys Agent Vi’s Video Analytics Software to Protect Rare Artwork, Other Priceless Items
NEW YORK -- April 17, 2008 – Agent Vi, developers of enterprise video analytics software to improve security, business intelligence and operations, today announced it has been selected by the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey to provide its video analytics technology to protect the historic facility.
Built in 1853 and open to the public for tours today, the 11.2 acre complex includes a 285-room palace with the world’s largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers. It also features 150-year-old bearskin rugs originally presented to an Ottoman Sultan as a gift from the Tsar of Russia.
Agent Vi’s video analytics software enables facilities such as the Dolmabahçe Palace to detect, track and analyze specific activities captured by video and allows security cameras to become active eyes that automatically report specific behaviors of interest, in real-time and with extreme accuracy. Deploying Agent Vi’s software on existing cameras, the Dolmabahçe Palace has added motion, non-motion, theft, and loitering detection capabilities to its security system. This installation of Agent Vi’s software on more than 100 cameras at the complex, marks the first commercial deployment of Agent Vi’s software on Axis Communications cameras, allowing unprecedented flexibility in setting up rules to best meet the Palace’s needs.
“As we looked to address a variety of detection and security requirements, Agent Vi was uniquely positioned to deliver a solution that not only met our multifaceted needs today but positioned us for future applications,” said Rusten Coskun, IT director, Dolmabahçe Palace. “With Agent Vi, we gain unsurpassed detection capabilities and scheduling flexibility without requiring us to change existing hardware or purchase additional equipment.”
BIMSA, who initially installed the Axis cameras at the Palace, served as the systems integrator for this latest phase of the project.
“The IT and security staff at Dolmabahçe Palace was extremely knowledgeable about solutions specifically designed to help protect this challenging environment,” said Ariel Frischoff, vice president of strategic alliances, Agent Vi. “We’re extremely proud that Agent Vi stood above the crowd as the customer’s officials made a thorough assessment of a variety of solutions considering both technical and financial merits.”
About Agent Vi
Agent Vi is an enterprise video analytics software company that delivers solutions for improved security, business intelligence and operations. Deployed in over 25 countries and in thousands cameras and edge devices, our technology seamlessly integrates with existing video equipment and IT infrastructure, making video analytics feasible, affordable and scalable. Founded in 2003, Agent Vi has proven deployments worldwide with customers in retail, airports, rail, transportation, education, critical infrastructure, utility, government, financial institutions and metropolitan markets.
Media Contact: Kathy Cabrera Carabiner Communications 310.571.3766 kcabrera@carabinerPR.com
Built in 1853 and open to the public for tours today, the 11.2 acre complex includes a 285-room palace with the world’s largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers. It also features 150-year-old bearskin rugs originally presented to an Ottoman Sultan as a gift from the Tsar of Russia.
Agent Vi’s video analytics software enables facilities such as the Dolmabahçe Palace to detect, track and analyze specific activities captured by video and allows security cameras to become active eyes that automatically report specific behaviors of interest, in real-time and with extreme accuracy. Deploying Agent Vi’s software on existing cameras, the Dolmabahçe Palace has added motion, non-motion, theft, and loitering detection capabilities to its security system. This installation of Agent Vi’s software on more than 100 cameras at the complex, marks the first commercial deployment of Agent Vi’s software on Axis Communications cameras, allowing unprecedented flexibility in setting up rules to best meet the Palace’s needs.
“As we looked to address a variety of detection and security requirements, Agent Vi was uniquely positioned to deliver a solution that not only met our multifaceted needs today but positioned us for future applications,” said Rusten Coskun, IT director, Dolmabahçe Palace. “With Agent Vi, we gain unsurpassed detection capabilities and scheduling flexibility without requiring us to change existing hardware or purchase additional equipment.”
BIMSA, who initially installed the Axis cameras at the Palace, served as the systems integrator for this latest phase of the project.
“The IT and security staff at Dolmabahçe Palace was extremely knowledgeable about solutions specifically designed to help protect this challenging environment,” said Ariel Frischoff, vice president of strategic alliances, Agent Vi. “We’re extremely proud that Agent Vi stood above the crowd as the customer’s officials made a thorough assessment of a variety of solutions considering both technical and financial merits.”
About Agent Vi
Agent Vi is an enterprise video analytics software company that delivers solutions for improved security, business intelligence and operations. Deployed in over 25 countries and in thousands cameras and edge devices, our technology seamlessly integrates with existing video equipment and IT infrastructure, making video analytics feasible, affordable and scalable. Founded in 2003, Agent Vi has proven deployments worldwide with customers in retail, airports, rail, transportation, education, critical infrastructure, utility, government, financial institutions and metropolitan markets.
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Friday, April 04, 2008
Smart CCTV strengthens portfolio with Intellio video analytics
Smart CCTV has become a UK distributor for the Intellio ILC-210 series of smart cameras for video analytics applications. Smart CCTV joins a growing list of international distributors of the Intellio range of products.
Nick Hewitson, managing director of Smart CCTV explained the reason for expanding the product range: 'We decided to use Intellio for a particular traffic related contract. No other camera on the market was able to classify vehicles, count them and work out their speed, all within the smart camera itself. Intellio is complementary to our other products, as we can offer a range of solutions with different processing power from PC-based to fast, IP-enabled smart cameras.'
The ILC-210 smart cameras are suitable for a range of behaviour recognition applications in security, retail and traffic management.
Nick Hewitson, managing director of Smart CCTV explained the reason for expanding the product range: 'We decided to use Intellio for a particular traffic related contract. No other camera on the market was able to classify vehicles, count them and work out their speed, all within the smart camera itself. Intellio is complementary to our other products, as we can offer a range of solutions with different processing power from PC-based to fast, IP-enabled smart cameras.'
The ILC-210 smart cameras are suitable for a range of behaviour recognition applications in security, retail and traffic management.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
GE Security Grows Video Surveillance Solution Portfolio With Acquisition of CoVi Technologies Assets
CoVi Video Technology, IP and People to Complement, Enhance GE Security Video Offering
BRADENTON, Fla. -- GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE:GE), today announced it has acquired certain assets of CoVi Technologies, Inc., an IP video systems provider headquartered in Austin, Texas. CoVi assets acquired by GE Security include video systems technology and intellectual property. CoVi engineering, technical support and product management employees also joined GE Security.
The addition of CoVi Technologies' research and development experience, intellectual property and video expertise will be a strong complement to GE Security's video solutions offerings and growth strategy. The acquisition is expected to strengthen GE Security's delivery of Internet Protocol video hardware and software solutions.
"The $6B-plus global video industry, with its 11 percent compound annual growth rate, is a crucial component of our strategy to be the fastest growing, global security and life safety product company," said Dean Seavers, president and CEO, GE Security. "CoVi's technology and experience are closely aligned with our video platform strategy and will be a strong complement to our expanding video solutions offerings."
"CoVi is one of the technology leaders in the video surveillance industry," said Dilip Sarangan, Frost & Sullivan industry analyst. "This acquisition will enable GE Security to offer the latest IP technology and deliver great value to systems integrators and end users."
"GE Security is fully committed to the video space," said Tom Cashman, general manager, video product management, GE Security. "The highly talented team acquired in this transaction, together with extensive intellectual property, will expedite our delivery of a fully integrated IP video solution."
CoVi Technologies video surveillance solutions use innovative high definition (HD) video technologies to provide improved image quality and operational flexibility maximizing their ability to deliver protection for people, facilities and assets. CoVi's IP video surveillance solutions help eliminate bandwidth consumption by recording and storing high quality video at the edge of the IP network. CoVi approaches HD solutions from a total system perspective, including optics, image processing, IP networking and display technologies.
The acquired team will continue to be located in Austin, Texas and will be under the leadership of Tom Cashman, general manager of GE Security's video product management.
About GE's Security Business
GE Security, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, covering explosives and narcotics detection, intrusion and access control, video surveillance, key management, and fire detection. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit, residential and retail.
GE Security was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2007 Global Market Leadership Award for Container Security Devices for its CommerceGuard container security solution. For more information about GE Security and our products, please visit www.gesecurity.com.
BRADENTON, Fla. -- GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE:GE), today announced it has acquired certain assets of CoVi Technologies, Inc., an IP video systems provider headquartered in Austin, Texas. CoVi assets acquired by GE Security include video systems technology and intellectual property. CoVi engineering, technical support and product management employees also joined GE Security.
The addition of CoVi Technologies' research and development experience, intellectual property and video expertise will be a strong complement to GE Security's video solutions offerings and growth strategy. The acquisition is expected to strengthen GE Security's delivery of Internet Protocol video hardware and software solutions.
"The $6B-plus global video industry, with its 11 percent compound annual growth rate, is a crucial component of our strategy to be the fastest growing, global security and life safety product company," said Dean Seavers, president and CEO, GE Security. "CoVi's technology and experience are closely aligned with our video platform strategy and will be a strong complement to our expanding video solutions offerings."
"CoVi is one of the technology leaders in the video surveillance industry," said Dilip Sarangan, Frost & Sullivan industry analyst. "This acquisition will enable GE Security to offer the latest IP technology and deliver great value to systems integrators and end users."
"GE Security is fully committed to the video space," said Tom Cashman, general manager, video product management, GE Security. "The highly talented team acquired in this transaction, together with extensive intellectual property, will expedite our delivery of a fully integrated IP video solution."
CoVi Technologies video surveillance solutions use innovative high definition (HD) video technologies to provide improved image quality and operational flexibility maximizing their ability to deliver protection for people, facilities and assets. CoVi's IP video surveillance solutions help eliminate bandwidth consumption by recording and storing high quality video at the edge of the IP network. CoVi approaches HD solutions from a total system perspective, including optics, image processing, IP networking and display technologies.
The acquired team will continue to be located in Austin, Texas and will be under the leadership of Tom Cashman, general manager of GE Security's video product management.
About GE's Security Business
GE Security, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, covering explosives and narcotics detection, intrusion and access control, video surveillance, key management, and fire detection. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit, residential and retail.
GE Security was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2007 Global Market Leadership Award for Container Security Devices for its CommerceGuard container security solution. For more information about GE Security and our products, please visit www.gesecurity.com.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Verint Introduces New Generation of Intelligent Wireless Video Solutions
New Nextiva Wireless Edge Device Line Simplifies the Deployment of Powerful Video and Integrated Analytic Solutions in Virtually Any Location
WEYBRIDGE, Surrey, January 2008 – Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimisation and security, today announced Nextiva™ Wireless 5.0 - a new line of intelligent solutions designed to simplify the deployment of powerful video and integrated analytics in virtually any location on a wireless network.
Designed and built exclusively for use in real-world video surveillance applications, Nextiva Wireless 5.0 combines Verint’s award-winning video analytics with a multi-band wireless transmitter and antenna in a single, rugged enclosure, delivering a comprehensive wireless security solution for outdoor and difficult-to-wire deployments.
“Nextiva Wireless 5.0 builds on Verint’s experience with wireless video security and requirements from our integration partners and extensive installed base,” said Jim Clark, General Manager of Verint Video Intelligence Solutions. “Our Nextiva Intelligent Edge Devices are well suited for use on a broad range of wireless networks, providing cities, public safety organisations, critical infrastructure facilities and enterprises with real-time video analytics at the point of capture - whenever and wherever it is needed most.”
The Nextiva Wireless 5.0 product line includes analytics-enabled encoders, transmitters, receivers, wireless access points, wireless repeaters and wireless bridges designed to analyse high quality images at network edge, dramatically reducing data transport and storage requirements. Combined with Verint’s Nextiva video management software, the Wireless 5.0 device line provides a powerful, comprehensive networked video solution for expansive borders, sea perimeters, municipal facilities and other locations that lack traditional, wired infrastructure.
“The introduction of Nextiva Wireless 5.0 illustrates the product innovation, focus on value and interoperability that have kept Verint at the top of the market,” said Dilip Sarangan of industry research firm Frost & Sullivan. “Verint continues to provide value to its customers by delivering a comprehensive wireless video security and analytics solution.”
Highlights of the new Nextiva Wireless 5.0 device line include:
- Integrated multi-band radio, encoder and antenna with support for licensed and unlicensed frequencies
- Optional integrated video analytics at the network’s edge for increased accuracy, reliability and reduced transport and storage requirements
- Improved outdoor-rated enclosures for discreet, secure and reliable installation in harsh, outdoor environments
- Security features including SSL-based authentication and AES encryption with automatic key rotation
- Optional video input/output support for connecting up to 2 analogue cameras per wireless device, for more effective equipment and installation costs
- An Ethernet connection on every device for ease of configuration and integration with a variety of cameras and security sensors
- Improved Wi-Fi radio module for increased line-of-sight ranges, reliability and robustness of the link
-Ends-
About Verint Video Intelligence SolutionsVerint Video Intelligence Solutions is the leading global provider of networked video solutions that enhance the security of people, property and assets. Verint’s award-winning Nextiva portfolio includes video management software, integrated analytics, encoders and IP cameras and intelligent DVRs for use in a variety of vertical market environments. Open, standards based and IT friendly, Verint solutions enable organisations to leverage their existing video investments and place IP video within the reach of virtually every organisation.
About Verint Systems Inc.Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT.PK), headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of actionable intelligence solutions for an optimized enterprise and a safer world. Today, more than 10,000 organizations in over 150 countries rely on Verint solutions to perform more effectively, build competitive advantage and enhance the security of people, facilities and infrastructure. Visit us at our website www.verint.com
WEYBRIDGE, Surrey, January 2008 – Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimisation and security, today announced Nextiva™ Wireless 5.0 - a new line of intelligent solutions designed to simplify the deployment of powerful video and integrated analytics in virtually any location on a wireless network.
Designed and built exclusively for use in real-world video surveillance applications, Nextiva Wireless 5.0 combines Verint’s award-winning video analytics with a multi-band wireless transmitter and antenna in a single, rugged enclosure, delivering a comprehensive wireless security solution for outdoor and difficult-to-wire deployments.
“Nextiva Wireless 5.0 builds on Verint’s experience with wireless video security and requirements from our integration partners and extensive installed base,” said Jim Clark, General Manager of Verint Video Intelligence Solutions. “Our Nextiva Intelligent Edge Devices are well suited for use on a broad range of wireless networks, providing cities, public safety organisations, critical infrastructure facilities and enterprises with real-time video analytics at the point of capture - whenever and wherever it is needed most.”
The Nextiva Wireless 5.0 product line includes analytics-enabled encoders, transmitters, receivers, wireless access points, wireless repeaters and wireless bridges designed to analyse high quality images at network edge, dramatically reducing data transport and storage requirements. Combined with Verint’s Nextiva video management software, the Wireless 5.0 device line provides a powerful, comprehensive networked video solution for expansive borders, sea perimeters, municipal facilities and other locations that lack traditional, wired infrastructure.
“The introduction of Nextiva Wireless 5.0 illustrates the product innovation, focus on value and interoperability that have kept Verint at the top of the market,” said Dilip Sarangan of industry research firm Frost & Sullivan. “Verint continues to provide value to its customers by delivering a comprehensive wireless video security and analytics solution.”
Highlights of the new Nextiva Wireless 5.0 device line include:
- Integrated multi-band radio, encoder and antenna with support for licensed and unlicensed frequencies
- Optional integrated video analytics at the network’s edge for increased accuracy, reliability and reduced transport and storage requirements
- Improved outdoor-rated enclosures for discreet, secure and reliable installation in harsh, outdoor environments
- Security features including SSL-based authentication and AES encryption with automatic key rotation
- Optional video input/output support for connecting up to 2 analogue cameras per wireless device, for more effective equipment and installation costs
- An Ethernet connection on every device for ease of configuration and integration with a variety of cameras and security sensors
- Improved Wi-Fi radio module for increased line-of-sight ranges, reliability and robustness of the link
-Ends-
About Verint Video Intelligence SolutionsVerint Video Intelligence Solutions is the leading global provider of networked video solutions that enhance the security of people, property and assets. Verint’s award-winning Nextiva portfolio includes video management software, integrated analytics, encoders and IP cameras and intelligent DVRs for use in a variety of vertical market environments. Open, standards based and IT friendly, Verint solutions enable organisations to leverage their existing video investments and place IP video within the reach of virtually every organisation.
About Verint Systems Inc.Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT.PK), headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of actionable intelligence solutions for an optimized enterprise and a safer world. Today, more than 10,000 organizations in over 150 countries rely on Verint solutions to perform more effectively, build competitive advantage and enhance the security of people, facilities and infrastructure. Visit us at our website www.verint.com
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
ioimage Chosen to Protect Shi Jia Zhuang High School in China
HERZLIYA, Israel. January 15th 2008 – ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that the Shi Jia Zhuang experimental high school in China, has successfully completed installation of ioimage’s video surveillance system to protect it’s 2,500 students, supervise the schools entrance and prevent theft.
The Shi Jia Zhuang School Campus covers an area of 45 acres and houses 13 educational buildings serving to 2,500 students and 170 teachers. ioimage’s advanced video analytics was installed to ensure the safety of the students, to control the entrance of individuals to the school campus and to prevent theft of expensive equipment.
The school added ioimage’s analytics to existing CCTV cameras and enhanced its security with perimeter and tripwire detection. Since the installation was completed, the number of security personnel has been reduced, and no incidents of unauthorized entrance or exit have been registered.
“We found the system extremely easy to install and operate. ioimage’s unique appliance architecture eliminated the need for expensive centralized PC based processing and dramatically simplifies the solution,” said a representative from He Bei Hua Zhan information Ltd, the system integrator that installed the system. “We checked several systems and found that ioimage outperformed them all. As an advanced secure reliable and effective system with flexible expansion capabilities, ioimage can become a primary vendor of school security.”
“Some of the students tried to cross the fence to go out. Once any accident happens outside, the school has to bear responsibility and it ruins the school’s reputation,” said the Security Officer of Shi Jia Zhuang experimental school. “Also, the school has to manage the risk of theft of computers and expensive laboratory equipment. Finally, we have to prevent unwanted persons from entering the school.”
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.
The Shi Jia Zhuang School Campus covers an area of 45 acres and houses 13 educational buildings serving to 2,500 students and 170 teachers. ioimage’s advanced video analytics was installed to ensure the safety of the students, to control the entrance of individuals to the school campus and to prevent theft of expensive equipment.
The school added ioimage’s analytics to existing CCTV cameras and enhanced its security with perimeter and tripwire detection. Since the installation was completed, the number of security personnel has been reduced, and no incidents of unauthorized entrance or exit have been registered.
“We found the system extremely easy to install and operate. ioimage’s unique appliance architecture eliminated the need for expensive centralized PC based processing and dramatically simplifies the solution,” said a representative from He Bei Hua Zhan information Ltd, the system integrator that installed the system. “We checked several systems and found that ioimage outperformed them all. As an advanced secure reliable and effective system with flexible expansion capabilities, ioimage can become a primary vendor of school security.”
“Some of the students tried to cross the fence to go out. Once any accident happens outside, the school has to bear responsibility and it ruins the school’s reputation,” said the Security Officer of Shi Jia Zhuang experimental school. “Also, the school has to manage the risk of theft of computers and expensive laboratory equipment. Finally, we have to prevent unwanted persons from entering the school.”
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.
Monday, December 10, 2007
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.
“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.
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