LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 27, 2007 -- ISC West -- Demonstrating its commitment to
help transform isolated security operations into a strategic asset using
the Internet Protocol (IP) network, Cisco® (
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key additions to its IP-based video surveillance product portfolio that
unlock the value of video. The new offerings use the IP network as a
platform for accessing video, and transforming disparate legacy security
systems to be more collaborative and responsive while preserving customers'
existing investments.
The latest offerings -- Cisco's new IP surveillance camera, a scalable
video recording and storage platform, and new video surveillance software
provide greater security scalability, and are easily integrated with other
security and business systems to enhance the value of video. Additionally,
these products enable a smooth migration from analog to network-based
deployments, and interoperate with third-party storage.
The surveillance solution also provides customers with numerous benefits
inherent in Cisco's leading IP networking technology. Live or recorded
video can be accessed by authorized users from virtually anywhere at any
time through the IP network. As a result, the new IP-based video
surveillance solution provides security professionals with timelier access
to information and fosters a more collaborative and comprehensive approach
to security operations.
"Today's announcement demonstrates Cisco's commitment to help organizations
transform siloed systems and applications into a united solution to enhance
safety and security operations," said Mark Farino, general manager of
Cisco's Converged Security Infrastructure Business Unit. "By utilizing the
IP network, businesses can align security with overall corporate goals.
Such a transformation makes security organizations more effective and
strategic to their businesses."
"Cisco's vision and strategy, and the new product additions, align well
with the realities of today's security operations," said Dan Eitnier,
director of surveillance for the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.
"We were able to migrate from analog to digital and networked video
surveillance without operational disruption. The move was also invisible to
our surveillance operators as Cisco's video surveillance solution provides
low-latency, high-broadcast-quality video. Since we could continue to use
our existing analog controls and displays, the operators did not have to be
re-trained, but now enjoy new capabilities only available with IP-network
technology innovations."
Cisco's latest product additions enhance the breadth and efficiency of
security operations as IP convergence takes place throughout the industry,
Farino added. "Improving the efficiency of traditional analog video
surveillance systems by adding new IP functions and services will
dramatically improve operational effectiveness and productivity in safety
and security applications for healthcare, retail, public sector, and the
gaming industry to name a few."
As part of its expanded physical security portfolio, Cisco announced the
following new products and enhancements:
-- Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera
Cisco's new IP camera supports motion-triggered, high-quality D1 (720 x
480) resolution using bandwidth-efficient MPEG4 encoding. It offers
comprehensive security features such as 802.1X authentication. Flexible
deployment options, whether wireless or wired, and Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) connection capabilities make it ideal for completely new and
incremental deployments.
-- Cisco Services Platform for Scalable Mass Storage
Cisco's new mass storage services platform provides a scalable recording
solution that can be linked (via SCSI or Fibre Channel connections) to
external storage arrays. It can aggregate video in one location and utilize
IP networks to make it accessible throughout an organization.
-- Enhancements to Cisco Stream Manager Video Surveillance Software
Cisco Stream Manager Software version 5.0 delivers new features for all
Cisco video surveillance products:
-- Policy-based alarm handling, multicamera synchronized playback and
display sequencing
-- Support for higher video compression ratios using H.264 encoding,
variable frame rate and resolution based on dynamic events, and video
traffic prioritization using quality-of-service mechanisms
-- Granular control of user access to video surveillance system devices
-- Easier deployment and management of physical security devices on an IP
network
These new products extend Cisco's safety and security product offerings,
which include an integrated communications and surveillance solution for
mobile and outdoor environments: the Cisco 3200 Series Wireless and Mobile
Routers along with third-party video software and hardware modules. Other
offerings include the new Cisco IP Interoperability Collaboration System
2.0 (IPICS), announced yesterday. Cisco IPICS 2.0 enables users to automate
responses to specified events. For example, in the event of a fire,
security personnel can be notified and immediately placed into
communication with each other via pagers, radios, IP phones, and other
devices. These products and applications help enable personnel in the same
or different agencies to communicate across previously isolated radio, IP
and non-IP networks. For more information on this Cisco new IPICS 2.0
announcement, please see:
http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2007/prod_032607.html
Availability
The new Cisco IP camera, and the scalable mass storage recording services
platform are scheduled to be available by the end of May 2007. New feature
enhancements in Cisco Stream Manager Software version 5.0 are available to
existing customers at no extra cost and will be supported on Cisco IP
gateways, services platforms and integrated services platforms.
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