Orsus and ioimage Announce Partnership to Bring Situation Management and Video Analytics Solutions to Customers

March 27, 2008

NEW YORK, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Orsus(R), the pioneer in the field of Situation Management, a new holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis, announces a strategic partnership with ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, to provide the full benefits of a Situation Management solution with video analytics from ioimage.

As a result of this partnership, Situator from Orsus fully supports intelligent video encoders, and IP cameras from ioimage. This alliance also enables those who have deployed or plan to implement video analytics solutions from ioimage to seamlessly integrate these devices with Situator.

"The physical security information management systems market has been experiencing significant growth and as a result we recognize the importance of providing open solutions to systems integrators and end users," said Dvir Doron, Vice President of Marketing for ioimage. "In working with Orsus we leveraged our open architecture and rapid API integration approach to offer the market an integrated video analytics platform designed for simplicity in installation and use."

For Orsus, the partnership with ioimage builds upon its commitment for Situator to seamlessly integrate with virtually any security and safety devices, management systems, dynamic data sources and communication systems.

"Orsus is committed to providing the market with a Situation Management solution that interfaces with numerous security and life safety devices," said Omer Tishler , Director of Product Management. "Our relationship with ioimage is indicative of our dedication to build strong relationships with security vendors to provide customers with an open and scalable solution."

With its advanced, yet easy-to-use planning tools, Situator helps transform routine and emergency plans into actionable, adaptive tasks and procedures and integrates them with virtually any security and safety devices, management systems, dynamic data sources and communication systems.

ioimage's line of intelligent video appliances includes video encoders and IP cameras that enable installers to deploy easy-to-use plug-and-play video analytics with minimal effort. ioimage's off-the-shelf solutions make them ideal for retrofitting existing installations and installing new systems.

About Orsus

Orsus(R) is a Situation Management pioneer. Situation Management is a new, holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis. Situator(TM) is the first comprehensive Situation Management software platform to unify management of the entire Control Room Lifecycle for security, safety and emergency services where the risk of human error can lead to financial loss, injury and damage to public image. With successful implementation in a variety of industries and a reputation for innovative ideas and development Orsus possesses the knowledge, experience and determination to shape the future of Situation Management. Learn more about Orsus and Situator at the ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas April 2-4 at booth #4043. http://www.orsus.com

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. ioimage is launching a unique series of "bite-size" video analytics educational seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas at booth #5063. For further information, visit http://www.ioimage.com.

For Orsus: Dusty Yedidia Marketing Communications Manager +972-3-538-6702 [email protected] For media enquiries: Chelsie Woods Eclipse Media Group +1-207-510-0029/+1-207-730-2396 (mobile) [email protected] For ioimage: Fiona Ungar Marketing Communications Manager +972-9-954-6003 [email protected]

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