ioimage and Genetec Announce Technology Partnership

Oct. 28, 2008

HERZLIYA, Israel , October 28 /PRNewswire/ -- ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced it has entered into a technology partnership with Genetec, a leader in innovative networked security solutions.

As a result of this partnership, ioimage's video analytics devices can now be seamlessly integrated into Omnicast(TM), Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, enabling surveillance video to be easily viewed, archived and mined.

Omnicast(TM) provides seamless management of digital video, audio and data across IP networks for a wide range of markets including transportation, education, retail, gaming, government and more. ioimage's intelligent video encoders and cameras complement Genetec's solution by providing real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and threats, transforming video surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process.

"The seamless integration of our IP solutions with ioimage advanced edge and centralized devices leverages the numerous benefits of networked security," said Michel Chalouhi , Director of Product Management at Genetec. "This joint solution gives our customers a very efficient way to strengthen and streamline their operational security as well as a pro-active approach through a unified security interface."

"Our alliance with Genetec underscores ioimage's commitment to provide easily configurable, highly reliable, interoperable intelligent video solutions that deliver added value and reduce the total cost of ownership for businesses of all sizes," said Dvir Doron , Vice President of Marketing for ioimage.

About Genetec:

Genetec, incorporated in 1997, is recognized as a pioneer in IP security solutions and a technology leader within the physical security industry. With headquarters in Montreal and offices in Europe , the Middle East , Japan , Southeast Asia , and the United States , Genetec provides a complete line of innovative IP security products. We develop software solutions to address three main applications: access control, video surveillance, and license plate recognition. Our success is built on our team of highly skilled individuals dedicated to the development of tomorrow's cutting edge security technologies and our commitment to customer care. For more information, visit http://www.genetec.com

About ioimage

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in self-sustained 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 edge and centralized 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. Recognized as the world's market leader for intelligent cameras and encoders since 2005 with over 37 percent of the market, ioimage operates in 35 countries through a network of more than 100 partners. For further information, visit http://www.ioimage.com.

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