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IPfocusSONY ProfessionalSony Professional to showcase HDleadership at IFSEC 2011Sony to launch theindustry’s highestzoom HD PTZ camerasand complete thelargest range of HD /Full HD camerasJoin Sony Professionalin Hall 4, stand J10 tosee its new range ofinnovative HD security products and solutionsSony Professional is set to unveil a host of new productsand solutions at IFSEC 2011, continuing its commitment todeveloping state-of-the-art HD video security solutionsand bringing the benefits of hybrid and full-IP securitysystems to companies of all sizes. With the launch of fournew HD / Full HD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras at IFSEC2011, Sony will bolster its ability to offer customers aVerint 4/F60NEW PORTFOLIO OF VIDEO SECURITYSOLUTIONS FROM VERINTHall 4/Stand F60 at IFSEC 2011, Verint, a worldwide leaderin networked IP video solutions, will be exhibiting itsnext-generation Nextiva® IP video portfolio including anew Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)platform, Nextiva Video Management Software andNextiva Business Analytics.Nextiva PSIMVerint's Nextiva PSIM leverages information fromvarious standalone security and public safety systemsranging from access control, video, intrusion, fire andpublic safety to first responder and other mobile devicesystems, allowing multiple systems to be managed fromone single location. When integrated with Nextiva VideoManagement software, security personnel are able to usethe Nextiva PSIM technology to efficiently collaborate,Siqura Focuses on a Secure Future at IFSECVisit us at IFSEC (Hall 4, F80)With over 35 years of experience, Siqura offers globalsolutions for video security and surveillance applications.At IFSEC 2011, Siqura will show how its durable IP videosystems provide complete, proven, and customizedsolutions that are made to last.A complete Siqura solution at a glanceTo show how straightforward a complete Siqura solutioncan be, Siqura will demonstrate a total security system atits booth (Hall 4, F80). Siqura cameras and codecs will beconfigured to Siqura’s intelligent IP video managementsystem (VMS). Siqura IP fixed and PTZ cameras as well asSiqura codecs use dedicated DSPs to implement analyticslocally on unprocessed images. This ensures the bestresults from analysis software while streamliningbandwidth consumption. Siqura’s VMS specializes infacilitating the control of and access to devices thatcompress and process information at the edge of thenetwork.complete HD security solution, from initial image captureto playback, regardless of the recording scenario. Visitorsto Sony Professional’s stand will also see the latestadditions to its analogue and Networked SecurityRecorder (NSR) offerings.As the market sees continued investment and growth inHD and megapixel solutions, with the latest IMS Researchfigures showing 48% of network camera revenues nowcome from HD and megapixel products, Sony isenhancing its video surveillance line up to meet thesedemands by offering a wider range of HD products fromthe entry level right up to the top end of the market.IFSEC 2011 will be first public showing of two new groundbreakingcamera ranges - that meet the security needsof businesses across a broad range of vertical markets -alongside the other latest additions to Sony’s extensivevideo security portfolio.Further to enhancing its HD Camera line up at IFSEC, SonyProfessional will also announce additions to its range ofstandard definition cameras aimed at entry-level andmid-range NVR markets. Offering powerful and flexiblecorrelate, and analyse information from multiple systems,and determine the appropriate responses based on predefinedrules, and refine the rules and processes on anongoing basis.Nextiva Video Management SoftwareVerint’s Nextiva Video Management Software (VMS)comprises a comprehensive video management solutionwith integrated analytics specifically designed for retail,financial, enterprise and national critical infrastructureapplications. The latest enhancements to its Nextiva VMSinclude: an intuitive user interface optimised for videoAward-winning direct-to-fiber IP PTZ cameraDue to the reliable and secure nature of fiber opticnetworks, Siqura is now offering its IP PTZ dome cameraswith a plug-and-play fiber optic connector option. Thisfeature simplifies the setup, maintenance, andappearance of camera installations where a fiber networkis utilized to overcome long-distance limitations.Pressurized PTZ dome for extreme conditionsSiqura is currentlydeveloping pressurized IPand analog PTZ domecameras to offer a robustsolution for the most taxingsituations. It is capable ofwithstanding intense levelsof solar heat (945VA UV protection) and providing highqualityvideo in environments with extreme levels ofmoisture, dirt, or pollution (IP67 Ingress Protection). Thispressurized dome camera will be commercially availablein the summer of 2011.recording options, the new NVR products will bring theoption of hybrid and full-IP security solutions to smallerbudgets and are ideal for small-scale monitoringapplications.Explaining Sony Professional’s proposition at IFSEC 2011,Yu Kitamura, European Marketing Manager, SonyProfessional commented: “2010 was a milestone year forSony Professional, setting ourselves apart as a leader inHD, supporting the industry’s move from analogue to IPand continuing to develop innovative security solutionsthat fit a broad range of budgets and securityrequirements. With the launch of new camera rangesand two new NSR products we are uniquely positioned tooffer market leading solutions across the entire securityinfrastructure and bring the benefits of HD, hybrid andfull-IP solutions, to entry-level markets.”Sony Professional will also be hosting a series ofseminars and workshops throughout the show coveringHD video security solutions for the retail and citysurveillance market in seminar room J10 in Hall 4.visualisation and operator efficiency; an ultra-thin webclient for remote viewing; and advanced setup tools tostreamline deployment and maintenance. Its distributedopen architecture, breadth of supported integrations, andemerging industry standards readiness make Nextiva theplatform of choice for large decentralised environments.Nextiva Business AnalyticsNextiva Retail Traffic Analytics adds value to videosecurity investments, transforming loss prevention andsecurity solutions into marketing and merchandisingresources. Verint's powerful retail application providesmore detailed insight than simple counting technologiessuch as infrared, thermal and even manual observation.Recent enhancements to the application include state-ofthe-artqueue monitoring and people counting analysistools to help drive sales and customer satisfaction,ensure proper staffing and scheduling, measure trafficpatterns, and provide a holistic view of retail operations.Explosion-proof fixed and PTZ dome camerasATEX certified explosion-proof versions of the Siqura fixedand PTZ analog and IP cameras will soon be available.These resilient assemblages are essential for thechemical and petro-chemical industries.High-definition, ONVIF-compliant camerasSiqura will also show its high-definition, ONVIF-compliantcamera line, a collection of six cameras providing HD(720p) and Full HD (1080p) resolution images in H.264,MPEG-4, and MJPEG.Video content analysis for system and surveillanceSiqura will put its Camera Health Check video contentanalysis (VCA) application on display, a program thatguarantees the availability of quality video material themoment you need it. It continually assesses the status orwell-being of the attached cameras by monitoring thecameras’ positions and image quality. When something isamiss, it triggers an alarm to promptly alert operators,thereby ensuring images are on hand while at the sametime reducing unnecessary maintenance costs.issue 30_23