IOIMAGE AND 3VR FORM ALLIANCE TO PROVIDE INTELLIGENT VIDEO SECURITY SOLUTIONS

ioimage Joins 3VR’s Developer Network, Video Analytics Appliances to Run on Intelligent Video Management Platform

San Francisco, CA and Herzliya, Israel – July 14, 2008 –ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, and 3VR the originator of searchable surveillance, announce a technology alliance today. ioimage joins industry leading access control, camera, transaction software, command center, and video analytics vendors who have developed an integration to 3VR’s intelligent video management platform.

“The integration brings video and metadata from ioimage’s centralized and edge video analytics devices directly into the 3VR user interface where the associated video can easily be viewed, indexed, and searched upon as part of any organizations efforts to improve safety and mitigate risk.

 “As an addition to the 3VR platform, we feel ioimage provides key video analytics that help solve mission critical problems for businesses and the public sector,” said Tim Frederick, director of engineering at 3VR. “By immediately alerting of incorrect or suspicious actions and sending them directly into 3VR’s user friendly interface, security professionals can analyze and act on better data more efficiently.”

The 3VR Developer Network, which was announced in 2007, gives leading security technology companies access to 3VR’s search engine and video management platform.

ioimage is the leading supplier of intelligent cameras and encoders with over 37 percent of the world market of mid/high analytics, according to IMS Research’s “World Market for Video Content Analysis” June 2008. ioimage’s edge and centralized encoders and cameras designed for simplicity provide the highest level of security for a wide range of scenarios including intrusion detection, unattended baggage, stopped vehicles, loitering, PTZ tracking, object removal, and more.
The integration is commercially available today at no additional cost to customers who purchase the necessary equipment from the two companies.

“3VR's intelligent video management solution and powerful search capabilities make a great fit for ioimage's high performance real time video analytics solutions.” said Dvir Doron, vice president of marketing for ioimage. “Our mutual commitment to open platforms enabled a rapid seamless integration, resulting in a wider selection of best-of-breed platforms for our customers.”

                3VR and ioimage will be demonstrating the new integration at the ASIS International show in Atlanta, September 15 – 17. Visit 3VR (#447) or ioimage (#5334) and request a demonstration.

 

ABOUT 3VR

3VR Security, Inc., the pioneer of searchable surveillance, provides the first video management system powered by a search engine with integrated video analytics. 3VR systems lower physical and operational costs while dramatically improving the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations for fraud, theft, and other crimes. Based in San Francisco, CA, the company is privately held with funding from Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Buyers, VantagePoint Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and DAG Ventures. 3VR is the three-time winner of the SIA best new video product, was named security product of the year from Frost & Sullivan 2006 and 2007 among other awards.

For more information please visit: www.3vr.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 offers 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 www.ioimage.com.