-- Cisco Video Surveillance 4500 IP Camera is a high-definition camera
that combines the best resolution, video compression and intelligent
digital signal processor (DSP) available in a single camera. The new camera
utilizes H.264 Main Profile video compression and a high-speed imager that
captures video up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 frames a second. The Cisco Video
Surveillance IP camera has an optional high-speed DSP completely dedicated
to intelligent video functions such as video analytics.
-- Cisco Video Surveillance 2500 IP Camera is a standard definition
camera available either as a wired Power-over-Ethernet (POE) or DC power
through an optional external power supply, or as a wireless version
supporting 802.11b/g/n.
The new cameras feature a browser-based interface for easy installation and
management and provide excellent image quality in variable lighting
conditions. The new standard-definition cameras provide DVD-quality D1
video up to 30 fps and feature dual streaming so that users can adjust
frame rate and/or resolution to control the quality of the video for
different purposes simultaneously. Both cameras feature event notification
so a camera can examine designated areas for activity and notify users or
other applications when it detects activity that exceeds a predefined
threshold.
2. Cisco's IP-based Physical Access Control (PAC) system
Cisco is introducing a comprehensive IP-based physical access control
solution that utilizes the IP network as a platform for integrated security
operations. The product includes both hardware and software components and
offers a complete solution for IP-based Electronic Access Control. The new
offering is built to work with existing door readers, locks and biometric
devices. It targets campus environments and office buildings. As part of
the solution, a hardware component called the Cisco Access Gateway provides
a modular and scalable platform to connect readers, inputs and outputs to
the system. The system scales from a single door to thousands of doors.
The software component, called Cisco Physical Access Manager (Cisco PAM),
manages the hardware and provides a platform for integration with other IT
systems. Cisco PAM integrates with the Cisco Video Surveillance offering,
delivering enhanced features while lowering the total cost of ownership.
The new IP cameras and access control system enable control and protection
of an organization's assets and the safety of its personnel. The Cisco IP
Video Surveillance solution facilitates integration with other security
applications and systems, providing security professionals with simple
integration and management, while also providing enhanced access to
recorded or live video, locally or remotely, through the IP network.
"We are excited about Cisco's network-friendly video surveillance IP Camera
because it is built as a true IP device unlike many cameras that simply
have a daughter board to support an Ethernet connection," said Jim Mills,
sales director for Benson, a systems integrator. "The advantages for
customers and partners include lower cost of ownership, better security and
quality of service through features like AES Encryption and network
authentication.
"Cisco's entrance into Physical Access Control is very exciting. We can
help customers connect the physical and logical security within an
organization and these solutions will be much more cost effective and easy
to deploy and manage. The advantages for partners and systems integrators
include the ability to provide innovative best of breed capabilities to
customers and reduce the total cost of ownership while providing innovative
converged physical security capabilities."
In addition to systems integrators, the value of Cisco physical security is
ultimately being realized in a number of security-conscious industries. At
Kent School District in Washington, Cisco offerings are playing a key role
in public safety and education.
"Obviously, education is important to us. It's what we do. But school
safety is ultimately a top priority," said Thuan Nguyen, director of
information technology at the Kent School District. "Security provides the
foundation for us to provide a safe and fun learning environment. When I
heard that Cisco was entering this market space, I was really excited.
IP-based security camera systems are still in their infancy. As a result,
the space is very crowded with a lot of small vendors that are here today
and gone tomorrow. There's a real lack of standards. I look forward to
seeing Cisco stabilize and standardize the IP-based camera system space."
Availability
The new Cisco IP cameras are scheduled for availability in May 2008. The
new Cisco Physical Access Control (PAC) system is scheduled for
availability in June 2008, with pricing varying by the number of doors
deployed.
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