LAS VEGAS, NV, Apr 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
ISC West -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced key additions to its Cisco(R)
Connected Physical Security product portfolio, delivering new capabilities in
Internet Protocol (IP)-based video surveillance and electronic access control
that
ease the convergence of information technology (IT) and physical security by
allowing
customersto integrate with existing physical security systems and IT
infrastructures.
Today's announcement features new IP cameras and Cisco's first access
control
solution. Together, these offerings enhance situational awareness for making
appropriate decisions on security actions. They extend Cisco's solution
portfolio
to help enable customers to establish cost-effective, modular physical security
infrastructures that are best-in-class and easily interoperable. These latest
physical security offerings support Cisco's vision of offering a single unified
security product suite that enables users to integrate all security operations
within the IP network. Utilizing the network as a scalable platform for
integrating
security provides businesses with several benefits, such as operational
flexibility, greater protection capabilities, lower cost of ownership, and
reduced risk.
"Physical security is becoming tightly woven into the fabric of the IP
network, making the industry as a whole extremely exciting," said Bill Stuntz,
general manager of Cisco's Physical Security Business Unit. "The network is
the platform for connecting physical security systems of all types with other
enterprise systems. This development helps bring the promise of converged
security to life. Cisco can make this happen because we have the expertise in
both IT and physical security to lead this charge. The security industry is
very important to Cisco, and we are here to stay."
As part of its expanded physical security portfolio, Cisco announced the
following:
1. Cisco Video Surveillance IP Cameras
Cisco's new high-definition and standard-definition IP cameras provide
high-quality digital video surveillance capabilities for use in a variety of
environments. The new camera models include:
-- 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
lightingconditions. 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
Camerabecause 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
isultimately 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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