Firetide and Axis Communications Partner to Deliver Wireless Video Surveillance
September 25, 2006
Firetide and Axis Communications Partner to Deliver Wireless Video Surveillance. Check it out:LOS GATOS, Calif., Sept. 25 -- Firetide Inc., a leading developer of wireless multi-service mesh technology, and Axis Communications, the global leader in network video solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver high quality video over wireless mesh networks. The two companies also announced a joint public safety deployment in Haverhill, Mass. Firetide's mesh technology allows security and network professionals to install and operate Axis network cameras, video servers, and video management software virtually anywhere, indoors and outdoors, without the expense and physical limitations of wires or cabling. The system is easy and cost- effective to deploy and does not require any modification or additional configuration of the video equipment.
"Wireless connectivity provides tremendous installation freedom for anyone needing to deploy network cameras in remote or difficult locations or for temporary installations," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications. "Network video systems are quickly gaining ground on traditional analog systems, because of their improved image quality, scalability and flexibility to use IP-based infrastructure such as mesh networks."
Mesh networks are being used by a number of cities to provide wireless video surveillance. In Massachusetts, the Haverhill Police Department working with iAffari Inc., a local integrator, selected Firetide and Axis for its own video surveillance system. Initially installed in a small, high-crime area downtown, the solution consists of Firetide HotPort outdoor and indoor wireless mesh nodes and AXIS 214 PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) and AXIS 211 fixed cameras. The cameras, connected directly to the HotPort nodes, offer remote viewing and enable 10 days of recorded digital video. Designed for rapid deployment, the entire system was up and running in about an hour. The area of coverage will continue to grow and develop. One police cruiser has a mesh node, and plans call for the installation of additional nodes into other cruisers as well.
"We are really pleased with how quickly and easily the whole system went up," said Police Chief Alan R. DeNaro. "We're already seeing results and with this system we can also record evidence for the police department. With budget cuts and reduced manpower, it's another set of eyes, and anytime you have more eyes out there it helps."
Once installed, Firetide's mesh nodes automatically connect to each other to form multiple wireless links to each node. These redundant paths increase the network's coverage and reliability even around tall buildings or large vehicles.
The Firetide mesh is designed to support multiple concurrent applications. "Cities and enterprises alike are now looking for wireless networks that can support video surveillance, voice over IP, Wi-Fi access, and first responder communications," said Bo Larsson, CEO of Firetide. "In terms of wireless network speed and capacity, video is the most demanding of these applications. Knowing this, we are very pleased to work with Axis to provide a complete multi-service mesh solution to the market."
In addition to network cameras, Axis also provides video servers that convert analog camera and recorder signals to digital information for distribution over IP networks, including Firetide wireless mesh networks. This enables security professionals to modernize existing CCTV systems rather than making them obsolete.
For more information about Firetide products, please visit http://www.firetide.com/. For more information about Axis Communications, please visit http://www.axis.com/.
NOTE: Firetide, HotPoint, HotPort are registered trademarks and Multi- Service Mesh Networks is a trademark of Firetide, Inc. Axis is a registered trademark of Axis Communications.
About Firetide Inc.
Firetide is the leading provider of multi-service mesh networks that enable concurrent video, voice, and data for municipal, public safety, and enterprise applications. Firetide HotPort mesh nodes and HotPoint access points provide a secure, high performance wireless infrastructure and access solution for video surveillance, Internet access, public safety networks, and temporary networks wherever rapid deployment, mobility, and easy of installation are required. The company's patented AutoMesh(TM) flow-based routing protocol optimizes network performance and capacity for high bandwidth and latency sensitive applications. Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Firetide is a privately held company with worldwide product distribution. For more information, visit http://www.firetide.com/.
About Axis Communications
Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security surveillance, remote monitoring and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties. Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the O-list (Attract 40) of Stockholmsborsen (XSSE: AXIS), Sweden. Axis operates globally with offices in 17 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at http://www.axis.com/.
Firetide Inc.
CONTACT: Mike Downes of Firetide, Inc., +1-808-387-2181, [email protected]; or Dominic Ybarra of Edelman, +1-650-762-2960, [email protected], for Firetide; or Valerie Wehler of AxisCommunications, +1-978-614-2068, or [email protected]
Web site: http://www.axis.com/
Web site: http://www.firetide.com/
Related Tags: video surveillance, multi service, wireless video, public safety, network video, firetide
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