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Newsletter • 2009 • Issue 2 |
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Theft, violence, and vandalism are on the rise. While security and asset protection are always important, they are increasingly critical when an economy is in a downturn.
According to a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity, nearly a quarter of all responding companies are reporting an increase in internal theft, while 28% noted an increase in physical criminal activity. Retail is being hit particularly hard with 74% of retailers surveyed by the National Retail Federation reporting an increase in shoplifting and 79% reporting an increase in employee theft. This – coupled with personnel cutbacks which, in some cases, include the security personnel responsible for preventing theft – is fueling a market demand to find more efficient ways to fight back.
Aimetis can help.
Intelligent IP surveillance solutions from Aimetis are positively impacting the bottom line for organizations around the world (see ICA case study in Project News section below). Leveraging existing IT infrastructure such as servers, storage and industry-leading cameras, Aimetis software can help deter employee theft, enhance recovery of stolen items, preempt physical threats, and maximize the productivity of an understaffed security department.
Please contact Aimetis or one of our certified partners to learn more about how our solutions can combat crime.
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Sincerely,
Marc Holtenhoff
Chief Executive Officer |
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Munich Airport Selects Aimetis for IP Video Management
Aimetis Symphony™ will be installed as the video management software platform in Munich Airport's Terminal One, providing the airport with a single platform for upgrading the existing analog CCTV system to operate over an IP network and for integrating the video management system with other systems also operating on the network, such as, the command center software, burglar alarm and fire alarm systems.
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Aimetis Symphony™ Thwarts Card Skimming Scam at One of the Nordic's Largest Retailers
Aimetis Symphony™ played an instrumental role in thwarting a card skimming scam at an ICA Maxi Superstore in Sweden. "The easy-to-use interface of the Aimetis Symphony™ video surveillance software allowed us to quickly find the recorded incidents of criminal activity that had occurred during the night and turn that footage over to the police," says Thomas Strindeborn, CEO, ICA Sweden. "The police have commented very positively as to the high level of video quality and are confident that the criminals will be caught."
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New Release - Aimetis Symphony™ 6.2
Here is a summary of the updates you can expect in Aimetis Symphony™ 6.2. Expected release March 2009.
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Video Wall Support
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Enhanced Advanced Search Capability
Now able to search recorded video for activity from any available video engine, regardless if that video engine is enabled for real-time analysis. Helps to reduce hardware costs with significant CPU savings |
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Enhanced Camera Tree
Now fully customizable |
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Collateral will be available with the final release.
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New Technology Integration
Aimetis Symphony™ is a standards based, open-architecture platform that makes integration easy. The following devices have recently been integrated and are available in version 6.2. For a full listing of supported devices, please visit our website.
Network Cameras
Encoders/Decoders
Audio Support
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Aimetis 2008 Partner Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of Aimetis’ 2008 Vision Awards. These awards honor leading Aimetis distributors and resellers around the globe who had outstanding performances in 2008 and share in our vision for delivering high performance, cost effective intelligent IP surveillance solutions.
Aimetis 2008 Vision Award Recipients
Distributor of the Year, Americas – International Security & Trading Corp., USA
Distributor of the Year, Asia – Zenshin Systems Corporation, Philippines
Distributor of the Year, EMEA – Videor E. Hartig GmbH, Germany
Partner of the Year, Americas – Priority 1 Security Inc., Canada
Partner of the Year, Asia – AES Group, Thailand
Partner of the Year, EMEA – Hillson BV, Netherlands
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New! Aimetis Authorized Partner Program
Aimetis will be introducing a new partner category in Q2 2009 – Authorized Partner.
The new Authorized Partner program is designed to meet the basic needs of small system integrators/resellers focused on standalone, basic IP surveillance implementations while the Certified Partner category is designed for medium to large-size system integrators/resellers focused on projects, using analytics and system integration
The Authorized Partner program offers a more convenient platform for system integrators to quickly get up to speed with the Aimetis software through a two-and a half hour online training curriculum. More in-depth knowledge and hands-on training will continue to be offered as a two-day, live on-site seminar for Certified Partners.
Partners will be required to be an Authorized or a Certified partner to sell the Aimetis Symphony™ software. For 2009, Aimetis is not charging for partners to be authorized and in response to the global economic slowdown, has lowered its certification fee by 40%.
For more information on the features and benefits associated with Authorized and Certified Partners, click here or contact us. |
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Educational Webinar Series
Aimetis has revamped its Webinar Series for 2009 to provide a wider range of IP Surveillance education topics for system integrators, as well as focused vertical market topics for end-user professionals. All webinars are FREE to attend and are available in both English and German languages. |
New IP Surveillance Education topics include:
- The Business Case for Surveillance in a Down Economy
- Transitioning from Analog CCTV to Intelligent Video Surveillance
- Expanding IT Services – Intelligent IP Surveillance
- What you Need to Know about Video Analytics
Vertical Market topics include:
- Education
- Government
- Transportation
- Retail
Click here to see the complete schedule of webinar events, or download the PDF. |
Webinar Calendar |
Upcoming Tradeshows & Conferences
Axis Partner Conference – North Asia 2009
February 27-28, 2009
Le Meridian Cyberport, Hong Kong
Insight Seminar: Benefiting from IP Surveillance in Down Economy
Sponsored by: Aatel, Aimetis, Axis
March 4, 2009
Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto
By invitation only
IMS VCA Conference North America
March 10-11, 2009
JW Marriott Hotel, Miami
Contact us to request 50% off admission
ISC West 2009
Booth #6140
April 1-3, 2009
Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas
Click to receive Free Guest Pass
Upcoming Webinars
The Future of Security & Surveillance (German)
Target Audience: System Integrators
March 12, 2009 – 2PM CET
Free Registration
The Business Case for Intelligent Surveillance in Education
Target Audience: Education Professionals (Security & IT)
March 26, 2009 – 2PM EST
Free Registration
The Business Case for Surveillance in a Down Economy
Target Audience – System Integrators
April 9, 2009 – 2PM EST
Free Registration
The Business Case for Surveillance in a Down Economy
Target Audience – System Integrators
May 7, 2009 – 2PM EST
Free Registration |
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Aimetis has recently moved its Frankfurt office location.
We can now be found at:
Aimetis GmbH
Am Prime Parc 7
65479 Raunheim
We look forward to hosting you in our new, larger facility, complete with demo room.
For location information and directions, please click here to download the PDF. |