ioimage intelligent video appliances, monitored by an ioiware CommandCenter, are being used to detect intruders along a 60-kilometer perimeter ofsensitive areas, entry and exit gates and the wall surrounding the Vatican.

ioimage was selected from several other video analytics suppliers forthis major contract. The first unit was installed in 2005 following a year ofintensive testing which demonstrated the system's superior ease ofinstallation, stability and reliability. Since then, it has proven itself asan effective deterrent against intruders and has optimized the daily tasks ofthose responsible for surveillance.

Additional ioimage units are currently being installed. These units -composed of ioimage's IP camera with built-in self-sustained video analytics,the ioicam wdc100dn and ioibox video encoders using autonomous PTZ (Pan TiltZoom) tracking - will be centrally monitored and managed by the "Corpo dellaGendarmeria", the Vatican's security force from their control room.

Millions of people visit the Vatican's public areas every year. Itslibrary and museum collections, which belong to the extra territorial part ofthe Vatican state, are of the highest cultural significance, while buildingssuch as St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel house some of the world'smost famous art, including works by Bernini, Botticelli, Michelangelo andRaphael.

"As one of the world's most important sites, the Vatican presented uniquechallenges," said Boaz Harpaz, CEO of Picksec International Group, the systemintegrator. "The security system had to be extremely reliable 24/7 in verycrowded, surroundings and under varying weather conditions. It also had to becapable of automatically adjusting to frequent changes in public accessschedules while ensuring a low incidence of false alarms. Last but not least,it needed to be easy to install and maintain. After extensive testing of anumber of different video analytics products, we found that ioimage offeredthe optimal solution for this critical site."

"This project represents a milestone for ioimage and underscores ourposition as the pioneer and leader in the field of intelligent video," saidZeev Farkash, VP Sales and Customer Support. "Our solution was rigorouslytested by the Corpo della Gendarmeria's technical personnel before beingselected over those of several competitors to monitor this world-famous site."

About ioimage

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provideshigh-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in self sustainedvideo analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a newapproach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive,event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses edge and centralizedDSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders,vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security forgovernment, public and commercial organizations. Recognized as the world'smarket leader for intelligent cameras and encoders since 2005 with over 37percent of the market, ioimage operates in 35 countries through a network ofmore than 100 partners. For further information, visit http://www.ioimage.com.

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