OnSSI is one of the worldwide leaders in creating open platform, intelligent IP network video surveillance and management software. OnSSI is the developer of the Ocularis suit of IP Video Management Platform solutions, which strives to deliver performance, functionality and scalability to users and enterprises of all sizes. Axis Communications works with OnSSI through the Axis Application Development Program (ADP) to ensure product compatibility and to assist in the integration of Axis network video equipment into reliable and optimized network video management solutions. The recognition put forward by Axis Communications shows that OnSSI is becoming one of the most important network video surveillance application developers in the world.

OnSSI Press Release Excerpt:
“We are pleased to be singled out and recognized by a dominant industry player such as Axis for our efforts to develop open architecture, IP-based systems,” said Mulli Diamant, Vice President of Sales, OnSSI. “One of the keys to the success of Ocularis is the ability to work with a range of hardware solutions from various suppliers, and this honor from Axis confirms OnSSI’s commitment to maximize the availability of best-in class systems to integrators and end-users.”

Source: OnSSI Recognized By Axis as North American “Development Partner of the Year”

The ISC East event is an annual event held where security professionals can gather to receive the latest information on new product innovations and provides an opportunity for security professionals to build business relationships. The ISC East 2009 event will feature more than 300 exhibitors, the IP Technology Advancement Center (IP-TAC) providing information on IP security technology and the return of the New Product Showcase (NPS) program featuring a display area showcasing the latest security product innovations.

When: Conference – Oct. 27th to Oct. 29th, Exhibits – Oct. 28th to Oct. 29th

Where: Jacob Javits Center, New York, New York

Some of the exhibitors at this year’s ISC East event include:

ACTi Corp – Booth 1840

Axis Communications Inc. – Booth 1441

Bosch Security Systems Inc. – Booth 1225

Canon USA – Booth 930

GE Security – Booth 1513

Honeywell Security – Booth 824

IQinVision, Megapixel Network Cameras – Booth 1061

OnSSI Surveillance Systems Inc. – Booth 1341

Pelco – Booth 1017

Source: ISC East website – www.isceast.com

Arecont Vision Press Release Excerpt:

On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) offers a comprehensive IP video surveillance control and management software solution in its Ocularis platform, designed to operate with unprecedented levels of user-intuitiveness and scalability. Ocularis’ open-architecture, non-proprietary solution platform supports Arecont Vision H.264 cameras to provide users with higher-resolution images without overtaxing the system either at the server level or the client level.

Source: Arecont Vision Announces Integration With OnSSI

The prediction becomes even more significant when you factor in that, according to some sources, the retail industry is the largest spender on video surveillance equipment in the U.S. But retail is only one of several applications seeing growth in video analytics – the U.S. Department of Homeland Security uses it in defense of our borders; the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) uses it in airports and New York’s MTA (Metro Transit Authority) uses it to help secure the City’s public transit systems. Analysts say that these and other similar projects have kept intelligent video sales growing at a rate of about 25 percent per year.

The surge in interest and implementation of network-based video surveillance systems over the past few years has enabled video analytics to become positioned as a key element in a video surveillance system and, in many cases, it has become indispensable for effectively and efficiently analyzing the surveillance data. In short, the situational awareness provided by video analytics adds more power, versatility and reliability to a network-based video surveillance system.

For example, software suite solutions offer advanced analytics for automated detection and policy-driven analysis of events and/or the motion pattern of people, vehicles and objects. In effect, IP control solutions deliver the large scale functionality of traditional matrix switching systems with all the inherent benefits of software driven management and control.

With all of these extraordinary capabilities already embedded in today’s IP control solutions, the future of this subset of network-based video surveillance then belongs to video analytics. Some of the areas in which we can expect to see growth include:
• Algorithms – Stronger and more reliable analytic algorithms will be developed for improved motion detection. Algorithms for audio analysis (i.e. gunshots, breaking glass, etc.) and behavioral analysis are also in development as well as algorithms for predictive activity.
• Integration – As applications come together under a single platform, control will become more sophisticated and capable. For example, smart buildings will feature fiber backbones to which all devices will be connected and controlled. Building environmental controls will be integrated with video surveillance and access control as well as with external databases (i.e. HR).
• Interoperability – Open architecture and industry standards will become the norm, allowing for increased interoperability with video analytics on edge devices. As well, operational capabilities will expand will permit additional features such as the use of multiple detectors, an unlimited number of rules per camera and multi-sensory input analysis (i.e. odors, audio, etc.).

The strides made to date in video analytics technology are astounding and have ultimately changed the parameters of IP-based video surveillance. As the initiatives outlined above reach maturity, they will deliver an unprecedented ability for organizations to better ensure the safety of individuals and security of property.

About the Author

Gadi Piran is president and CTO, On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI). Piran was honored as one of the five Influential Leaders from the Vendor Community in Security Magazine’s Top 25 People in the Security Industry, Dec. 2007. Find out more at www.onssi.com or www.securitymagazine.com