MATE - Intelligent Video signs a distribution agreement with Global Business Solutions - leading Mexico based system integrator.

New partnership solidified by increasing video analytics projects in Latin America.

McLean, VA and Monterrey, Mexico (December 22, 2008) MATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces a distribution agreement with GBS - Global Business Solution, a nationally and internationally recognized security representative and integrator to provide MATE's video analytics solutions in Mexico.

GBS specializes in convergent (physical and IT security) systems representation and integration of market leading security products for video management systems, access control, and perimeter intrusion detection; and will now distribute and support MATE's video analytics.

MATE's intelligent video solutions provide powerful video content analysis for pro active video surveillance (analog or IP) with behavior recognition, people and vehicle counting. The choice of server based or DSP-based (Digital Signal Processor) analytics for the edge, allows GBS to provide their customers with flexible, state of the art security solutions that fit any architecture or network topology.

"We have successfully deployed MATE's both server and DSP embedded intelligent video solutions at several sites and are working together on more projects" says Jorge Vasquez, CEO of GBS. "MATE's outstanding, comprehensive and open video analytics technology makes a real difference for us and for our customers. Moreover, their cooperation and fast response were very appreciated when we had questions in the field."

"We are thrilled to partner with a well recognized and capable security integrator in Latin America like GBS." says John Szczygiel - President of MATE.

GBS customers include State and County Law Enforcement Organizations, Universities, Hospitals, Manufacturing Companies; and International, Nationwide or Regional Security Integrators.



About MATE
MATE Intelligent Video is a global provider of cutting-edge, real time video analytics solutions for proactive video and IP surveillance, people and car counting, and tailgating detection. MATE's advanced video content analysis technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts based on user's pre-defined parameters. Founded in 1997, MATE has gained extensive experience in the video analytics field, and has positioned itself as a market leader. Leveraging an open architecture, MATE's flexible and field-proven solutions integrate easily into any network topology, and are sold, installed and supported by top tier systems integrators and distributors worldwide.

About GBS
GBS is part of the first generation of Convergent Security Integrators worldwide. With strong IT and Networking background, a formal Identity Management Practice, and with partnerships with the most important IT Security Companies, GBS' arrival to the Physical Security market was very successful. With Partners like MATE, GBS has been able to deploy very sophisticated and fully integrated Security Projects that are very well known in the Latin American Market. As a Nationwide representative for some Physical Security products providers, GBS offers pre-sale and post-sale support to local Integrators as well as local Certified Engineers to help them in their projects.

MATE - Intelligent Video secures a 400,000 square feet manufacturing plant in Louisiana.

United Security Alarm, Inc. implemented the video analytics system to perform automated video surveillance.

McLean, VA (December 16, 2008) MATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces today that it provided its Trigger - a video detection unit as a part of a CCTV system upgrade for Pellerin-Milnor, the world's renowned laundry machinery manufacturer. The system upgrade was performed by United Security Alarm, Inc. - a leading systems integrator is southeast Louisiana.

The Milnor site includes a manufacturing facility, assembly plant and an engineering center encompassing over 400,000 sq ft. 600 employees work at the site each day. The plant turns about 48 Million pounds of goods a year, shipping over 10,000 spare parts every week and receives over 10,000 pounds of raw steel, stainless and carbon steel that is kept in stock for onsite production. Protection of precious raw materials and safety of employees were the two main reasons for a security upgrade.

United Security Alarm, Inc., designed the new security plan including MATE's video analytics as a part of the new CCTV system monitored directly from a remote central station. "We chose video analytics because it was the most effective solution to provide good outdoor detection" said Jim Waltz - Vice President of Marketing at United Security Alarm, Inc.

MATE's Trigger an embedded video analytics encoder analyzes video, encodes it and sends real-time alarms to a 24/7 central station where an operator can review and replay the alarm for verification. Jim Waltz commented: "Video Analytics proved to be a cut above any standard motion detection appliances and the MATE's Trigger a cost effective solution".

"Anyone who understands the use of the video analytics technology can see the value and practicality of it." says John Szczygiel - President of MATE, "We can now say that video analytics is in the mainstream of video and alarm management technologies".

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About MATE

MATE Intelligent Video is a global provider of cutting-edge, real time video analytics solutions for proactive video and IP surveillance, and people and car counting applications. MATE's advanced video content analysis technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts based on user's pre-defined parameters. Founded in 1997, MATE has gained extensive experience in the video analytics field, and has positioned itself as a market leader. Leveraging an open architecture, MATE's flexible and field-proven solutions integrate easily into any network topology, and are sold, installed and supported by top tier systems integrators and distributors http://www.mateusa.net/

About United Security Alarm, Inc.

United Security Alarm, Inc. is a systems integrator providing unparalleled service in Southeast Louisiana. Since its inception in 1991, United Security has enjoyed an outstanding reputation in providing service of the utmost to the residential, commercial, industrial, financial, and government security markets. Utilizing the latest technological advances in equipment that is available to the industry today combined with exceptional technical expertise unequivocally makes United Security Alarm, Inc. a leading systems integrator. http://www.united-security.com/

What’s the definition of Video Analytics ?
December 5, 2008

Recorded conversation between Steve Hunt from Security Dreamer and John Szczygiel - President of MATE Intelligent Video discussing what video analytics are at their core.

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MATE Intelligent Video Secures the Bird's Nest during 2008 Olympic Games

Yehud, Israel (December 2, 2008) - MATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics, today announced that its intelligent video systems had been part of a large integrated video surveillance system installed at the Beijing National Stadium.

The Beijing National Stadium, also known colloquially as the "Bird's Nest", was designed to host the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This $423 million futuristic stadium is the world's largest steel structure with a seating capacity of 80,000. The Bird's Nest hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, athletic events, and soccer final of the 2008 Summer Olympics, from August 8-24, 2008. Digital China Information System, LTD., MATE's partner in China provided local support for this project.

MATE intelligent video solution played a crucial role during the Olympic Games to ensure safety of both spectators and athletes. MATE's Trigger, an embedded processor for video detection and transmission was chosen to upgrade the CCTV system to an intelligent video detection system, using MATE's video analytics to monitor 24/7 strategic areas and critical points in and around the stadium. All Trigger units were managed from a centralized location and the automated surveillance allowed stadium management to lower supervising costs and increase response time to security alerts.

"MATE's Intelligent Video Analysis Products were used as a part of the Beijing Olympic Venue Security Command System Project and were reliable and high performance" said the Integrator on the project. "These products enhanced the traditional CCTV systems in the stadium by adding an additional security layer".

"We are proud to have been taking part in this important project" said Adiv Baruch, Chairman of MATE. "This was a step further in the industry's acknowledgement that Intelligent Video is a must for any security system".

About MATE

MATE Intelligent Video is a global provider of cutting-edge, real time video analytics solutions for proactive video and IP surveillance, and people and car counting applications. MATE's advanced video content analysis technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts based on user's pre-defined parameters. Founded in 1997, MATE has gained extensive experience in the video analytics field, and has positioned itself as a market leader. Leveraging an open architecture, MATE's flexible and field-proven solutions integrate easily into any network topology, and are sold, installed and supported by top tier systems integrators and distributors worldwide. http://www.mateusa.net

MATE Intelligent Video Announced Milestone Solution Partnership:

Integrated offering is a comprehensive security analytics solution.

Copenhagen, Denmark and Yehud, Israel, 30 September 2008 - MATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in video analytics and intelligent video surveillance systems, and Milestone Systems, a global developer of open platform IP video management software, announced today a partnership agreement to deliver a comprehensive security solution.

MATE’s advanced security solutions, Behavior WatchTM analytic video server and TriggerTM analytic video encoder, are now integrated with Milestone XProtectTM IP Video Management software to provide end users with a seamless solution for real-time proactive surveillance.

"The integration of a leading management system such as Milestone XProtect with MATE’s advanced video analytics not only enhances both parties offerings and opens new channels, but also provides the market with a greatly enhanced security surveillance solution that will benefit the end-user,” said Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dr. Uri Engelhard, President & CEO for MATE.

MATE’s advanced solutions for behavior detection leverage powerful video analysis algorithms that transform any analog or IP surveillance camera into an intelligent detection sensor: Trigger is a compact, low-power intelligent video detection encoder providing video stream with detection overlay for one, two or four video inputs analyzed concurrently. Behavior Watch is a hybrid video analysis server-based system that can analyze up to eight video feeds, including advanced human/object classification, and Scene Switch for tracking up to four different scenes from a single video feed.

The Milestone XProtect platform is a robust IP video management solution designed for any size enterprise. It optimizes bandwidth usage and scales to handle any number of cameras. Reliable and easy to use, XProtect allows operators to centrally, locally or remotely view live or recorded video to manage thousands of surveillance cameras from multiple locations simultaneously.

“Both Milestone and MATE are designed with open platforms that allow integration of their capabilities, and our partnership is very fruitful, clearly demonstrating the potential of open platforms in this industry. By using the Milestone SDK, MATE has integrated several analytics solutions into the Milestone XProtect IP video management software in record time.” said Martin Kaufmann, MSP Program Manager at Milestone. “Incorporating MATE’s value-adding video analytics into the Milestone XProtect Analytics Framework provides customers with a powerful yet easy-to-manage system.”

Mate to provide analytics to major transportation project

McLean, VA (USA) - Mate Intelligent Video Ltd. announced that it has been selected to provide its advanced video content analysis solution as part of an electronic surveillance/detection system for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) based in Morrisville, Pa.

As a part of a team lead by Mass Electric Construction Company and Siemens Building Technologies, Mate's Behavior Watch solution will help to improve the Commission's ability to respond to accidents and other incidents at its bridges, buildings and other structures. Mate's intelligent video system is completely integrated with DVTel's Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS) V5 to provide a "single seat" operation for the Commission. Both systems will be designed and maintained by Siemens. Initial installation of all equipment and infrastructure will be performed by Mass Electric Construction Company.

Mate's Behavior Watch intelligent video detection system performs analysis using specifically designed outdoor algorithms to detect unusual events that may cause a security hazard: stopped cars on a road or shoulder, boats lurking near bridges, people or animals crossing highways, accidents or fallen cargo. This automated incident detection system and real-time alarm notification solution helps traffic operators increase their awareness and response time to incidents that can cause traffic congestion and endanger public safety.

"Behavior Watch is an essential pro-active security surveillance tool that not only benefits traffic management officials but also the general public on the roads" - says John Szczygiel - president of Mate.

The project includes designing, furnishing, constructing, installing, integrating and maintaining a complete, fully operational electronic surveillance / detection system that will include video surveillance, intelligent video, building access control and intrusion detection, a central control center, and communications systems for video, data and voice transmissions.

The DRJTBC is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. The Commission operates seven toll bridges and 13 toll-supported (free) bridges, two of which are pedestrian-only spans. The Commission's bridges enable more than 135 million cars and trucks to pass over the Delaware River every year.

On one of the Linkedin discussion groups i found a very interesting question that was posted by Mauro Buratti from Alcatel "is CCTV and video surveillance already turned to be a commodity ?

When you look at the building blocks of the CCTV system like Cameras DVRs, Displays then you get the impression that CCTV has been a commodity for AGES, as far back as George Orwel's 1984 novel with the famous quote "Big Brother is Watching".

But is he really Watching? Or is he just recording? For CCTV to actually deliver on its promise it needs real good management & archiving software on the one side and Video analytics on the other. Even as more and more software packages can actually be found commoditised and packaged within "cheap" and not so cheap cameras and DVRs. I will still have to say that CCTV as a commodity depends on your perspective

When you are talking about a full deployment of a CCTV system, that is a completely different story. In those scenarios you are deploying high end professional management and analytic systems as your feature product, and that is only a fraction of the actual cost that goes out on surveys and professional services.

Megapixel security camera market forecasted to grow rapidly

In its latest report on the world video surveillance market, IMS Research predicts that over the next three years, the market for megapixel cameras will grow at a compound annual growth rate in excess of 100 percent. By 2009 it is forecast that over half a million units will be shipped a year. The market has overcome a number of hurdles to get to this position.

Perhaps the biggest issue that megapixel cameras have faced to date is how to cope with the volume of data produced, which demands more bandwidth and storage volume. However, improved compression algorithms, more widespread gigabit Ethernet deployments and reductions in storage prices mean that these issues are being addressed.

Megapixel cameras have also suffered from low-light performance issues which have limited their deployment and end-user appeal. This issue is being addressed by the sensor manufacturers and the low light performance of megapixel cameras is gradually improving, such that they can now compete in environments where previously lower resolution cameras with better light sensitivity were used.

Many end-users have shied away from megapixel cameras because of the high cost compared with standard resolution cameras. However, it should be noted that often this extra cost is offset because a single megapixel camera provides the same coverage as several standard resolution cameras. The price of megapixel cameras is also falling and this will likely attract more end-users to 'spec' these cameras for their projects.

The market has been held back to some extent by the low number of companies supplying megapixel cameras. Over the next two years the industry can expect to see a number of new companies enter the market, particularly some of the larger video surveillance camera manufacturers. This will likely benefit the end-user as improved feature sets will be offered at lower costs as the competition heats-up.

"This market has been held back while a range of technical problems have been overcome. However, the market is now poised for a period of rapid growth" says Alastair Hayfield, report analyst.