Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Integrated solution provides Digital Sprite 2 NetVu users with advanced motion detection and behavior tracking capabilities using Mate’s video analytics

McLean, VA (March 22, 2007) – Dedicated Micros and MATE Intelligent Video today announced the successful integration of the NetVu Connected Digital Sprite 2 DVR with the AnalyzRTM video analytics processor. This integration makes AnalyzRTM NetVu Connected so that Digital Sprite 2 users can monitor alerts generated by MATE’s advanced video detection features from the NetVu ObserVer software.

Dedicated Micros’ Digital Sprite 2 is a digital video recorder with integrated telemetry control. The NetVu intuitive user interface is built to adapt future technology advances such as integrating Intelligent Video enhancing security detection and lowering false alarm rates.

“MATE’s advanced video detection is a valuable asset for our users who want to take video monitoring to the next level,” says Dr. Alan E. Calegari, president and CEO of Dedicated Micros. “We always seek key value-added alliances to enhance solutions to the market and benefit to our customers.”

MATE’s AnalyzR is a compact Digital Signal Processing (DSP) based device with four video inputs. AnalyzR provides six motion detection and behavior tracking rules for robust performance indoors and outdoors. The AnalyzR sends alarm notifications to the Digital Sprite 2 via an IP connection, allowing users to enjoy the benefits of adding robust video content analysis capabilities to their existing system while managing the AnalyzR alarms via Dedicated Micros’ NetVu Observer Software.

“AnalyzR’s ease of use and seamless integration with the Digital Sprite 2 reduces learning curve and training costs,” says John Szczygiel, President of MATE. “We are very pleased to be teamed with Dedicated Micros as we share a dedication to scalability, compatibility and ease of use.”


About Dedicated Micros
Dedicated Micros Inc., which supports North and South America, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK-based Dedicated Microcomputers Group Ltd. The company is credited as one of the first to market with general multiplexing technology and digital video technology. Today, Dedicated Micros Inc. is a world leader in the CCTV control industry. Their solution provides robust, dedicated, user-friendly multiplexing hardware with digital or video capability for security surveillance. For more information, visit the Dedicated Micros website at www.dedicatedmicrosus.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Susan Cipollini
800-864-7539
scipollini@dedicatedmicros.com



About MATE
MATE is a global leader in video content analysis software for automated, proactive video surveillance. Mate’s advanced technology analyzes hundreds of video streams simultaneously and alerts operators when a threat matches predetermined profiles. Founded in 1997 by an elite team of computer vision scientists and software engineers Mate creates highly accurate and efficient products meeting a broad array of customer needs. MATE Inc. is located in McLean, VA with international sales and R&D teams located in Israel, near Tel-Aviv. Mate products are sold, installed and supported by top tier security systems integrators and distributors throughout the world. www.mateusa.net

MEDIA CONTACT:Karolina Orton
(703) 286-0901
korton@mateusa.net

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

5 Jews changed the way we see the world:

First was Moses on top of mount Sinai holding the ten commandments "The Law is everything"
Second came Jesus standing on the shore of the seas of Galilee "Love is everything"
Third was Marx "Money is everything"
Forth was Freud "Sex is everything"
and last and not least was Einstein "Everything is relative"

But then came Itzik Wilf the founder of Mate "Analytics is Everything" :-)
Infinity Equity Capital Announces the First Investment of the New Infinity Israel‑China Fund

Fund leads a $6M Investment in Mate Intelligent Video

Tel Aviv, Israel, and Beijing, China, February 27, 2007 --- Infinity Equity Capital announced today that it has led a US$6 million round, in which it has invested
US$3.2 million, in Mate Intelligent Video. Other investors in the round include I-CSVC, Infinity’s Chinese partner, as well as existing Mate shareholders such as The Peleg Group. This marks the first investment by Infinity’s new Infinity Israel‑China Fund.

Mate develops and sells advanced intelligent video surveillance, content analysis and transmission as well as management products for security, safety and retail applications. The security and safety products give real-time alerts based on information captured from security and safety cameras. The retail products provide data regarding consumer behavior.

Concurrently with the Mate investment, Infinity helped Mate to build relations that led to the signing of an agreement with one of China’s leading IT providers, which will be identified in a future announcement. According to the agreement, the Chinese company will license Mate’s technology for use in China, adapt it to the needs of the Chinese market and market it in China. Infinity also announced today its intention to invest US$3 million in the Chinese company.

“The Infinity Israel-China Fund continues to capitalize on its positioning as the first foreign-invested LP/GP Fund in China. Today’s announcement is an example of Infinity’s implementation of its proven strategy to invest in Israeli technology companies alongside investments in Chinese companies having synergistic market and execution capabilities. Our strong relationship with our Chinese partners is producing exciting and lucrative opportunities that are likely to produce a significant ROI for the Fund within a short period of time. I-CSVC’s Mate investment, their sixth with us, is a clear indication of the strength of our relationship,” said Mr. Avishai Silvershatz, Managing Partner, Infinity Equity Capital and the Infinity Israel-China Fund.

The investment strategy supports investing in Israeli companies, which own proven technology that can be licensed. It also supports investing in the Chinese companies that license these proven, advanced Israeli technologies and then produce or market products, based on these technologies, in China under their own brand name. Value is created by structuring companies in China which bring together real businesses and proven technologies at attractive valuations. Value is also created by generating IP in China which is currently protected by the Chinese government. The Israeli company earns from the licensing fees as well as the royalties gained from product sales in China. The combination helps to increase the valuation of the Israeli company. Both the Chinese companies and the Israeli companies are M&A and/or IPO candidates.

“It’s a mutually beneficial relationship. The Israeli companies bring innovation and technological know-how. The Chinese bring stellar execution and marketing experience. The combination is very beneficial for all involved,” said Mr. Silvershatz.


About Infinity Equity Capital

Infinity is one of the leading Israeli-related funds managing more than US$300 million and a portfolio of 45 companies. Since June 2005, Infinity has had eleven successful exits including the sale of ProActivity Software Solutions Ltd to EMC Corporation; the sale of Identify Software to BMC Corporation (NYSE:BMC) for US$150 million, the sale of Shopping.com to eBay Inc. (Nasdaq:EBAY) for US$640 million, the sale of Sightline Technologies to Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) for US$150 million and the IPOs of Saifun Semiconductors Ltd. (NASDAQ: SFUN) and Maayan Ventures Ltd. (TASE: MAYN). Infinity has a highly experienced international team spanning the globe with offices in Tel-Aviv, New York, and China. Strategic partners include: The IDB Group, I-CSVC/SIP in China, FBR (Friedman, Billings, Ramsey) and GE Investments.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Do you own a Homeland Security Company? Maybe Huron Capital is Seeking to buy you :-)

Huron Capital Partners LLC announced today that it has formed a partnership with industry executives Michael T. Dougherty and Lucy C. Dougherty to build a platform company in the homeland security industry. Through their holding company, Valiant Systems, they plan to acquire and build companies in the homeland security, national security, defense, law enforcement support and forensic advisory services sectors.

Valiant Systems will target companies that have $15 to $250 million of revenues and address the requirements identified in the President’s National Strategy for Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Initiatives (both private and public sector), and Defense and Intelligence Community Appropriations. Such companies generally benefit from a diversity of revenue sources, including the U.S. Government, state agencies, and a significant number of private sector enterprises.

Valiant is particularly interested in the following sub-sectors:
(i) Sensors, detection and surveillance systems;
(ii) Information management, integration and analysis;
(iii) Identity verification and tracking; and
(iv) Other security products and services.

Michael Dougherty commented, “Our vision is for Valiant Systems to be the industry leader in delivering practical and innovative security, detection, and intelligence solutions. We believe Valiant is well-positioned for growth in this dynamic market space and to capitalize on the tremendous public and private sector spend over the next five years. We are fortunate to be partnered with Huron Capital, whose strong track record of building industry leaders provides a key advantage in attracting the best growth companies in this market.”

According to John Higgins, a Partner at Huron, “This partnership represents another strategic market entry initiative for us, through which we can offer great resources to companies by leveraging Michael and Lucy’s collective industry expertise and contacts, assisting with business development and accessing acquisitions to supplement growth.”

Friday, February 16, 2007

Video Content Analysis Moves to the Edge

IMS Research’s latest report on video content analysis (VCA) highlights the rapidly growing trend towards embedding VCA algorithms into security devices, such as DVRs video encoders and network cameras. DSP-based analytics enables these devices to analyse live or recorded video streams to detect predefined suspicious activities, events or behavior patterns.

IMS Research predicts that in the short term the biggest penetration of VCA will occur within DVRs and video encoders. This will be due to the large installed base of analogue cameras. Intelligent encoders offer a cost effective way to convert to a networked system and analyse the video at the point of capture. A number of suppliers are already offering network cameras with a full suite of embedded analytics. IMS predicts that in the coming years there will be even greater penetration of VCA as network camera manufacturers increasingly embed low cost, entry level analytics for advanced motion detection or systems health monitoring. IMS Research predicts that shipments of network cameras with embedded VCA will exceed 800,000 units by 2010.

Market research analyst at IMS Research, James McManus commented: “There will be a greater emphasis on moving the intelligence out into the field devices to enable pretransmission processing and bandwidth preservation. Intelligent edge devices eliminate the need to transmit all captured video to centralized servers for analysis. This is a more cost effective way of implementing VCA than a server-based approach and will lead to far greater uptake of VCA technology”

Network Video Surveillance Market Surges Ahead


A new market study from IMS Research has found that the trend from analogue CCTV to network video surveillance is in full swing. The world market for network video surveillance products increased by an impressive 41.9% in 2006 and is forecast to continue growing strongly for many years to come. By 2010, the combined market for network cameras, video servers and NVRs is forecast to exceed $2.6 billion.


Research Director at IMS Research, Simon Harris commented: “the market has the potential to grow even faster than this. Even at this impressive growth rate, network cameras will still account for only one-third of the security cameras shipped in 2010. The security industry is notoriously resistant to change and new technologies generally take a while to gain acceptance. The main challenge for suppliers is to educate the market about the many benefits of network video surveillance over traditional analogue CCTV”.


Whilst network cameras attract most of the attention in the network video market, the video server market should not be overlooked. Video servers enable companies to make use of their existing analogue cameras as they upgrade to a network video surveillance system, thus protecting their initial investment. With the trend to network video surveillance in its infancy, and an installed base of tens of millions of analogue cameras, there is a huge available market for video servers and so the market is forecast to grow strongly for many years to come. The report also highlights the growing demand for hybrid analogue-digital solutions. DVR manufacturers are releasing products that can record both analogue and network cameras and enable customers to mix and match technologies. Furthermore, they represent a more “future proof” investment for those companies currently installing analogue cameras who are considering upgrading to network cameras in the future.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Mate Intelligent Video signs agreement with top Systems Integrator:
Tour Andover Control – Americas (TAC)


McLean, VA (January 29th, 2007) Tour Andover Control (TAC)– Americas, one of the world largest control system companies, has signed a Dealer Agreement with MATE – Media Access Technologies, Inc – a U.S. leading Intelligent Video provider to deliver state-of–the art integrated security systems.

According to the agreement, TAC as a part of their security division, will market, sell and install MATE’s Intelligent Video product offerings to deliver improved open system solutions and services to its customers. MATE’s product line includes intelligent video surveillance systems: Behavior Watch™2004, Trigger™, AnalyzR™ and access control products: CountWatch™ and iSense™ providing the customer with a complete tri-layered shield solution for perimeter, site and access control.

MATE’s advanced technology using robust video analytics, accurately analyzes threats or suspicious behaviors generating real-time alerts upon detected events, whereas a people/car counting application as well as tailgating detection enhance security at the access control level. The flexible architecture, scalability and open level of integration give MATE all ingredients to fit in TAC’s philosophy as a global supplier of integrated systems for building automation, based on Open Systems for Building IT® on Education, Corporate, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality or Retail markets.

This new dealer agreement propels Mate to additional 15 US locations raising the distribution channel to over 200 offices US-wide and in South America.

About Tour Andover Control

TAC is a leading provider of building automation solutions based on Open Integrated Systems for Building IT. TAC's mission is to provide added value through building environment services for indoor climate, security and use of energy, delivered with advanced technology to end users and property owners throughout the world. With over 80 years of experience in the HVAC, building automation and security arenas, TAC employs more than 4,500 people worldwide, with partners and branches in 80 countries.
www.tac.com/us


About MATE
Mate Intelligent Video is a global provider of intelligent, real time networked solutions for proactive video surveillance. Its advanced technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts upon discerning events. The company was founded in 1997 by an elite team of computer vision scientists and software engineers. MATE is headquartered near Tel-Aviv, Israel with its US offices located

Blogg owner is the CFO of Mate ......

Monday, November 06, 2006

-9-2006

American Dynamics Intellex® digital video management system offers seamless integration with MATE’s Behavior Watch Snap-in
Integrated solution provides a single interface for powerful digital video management, object detection and behavior tracking



San Diego, CA. - September 7, 2006 - Tyco Fire & Security today announced that it has enhanced the power of its American Dynamics™ Intellex digital video management systems by integrating the Behavior Watch Snap-in from MATE Intelligent Video with American Dynamics Network Client Remote Management Software.

American Dynamics Intellex is an advanced digital video management system for digital recording, archiving, and retrieval of multiple video feeds. Through its Network Client graphical interface, users can monitor and manage live or recorded video from any number of Intellex systems on the network. The Behavior Watch video analytics application literally “snaps-in” to the Network Client interface to process concurrent Intellex video streams and provide the user with an added layer of intelligence to identify, detect, and track behaviors or threats in real time with low false alarm rates.

“The integration between MATE’s robust intelligent video server capabilities and our industry-leading Intellex platform delivers a very intuitive analytics tool” said Chuck Hutzler, Senior Director of Product Management for Access Control and Video Systems. “The ability to manage and control Behavior Watch from within Network Client will provide our customers with a powerful, uncomplicated integrated video management solution.”

MATE is a global provider of intelligent, real time networked solutions for proactive video surveillance. The company’s Behavior Watch Snap-in combines the capabilities of a Behavior Watch Client with Intellex event and video management functions in a single-seat operation; enabling the entire video network to be more intelligent about how it shares and manages information.

“American Dynamics video solutions are renowned for their superb image quality and powerful DVR functionality. MATE is known for advanced technology that is easy to use,” said John Szczygiel, president of MATE Intelligent Video. “This partnership empowers security teams to extend the value of their American Dynamics systems with improved video analysis and detection capabilities.”


About Tyco Fire & Security - American Dynamics
Tyco Fire & Security, through its leading video brand American Dynamics, provides IP, digital and analog video based security and productivity solutions. Our innovative, reliable products are easy to install and use. We offer a comprehensive line of video products, including Intellex, the most preferred digital video management system on the market today. Our solutions are the preferred choice for many of the world's leading commercial, government and educational organizations.
Tyco Fire & Security, a major business segment of Tyco International Ltd., designs, manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishers. With $11 billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire and Security Services includes more than 60 brands, which are represented in over 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property.

About MATE Intelligent Video
MATE (Mate-Media Access Technologies, LTD) is a global provider of intelligent, real time networked solutions for proactive video surveillance. Its advanced technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts upon discerning events. The company was founded in 1997 by an elite team of computer vision scientists and software engineers. MATE is headquartered in Yahud, near Tel-Aviv, Israel with its US offices located in McLean, Virginia. MATE products are sold, installed and supported by top tier Systems Integrators and distributors around the Globe. www.mateusa.net
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Blogg owner is the CFO of Mate ......

Thursday, September 28, 2006

The three-year contract to market Doguard in Israel is worth an estimated NIS 7 million.

Gali Weinreb 28 Sep 06 17:50

Maayan Ventures Ltd. (TASE:MAYN) today announced that its portfolio company Bio-Sense Technologies Ltd. has signed a cooperation agreement with Team 3 Security Systems Ltd. to market the company’s Doguard system in Israel. Maayan said the three-year contract is worth an estimated NIS 7 million ($1.5 million).
The Doguard system analyzes the behavior of guard dogs, identifying situations in which the dog spots an attempted break-in. Dog’s sound the alarm by barking during unusual incidents, such as a break-in, the discovery of explosives, the fainting of a member of the family, and so on. The problem is that the person hearing the barking, either directly or via a monitor, does not always know why the dog is barking a dangerous intruder, or merely a cat.

Bio-Sense has developed technology that can decode the dog’s bark by monitoring the types of barks and various physiological markers during the barking.

*the blogg author is invested in Maayan