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.

Intelligence at the edge

In today’s world it is almost impossible to speak with a security officer, installer or system integrator who is not familiar with the term “Intelligent Video”.


During the past years Intelligent Video has become an integral part of almost any security related system design. Security consultants, system integrators and end users have come to understand the limitations of the human factor, and are looking for a reliable and robust solution to perform automated human behavior tracking.

The data received from the vast number of security cameras and Digital Video Recorder (DVR) installations that needs to be recorded and investigated has become so impossibly complex, making efficient management and control unattainable. Today’s Intelligent Video solutions filter out irrelevant information, allowing the user to focus only on relevant events. A reliable decision making process based on relevancy has finally made its entry.

With today’s growing interest in Intelligent Video and its applications, serious players in the security market try to identify Intelligent Video companies for collaboration purposes. HSE spoke with Mr. Boris Bachman, Head of Product Management at MATE Intelligent Video to find out how the Intelligent Video solution target market needs.

HSE. So what is Intelligent Video actually?

BB. Intelligent Video (IV) is a technology that allows for the analysis of video information plus the tracking, detecting and classifying of specific events. Intelligent Video is used for security, safety, access control and retail applications.

In addition to solving various problems, Intelligent Video includes various vertical market applications that were not applicable previously. For example in the security segment Intelligent Video identifies potential threats and intrusions, and in access control Intelligent Video detects unauthorized personnel entering or tailgating into a restricted area. In the retail market Intelligent Video allows the user to analyze behavior pattern, resulting in increased revenues, plus Intelligent Video provides detailed counts for both people and cars.

HSE. Why is Intelligent Video so important?

BB. Intelligent Video, as opposed to the traditional CCTV system, allows the security personnel to not only record and then watch the crime or intrusion after it has taken place, but to accurately detect intrusions in real time, making video surveillance a pro-active tool instead of re-active one.

HSE. Can Intelligent Video replace a security guard?

BB. Intelligent Video does not come to replace the security staff but to ease the security personnel's work and increase their efficiency by providing them with investigative tools and assisting them to focus on events that require attention.

HSE. Is Intelligent Video really such a big change when compared to the classic Video Motion Detection (VMD) solutions?

BB. IV solutions’ performance is by far superior when compared to the traditional video motion detection. To name but one drawback of the classic VMD solution is its inability to recognize static objects that are added to the scene, objects that are removed from the scene, or slow-moving objects.

Another disadvantage of the traditional Video Motion Detection is its dependency on movement to perform its detection. Consequently the VMD solution is prone to false alarms caused by natural causes or events, i.e. the waving of a flag on its pole, or a bird flying through the security perimeter.

Intelligent Video utilizes motion-tracking methods that reduce irrelevant pixel changes in the video recording. Content analysis determines whether the monitored activity constitutes a threat. Via advanced algorithms the software identifies and catalogs objects and events with a precision that is unmatched in the past.

To come back to the original question, the intelligent video solution offers not only capabilities that outshine the classic VMD solution, but the utilization of IV will also impact positively the bottom line by saving time and related operational cost of human operators.

HSE. What types of solutions does Intelligent Video provide?

BB. Intelligent Video provides various solutions including loitering detection, tailgating prevention, object removal detection, and people and car counting. Intelligent Video can be used in a variety of markets enhancing the surveillance system of each facility according to its specific needs.

We at MATE recognize three main vertical markets, each with its typical specific needs: Homeland Security, Commercial and Retail. Our video analytics enable us to offer tailored solutions for each of these markets. For instance, for retailers the "people counting" solution would be used for providing business critical information helping them understand shopping patterns, at banks loitering detection would be used in ATM rooms for improved security, etc.

HSE. Do you have to replace the entire CCTV system and Install an intelligent one?

BB. Not necessarily. It depends of course on what Intelligent Video system one would choose. As a general rule, any surveillance system can be upgraded rather than replaced. In fact, not only can CCTV or DVR system be upgraded, but in actuality, any single analogue or IP camera can become an Intelligent Video device. MATE's solutions are designed to upgrade almost any existing CCTV or DVR system, adding MATE intelligence. Our solutions are easy to install and cost-effective.



HSE. What about a management system? Do you have to replace it?

BB. Of course not. One of MATE's main efforts was to develop an open platform. All MATE products and solutions can be easily integrated with 3rd party management systems.

In addition, MATE currently offers integrated solutions with major DVR vendors such as American Dynamics, Dedicated Micros, DVTel and others.


HSE. What does a company need to consider when choosing an Intelligent Video solution?

BB. If the company is looking to upgrade its surveillance system, I believe the main factor it should look at is the ease of use... i.e. how easy it would be to install the Intelligent Video system and integrate it within its current CCTV system.
An additional factor would be the functionality the Intelligent Video system offers. MATE offers dedicated solutions. A company that has a specific need does not have to purchase expensive, complicated Intelligent Video systems to answer its specific need. For example we provide the iSense product which is a flow counting sophisticated edge device instead of providing a complex Intelligent Video combiner. This allows us to create a much more flexible solution for our customers tailored to their needs.


HSE. We hear a lot about "moving intelligence to the edge". What does this mean and why is it important?

BB. Moving intelligence to the edge refers to putting the video content analysis capabilities near where the video is generated or at the edge of the IP video network. This can be inside of the camera itself or within a video detection unit that is installed close to the camera. The main benefits for moving intelligence to the edge is a reduction in hardware components and the ability to reduce or eliminate the transmission of video until an alarm has been generated. The greatest impact can be seen in applications like people counting and tailgating detection. For people counting it is really unnecessary to transmit the video, it is the counting data that is important. For tailgating, the relevant video is created at the point of the tailgating event. Thus by using analytics at the edge for counting and tailgating detection you eliminate the unnecessary transmission and storage of video which has no security relevance. Of course, "edge" technologies come with the normal distance limitations of the network which is 100m for Ethernet.

HSE. Looking forward, what kind of untapped potential do you see?

BB. Nobody has a looking glass, but everything points to the fact that Intelligent Video will lead the video surveillance market. Adding millions of new cameras and DVRs will create a serious problem for security personnel who would face the need to analyze an enormous amount of video feeds. Using Intelligent Video and thus filtering irrelevant events out and focusing on data that requires attention only will make processing the flood of data possible. Since the need is huge and the solution is reliable it will make the migration to Intelligent Video a priority for anybody concerned about security. Companies such as MATE who offer integrated Intelligent Video solutions will mostly benefit from that.

All Aboard for Bus and Coach Surveillance - 11 May 2007

A new market study from IMS Research forecasts that the world market for mobile video surveillance will reach almost $500 million by 2011. The triple threat of terrorist attack, vandalism and litigation is causing governments and transport operators to protect their vehicles and passengers with security cameras.

Of all the markets for mobile video surveillance, the bus and coach market is leading the way. According to market analyst Alastair Hayfield, “Europe is an established market for video surveillance on-board buses and, with large projects like that proposed by Stockholm Transport, growth will be upbeat for some time to come. In North America the school bus market continues to drive growth; and, with major transit bus projects seen recently in Chicago, New York and Toronto that growth will remain strong.” Hayfield goes on to say, “Asia has seen less investment in these systems to date but with the news that China has recently invested in its first bus surveillance system coupled with its investment in infrastructure leading up to the 2008 Olympic Games, the market is set to grow strongly over the next 5 years.”

Within the bus and coach video surveillance market there is a general trend to install more cameras and features per bus. Where previously a system may have had two or three cameras monitoring the doorway and aisle of a bus, going forward more cameras will be used to give complete coverage of the inside and outside of a bus. Furthermore, GPS data and sensor inputs such as those from turn signals are being recorded alongside the video footage to give a clearer picture of the events leading up to an incident.

Mate Launches Access Watch New Video Analytics System for Tailgating and Piggybacking Detection

New solution provides users with advanced Access Control capabilities using Mate’s video analytics

Yehud, Israel (April 16, 2007) – Mate, a leading developer of video analytics, today announces the release of Access Watch – an advanced video analytics system designed to detect tailgating and piggybacking through access-controlled doors. Access Watch is a breakthrough in video analytics technology, providing accurate real-time tailgating detection.

Installed above the entrance, the Access Watch embedded Digital Signal Processor (DSP) analyzes video in real-time both from an on-board camera and from a second, external camera, to achieve higher detection accuracy.

“The Access Watch provides a solution to customers wishing to bring their access control systems to a top level by adding video content analysis to their security systems” said Dr. Itzik Wilf, CTO of MATE.

Access Watch provides low-cost, automatic supervision of access doorways to detect tailgating events. Its ability to easily interface with existing access control systems provides building owners a simple way to dramatically improve security without increasing guards or constructing physical barriers. Upon alert Access Watch sends a snap-shot image of the tailgating action and optionally a video clip with pre and post alarm video images, to the security officer for better assessment and documentation of the violation.

Access Watch not only performs Video Content Analysis but also transmits video and audio. Video transmission allows real-time monitoring and event notification while bidirectional audio transmission allows the security personnel to communicate remotely with the access violator. Access Watch can be deployed in a stand-alone configuration or as part of an Intelligent Video Surveillance network.

Access Watch will be on demonstration at IFSEC 2007 (stand no. 17132, Hall 19), NEC, Birmingham from 21-24 May 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

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.

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.”

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.

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 ......

-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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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