The AIC’s main mission is to integrate third-party products with DVTEL’s Latitude Network Video Management System to provide users with a single, streamlined operating platform for managing their security systems. The AIC takes each customer’s unique requirements, and then analyzes, designs and implements a comprehensive solution. Really, the AIC is like DVTEL’s tailor: ready to fit the technology precisely to the customer’s needs.

The DVTEL team has extensive experience in integrating their technology with access control systems, video analytics, GIS systems, license plate recognition programs and perimeter systems. They use a range of communication protocols to connect to other systems, including TCP/IP, XML, Restful API and text files.

Here’s a great example of a recent AIC integration: DVTEL’s Latitude NVMS was integrated with ShotSpotter gunfire alert and location technology, which creates seamless archiving and monitoring tools for events created by the gunfire alert and location technology. On top of that, DVTEL has also enhanced its integration with Google Earth virtual globe, map and geographical information program to optimize the ShotSpotter integration.

The ShotSpotter system involves covering wide areas with collaborative sensors that triangulate the precise location of a gunshot within a designated coverage area. The DVTEL-ShotSpotter integration module sends event notifications to Latitude to provide operators with an overview of any gunfire incidents. Responses can be programmed for each type of incoming gunshot detection event, and users can view and react to incoming gunshot events. A gunshot’s location can be marked on a Google Earth map, and PTZ cameras in the vicinity can be automatically directed to the incident location and displayed to the operator in Latitude’s ControlCenter.

Find out more about the AIC and what it can do for you at www.dvtel.com/applications-integration-center.

As any home or business owner knows, it’s better to prevent a break-in than to actually experience one. Hence the need for a security system that works proactively to prevent crime — rather than simply providing video evidence after the fact.

The alarm industry today is plagued by false alarms, which account for up to 97% of all alarm incidents. This wastes local police resources and costs taxpayers more than $2 billion nationwide every year.

The False Alarm Reduction Association has identified video verification as an effective way to minimize false alarms and ensure that police are only deployed when there is a verified crime. For an alarm user, the most important aspect of a detection system is a balance between the false alarm rate and the probability of detection. By investing in video analytics, the user will decrease the former while increasing the latter.

Video analytics is uniquely suited for commercial-grade protection because it provides both the alarm trigger and the video verification. The main advantage of this technology is the ability of the central station to determine instantly if an alarm is valid or false just by a quick glance at the screen. This fact also helps the central station save money on personnel as fewer people can now monitor larger numbers of cameras

Video analytics provide an ideal solution for proactive security. Going beyond the typical forensic video capabilities, analytics can help users actually catch criminals during a security event. The ioimage by DVTEL technology has been at the forefront of intrusion detection since 2004, and was initially used by military and government facilities. The military-grade technology provides the best ratio of false alarm rates to probability of detection, as well as the most reliable and cost-effective solution for intrusion detection, when compared to legacy perimeter and fence sensors and other video content analysis solutions.

ioimage by DVTEL technology provides edge-based analytics, which do not rely on servers or third-party software. This reduces network bandwidth requirements while maintaining performance at the highest level. In addition, since DVTEL provides a complete solution between edge analytics and the video management system, users benefit from a single, tightly integrated solution, which means there is less opportunity for failure. Equally important, it provides a single “throat to choke” for the integrator and end user who often times struggle when integrations between two technologies go south.

In a world of growing threats to businesses of all kinds, this type of proactive security technology is exactly what users need for peace of mind — as well as effective security.

At the core of all these newfound applications are smartphones — streaming live video to users on the go and perfect for on-the-spot surveillance and recording. It is real-life, real-time, on-the-scene camera operation. With this power, users can also become more proactive and respond appropriately to any situation, as they now have a real-time and accurate look into any incidents as, before or after they happen. With pre-alarm capabilities as well, cameras become full-fledged notification devices.

There’s more: IP camera and mobile smartphone applications help users handle their business more effectively and reliably. The value-add is there, providing manufacturing efficiencies and management of crowds in a stadium, for example, yielding a greater return on investment.

The IP video surveillance industry has worked at developing software to make all this possible, taking mobile surveillance applications to levels never before achieved in the field. New products feature embedded video management software, and allow channel partners and users to deploy cameras without ongoing concerns about recording or storing on site. Of course, these traditional set-ups are highly valuable but they are augmented by the development of new technologies that expand what was once never thought possible. Today’s technology turns end users, first responders and a host of IT, security, facilities management and C-level executives into live camera operators.

It is vital that both VARs and integrators work with manufacturers that understand this new “converged” approach to security, and should seek out manufacturer partners who provide solutions that leverage the IP backbone while also remaining user-friendly to both IT and physical security. At the same time, integrators need to know how to speak to both these groups; their manufacturer partners can provide them with the education needed to effectively address both groups and mitigate concerns.

Today’s technology providers are readily aware of the extensive effort required from their resellers, and are making strides in their attempts to minimize this struggle. Many are developing comprehensive partner programs, attempting to reduce the complexity of installations, offering scalable solutions and producing open systems to help their resellers increase revenues.

Today’s product vendors with the greatest foresight already have well-established partnership programs, and even those without them are not far behind. Luckily, manufacturers, such as DVTEL, are lending more support than ever to their reseller partners through these initiatives, and the benefits of participation can launch small businesses on a strong growth path.

Simplified pricing, additional free features and expanded functionality highlight version 6.3

Ridgefield Park, N.J. (April 22, 2013) – DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has released the newest version of its Latitude open platform network video management system (NVMS), Latitude 6.3, which allows for streamlined provisioning of client software with automatic updates, includes enhanced GIS map integration and fault tolerant recording using storage on the edge. 

Latitude 6.3 also introduces enhanced capabilities for DVTEL’s TruWitness, a transportable surveillance solution that enables users to use their smart phones as an IP video surveillance camera. With the new version of TruWitness, users can add remote camera feeds to the ControlCenter interface to track and communicate in real time with TruWitness-enabled devices. Users can upload video to ControlCenter while GIS maps deliver precise location and identification. Users can also make voice calls while streaming live video to a central command center.

Simplified pricing and expanded base-license functionality for Latitude 6.3 makes it easier and more cost effective than ever to use the powerful and versatile platform. A new price structure, lower pricing of other existing features, and base licenses that include even more functionality make ordering more cost efficient and streamlined.

“We are boosting the value of our latest Latitude NVMS Version 6.3 and simplifying implementation of the platform for a wide range of users,” said Yoav Stern, DVTEL President and CEO. “Each new version of Latitude raises the technology stakes and increases the ROI potential for our customers’ real-world applications.”

From a small single server system to a distributed system managing thousands of cameras, Latitude NVMS Version 6.3 can efficiently support any system size or architecture, and installations can span multiple sites, cities and continents. Latitude’s advanced features and unparalleled flexibility enable users to manage IP video, fixed and TruWitness-enabled mobile cameras, audio and data to fulfill every security need.

Users and integrators can maximize the functionality of the Latitude NVMS platform by combining it with DVTEL’s Quasar IP cameras, reliable and cost-efficient DVTEL USS storage, and intelligent ioimage by DVTEL analytic devices. Latitude is based on an open architecture platform that supports cameras from Arecont, Axis, Bosch, Panasonic, Pelco and Sony IP camera lines. Benefits include easy-to-use, plug-and-play deployment, unmatched HD video quality in any condition, and cost-effective storage with the best ratio of pixels per bit in the industry.

About DVTEL

With thousands of installations spanning five continents, DVTEL is a world-class developer of video surveillance open solutions including video management systems, cameras, encoders,

video analytics, custom integration and applications.  DVTEL works in partnership with system integrators and end-users as well as with other leading industry players to be an all-inclusive provider of open solutions on a platform that provides full integration. DVTEL’s product line delivers scalability, flexibility and functionality with the ability to grow seamlessly. Regardless of what you have today; without loss of investment; wired networks

or wireless; outdoors or indoors; small, medium or large-scale projects, DVTEL ties everything together.  For more information, go to www.DVTEL.com. 

DVTEL will exhibit alongside technology partner, EMC Corp., a leading provider of storage solutions. With the growing number of surveillance cameras, especially high-resolution devices, the need for secure and reliable storage devices becomes more critical. DVTEL’s collaboration with EMC delivers innovative ways to store, optimize and leverage critical surveillance data securely.

During the exhibition, DVTEL will demonstrate TruWitness, an award-winning mobile application that transforms cell phones into real-time networked surveillance cameras. TruWitness extends the coverage of surveillance networks into areas not covered by fixed cameras, and enables the deployment and use of cameras in real time. It is available to DVTEL Latitude 6.2 users and is supported on Android-based smart phones running on OS version 2.2 and above.

DVTEL’s Quasar video surveillance cameras and plug-and-play Meridian NVR will also be on display. The Quasar camera line delivers the highest quality video with the most cost effective, lowest bandwidth and storage requirements available today. Equipped with tamper and motion detection, edge-based smart search metadata and 3D Digital Noise Reduction, the high-definition cameras provide H.264 video streams for up to 30 frames per second, and are ideal in both indoor and outdoor environments.

The Meridian NVR appliance is the first DVTEL solution to address the needs of the mid-market with an HD-quality recording system that dramatically reduces the cost of deploying megapixel video applications. Key benefits include its ease of use, ease of set-up and installation, built-in PoE-based switch to reduce network switch requirements and easy client operation.

“DVTEL is dedicated to delivering solutions that allow users to quickly access critical security data and high-quality video while simplifying complex installations for our integrator partners,” said Hans Klein, Managing Director, DVTEL, Central and Latin America. “We are excited to have the opportunity to demonstrate the power of our IP technologies to the growing Latin American market, expanding upon our already robust business in this dynamic region.”

Right now, in today’s market, here is a growing push to simplify installations and this effort will help IP systems reach mass adoption. When a manufacturer simplifies a technology by making easier to integrate with other systems, the integrator can install it faster and move on to the next project much more quickly.

But manufacturers (like us!) also understand that an end-to-end solution is not always the best answer. Customers still want integrators to do what they do best: mix and match the most robust products to build a comprehensive security system that meets their specific needs. And while integration relies heavily on an integrator’s ingenuity, some of the burden falls to the manufacturer as well. Manufacturers must provide end-to-end solutions and open systems that give integrators flexibility based on customer needs. If vendors aren’t producing solutions that seamlessly integrate with others, then it might be time to consider other manufacturing options.

Industry standards, like ONVIF, go a long way toward ensuring that various products are interoperable. But keep in mind that open standards aren’t a cure-all for integrators that source technology from multiple vendors. Many providers today produce end-to-end solutions while focusing on just one part of the equation. Whatever their focus is —whether it’s video, video management solutions or storage — it should seamlessly synchronize and operate with any technology and be offered as part of an end-to-end solution. Now, isn’t that a win-win for everyone?

Las Vegas – April 10, 2013 — DVTEL, Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has named MCM Integrated Systems, Van Nuys, Calif., as VAR of the Year and KLM Marketing, Mechanicsville, Va., as Manufacturer’s Rep of the Year.

MCM Integrated Systems, a DVTEL value-added reseller (VAR), is being awarded for its close collaboration with DVTEL to meet the needs of its diverse client base. For 33 years, MCM has designed and installed state-of-the-art integrated access control and video security systems for corporations, government agencies, banks, hospitals and high-rise complexes in the Southern California area. MCM was chosen for this prestigious award based on their dedication and professionalism towards their customers and community. The company has proven invaluable in its pursuit of DVTEL product expertise and knowledge, and has demonstrated their expertise with numerous customized applications/installations.  

“We are honored by the recognition bestowed on us by DVTEL,” Richard McMillan, President, MCM Integrated Systems. “We have developed a very strong relationship with the company and are working together on a number of large existing projects and new opportunities. This award, along with our momentum in the market, demonstrates the significant demand for intelligent, open IP systems from a wide range of customers.”

As DVTEL’s Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year, KLM Marketing has demonstrated innovative marketing of DVTEL’s product line and revenue growth year after year, emphasizing a broad scope of service to customers on all levels. The leading choice for video and intercom solutions in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvanian, southern New Jersey and Washington, KLM and its network of field representatives offer system design, sales/technical training, site visits and total customer support.

“We at KLM work closely with partners and users to provide comprehensive solutions, and DVTEL systems are an ideal fit for IP projects whether it is mid-sized or enterprise-class,” said Paul Walter, Founder, KLM Marketing. “The DVTEL technology suite is an important component of our business, providing customers the benefit of an open-standard, IP-based security operations center that unifies video, audio, data, access control and alarm management using centralized command and control.”

MCM Integrated Systems and KLM Marketing will be honored at a DVTEL corporate event on April 9, 2013, the day before the start of the ISC West 2013 security conference in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas (April 9, 2013) – DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer. Peled will report to DVTEL President and CEO Yoav Stern, and will assume responsibility for all company operations.

Peled is a seasoned senior executive who most recently served as CEO of Apollo Network Services, a private company focused on large defense, energy and transportation projects. He previously held the position of Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning, for Asia Global Technologies, a large security systems integrator. In his prior role as CEO of Flash Networks Ltd., he focused the company’s business on the emerging mobile data wireless market. Other previous positions include Vice President of R&D, Vice President of Operations and General Manager of the Telecommunication Division of Elbit Systems Ltd., and the CEO of Bogen Communication International Inc.

Peled will also serve as the company’s Chief Product Officer, replacing Ami Amir, who will continue to serve as an adviser to the CEO on special strategic projects. “I want to thank Ami for his tremendous contribution to DVTEL in a period of unique transition and exciting new product development,” commented Stern. “I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to focus on the next evolution of the company.”

“As for Mr. Peled”, added Stern, “He is a seasoned executive and has led corporations in the United States as well as international organizations. I have worked with Zvi on two occasions in the past and am pleased to welcome him to DVTEL. He is an important addition to our team at a critical growth phase for the company. An excellent manager of people and goals, he has a proven record of success in working with strong R&D and engineering teams, as well as successfully running high-tech businesses. I am convinced his management skills will add value and his personality will set the stage to lead our teams to an exciting expansion in our company’s history”.

“I studied DVTEL’s business model prior to deciding to join the team and it became clear to me that DVTEL is focused on delivering solutions that exceed requirements in scalability, flexibility and functionality to enterprise-class end-users as well as to the small- to mid-sized business market,” Peled said. “During my career I have learned that matching leading technologies and products with intelligent go-to-market strategies are a key factor for growth. Enabling channel partners to flourish alongside you is also a critical success factor. I was happy to find out that DVTEL is already enabling this practice and therefore, I am very excited to join the team and together, with our channel partners, we shall expand our horizon.”

Las Vegas – April 8, 2013 — DVTEL, the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of the Latitude network video management system (NVMS) with ShotSpotter gunfire alert and location technology. Integration with ShotSpotter provides seamless archiving and monitoring tools for events created by the gunfire alert and location technology. DVTEL has also enhanced its integration with Google Earth virtual globe, map and geographical information program.

Integration with third-party technologies is part of the DVTEL Applications and Integration Center’s ongoing mission to develop customized solutions for DVTEL customers. The ShotSpotter system involves covering wide areas with collaborative sensors that triangulate the precise location of a gunshot anywhere within a designated coverage area. The DVTEL-ShotSpotter integration module sends event notifications to Latitude to provide operators with a situational overview of any gunfire incidents. Appropriate actions can be programmed in response to each type of incoming gunshot detection event, and users can view and react to incoming gunshot events. ShotSpotter requires an installed and fully configured Google Earth integration.

The DVTEL-Google Earth integration module combines DVTEL’s Latitude NVMS with Google Earth’s location-based presentation capabilities. Google Earth maps the world by superimposing images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and three-dimensional geographic information systems (GIS). Users can interact with Latitude-enabled cameras from the Google Earth map to live video by hovering over a camera and identify a camera easily with a Google pop-up balloon. When combining Google Earth with ShotSpotter, a gunshot’s location can be marked on a Google Earth map, and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras in the vicinity can be automatically directed to the incident location and displayed to the operator in Latitude’s ControlCenter.

DVTEL’s Applications and Integration Center (AIC) provides custom automation, operation and third party integration to DVTEL’s Latitude Network Video Management System, allowing DVTEL solutions to be tailored to the customer’s requirement. The integrations with ShotSpotter and Google Earth are only the latest of dozens of customer integration options, including access control, audio, license plate recognition (LPR), point-of-sale (POS), physical security information management (PSIM), and video analytics systems.

“Gunfire detection systems are becoming more in demand, given high-profile shooting events such as the recent tragedy at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.,” said Jicko Chetrit, Director, DVTEL’s Applications and Integration Center. “As new technologies come on the scene, customers require custom integrations with Latitude NVMS, and our mission is to make it happen. Incorporating technologies such as ShotSpotter and Google Earth expand the capabilities of Latitude and provide more flexible and customized systems for DVTEL customers.”

About DVTEL
With thousands of installations spanning five continents, DVTEL is a world-class developer of video surveillance open solutions including video management systems, cameras, encoders, video analytics, custom integration and applications.  DVTEL works in partnership with system integrators and end-users as well as with other leading industry players to be an all-inclusive provider of open solutions on a platform that provides full integration. DVTEL’s product line delivers scalability, flexibility and functionality with the ability to grow seamlessly. Regardless of what you have today; without loss of investment; wired networks or wireless; outdoors or indoors; small, medium or large scale projects, DVTEL ties everything together.  For more information, go to www.DVTEL.com.