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e-News from Agent Video Intelligence
Edition 1, 2011

Agent Vi Expands its Reach with New Sales Channels Worldwide

Agent Vi’s Channel Partner Program (CPP), launched in 2010, continues to attract dozens of new sales channels who are keen to promote and sell Agent Vi’s comprehensive video analytics solutions. The CPP provides a framework for Distributors and Systems Integrators to become certified to resell, install and support Agent Vi’s products.

Agent Vi has partnerships with Distributors and Systems Integrators in new territories across the world, from additional countries in Asia to the Middle East, Africa and beyond. These channels benefit from the expanded product offering that they now deliver to their customers, and can even capitalize on existing installations by introducing enhancements and associated services offered by Agent Vi.

Some of the new partners are presented below:

Territory Channel Partner
Austria
Bulgaria
Global
India
Israel
Italy
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Switzerland
Thailand
USA

Click here to read more about Agent Vi’s CPP.

Click here in order to view a more comprehensive listing of Agent Vi’s channel partners.
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New Software Versions: Release of Vi-System 4.0 & Vi-Search 1.2

Agent Vi has released new versions of its video analytics solutions – Vi-Search (video search and analysis solution) and Vi-System (real-time detection and alert solution) – offering new capabilities, performance enhancements, and new business intelligence applications.

In line with Agent Vi’s focus on simplicity and ease of use of its products, an innovative Automatic Scene Learning (ASL) algorithm was developed and is incorporated in Vi-System Version 4.0. The ASL algorithm performs automatic calibration of targets in each camera, allowing the software to self-learn each scene and distinguish between people and vehicles. This saves time and labor associated with manually configuring each camera and shortens the time required to become operational. Read more about ASL in the "Ask Agent Vi" column below.

Vi-Search Version 1.2 features additions and enhancements, including search of video recorded from PTZ cameras, enhanced viewing capabilities and shorter search duration. Search through 24 hours of video is now performed within 3 seconds, and in addition, Vi-Search can operate in near real-time, allowing search through video recorded as recent as 3 seconds prior to the search query. This allows an operator to quickly and effectively search, retrieve and respond to events recorded by the surveillance system.

Through continued engagement with the retail market, Agent Vi has also enhanced its business intelligence applications, allowing for shopper traffic data to be presented in more extensive ways. Retail operators are provided with quick and easy options to analyze traffic data in their facilities and across different schedules, and adjust business operations accordingly.

Click here to download the Release Notes for Vi-System Version 4.0.

Click here to download the Release Notes for Vi-Search Version 1.2.

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Ask Agent Vi: What is ASL?

Automatic Scene Learning (ASL) is a new patent pending feature available in Vi-System Version 4.0 and Vi-Search Version 1.2.

The process of configuring an analytics installation for optimal detection performance requires the installer to have relevant knowledge and experience. Agent Vi is constantly striving to simplify this process in order to minimize the time and effort required to configure each camera and allow even inexperienced installers to achieve great detection results.

ASL replaces the need for manual configuration of 3 important camera characteristics, via an automated self-learning algorithm that is able to optimally tune the camera parameters based on analysis of the video feed. The 3 configured parameters are: Environment (Indoor or Outdoor), Camera Mounting (Overhead or Angled) and Camera Calibration.

ASL works by analyzing various scene parameters including scene lighting, moving targets and more, and then selecting the proper configuration parameters based on this analysis. ASL can work in parallel on any number of cameras and usually takes between 15 to 60 minutes to complete.

ASL saves a significant amount of time in bringing a new analytics installation to an operational state, and is particularly helpful for large-scale installations that must configure and calibrate hundreds of cameras to get started. With an easier and quicker set-up, new installations can be up-and-running in no time, making Agent Vi’s products the most user-friendly on the market.



Agent Vi Exhibits at Safety & Security Amsterdam

Complementing Agent Vi’s growing presence in the Netherlands, and following recent wins of significant Dutch projects, Agent Vi exhibited at the SSA Expo (Safety & Security Amsterdam) during March 2011, presenting from within the booth of ecosystem partner, Axis Communications. Both Vi-System and Vi-Search were presented, demonstrating the integration between Agent Vi’s solutions and Axis cameras.

Agent Vi’s video analytics solutions were also presented in the booth of Secured by Web – a distributor of Agent Vi in the Netherlands, and a member of Agent Vi’s Channel Partner Program. Secured by Web exhibited live demonstrations of Vi-System and Vi-Search on fixed, thermal and PTZ cameras.

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Agent Vi Partners Seminars in UK

During February 2011, Agent Vi held its inaugural Agent Vi Partners Seminars for new potential sales channels. Over 50 systems integrators and consultants attended the two events held in London and the Midlands areas, learning about the potential of video analytics applications in IP surveillance networks, and in particular, Agent Vi’s range of video analytics solutions.

An integrated solution was presented at each event, demonstrating how Agent Vi’s video analytics products are combined with edge devices and video management systems. Integrated solutions from Sony-Genetec-Agent Vi and Axis-Milestone-Agent Vi were presented. Demonstration of these integrated solutions showed the attendees how these best-of-breed solutions can be delivered to end-users. Back to Top


Upcoming Training & Certification Courses

Systems Integrators and Distributors are welcome to join upcoming training and certification courses as follows:

- Midlands, UK: 12-14 April 2011
- Atlanta, USA: 26-28 April 2011
- Milan, Italy: 10-12 May 2011

The 3-day course provides comprehensive knowledge regarding Agent Vi’s products and gives participants the skills to sell, install and support these products. All Systems Integrators who would like to become members of Agent Vi’s Channel Partner Program must complete the certification course.

For more details, click here or email certification@agentvi.com

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Online Training Webinars

Agent Vi offers online training webinars, providing a general introduction to Vi-System and Vi-Search. The time of the webinars varies to suit different time zones. Click here to sign up for an Agent Vi webinar. Note: These webinars are introductory only, and do not qualify the participants as “certified” for the purposes of the Channel Partner Program.

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Upcoming Events

ISC West 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada – 6-8 April, 2011
 Agent Vi is participating in the ISC West 2011 exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas from 6th to 8th April. Agent Vi will be exhibiting with ecosystem partner Milestone Systems, in the Milestone Solutions Center, booth #10055. On display will be Agent Vi’s recently launched product versions – Vi-System Version 4.0 and Vi-Search Version 1.2. In addition Agent Vi will present the new integration with Milestone’s new MIP SDK. Email sales@agentvi.com to arrange a meeting with an Agent Vi representative at ISC West.

Agent Vi Partners Seminars – Scandinavia
Copenhagen – 12 April, 2011
Stockholm – 14 April, 2011
 Agent Vi is holding a series of educational seminars presenting how video analytics applications add value to end-users and resellers. The events are free of charge and are intended for systems integrators, consultants and technology partners who seek to better understand video analytics technologies and explore partnership opportunities with Agent Vi.

The next events in the Agent Vi Partners Seminars series are being held on Tuesday 12 April in Copenhagen and on Thursday 14 April in Stockholm. The events, scheduled for 8.30am – 3pm, will include presentations on Agent Vi’s products, architectural benefits, Channel Partner Program, and more. Additionally, these events feature Agent Vi’s ecosystem partners Axis Communications and Milestone Systems, allowing attendees to learn about integrated solutions. Click here for more information and to register your attendance.

Additional partner events will be held in various regions during the year. To enquire about an event near you, please send an email to sales@agentvi.com

About Agent Vi
Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) is a leading provider of open architecture, video analytics software deployed in a variety of security, safety and business intelligence applications worldwide. The comprehensive video analytics solutions offered by Agent Vi extend from real-time video analysis and alerts to forensic search and post-event analysis, and are fully integrated with a range of third party edge devices and video management systems. Integrating Agent Vi's advanced video analytics capabilities into existing or new surveillance networks enables users to benefit from the true potential of their surveillance networks, transforming them into intelligent tools that respond to the practical challenges of the 21st century.

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