High Quality Video Surveillance Solution helps to monitor and secure Small Businesses
Dubai, UAE - Linksys®, a Division of Cisco, a recognized global leader of voice, wireless and networking hardware for consumers and small business environments, has embarked on an ambitious platform to raise the standards of security surveillance and protection in the Middle East.
"With the proliferation of small businesses in the region, the need for optimal security of the highest quality has come into larger focus. As part of the growing Linksys Business Series line-up, this next generation camera is a fully customizable solution for small business owners to monitor and help protect their premises," said Mohammad Hoda, Regional Manager, Linksys Middle East and Africa.
This state-of-the-art solution can be optimized for various applications and locations, by monitoring for theft in retail environments or remote entrances. Its compact form enables the camera to be included in protective casing for interior or exterior installations. The camera can be equipped with industry standard removable lenses that could be customized for optional Zoom or Wide-Angle, to adapt to each specific application and indoor or outdoor settings.
The Linksys PVC2300 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and can be powered via a PoE Switch or power injector via Ethernet cabling. This allows installations near ceilings on rooftops or any other location where power outlets may not be available.
"Video surveillance is a critical application for each business, whatever its size, to secure and monitor after hours or show remote images of offices or parking facilities. At Linksys we believe that video surveillance must be included to the office's network, working together with all devices and compatible with all important standards," added Hoda.
The PVC2300 has two input and two output ports which can be used to connect the camera to an alarm panel, siren, Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors, smoke detectors, lighting switch, door sensors, etc. The camera comes with motion detection functionality, and can be configured to send notifications through email (up to 3 email addresses) to the laptop or mobile phone or it can include a video or a preset time.
Linksys Business Internet Cameras use a progressive scan CCD sensor delivering high quality video images. The CCD sensor is low-light sensitive and can be used in low light environments or during "near dark" times of the day. Additionally, the camera incorporates an IR Cut Filter which, when used with a separate infra-red lamp, allows video capture in total darkness.
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Main features:
- WPA2 and QoS (WMM and 802.1p)
- Maximum resolution is VGA (640x480), max frames rate is 30fps (Frames per Second)
- Mounts in a standard outdoor or indoor enclosure
- IO ports facilitates alarm triggers, turn on/off of lights, etc
- RTSP Video/Audio Streaming to Unicast and Multicast clients
- 4x Digital Zoom - can also use Optical Zoom with appropriate interchangeable lens
- JPEG Snapshots at multiple resolutions that can be sent to an FTP server
- Up to 10 Unicast users and unlimited multicast users
- Built-in Web server for Remote Access over IP
- Secure control over HTTPS
- Included software for Monitoring and Recording up to 16 cameras simultaneously
Pricing and Availability
The Linksys Business Internet Video Camera with Audio and POE (PVC2300) is available immediately through distribution, online resellers and Value Added Resellers (VARs) for an estimated retail price of US$350.
The Linksys Edge
Linksys has elevated Business Series products to specifically appeal to small business owners, high growth industries or those organizations that merely want a robust solution that will continually perform. Linksys relies on channel and distribution partners to provide end-users with the solutions to seamlessly integrate or create their unique networking requirements.
The Linksys Business Series of products, one component of the overall Cisco SMB offering, provides an integrated approach to small business networking. By offering training, support, programs and the largest product catalogue for networking, VoIP, storage and services, customers will find the solutions they require backed by the largest networking provider in the industry.
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems Inc., (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the recognised global leader in voice, Wireless and Ethernet networking for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys provides award-winning product support to its customers. For more information, visit www.linksys.com.
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Mélodie Testelin, Linksys
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Polaris Public Relations
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Investor relations
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