IP Video Management Systems Showcased at Intersec 2014 Provide Open Platform, Flexible, Scalable and integration with 3rd Party Cameras and Access Control Systems for Easy-to-Use Solutions for Corporate Security

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 20th January 2014 - Medium-sized and large enterprises across the Middle East and Africa can solve their security needs thanks to new IP video management systems, said exhibitors at Intersec 2014.

Panasonic's WV-ASR500 system provides an IP-based video surveillance system that is ideal for medium-sized to large enterprises. This new open platform also facilitates third party cameras which can be integrated with other access controls systems. Furthermore, the WV-ASR500 features an open, flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use architecture that can support up to 64 network cameras per server - providing viewing on desktops and mobile devices, recording, alarms, searching, and additional management features.

"With corporate security risks at an all-time high, companies cannot put off the protection that they need for their office or campus. Our complete solution for Control Room including the WV-ASR500  Series, the WV-ASC970 and the WV-ASM970 features all the functionality required for recording and video management for today's and tomorrow's business needs, and is seamlessly integrated with IP video system  and fire alarm system," said Mr. Y Yamasaki, General Manager, Systems Solutions Department, Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa.

The new WV-ASR500 software recording solution offers extensive versatility as an expandable Windows® server-based video recorder, providing customers with the flexibility required to build a powerful surveillance recording and monitoring installation around a single scalable software-based platform.

In addition to the high capacity and field extendable core recording capability, the ASR500 features include multi-camera-time-synchronized playback, event- and time-based search and multiple video export and archiving functions among other features.

The ASR500 system serves as a complete video management solution (VMS) featuring broad support for IP cameras and encoders as well as integration with third-party security hardware and access control systems from a wide range of leading manufacturers.

 The WV-ASR500 surveillance recording solutions will be offered in a Pro-Series edition in both 32 and 64 IP channel configurations along with upgrade options that expand capacity to up to 128 IP channels.

Complementing the WV-ASR500 system are Panasonic's WV-ASC970 server to support monitoring camera footage, the TH-55LFV50 super narrow bezel LED display ideal for control rooms, and the EBL512 Fire Alarm System that self-diagnoses and interacts with emergency alert systems.

The Intersec 2014 security and safety exhibition runs from 19-21 January at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre

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About Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE (PMMAF)
Effective January 1, 2012.Panasonic Marketing Middle East FZE (PMM) has been renamed as 'Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE' (PMMAF). As the regional Headquarters, all functions related to Sales and Marketing, Supply chain and Customer service solutions, and Advertising functions under the brand name Panasonic is handled by PMMAF. PMMAF aims to become the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry in Middle East and Africa, as part of Panasonic's group-wide global commitment to drive eco-innovation by 2018, the 100th anniversary of its foundation. The vision at PMMAF is to be the No 1 Customer-centric Company and No 1 Customer-preferred brand in the Middle East and Africa region.

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