Cisco enhances IP-based video surveillance product

MUMBAI

APRIL 10, 2007

Demonstrating its commitment to help transform isolated security operations
into a strategic asset using the Internet Protocol (IP) network, Cisco announced
key additions to its IP-based video surveillance product portfolio that unlock
the value of video. The new offerings use the IP network as a platform for
accessing video, and transforming disparate legacy security systems to be more
collaborative and responsive while preserving customers' existing investments.

The latest offerings - Cisco's new IP surveillance camera, a scalable video
recording and storage platform, and new video surveillance software provide
greater security scalability, and are easily integrated with other security and
business systems to enhance the value of video. Additionally these products
enable a smooth migration from analog to network-based deployments, and
interoperate with third-party storage.

The surveillance solution also provides customers with numerous benefits
inherent in Cisco's leading IP networking technology. Live or recorded video can
be accessed by authorized users from virtually anywhere at any time through the
IP network. As a result, the new IP-based video surveillance solution provides
security professionals with timelier access to information and fosters a more
collaborative and comprehensive approach to security operations.

"Today's announcement demonstrates Cisco's commitment to help
organizations transform siloed systems and applications into a united solution
to enhance safety and security operations," said Mark Farino, GM of Cisco's
Converged Security Infrastructure Business Unit. "By utilizing the IP
network, businesses can align security with overall corporate goals. Such a
transformation makes security organizations more effective and strategic to
their businesses."

"Cisco's vision and strategy, and the new product additions, align well
with the realities of today's security operations," said Dan Eitnier,
Director of Surveillance for the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.
"We were able to migrate from analog to digital and networked video
surveillance without operational disruption. The move was also invisible to our
surveillance operators as Cisco's video surveillance solution provides
low-latency, high- broadcast-quality video. Since we could continue to use our
existing analog controls and displays, the operators did not have to be
re-trained, but now enjoy new capabilities only available with IP-network
technology innovations."

The new Cisco IP camera, and the scalable mass storage recording services
platform are scheduled to be available by the end of May 2007. New feature
enhancements in Cisco Stream Manager Software version 5.0 are available to
existing customers at no extra cost and will be supported on Cisco IP gateways,
services platforms and integrated services platforms.