12th Apr 2005 07:01
Emblaze Ltd12 April 2005 Visual Defence to deploy digital video security network solution in one of Europe's largest airports Project scope estimated in Millions of Dollars over the next 3 years Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada - April 12, 2005 - Emblaze Ltd (LSE: BLZ)announces that its Group company, Visual Defence, a leader in next generationvisual security and VisioWave S.A., a leader in digital intelligent videosecurity networks will have their joint digital video network solution deployedin one of Europe's largest and busiest airports. The airport's identity has not been disclosed due to security reasons. Under the terms of the contract, VisioWave's digital video equipment and VisualDefence's VMS management software will be deployed in the new terminal beingbuilt in Europe's largest and busiest airports as well as some of its currentterminals. "Thanks to a proven record of successful airports projects completed in Canadaand Switzerland, VisioWave and Visual Defence have together achieved a goodunderstanding of the technology and security challenges that airports are facingat present." declares Xavier Heusghem, VP of Marketing, VisioWave. Oved Tal, CEO of Visual Defence said: "This is a tremendous affirmation of ourtechnology and its ability for it to be chosen by one of the most prestigiousairport authorities in Europe. We are delighted to be assisting in themodernisation of visual security at such an important site. We hope to win manymore such contracts with the same airport authority." Visual Defence provides solutions that enable digital audio-visual ("AV") datato be captured from a variety of sources, such as fixed or mobile cameras,microphones, infra-red sensors, access controls and burglar alarms and deliveredto local or remote locations where it can be managed and monitored. TheCompany's solutions are primarily targeted at government establishments, themilitary, mass transport centres such as airports, seaports, underground trainsand large commercial enterprises. A key strength of the Visual Defence's systems is that they integrate withlegacy analogue equipment, overcoming problems of compatibility and replacementcosts that potential clients face in the process of migrating from analogue todigital technologies. In addition, the Company's digital AV technology platformenables the introduction of "next generation" security and surveillanceapplications such as face recognition, motion detection and real timedistribution of images and other data to multiple sites. Enquiries: Emblaze GroupDoron Cohen, Hagit Gal + 972 9 7699831/ 339 Visual DefenceStuart Steinberg +905-731-1254 Corfin CommunicationsHarry Chathli, Neil Thapar + 44 207 929 8989 Notes to Editor About The Emblaze Group (Emblaze LTD) Emblaze Ltd. is a group of companies sharing a common mission to provide Telecomoperators with technologies, products and solutions for next generationservices: Emblaze Mobile, a new breed in handsets design and manufacturing;Adamind (LSE: ADA), a global leader in content adaptation (transcoding) forwireless operators; Visual Defence, a provider of wireless and IP videosolutions for military and homeland security markets; Emblaze Systems, leadingprovider of customized, media centric, end-to-end solutions for mobile media andOrca Interactive (LSE: ORCA), provider of Interactive Television IPTV middlewarefor Video On Demand (VOD) and broadcast services, aimed at Telecom, cable andxDSL operators Emblaze Group is traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BLZ) since 1996 andhas offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Korea andIsrael. www.emblaze.com About VisioWave VisioWave S.A. (Switzerland), a subsidiary of the TF1/Bouygues group was foundedin 1996 by image processing and network infrastructure experts. The company hascome to the fore as the leader in systems for high-performance digital videonetworking. VisioWave markets its solutions for security and media applications.VisioWave has numerous references in the areas of transportation (railwayindustry, metros, tramways, and buses), traffic control and surveillance formotorways and tunnels, banking, retail industry, urban surveillance, airports,campus, stadiums or public areas. About Visual Defence Visual Defence, recently created from the merger between Emblaze Defense, GiritProjects and AVLogic, is a global leader in the deliverance of security-orientedcommunications and management systems over IP for the security and defencemarketplace. The ability to stream, secure, store and retrieve high qualitydigital video and audio over standard wireline and wireless networks eliminatesthe role of expensive and inflexible legacy CCTV and security systems. Weprovide innovative systems design, engineering and development services thatintegrate with our 'best-of-breed' technology platforms to ensure our clientsreceive a comprehensive solution offering. Our solutions enable the establishment, management and delivery of digital datafrom multiple edge devices to any location using a Common Management System.This open-architecture management platform provides a simple and cost effectivetransition to digital infrastructure while providing integration with legacyanalogue components. Visual Defence is currently seeking to float on AiM, the Alternative InvestmentMarket of the London Stock Exchange. www.visualdefence.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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