Wayne Arvidson

Video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) is not just for commercial organisations. Federal, state and local governments can also realize benefits from the technology—and use it to deliver an integrated video surveillance system that addresses some of their unique security needs. Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) What is VSaaS? Simply stated, it’s a cloud-based video surveillance solution that is packaged and delivered as a service over the internet. The price varies depending on the features of your plan (i.e. number of cameras, amount of storage, software features, etc.), and you pay a monthly subscription price to use it. How does it work? Internet Protocol (IP) cameras are installed at site locations, and the video is captured and streamed to a service provider’s data center via an internet connection. The video management software (VMS) runs on backend infrastructure provided by the service provider’s cloud. All video processing is done in the cloud, and all that is required to view the footage is an internet-connected device and a web browser. Retail, health care, education, and transportation all benefit from the flexibility and architecture of VSaas Growing VSaaS Providers Solution providers such as Axis Communications, Genetec, and G4S among many others offer VSaaS solutions, and the market is growing. According to IHS Markit, the market is expected to reach $2.3 billion in 2021. VSaaS is a solution with cross-industry appeal. Retail, health care, education, and transportation all benefit from the flexibility and architecture of the solution. But how does VSaaS address the surveillance needs of government institutions? Geographic Coverage And Access To protect cities and towns, law enforcement must watch over widespread geographic areas. Their work involves monitoring and policing many different neighborhoods, buildings, garages, parks, and walking paths—basically anywhere there is property or people to protect. They rely on video surveillance to help them keep these environments safe. But it’s more than local law enforcement officers who use video footage. From local city officials to federal and state law enforcement agencies, many other people, at times, need access to video footage captured by city surveillance cameras. Centralized Remote Monitoring How does VSaaS help? VSaaS enables the installation of cameras throughout cities and communities and stream footage to a central location via the Internet. Because the system is centralized, it eliminates the need to manage a lot of different standalone DVRs or NVRs, which enables organizations to monitor a large area from a remote command center. VSaaS enables the installation of cameras throughout cities and communities and stream footage to a central location via the Internet Plus, anyone with proper credentials can access the footage from an Internet-connected device—whether that be a smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. That makes it easier for multiple agencies to work together, which in turn can improve communication and response time to incidents. Budget Concerns And Flexibility Tight budgets are normal in government. As a result, it’s often a challenge to procure capital for new technology purchases—and that sometimes leads to underfunded projects and difficulty upgrading old technology. VSaaS changes the expense model. It allows you to shift from a capital expenditure (CapEx) model, where large capital funding is required to purchase equipment, to an operational expenditure (OpEx) model, where the costs of the solution become an operating expense. Since the cameras, installation, storage, and software are packaged into a service, you don’t need a large capital outlay up front—you simply pay a predictable expense every month. VSaaS provides the capability for you to increase storage capacity when you need it Feature And Storage Capacity Upgrade Features VSaaS also makes it easier to upgrade old technology. When new technology becomes available, you can upgrade to it as part of the service. You no longer have to stick with old technology because of capital budget restrictions. Instead, you can upgrade to better cameras and management software features as they become available. The same is true for storage capacity. As camera resolution increases, the amount of data captured also increases. In addition, with the evolution of smart city technology and big data analytics, video data has become more valuable. As a result, there is a need not only to store more data but also to keep that data accessible for a longer period of time. VSaaS provides the capability for you to increase storage capacity when you need it. You can scale to accommodate growth, and since the storage is delivered as part of the service, you can leverage the “pay for use” model to manage your costs. On-Premise Storage Or Hybrid Where should surveillance video be stored? It’s an important question. After all, government entities must always comply with data privacy laws and handle data properly to ensure it can be used as evidence if needed. As a result, officials may prefer to be selective about where they store video data. In fact, the concern over regulatory requirements and security and privacy issues, according to Gartner, will lead governments to implement private cloud at twice the rate of public cloud through 2021. The provider’s ability to store large amounts of data cost-effectively makes VSaaS possible That’s not necessarily a show-stopper when it comes to video surveillance. Some VSaaS providers offer hybrid options. Plus, one of the things that makes VSaaS possible is the provider’s ability to store large amounts of data cost-effectively. Because service providers can manage their storage infrastructures economically, they can offer their service at an attractive price. Multi-Tier Storage Infrastructure In a way, government institutions (as well as commercial organizations) can do the same thing. If a government entity—for example, a small municipality—wanted to store their data on-premise or implement a hybrid configuration, they could solve some of their video storage challenges by implementing a multi-tier storage infrastructure similar to what a VSaaS provider might use to provide the actual service. A multi-tier storage infrastructure uses different storage media—disk, object storage, tape, and cloud—and combines them to deliver the total capacity needed while balancing performance and cost. The diagram below is an illustration of a multi-tier infrastructure: As the diagram shows, storage capacity grows using lower cost forms of media as volume and long-term retention requirements change. Files are moved between tiers based on user-defined policies. When the policies are met, the files are moved to a lower cost tier. Some file systems allow for multiple copies be written at ingest which not only minimizes the traffic of moving files across the network, but also provides much needed data protection through a second copy on a lower-cost tier. This scenario enables you to optimize the amount of high-performance media in your infrastructure and lower the long-term cost of retaining files. VSaaS offers many benefits for government institutions and commercial organizations alike Choice Of Implementations VSaaS offers many benefits for government institutions and commercial organizations alike. But not every implementation has the same needs or requirements. The good news is, when it comes to video surveillance solutions, you have options. You can leverage the benefits of VSaaS, in either a public cloud or hybrid scenario, depending on the service provider. Or if your needs dictate, you can achieve some of the same capacity and cost-saving benefits you would get from a VSaaS solution by implementing an on-premise solution based on a centralized VMS system and multi-tier storage. The choice is yours.

In 2017 we foresaw the emergence of video surveillance as a service. We also predicted an increase in intelligence in cameras, greater adoption of analytics, and more content aggregation. We saw biometrics taking increasing importance as a measure to prevent massive data breaches. We took on more projects that were larger in scope and size. More implementations involved higher-resolution cameras and longer retention times leading to greater adoption of multi-tier storage. Looking Ahead To 2018 Surveillance-as-a-service takes off: In 2017 customers “dipped their toes in the water” with surveillance-as-a-service, and in 2018 it should gain acceptance with a wider audience. Increase in analytics: In 2017 neural networks, machine-learning, real-time analytics, and artificial intelligence all got significant airplay, and are turning into real offerings for 2018.Retention times aren’t shrinking, and tape is increasingly viewed as a vital element in surveillance storage architectures More data will be created and retained longer: Retention times aren’t shrinking, and tape is increasingly viewed as a vital element in surveillance storage architectures. With more data being produced that is vulnerable to cyber-attack, people are also recognizing the advantage of the air-gapped protection against ransomware that is inherent with tape. LTO-8 tape technology lowers the barrier to multi-tiered storage: LTO-8 doubles tape cartridge capacity from the previous generation, enabling customers to store up to 30TB per cartridge for more cost-effective, long-term data retention. We will leverage these enhancements to deliver multi-tier solutions for persistent data growth and protection challenges in video surveillance, to offer cost-effective tiering for as little as half-a-petabyte of data. What Multi-Tier Storage Offers The multi-tier storage architecture as an enabling technology for video surveillance is clearly seeing traction going into the new year. There are market challenges – both political and technical – but the trend is one of progress. The market is in a state of flux, and additional stakeholders want to use surveillance data, so educating the market on how to use these architectures to resolve these problems is increasingly important.

What do users want from their surveillance system? Ask any security professional, and you will hear answers like these: sharp, high quality images; widespread camera coverage; real-time analytics; fast search and retrieval of video footage with minimal, if any, intervention from people in the information technology department. In other words, they want the tools they need to do their job. Delivering those tools requires an underlying technology infrastructure that includes a storage file system—preferably, one designed for video applications. How do you know if one storage solution is better suited for video than another? What makes a file system ideal for video applications? There are several factors to think about. Optimizing for write operations What type of work do you expect the storage system to perform? It’s important to know because some systems are designed to handle certain types of work better than others. Traditional information technology (IT) workloads consist of high volumes of transactions. Files are written to disk and then many read operations are performed. File systems that are optimized for read operations perform well for this type of workload, but they are not ideal for surveillance systems. Surveillance workloads are different from typical transaction-based workloads. Streaming video and sensor data, from a network of hundreds or even thousands of multifunction cameras, flows continuously. Video management software (VMS) is used to manage the process—from image acquisition through visualization, analysis, and storage—while performing real-time analytics and metadata generation. According to IHS, adoption of network cameras is moving quickly, and unit shipments of HD cameras are increasing In storage terms, that means the file system should be optimized for write operations, not read operations. To perform well, the file system must be capable of ingesting streaming video from many cameras concurrently and performing simultaneous write operations without creating input/output bottlenecks. Multiple Tiers Of Video Storage How much storage capacity is needed to support a surveillance system? It depends on how many cameras are installed, what type of cameras they are, and how long the video must be retained. High-definition (HD) cameras require more storage than analog cameras. Thanks to dropping camera prices, more organizations are replacing older cameras with digital units and expanding their surveillance coverage. According to IHS, adoption of network cameras is moving quickly, and unit shipments of HD cameras are increasing. By the time we reach 2019, according to IHS, 2.5 exabytes of surveillance data will be produced every day. Since storage costs can account for as much as 60% of the budget for a surveillance system, the storage configuration must balance capacity, performance, and cost. That’s best accomplished by implementing multiple tiers of storage where older video files can be stored on a lower cost medium such as tape. The way files are managed between tiers, however, can make a big difference when working with video. Managing Video Data Storage What method does the file system use to manage data and storage? The advantage of a multi-tier storage architecture is that you can make better use of high-performance disk by moving older files off to tape, lowering your storage costs, but still be able to retrieve them later if needed. Many information technology-centric storage solutions use a process called information lifecycle management (ILM) to manage data and storage. With ILM, usage policies are created for files. When the policy conditions are met, the file is moved to another tier of storage using an archive or data mover application. Thanks to dropping camera prices, more organizations are replacing older cameras with digital units and expanding their surveillance coverage This process is not ideal when working with video. High-resolution cameras generate large files. When ILM policy conditions are met, the video files are copied across the same ingest network to another tier, which impacts system performance. To lessen the impact, the data often is saved to a lower resolution (a process called grooming) before it is moved. Using the ILM method, if a file resides on archive storage, it must be restored back to the VMS system before it can be searched. That adds complexity and time. Plus, if the file has been groomed, the image quality is not as clear and sharp because of the lower resolution. File Systems For Video Surveillance When security professionals need to access recorded video, they want an easy way to search, find, and view it at the highest image quality possible, regardless of where the files are stored. Working in the timeline is important to security professionals. They want to perform their job from within the VMS application, not bounce between the VMS and an archive or data mover application to restore files. Using the ILM method, if a file resides on archive storage, it must be restored back to the VMS system before it can be searched File systems designed specifically for video applications meet these criteria. Like ILM, multiple tiers of storage are incorporated, and usage policies dictate when files are moved between tiers. The method used to manage data and storage, however, is better suited for video files. These file systems can write multiple copies of the files at the same time. For example, when a file is written to disk it is simultaneously written to a tape device residing on a separate network. That way, when the usage policy is met, the data doesn’t need to be groomed and copied across the ingest network; the copy already resides on tape, so the storage management software just releases the blocks on disk, avoiding any performance issues. Choosing File Systems For Video Performance In addition, file systems designed for video applications are integrated with the VMS software and don’t require a separate archive or data mover application to move files between tiers. From the user’s perspective, they see one drive letter—a single name space—that represents all storage, instead of separate drive letters for each tier. That makes searching files easier. Plus, if the file that a user wants resides on tape, it doesn’t have to be restored before it can be searched. The user works within the VMS system without worrying about where the file is located, and the storage management software does the rest. Evaluating a file system to determine if it will perform well for video applications requires digging into the details. You need to examine the architecture and understand how the file system operates – but the results are worth the effort. {##Poll41 - Which of the following do you MOST want from your video surveillance system?##}

Through new technology, applications and analytics, video surveillance systems are helping to make hospitals a safer place Healthcare organizations face many challenges. Federal mandates associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), changing reimbursement models, an ageing population and competition are among the most concerning issues. Unfortunately, so are safety and security. However, video surveillance is helping. Through new technology, applications and analytics, video surveillance systems – and the data storage required to support them – are helping to make hospitals a safer place and providing a positive impact on the quality of care. Security And Surveillance Trends Security professionals in healthcare settings face many threats. Gang incidents, trespassing, patient outbursts and terrorism are all concerns they must protect against, not to mention drug related crimes and the risk of infant and child abduction. Incidents of violence are real possibilities, which places workplace violence and disorderly conduct at the top of the list of safety concerns. “Violence is a real challenge for us,” said Mickey Watson, Director of Public Safety for the Sarasota County Hospital District in Sarasota, Florida. “We worry about active shooters and people pulling out knives and stabbing people. We have to worry about people driving cars into the crowd in front of our hospital. We see a rising level of violence among the patients in the emergency rooms. Even on the medical floors, we are seeing violent interactions with families, visitors, and other people on our campus.” According to Mickey, “Violence in the hospital and workplace violence have to be priorities for us, and we are always looking for ways to reduce the amount of violence.” Surveillance Systems Outside Hospitals Observation and awareness are important. Security professionals rely on their surveillance system to help them monitor nearby streets, pavements, parking facilities, hallways, entrances, ambulance bays, and waiting areas for suspicious or threatening activity. This is helping to prevent incidents as well as identify vehicles in “dump-and-run” cases. “Violence in the hospital and the workplace have to be priorities – we are always looking for ways to reduce the amount of violence” “Dump-and-run cases—where a car pulls up to the hospital, dumps a patient out at the entrance, and pulls away—happen frequently,” said Mickey. “It’s usually someone who has been shot or stabbed. The first question our law enforcement partners want to know is if we have any video of the car. So we added a license plate recognition camera to take care of that.” Better monitoring helps protect hospital settings. However, healthcare campuses are sprawling and becoming more decentralized. More and more services are being delivered outside the hospital itself, but those environments must still be protected. This is another area where video surveillance is helping. “It used to be that everything happened at the hospital,” said Mickey. “Now we are seeing patient care move more out into the community and across the system. So we use camera technology at the locations where we can’t keep staff all the time. We use virtual patrols and video patrols. We use that to monitor trespassing and those kinds of situations.” Constant Observation Camera Program The population is ageing, resulting in a growing need for medical services. Thanks to longer life expectancy and the size of the Baby Boomer generation, the number of people aged 65 years or older is expected to reach 72 million within the next 25 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, the CDC expects that nearly 20% of the U.S. population will be made up of older people by 2030, putting a lot of pressure on healthcare facilities. Older patients require more care and are at a higher risk of injury when on-site at a hospital or outpatient facility. Using a camera system eliminates the need to increase staff while ensuring patients are never out of the sight of a caregiver According to Paul Baratta, Healthcare Business Development Manager at Axis Communications, “People are coming into the [healthcare] system at an older age. Falling and other medical emergencies are starting to become more prevalent. As a technology partner, we are trying to help healthcare organizations with fall prevention and not just fall detection.” This is one area where video surveillance is helping improve the quality of care. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the anchor facility in Mickey Watson’s district in Sarasota, Florida, uses a constant observation system to serve high-risk patients. According to Mickey, “We struggle with patients who are a fall risk. So we have implemented a constant observation camera program where we actually have clinical professionals in a second control center observing high-risk patients. We have 200 rooms that have the ability to provide constant observation.” Clinical Uses For Video Platforms Using a camera system eliminates the need to increase staff while ensuring patients are never out of the sight of a caregiver. According to Mickey, constant observation cameras are such a benefit that they plan to include them in all future building specifications. “New rooms will be equipped with constant observation cameras,” said Mickey. “And we are expanding our control center and expect it to double in size this year.” “We implemented a constant observation camera program where clinical professionals can observe high-risk patients” Healthcare organizations are seeing more and more clinical uses for video platforms. One is the constant observation system mentioned above. Another is the growing trend toward telemedicine, where patients are able to receive care remotely. A third use is the role of video in training clinical staff. According to Mickey, “In my estimation, within the next 3-4 years the number of clinical-based camera platforms will actually exceed the number of security-based cameras that we have across the organization” and according to Paul, “We [at Axis] really feel [the healthcare industry] is going to see more and more cameras and video and storage needed for clinical applications and training. The traditional security camera systems are going to morph into a larger system of patient quality and care and away from just security.” Storage Platform For Healthcare Organizations Storage capacity in healthcare is growing at 30.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to a report from IHS. At Quantum, we see customers contending with growth driven by the adoption rate of high-definition (HD) cameras, the expanded use of camera systems to improve security, the growth in clinical-based camera applications and longer retention times due to litigation protection and analytics. Meeting the video requirements of today’s healthcare organizations requires a multi-tiered storage platform capable of growing incrementally and integrating into a heterogeneous infrastructure while remaining cost-effective enough to deliver the total capacity needed within the constraints of already tight budgets.

High definition has become the camera technology of choice for new installations Video storage is the foundation for new video surveillance infrastructures. Depending on your platform, storage can enhance your surveillance system’s capabilities, or it can limit them. But one thing is certain: your storage decision can no longer be an afterthought. Tremendous Growth In Data Storage Digital technology is transforming the surveillance industry. In fact, it’s estimated that 66 million network cameras and 28 million high-definition CCTV cameras will ship by the end of 2016. High definition has become the camera technology of choice for new installations, and that’s resulting in tremendous growth in the amount of data to be stored. Measuring in exabytes (one exabyte (EB) is approximately equal to one billion gigabytes (GB)), some estimates predict the amount of surveillance video stored over the next two years will nearly double, growing from 3.96 EB this year to 7.89 EB in 2018. And by 2019, projections estimate 2.5 EB of video will be produced every day. That’s a lot of data to store. Combine the growth estimates with the fact that retention times are getting longer due to changing regulations and legal requirements, and you have an industry desperately in need of more storage capacity. Hence, it’s no surprise that the enterprise storage market for video surveillance will surpass $1 billion by the end of the year. Security Project Budgets Video surveillance projects consist of many parts. Typically, project budgets are split between cameras, infrastructure, analytics solutions, video management system (VMS) software, and storage. But storage is often the largest single line-item expense with traditional implementations comprising 55-60% of the total budget dollars. Data management is an ongoing challenge for every organization In fact, the total spending for storage compared to other components in a video surveillance solution can be dramatically different. For example, the San Diego Police Department’s body-worn camera project in 2015 estimated spending $267,000 to purchase 1,000 cameras and $3.6 million (over a five-year period) on data storage and other storage-related expenses. In another instance, the Duluth Police Department project called for $5,000 to be spent on cameras compared to $78,000 (over a three-year period) on data storage. And in another case, the Los Angeles Police Department is expecting to spend $7 million to outfit 7,000 officers with body cameras while paying a five-year cost of approximately $50 million on data storage, maintenance, and program expenses. Data Management Challenge Data management is an ongoing challenge for every organization. Factoring in the growth of surveillance video and the influx of unstructured data from the Internet of Things (IoT), which is expected to surpass 100 billion devices by 2020, the effort becomes even more difficult. As a result, storage decisions have become much more strategic. Both technology decision makers and systems integrators working on behalf of customers need to evaluate the storage component of any video surveillance solution design carefully to ensure it meets their needs for today and tomorrow. Here are some questions to consider:1. Does the storage solution you are considering strike the right balance of performance and retention time required while meeting the project budget? Storing data on high performance disk when it is really suited for long-term retention is expensive. Make sure your design enables you to prioritise the right storage technology and take advantage of less expensive formats such as tape and cloud whenever performance is not the main requirement.2. Is the solution optimized for your expanding performance needs? Adding more high-definition cameras and performing real-time analytics requires high-performance storage to ingest parallel streams of high-resolution video without dropping frames or impeding processing. Make sure the storage platform you select can handle the demands of advanced video applications. Smarter storage options, such as a multi-tier solution, can save you money and free up dollars in your budget to spend on additional cameras or analytics software 3. Will the storage platform make it easy to access the data you need, when you need it? Visibility and accessibility are important. Finding the files you need when you need them should not be a time-consuming, arduous task. Make sure your platform delivers a single view that simplifies search and retrieval of your files.4. How well will your storage solution integrate with your existing infrastructure? Interoperability is imperative. Being locked in with one vendor or platform doesn’t provide the flexibility you need for today’s heterogeneous environments. Make sure your storage solution integrates with all major platforms, operating systems, networks, and video management solutions.5. Will the storage platform scale to accommodate adding more devices and new technologies? Camera counts are going up. High-definition, multi-sensor units are replacing analog And the IoT continues to evolve, adding new devices and sensors to the mix and creating untold numbers of opportunities for data analysis. Make sure your storage platform will integrate with complex data from disparate sources and will scale accordingly to accommodate the need for more capacity.6. Does the storage solution comply with your existing security requirements? Legal and institutional requirements for data vary, depending on the type of information stored and industry regulations. Make sure your storage solution satisfies all requirements for retention, access, and security.7. Will the storage platform easily build onto your current infrastructure without overhauling the whole system? Adding capacity onto an existing infrastructure may be the most cost-effective way to address storage challenges. Make sure your storage solution is flexible and capable of building onto your existing infrastructure in a non-disruptive fashion. Smarter storage options can save you money and free up dollars in your budget to spend on additional cameras or analytics software   Multi-Tier Storage Options Smarter storage options, such as a multi-tier solution, can save you money and free up dollars in your budget to spend on additional cameras or analytics software. Unlike solutions confined to primary storage, multi-tier options deliver high performance and give you more control over where your files are stored. Through user-defined policies, higher priority files can be stored on high-performance disk while lower priority files can be moved off to less expensive storage alternatives, such as tape or cloud. More control saves money on storage costs. Consider this relative comparison: If high-performance primary disk costs $1, object storage costs $.35, file-based tape costs about $.18, and the cloud costs somewhere between $.08-.16. By managing data across the available tiers, you can reduce storage costs by up to 33% and still deliver the total storage capacity required. Today, storage is a strategic decision, and is increasingly the foundation new video surveillance infrastructures are built upon. Using a multi-tier solution is the most high-performing, cost-effective approach to meeting today’s and tomorrow’s demanding capacity needs.

Quantum Corp. announced that its complete line of scale-out tiered storage, archive and data protection solutions for video surveillance environments is now available through Convergint Technologies. Certified with the industry-leading camera, VMS and analytics offerings, these award-winning, intelligent solutions will provide Convergint’s global user community with the foundation for next-generation security, analytics and AI infrastructures — a key challenge facing customers in this evolving market. With an extensive heritage of implementations for environments such as federal installations, transportation, healthcare, higher education and city surveillance, Quantum’s storage portfolio for video surveillance offers a logical fit with Convergint’s strategic direction. Customers can not only keep surveillance data longer but also have more budget available to spend on cameras and real-time analytics Affordable Storage And Data Protection The partnership with Quantum enables Convergint to provide its video surveillance and security customers with an expanded range of integrated, scalable solutions for data protection and retention. Powered by its StorNext parallel file system and data management platform, Quantum’s multitier storage makes the combination of storage performance and data retention more affordable. As a result, customers can not only keep surveillance data longer but also have more budget available to spend on cameras and real-time analytics, for a more effective video surveillance environment. Intelligent Storage Solutions Convergint Technologies (booth 14099) and Quantum (booth 22125) will highlight their solutions for video surveillance environments at ISC West 2018, Las Vegas, April 11-13. “Convergint’s success stems from the level of service we provide to our clients, and we are continually looking to enhance our ability to meet our customers’ needs. Our partnership with Quantum allows us to maintain our growth strategy with intelligent storage solutions to further deepen and expand the portfolio we offer to customers,” said Tony Varco, vice president, security division, Convergint Technologies. “Retention time for surveillance data continues to increase, and Convergint understands the value of storage as part of the surveillance and security infrastructure. With their global reach, reputation of excellence, and extensive qualification and vetting process, I’m pleased to have Quantum included among Convergint’s select list of offerings,” commented Wayne Arvidson, vice president, intelligence, surveillance and security solutions, Quantum.

Quantum’s award-winning StorNext® has become the platform of choice for storing and managing video, having been developed specifically for intelligence, military reconnaissance, security and surveillance applications. StorNext 6 Advanced Data Management As part of its continued commitment to enabling improved video surveillance through a better storage platform, Quantum will showcase StorNext 6, the major new StorNext® release. Launched in April 2017, StorNext 6 adds new advanced data management features to the industry-leading streaming performance of the company’s scale-out tiered storage solutions portfolio, which includes flash, disk, tape and public and private cloud storage offerings. With this unique combination of performance and management, Quantum continues to extend the power of StorNext in highly video-intensive environments such as surveillance and government security. The new release of the StorNext® storage system addresses the needs of enterprises grappling with using their existing appliance-based solutions to store large, rapidly growing data sets, such as increasingly large video formats captured from ever-expanding video surveillance camera-counts. It also helps them to meet another growing trend within the industry – drive business value from that data. These enterprises are quickly realising that traditional video storage appliances are too difficult to upgrade, cannot deliver sufficient performance and are unable to handle parallel workloads. Traditional IT-based solutions are not optimized for video or write-intensive performance. StorNext 6 not only overcomes these limitations but also provides more efficient and cost-effective ways to share and access files across geographically distributed teams, to manage and protect archived data, and to audit changes to data throughout its lifecycle. Quantum delivers all these benefits in an integrated, multi-tier storage solution that maintains optimized performance levels, visibility and access at every tier.  It’s vital that organisations that operate video surveillance infrastructures understand that video is a unique data type Importance Of Robust Storage Systems At the show, Quantum will demonstrate why a robust storage system is essential for anyone in video surveillance who needs to capture, store, share, and retrieve video content with high bit rates and frame sizes. It will also highlight precisely how video surveillance implementations are benefitting from the performance and value that Quantum provides. It’s vital that organizations that operate video surveillance infrastructures understand that video is a unique data type, and incoming video should be managed in a specific way that optimizes the dataset for video applications - making the entire process faster and more efficient. Since exhibiting at last year’s IFSEC International, Quantum has received several industry accolades for its multi-tiered, intelligent storage infrastructure. These include:  American Security Today’s ASTORS Homeland Security Award for Best Video Data Storage Solution, 2016 2016 Technology Partner of the Year, Axis Connect and Converge Conference 2016 Technology Partner of the Year Americas, Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) Milestone APAC Solution Partner of the Year, 2015 and 2016 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase at ISC West StorNext 5.4, Video Surveillance Data Storage GOVIES, 2017 Platinum Award for Video Surveillance Data Storage – for StorNext 5.4 StorNext 6 New Features There are a number of important new features within StorNext 6 that are of particular interest to the video surveillance community. It includes new enhancements that are designed to fit within existing ecosystem applications and tools, and are engineered to handle more complex streaming workloads. FlexSync Continuous Content Synchronization can create a replica of a source file system, directory or individual file onto another local or remote file system. It can then create copies of surveillance data to provide an off-site copy of video content for data protection or distribution, and maintains continuous and efficient synchronization through metadata monitoring. This has the added benefit of protecting data from malicious acts, as this feature also can have multiple “versions” if files are modified. FlexSync can be configured to run as frequently as every minute, providing a very short window before the file is replicated. FlexSpace Multi-Site Shared Archive enables distributed, collaborative workflows, creating “stubs” to remotely archived files and using S3-based object store repositories. For environments where many geographically distributed users need access to the same content, FlexSpace provides those users access to a cloud copy without replicating the data to each location. Only necessary content is downloaded to the local system. This is advantageous in situations when there is limited network bandwidth between sites that must maintain access to all of the content. Client-based “Quality of Service” (QoS) enables bandwidth throttling, to specify the maximum bandwidth permitted for a client. In addition, bandwidth reservation guarantees throughput for one client while limiting bandwidth for others. Within a security environment, there are multiple scenarios where this is a benefit. For example, ingest of real-time video from the cameras has different performance requirements than playback of previously recorded data. Client-based QoS can set up different systems to provide the appropriate level of performance for their function, ensuring that the most critical ingest always has priority over other functions. Online Stripe Group Management provides non-disruptive storage scaling with auto redistribution. As surveillance system requirements evolve, this capability enables a storage infrastructure to change as well—without disrupting ingest and other functions.  Additional capacity and bandwidth can be added to an active file system to meet increased retention or performance requirements. File System Auditing provides an activity trail of “what, when, and who” made changes to file metadata and the contents of the file itself File System Auditing provides an activity trail of “what, when, and who” made changes to file metadata and the contents of the file itself. In a security environment, the ability to determine all the “touch-points” for a file can be very important, for investigative purposes as well as to preserve chain of custody for video content. StorNext now provides a higher level of insight into the activity within a file system. Additional enhancements such as tier copy management allows administrators to effectively and flexibly manage the storage tier in which data resides much more effectively, and also choose the storage platform – including cloud — from which data will be retrieved. Previously, all tiers were treated the same from a retention standpoint, and retrieval always came from the first copy regardless of the storage platform. Now, administrators can specify how long data resides on a particular storage tier. For example, they may want to keep data on primary storage for 30 days, tape for one year, and in the cloud for three years - and which tier they want to retrieve the file from first based on cost or performance considerations. Collaboration On A Global Scale With these new features, StorNext 6 enables collaboration on a global scale while delivering the performance and management needed for surveillance storage environments as they grow. Wayne Arvidson, Vice President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Security Solutions at Quantum said: “Video surveillance is among the most challenging workloads for any storage environment, so a robust storage system is critical to protect people and property from harm. A scalable and intelligent storage platform such as Quantum’s, which is designed specifically for the demands of video, can also be used to extract business value from video-based data, producing business benefits and financial returns. StorNext 6 offers new features to enable collaboration on a global scale while delivering the performance and management needed for surveillance storage environments as they grow. At IFSEC International we will demonstrate to attendees how these features can drive greater productivity, innovation and insight.”

Quantum Corp. announced that Zhejiang Uniview Technologies Co. Ltd., a video surveillance system integrator, has agreed to become a Quantum value-added reseller and strategic alliance partner. Uniview offers a comprehensive line of IP video surveillance products—including IP cameras, network video recorders, encoders, decoders, storage and client software and applications—covering vertical markets such as retail, building, education and municipal government. Uniview will now sell Quantum’s full range of scale-out tiered storage products, enabling customers to manage the transformation in surveillance technology and the massive growth in surveillance data more efficiently and cost-effectively. Video Surveillance Solutions According to industry research firm IHS Markit, the market for enterprise storage used in security and video surveillance in China is projected to increase at a 26 per cent compound annual growth rate between 2014 and 2019. At this rate, IHS Markit expects China to overtake the United States as the largest market in the world for this type of storage by 2018. Video surveillance is undergoing rapid change, with the accelerated adoption of high-definition cameras, longer retention times for video-based data and the implementation of sophisticated new analytical tools. Storage costs can force customers to compromise in one or more of these areas. Data Management Powered by the company’s award-winning StorNext software, Quantum’s highly scalable, multi-tier storage solutions leverage disk, tape, and the cloud to provide an optimal balance of cost, performance, and accessibility for video surveillance workflows. Data can be kept on- or off-premise, including in public, private or hybrid cloud architectures, based on customer preferences. “Uniview has clearly established itself as a security and surveillance leader in China” Quantum’s data management tools keep data easily accessible across storage media, with the simplicity of searching a C: drive, enabling users to get information when needed regardless of the storage tier where it resides. This economical tiered approach to storage also allows customers to retain surveillance data longer, leaving more budget available to spend on cameras, analytics, and other tools in their video surveillance environment. Video-Based Data Storage Hermit Zhang, Chief Executive Officer, Zhejiang Uniview Technologies Co. Ltd. said: “Uniview is a pioneer in IP video surveillance, and we’ve continued to build on our leadership, as reflected in the fact that we are growing at an annual rate of more than 50 per cent. A key reason for our success has been our ability to deliver powerful, cost-effective solutions that help customers manage the ever-increasing influx of data, and Quantum’s multi-tier storage offerings are an excellent addition to our portfolio.”Wayne Arvidson, Vice President, Surveillance and Security Solutions, Quantum said: “Surveillance customers and partners are increasingly turning to Quantum for not only storage solutions but also technical innovation that enables them to achieve their mission of protecting people and property more efficiently while also extracting business value from video-based data. Uniview has clearly established itself as a security and surveillance leader in China, and we look forward to working together in enabling customers to meet evolving challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.”

Xcellis Application Director E is a video server & storage appliance for smaller-scale camera environments Quantum announced expansions to its storage solutions family and technology partner ecosystem for video surveillance and security. With the new Xcellis Application Director E, customers in low camera-count environments can now run video management systems (VMS) or analytic applications with directly attached storage. In addition, Arecont Vision, AxxonSoft and Digifort have joined the Quantum Advantage Partner program, enabling them to test, qualify and integrate their VMS technology with Quantum storage offerings for enhanced customer benefits. Quantum will showcase these and other developments at Intersec 2017 in Dubai, 22-24 January, booth SA I-23. Data Storage For Smaller Environments Xcellis Application Director E, a new model in the Xcellis Application Director product line, is a cost-effective video server and storage appliance for smaller-scale camera environments. This new entry-level offering: is ideal for implementations ranging from ten to 25 cameras; fulfills storage requirements from 18TB to 64TB (raw); enables users to manage further data growth through integration into a larger Quantum QXS Series disk-based environment or Xcellis-based tiered architecture. With the addition of the Xcellis Application Director E, Quantum’s product portfolio for video surveillance infrastructures can now scale from as few as ten cameras to tens of thousands. Xcellis Application Director solutions also enable VMS applications to connect directly to QXS Series disk storage or as clients in an Xcellis environment powered by Quantum’s industry-leading StorNext data management. As a result, users can access data without adding to network traffic for a more efficient video surveillance infrastructure. Quantum’s growing presence in video surveillance includes increasing industry recognition Growing Partner Ecosystem Quantum’s rapidly expanding video surveillance partner ecosystem now consists of more than 40 companies. The latest additions include: Arecont Vision is the leading manufacturer of high-performance megapixel IP cameras and makes its products in the U.S. The company’s MegaVideo and SurroundVideo massively parallel image processing architectures are now in their fifth generation and represent a drastic departure from traditional analog and network camera designs. AxxonSoft is a leading global developer of open VMS and PSIM (physical security information management) platforms. With headquarters in Moscow and more than 40 offices around the world, the company has over 2,500 partners, which perform over 1,500 installations every month. Digifort provides the first Brazilian software for IP surveillance and digital image storage. The company’s IP Surveillance System provides advanced resources, equipment and technological solutions for digital intelligence, corporate surveillance and urban security. Digifort has approximately 12,000 customers worldwide. Industry Recognition Quantum’s growing presence in video surveillance includes increasing industry recognition. American Security Today magazine recently awarded Quantum the platinum 2016 “ASTORS” Homeland Security Award for best video data storage solution. The award recognises outstanding product development achievements and new technologies to address growing homeland security threats. Axis Communications named Quantum 2016 Technology Partner of the Year at the 11th annual Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC 2016). Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com selected Xcellis Workflow Storage as a finalist in the 2016 Products of the Year awards in the Enterprise Hard Disk/Hybrid Storage category and chose the DXi6900-S as a finalist in the Data Backup Hardware category. Supporting Quote Wayne Arvidson, vice president, surveillance and security solutions, Quantum “As storage has taken on a larger role in users achieving their surveillance and security objectives, leading VMS companies have partnered with Quantum because of our commitment to delivering optimized solutions for joint customers. This growing partner ecosystem, along with offerings such as Xcellis Application Director E, also enables security and surveillance integrators and distributors to provide greater value to customers at all levels.”

Quantum and Axis work closely, delivering demanding video surveillance and security solutions Quantum was named 2016 Technology Partner of the Year by Axis Communications at its 11th annual Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC 2016). Axis, the global leader in network video, presented its annual awards to top channel, software, and technology partners. Joint Security Solutions As a Quantum Advantage Partner, Axis works closely with Quantum to deliver proven joint solutions for today’s demanding video surveillance and security environments. Axis has joined the company on stage at industry events such as ISC East 2016 to help security professionals understand the importance of storage in video surveillance workflows. The companies have also collaborated to address the unique surveillance and security challenges found in many healthcare environments. Quantum’s surveillance partner ecosystem has tripled in size over the last year and now includes nearly 40 partners. This growth reflects a shift in how the security community views storage, increasingly treating it as a foundational element of a surveillance strategy. Growing Professional Network Larry Newman, senior director of sales, Axis Communications commented, “Axis partners are not only part of the industry’s largest professional network but also an extension of our team. It is an honor to bring together the top companies in our industry at ACCC and recognize those strong relationships and shared sense of leadership in providing innovative security and business solutions. Quantum stands out for taking a fresh approach to video surveillance storage that will enable security professionals to take full advantage of the latest camera and analytical technologies available today.” Effective Video Surveillance Environment Wayne Arvidson, vice president, surveillance and security solutions, Quantum said, “Quantum’s multi-tier storage makes the combination of storage performance and data retention more affordable. Axis was early to recognize the role intelligent storage plays in enabling its customers to retain data longer and incorporate real-time analytics into their surveillance program. As a result of our collaboration, many Axis customers now have more budget available to spend on cameras and analytics, for an effective video surveillance environment.”

Quantum has continued to collaborate with partners to meet specific needs of the surveillance community Quantum Corp. has announced joint development initiatives with four industry-leading Video Management System (VMS) providers targeted at bringing enhanced multi-tier storage solutions to security and surveillance customers worldwide. Aimetis Corp., On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), Qognify and Verint Systems Inc. have joined the Quantum Advantage Program, and certified interoperability with Quantum offerings, including StorNext 5 data management and Quantum QXS hybrid storage. Significant Growth For Quantum’s Surveillance Partner Ecosystem Quantum’s surveillance partner ecosystem has tripled in size over the last six months and now includes more than 30 partners. This growth reflects a shift in how the security community views storage, increasingly treating it as a foundational element of a surveillance strategy. Quantum’s multi-faceted validation testing with VMS partners such as Aimetis, OnSSI, Qognify and Verint ensures that customers have access to thoroughly tested and integrated storage solutions suited to their unique environment. Quantum’s multi-tier storage makes the combination of storage performance and data retention more affordable, enabling customers to retain surveillance data longer and incorporate real-time analytics into their surveillance program. This economical approach to storage leaves more budget available to spend on cameras and analytics, for a more effective video surveillance environment. Continuing Development With Quantum Partners Quantum Advantage Program partners seeking to expand their offerings in video surveillance can fast track time to market for their joint solutions with technical and marketing support from Quantum, and also leverage cooperative engineering programs that enable them to optimize solutions for their customers. In addition to working with the new partners mentioned above, Quantum has continued to collaborate with others to meet the specific needs of the surveillance community: Axis Communications, to address the unique surveillance and security challenges found in many healthcare environments; Genetec, to create optimized security solutions for transportation environments, including airports, ports and rail systems; Milestone Systems, to provide a fully integrated video surveillance solution for critical infrastructure projects. "Through the partnership with Quantum, we can offer validated configurations, which reduce risk and document expected performance under certain scenarios” Supporting Quotes By Quantum Advantage Program Partners Justin Schorn, Vice President, Product Management, Aimetis Corp.“Partners and end users can reference the tested configurations from the Aimetis certification process to help build a solution with confidence. Through the partnership with Quantum, we can offer validated configurations, which reduce risk and document expected performance under certain scenarios.” Mulli Diamant, Vice President Of International Business Development, OnSSI“Security systems are including more cameras — and higher resolution cameras — than ever before to better capture relevant situational information. Our partnership with Quantum lets us deliver scalable video surveillance and physical security solutions with the storage capacity and real-time access to handle the increased volume of data that these systems generate. In this way, we help security managers achieve their objectives with flexible storage solutions.” Moti Shabtai, President, Qognify“We are proud to partner with technology leaders such as Quantum to deliver optimized, timely surveillance solutions to our customers, enabling them to make informed decisions with actionable intelligence distilled from vast amounts of data.” Wayne Arvidson, Vice President, Surveillance And Security Solutions, Quantum“Quantum continues to expand its robust surveillance and security partner ecosystem by collaborating with the leading innovators in the VMS market. With these collaborations we are delivering a unique platform that supports the performance required for surveillance data analytics and enables significantly longer data retention periods while preserving project budgets.” Visit Quantum At ASIS Quantum featured a range of surveillance storage solutions at the ASIS 2016 conference, booth #2273, 12-15 September, in Orlando, Florida. Save Save

Xcellis™ Application Director enables customers to run VMS or analytic applications with directly attached storage Quantum Corp. has announced Xcellis™ Application Director, a new addition to its surveillance and security solution family which enables customers to run video management systems (VMS) or analytic applications with directly attached storage. With the new server, these applications can connect directly to Quantum's QXS™ Series disk storage or as clients in an Xcellis environment powered by Quantum's StorNext® data management platform. As a result, users can access data without adding to network traffic for a more efficient video surveillance infrastructure, regardless of scope. Managing Surveillance And Security Data By incorporating Xcellis Application Director into a video surveillance solution, Quantum offers the unique ability to scale from simple environments with fewer than 50 cameras to complex infrastructures integrating more than 10,000 cameras, as well as other distinct advantages: Large Environments: Because Xcellis is powered by StorNext, Application Director users can meet the most demanding performance requirements, scale to hundreds of petabytes and integrate easily into existing video surveillance workflows. Small Environments: When coupled with QXS-3 Series, QXS-4 Series or QXS-6 Series disk storage, Xcellis Application Director offers a powerful solution enabling small camera count environments to achieve the same data management efficiencies as larger deployments. As an implementation grows, it also provides the flexibility to evolve into a tiered environment. Anticipating Future Growth Xcellis Application Director offers multiple methods of connecting to storage for efficient data management. This versatile approach allows smaller systems to directly attach to QXS storage systems and enables the redeployment of assets as the infrastructure changes, unlike other appliance-based solutions. As these smaller installations expand capacity they can connect their Xcellis Application Director to a StorNext-based environment. The QXS hardware can later be integrated as part of a StorNext infrastructure, allowing users to take advantage of a multi-tier storage approach utilizing low-cost high-capacity disk, file-based tape, or cloud as a security infrastructure grows, and avoiding a complete forklift upgrade. Extending Benefits To Smaller Customers Wayne Arvidson, Vice President, Surveillance and Security Solutions at Quantum comments: "Xcellis Application Director extends the benefits of Quantum solutions to a broader range of customers and eliminates the gap between appliance-based surveillance storage solutions and large scalable models that haven't historically been a good fit for small camera count environments."

Quantum highlights joint development initiatives with 3VR, Genetec, Milestone Systems and HauteSpot Networks Quantum Corp. recently highlighted joint development initiatives with video management system (VMS) leaders 3VR, Genetec Inc. and Milestone Systems — as well as HauteSpot Networks, a leading provider of solutions for IP video — to optimize tiered storage architectures for their customers. As members of the Quantum Advantage Program™ for technology partners, these companies have certified interoperability with Quantum offerings, including StorNext 5 data management and Quantum disk products. Quantum’s growing partner ecosystem illustrates how storage is increasingly viewed as a foundational element of a surveillance and security strategy. How Quantum’s Unique Tiered Storage Serves As The Basis Of A Surveillance Strategy The Quantum video surveillance storage solution is an intelligent, scalable storage platform that provides a simple-to-manage foundation which can grow under a single file system, designed specifically for video applications. The tiered storage infrastructure allows capacity to be added to meet demand and digital assets to be moved automatically to the most cost-effective medium, including primary storage, extended online storage, the cloud, or tape. This approach allows customers to retain content for search and retrieval at a more affordable price compared to traditional IT-centric options, and keep content available for longer periods. Joint development efforts have enabled VMS and camera providers to create video surveillance infrastructures that are optimized for Quantum’s intelligent, scalable storage platform. Quantum’s tiered approach to storage provides both performance and capacity, so customers can spend less on storage and more of their budget on cameras and analytics, expanding the reach and effectiveness of their video surveillance initiative. The Quantum Advantage Program For Partners The Quantum Advantage Program enables partners to test and qualify their technology with Quantum offerings, ensuring that they provide integrated, best-in-class solutions for the most demanding customer environments. Technology partners such as 3VR, Genetec Inc., HauteSpot Networks and Milestone Systems seeking to expand their offerings in video surveillance and other disciplines can fast-track time to market for their joint solutions with technical and marketing support from Quantum. These partners can also tap cooperative engineering programs that enable them to optimize solutions for their customers. “With our deep heritage of solutions developed for managing video-based data, Quantum brings a unique expertise to the surveillance and security marketplace", says Wayne Arvidson, VP, Surveillance and Security Solutions, Quantum An Industry In Transformation Security and law enforcement professionals are facing storage challenges created by more cameras, higher resolutions and increasingly complex analytics. Traditional single-tier approaches to storage can no longer meet these demands economically and are inherently limiting. By teaming with video surveillance experts to break these constraints, Quantum is able to offer multi-tier storage solutions that expand the window of analysis for surveillance and enable greater levels of data retention for customers. Large video surveillance customers with rigorous storage demands that have recently turned to Quantum and its partners include a large government agency, a major metropolitan shopping mall, a large city public transportation organization and a state-of-the-art data center. Supporting Quotes Philippe Ouimette, Director of Strategic Alliances, Genetec Inc.: “Quantum’s storage solutions bring a unique approach to the surveillance and security market, enabling our customers to rethink the limits of their surveillance architectures. When Genetec undertook certification of Quantum’s solutions and joined the Quantum Advantage Program, our engineers collaborated to optimize StorNext® File System to more effectively and efficiently manage video content to and from Genetec™ Security Center, our flagship IP-based, open-architecture, unified security platform. This level of commitment to a productive partnership enables us to deliver solutions that keep people and property safer.” Wayne Arvidson, Vice President, Surveillance and Security Solutions, Quantum: “With our deep heritage of solutions developed for managing video-based data, Quantum brings a unique expertise to the surveillance and security marketplace. As a result, our partners are increasingly seeing the value of optimising their surveillance offerings by leveraging Quantum technology to enable customers to deliver on their mission of protecting people and property, as well as extract business value from video-based data.”

The new All-over-IP topics helped leading global brands stand out on the show floor and highlight the new value for their sales partners All-over-IP Expo 2015, Russia's premier IP event since 2008, welcomed over 4200 local security and IT professionals to Sokolniki Moscow to explore the latest innovations and hear from the best in the industry over two amazing days on November 18 and 19. Sponsored by AxxonSoft, Milestone Systems, Hikvision, Basler AG, Quantum, Dahua, Bosch, GNS/ONCOM, Electronica. Bringing Back A Sense Of Awe And Wonder: More than 180 leading brands from 20 countries showcased the latest technology to efficiently utilize IT infrastructure and secure assets and people. With the new converged show environment, visitors explored the vast transformation of the IP industry. Identity management, IP access control, open platforms, HD/4K surveillance, video analytics, data storage, IP networks and the cloud were capturing the show floor. Among other exciting debuts, 2N, Canon, Commend, Lex Computech, Morpho, Quantum, Seagate, Vingtor-Stentofon joined the exhibition to accelerate the local IP industry change. Reshaping Partner Ecosystems: The new All-over-IP topics corresponded to the fastest growing markets in Russia for 2016, and helped leading global brands stand out on the show floor and highlight the new value for their sales partners. Bringing a new definition to developing sales networks, All-over-IP Expo 2015 launched a special initiative having verified and attracted over 1500 key local sales partners to ensure global brands could win and grow in Russia together with the right channel. The number of appointments scheduled online for the show exceeded 8000. Forward Thinkers Sharing Ideas: Visitors took part in education sessions from over 100 industry experts, including Allied Telesis, Basler AG, Bosch, Dahua, Dell, EMC, Hitachi, MOBOTIX, Nedap, Oracle, Quantum, Schneider Electric, Seagate, Sony, Synology, Western Digital to name just a few. Insights for a new era of innovation were delivered to a captivated audience across seven theatres: Identity Management & Access Control; Intelligent Video 2.0/Machine Vision; Storage, Networks, Cloud; Smart City; Bosch Academy; Dahua Academy, Global Keynote Theater. Due to the new topics and brands introduced in 2015, the percentage of new visitors reached 67%. This Is Not Sci-Fi: For two days, inspirational speakers were arguing on the future of the Internet of Things, Smart Cities and Intelligent Buildings that will hit the industry by 2020. Futurists included Peter Lindström from Axis Communications, Andrey Khristophorov from AxxonSoft, Jaroslav Barton from HID Global, Igor Rudym from Intel, Eugenia Ostrovskaya from KiwiSecurity, Maarten Mijwaart from Nedap, Anders Johansson from Milestone Systems and Wayne Arvidson from Quantum. Memoori Founder and MD Jim McHale made a great impression sharing how the IoT would revolutionise physical security and intelligent buildings by 2018. Redesigning IP Business: CEO Summit saw big names from big companies take to the stage. AxxonSoft President Murat Altuev talked about his startup days covering most prominent risings and failures. Bosch Director Business Development Klaus Lienland advised on how security and IT integrators could benefit from Industry 4.0. AAM Systems MD Vadim Borisov presented on the global access control trends taking ground locally. Vicon VP Mark Provinsal and Hikvision Marketing Director Ksenia Elokhina stepped forward in time to consider the video surveillance industry of 2016 and beyond. Take advantage of All-over-IP 2016 Russia early-bird prices until December 18, 2015 and book stands, timeslots and sponsorship today!

Wayne Arvidson, Quantum's VP, will deliver keynote address on major transformation the video surveillance industry is undergoing Quantum Corp. has announced its sponsorship of The Storage, Network, Cloud Conference, taking place Nov. 19 at All-over-IP Expo 2015 in Moscow. It is the first time this year that the show examines the future of storage, archiving and networking technology related to video surveillance. The Storage, Network, Cloud Conference The conference features a line-up of speakers from industry leading brands – Quantum, EMC, Dell, Seagate, Schneider Electric, Allied Telesis, Hitachi Data Systems, HID Global, TE Connectivity. As video surveillance continues to become a higher priority in Russia, the conference agenda is framed around senior-level insights for how organizations develop a cost-effective data management workflow that can manage, protect and keep video files accessible for the long-term. The event follows top priorities of local surveillance sales partners and users looking to drive business growth and competitiveness. Keynote Speech On Reasons You Should Think About Storage First The day before the conference, Nov 18, Wayne Arvidson, Quantum's Vice President of Video Surveillance Solutions, will deliver his keynote address and discuss a major transformation the video surveillance industry is undergoing, with storage providing the foundation of how security and law enforcement professionals manage and extract intelligence and value from video data.

3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced that its video management software, VisionPoint™ VMS, is now integrated with Quantum’s portfolio of data storage solutions. This integration enables customers with robust video storage needs to run 3VR’s enterprise-level VMS on the data storage tier that best fits their needs, including on-premise and cloud-based options to achieve the ideal balance of performance, capacity and cost.  VisionPoint VMS integration with StorNext “The ability to give users a VMS product that can run on the Quantum scale-out storage platform of their choice expands our customer base and further establishes 3VR’s VMS as an open solution,” said Jeff Karnes, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Operations for 3VR. “In addition, our sales strategy enables both 3VR’s and Quantum’s channel partners to sell the complete end-to-end solution and actively share in sales leads.” VisionPoint VMS’ integration with StorNext™ provides a single file system which enables video data to automatically move between 3VR’s VMS and the Quantum storage solution. Additionally, StorNext migrates the data to the most appropriate tier of storage based on performance attributes and retention policies defined by VisionPoint VMS.  Regardless of whether the video is stored on premise or off-site – including the cloud – it is instantly and seamlessly searchable using 3VR’s user interface. Eliminates Third-Party Interface VisionPoint VMS combines video analytics, recording, case management and search functionalities into a single interface, eliminating the need for third-party interfaces common with other VMS configurations. In addition to traditional thumbnail and timeline searches, VisionPoint VMS is uniquely developed to search within video content using key criteria such as colors, license plate numbers, shapes, sizes, ages and genders. This enables playback from precise places of interest without spending valuable time looking for video using fast-forward and rewind. “VisionPoint VMS’ strength in searching archived video feeds perfectly complements Quantum’s tiered storage architecture, particularly with our performance advantages and our heritage of managing video based data,” said Wayne Arvidson, Vice President, Video Surveillance Solutions, Quantum. “The combination delivers total capacity more affordably and offers an efficient approach to storing and accessing video archived in datacenters or in the cloud, and we’re engaged in a number of major projects utilizing this solution.”