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IPfocusdeveloped to see what the capability of thecameras was when developing VerifiedAlarms.We found it so useful we decided to build itinto IAF. Now with the introduction of Merlinthe muti-user package we have decided tooffer it for free. It may save you severalhundred dollars when building a system andof course in doing so we hope you takeadvantage of using the VerifiedAlarmsdatabase.”If you want a copy please register on ourwebsite www.initsys.co.ukVerifiedAlarms from InitsysContact: Chris BerryTel +44 (0) 1530 262100Email sales@initsys.co.ukwww.verifiedalarms.comIP Security Award WinnersHardware finalists:Axis 230 - Network CameraBarco - Visualisation SystemCieffe - ProximaLe Plus - IP-basedrecording systemIQ in Vision - IQ Recorder systemVCS - VIP 10 –Network Video TransmitterHardware winner:IQ Recorder system from IQ in VisionCCTV Big Gunsget left behindNew data from IMS Research shows how the trend tonetwork video surveillance is shaking-up the CCTVindustry. Network cameras and video servers are thehighest growth sectors of the CCTV market, yet many ofthe established suppliers have been slow to market withnetwork video products. This has enabled a new wave ofnetwork video specialists to gain an early lead in this fastpaced sector of the market.The market for networked video surveillance(IP surveillance) in Europe is currentlyexperiencing explosive growth. IMS Researchpredicts factory revenues for network cameraswill grow at 28.4% (CAGR) over the next fiveyears, with even faster growth of 30.3%forecast for video camera servers. Togetherthese markets will be worth some EUR151.1million by 2008, says IMS.Senior analyst Simon Harris commented “boththe network camera and video camera servermarkets in Europe are currently dominated bycompanies who specialise in digital videonetworking solutions. Axis is the dominantsupplier of network cameras in Europe, withan estimated 59.8% market share in 2002. Ithad more than four times the market share ofits nearest competitor, Mobotix. Axis is alsothe clear leader for video camera servers withan estimated market share of 35.4%, wellahead of its nearest competitors VCS andVisiowave. In both cases the traditional bigname suppliers associated with CCTV werenowhere to be seen.”However, many of the majors from theanalogue CCTV world are ramping up theiractivities in the network video market. Forexample, Baxall, JVC, Samsung, Sanyo andSony, to name a few, are now aggressivelypromoting lines of network cameras. Inaddition, a number of Asian manufacturers,such as Pixord and Webgate, are vying for ashare of the European market. As competitionhots up, it remains to be seen whether thepioneers in the network video field can retaintheir early lead.Software finalists:Cieffe - Site Manager SoftwareCNL - IP Video Centre Softwarei-ax - i-ax SoftwareNice - Network Powered video analyticsPetards - Advantage-IP.NetSoftware winner:IP VideoCentre from CNLApplication finalists:CNL - Thames Valley PoliceIndigo Vision - Monmouthshire CountyCouncilInternet Video Solutions - Catherine HouseDay NurseryVCS - AachenRailway StationVision Systems - Walkers Multi-SiteSecurity over IPSoftware winner:Internet Video SolutionsOverall Innovation winner:CNL. Chosen from the software category,the IP VideoCentre from CNL is the firstsolution to offer entry level subscriptionsservice through to an Enterprise productcapable of supporting thousands ofcameras whilst controlling the systembandwidth usage. It opens up IP to a wideraudience through its flexibility of designand true web service.issue 3_33