Press Releases

Megapixel Camera Demonstration On-Line 01/11/2007 Wavestore maintains a selection of megapixel cameras (together with some analogue cameras) on the Wavestore on-line demonstration web site, to illustrate the seamless hybrid recording and management capability of its products. Please follow the RESORCES link on our web site and download the client software. If you wish to discuss a specific application or want to evaluate a Wavestore recorder (or the NVR software), please contact us. 11 Megapixel Lumenera Camera Recorder 06/11/2007 The Wavestore Opal NVR has been successfully trialled with Lumenera’s Le11059; an 11 Megapixel CCTV camera that is designed for higher-end security applications, particularly in critical surveillance applications where intimate scene detail is required. The Opal NVR is a compact video recorder that has sufficient hard drive storage to record continuously from the Le11059 for up to 10 days at the rate of 4 images per second. For systems with more than a single Le11059 camera or systems with a combination of analogue, megapixel and IP cameras one of the other Wavestore solutions with increased storage should be considered. The Le11059 series is designed to provide the resolution of 30+ NTSC cameras. Streaming full 4008x2672 resolution images at 5 fps, these cameras deliver outstanding picture quality and performance. Adjustable JPEG and MJPEG compressed still-images or streaming video can be delivered across a standard 10/100BaseT or gigabit network interface. For more details contact sales@wavestore.com Farsi Language Added to Wavestore 06/11/2007 The Farsi or Persian Language is the latest language to be added to the Wavestore products. Farsi is the most widely spoken member of the Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian languages and spoken today by over 40 million people, primarily in Iran and Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf countries. The Wavestore software is also available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Hungarian, Russian, Turkish and Japanese. Additional language translations can be prepared and installed as required. Where appropriate, the logo of the system integrator or a client can be installed onto the screen displays. Claimed to provide the fastest access times to view recorded data, Wavestore users can rapidly go back into vast archives by simple time and date entry or by dragging the unique ‘waterfall’ recordings display for any camera. Snapshots can be exported into JPEG, PNG or BMP format or printed out directly onto a printer. Selected video clips from multiple cameras can be copied onto CD-R or DVD-R for playback and review on a PC. Multiple Wavestore “servers” can be networked over LAN or WAN, to be monitored either locally or remotely using the powerful client software that is provided. Wavelet Technology is an Axis Application Development Partner and a development partner with the leading megapixel and network camera manufacturers. Wavestore OEM solutions have been selected for many significant applications internationally, including airports, banks, motorways, retail outlets, commercial property and transportation. Compact Video Recorder Introduced 06/11/2007 The LITTLE GEM range is a compact and versatile real-time or time-lapse digital video and audio recording solution that is configurable to record up to eight analogue cameras at 100 ips global, or a combination of analogue, megapixel and IP cameras simultaneously in a single recorder. The embedded Linux design is capable of recording eight analogue cameras at 1 image per second continuously, for a period of 3 days, or significantly longer and with higher image rates, if the motion detection feature is enabled. (Up to two 120 GB hard disc drives can be supported to double this recording capability). Wavestore provides an easy and intuitive interface that enables users with little experience of recording equipment to be able to view images and copy selected video data to a Mass Storage Devices. LITTLE GEM supports PAL (or NTSC) and Motion JPEG data formats, enabling combinations of standard, infra-red or other specialist cameras, to be recorded with date and time embedded. A physically smaller IP only version is available; which does not require the video compression hardware, supporting applications that require a powerful yet small, lightweight and unobtrusive recording capability. The Little Gem operates from a single 5volt supply rated at 14 Watts, while the IP only design requires 8 Watts. The video capture card and processor assembly measures 50 x 120 x 180 mm. LITTLE GEM is ideal for emergency service applications, public service vehicles or for covert deployment and temporary surveillance situations such as sporting events, public assemblies and accident or crime sites. Terrorist Attack on London Transport 15/08/2007 Following the terrorist attacks in London on July 7th, Alstom Transport, (the management company responsible for the supply and maintenance of trains on the Northern Line), requested the urgent supply of CCTV review workstations, to copy and analyse recordings acquired from the Falcon Protec on train digital recorders. The requirement to translate a feasibility study into deliverable product became the priority for the company’s hardware & software teams. The first workstation was deployed on July 21st; in response to the second series of attacks, and images of the alleged attempted bomber recorded on the train at the Oval station, were downloaded and broadcast in newspapers and on television. The images were subsequently used in court as evidence that resulted in his conviction. Powerful Digital Zoom 16/01/2007 Powerful 28x Digital Zoom for IP & Megapixel cameras WAVESTORE HiNet records analogue, multi-Megapixel and IP cameras into the same HYBRID recorder simultaneously. The new powerful 28 times zoom enables users to analyse live and recorded images from a wide range of Megapixel and multi-Megapixel cameras in amazingly sharp detail, many times superior to those from analogue (PAL) cameras. A single HYBRID recorder supports up to 32 analogue AND up to 120 IP and Megapixel cameras simultaneously (with synchronised audio). IP, Megapixel and multi-Megapixel cameras from companies including Arecont, Axis, IQinvision, Lumenera, Mobotix and Sony are supported by HiNet. HiNet offers tremendous flexibility for users to add IP and Megapixel cameras to analogue only installations, as the industry moves into the new digital phase. Existing WAVESTORE installations can be upgraded to HiNet in just minutes. The “IP READY” WAVESTORE range extends from the compact OPAL NVR to the huge storage capacity GRANITE - which can be configured as a DVR, Hybrid or NVR solution. They can be networked (with no additional hardware) in any combination, to create a seamless recording system that can be monitored and managed both locally and remotely. Superior high quality analogue images, high capture rates and a very fast “find” capability have long been the hallmark of WAVESTORE. Its control & management software suite can be operated locally or remotely, enabling alarms, building management systems and incident control, logging & reporting activities to be seamlessly integrated. Wavelet Technology is an Axis Application Development Partner, and a development partner with leading Megapixel and network makers. WAVESTORE has been selected for many major applications internationally, including airports, banks, motorways, retail outlets, embassies, commercial property and transportation. WAVESTORE digital recording solutions are developed and made in the UK. Open Platform Software to Create a Linux DVR 17/08/2007 Wavelet Technology has announced its Open Platform Linux (OPL) for Digital Video/Audio Recording & Management; offering true, seamless mixing of IP, megapixel, multi-megapixel and analogue cameras. WAVESTORE OPL offers system integrators and installers the ability to create a powerful and reliable Linux based DVR for the management of both small or large networks of cameras and servers that offers many benefits over a Windows PC based solution. WAVESTORE OPL is IP ready, enabling true customisation of video recording and surveillance systems using standard computer hardware. The benefits are reduced cost, intuitive setup, and ease-of-use. Analogue cameras can be recorded using the optional high performance capture cards, to create true HYBRID performance and seamless analogue and IP support. The LINUX O/S ensures highest reliability, and lowest threat from viral attacks. Whilst designed to be accessed from a Windows PC using the free client software, OPL does not require a WindowsTM license, and does not need a firewall or anti-virus software. Applications can be seamlessly extended into the WindowsTM environment by installing the free SDK, providing the ability to integrate with other security equipment (such as access control, gates, alarms, building management systems & ANPR) or Point-Of-Sale and ATM systems. Wavestore OPL raises performance to the highest levels of flexibility and scalability. Any number of analogue, IP, megapixel and multi-megapixel cameras can be connected and viewed simultaneously across the whole system, from anywhere in the system, or over the internet. OPL is designed with an open architecture, giving the flexibility to choose hardware from the leading manufacturers of video cameras, IP converters, and servers that can connect to a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Excellent technical support is available to ensure that systems can be completed without experiencing problems. A system can be assembled and licensed for the number of cameras for an application; delivering the lowest entry cost with the capability to scale up when required, in limitless fashion. License upgrades are sheer simplicity, requiring only the entry of a revised license number. System-wide upgrades can be done quickly and easily over the network. OPL enables high recording rates and ultra-fast retrieval to be achieved. The design is reliable, dependable and well proven in thousands of systems in many industries, including Retail & Wholesale, Manufacturing & Production, Finance & Banking, Education & Government, Transportation, Ports and Airports. For analogue and megapixel camera recording, Wavestore OPL is an ideal solution that includes many advanced features as standard. It is available from its UK developers, and through the company’s qualified partner and distributor network. For more details contact sales@wavestore.com WAVESTORE OPEN PLATFORM on LINUX 21/05/2007 Wavelet Technology Ltd has announced the world’s first Open Platform Linux (OPL) for Digital Video/Audio Recording & Management; offering true, seamless mixing of IP, megapixel, multi-megapixel and analogue cameras. The WAVESTORE OPL software is precisely the same as is used in the highly respected and super-reliable WAVESTORE DVR systems that have been deployed around the world since the year 2000. Now available in an OEM form, it gives system integrators and installers access to software for management of unlimited cameras, servers and users. WAVESTORE OPL software for video/audio surveillance and recording is IP ready, enabling true customisation of video recording and surveillance systems using standard video and computer hardware. The benefits are reduced costs, simplified tasks, and minimised risk. Analogue cameras are supported via the WAVESTORE high performance capture cards, giving true HYBRID performance and seamless analogue and IP support. The LINUX O/S ensures highest reliability, and lowest threat from viral attacks. Whilst designed to interface with existing Windows based systems, OPL does not require a WindowsTM license. Applications can be seamlessly extended into the WindowsTM environment by installing the free SDK, to support the creation of fully customised systems, and the freedom to integrate with other security equipment (access control, gates, alarms, building management systems & ANPR) and systems such as Point-Of-Sale and ATMs. Wavestore OPL raises system expectation for large installations to the highest levels of flexibility, scalability, and ease-of-use. Any number of analogue, IP, megapixel and multi-megapixel cameras can be connected and viewed simultaneously across the whole system, from anywhere in the system, and over the internet. OPL is designed with open architecture, giving the flexibility to choose hardware from the leading manufacturers of video cameras, IP converters, and servers that connect to a LAN, WAN or the Internet. The ability to select only those elements required for the task delivers the lowest entry cost for simple systems, with the opportunity to scale up when required, in limitless fashion. License upgrades are sheer simplicity, requiring only the entry of a new license number. System-wide upgrades can be done quickly and easily over the network OPL gives the same high recording reliability and ultra-fast retrieval for which the WAVESTORE recorders are renowned. The software is dependable and proven; being in daily operation at thousands of customer sites in many varied industries, including Retail & Wholesale, Manufacturing & Production, Finance & Banking, Education & Government, Transportation, Ports and Airports, and more. Wavestore products are available from its developers in the UK, and available through qualified partners and distributors around the world. Live CCTV Images on a Mobile Phone 21/05/2007 Wavelet Technology and QeepsTM have agreed to cooperate to enable the delivery of live CCTV images from Wavestore recorders direct to the mobile phone of authorised personnel. QeepsTM is a revolutionary new security system that brings peace of mind by delivering live CCTV images direct to a mobile phone. The system is bi-directional enabling the user to view any camera on the network to which they are authorised, and if an event occurs the phone alerts the user and displays images from the cameras associated with the specific alarm. QeepsTM is a software solution that interacts with your CCTV Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and using QeepsTM, the functionality you experience on your DVR can be accessed via your mobile phone.* QeepsTM uses the world leading mobile technology of Vemotion Interactive Limited (www.vemotion.com) to allow you to connect to your system and have the images streamed live to your mobile phone from anywhere in the world on a GPRS connection. Vemotion’s leading edge technology compresses the video to a fraction of its original size, allowing it to be streamed to your phone using the very limited bandwidth that the phone is capable of receiving. Your DVR offers rich support for home automation products, and Vemotions interactive technology allows you to interact with your DVR, at the same time as streaming high quality video! Your DVR reports events to the QeepsTM main processing centre, where a sophisticated system determines how to let you know - according to your preferences. If you are unable to respond to a notification then QeepsTM can move onto the next configured notification mechanism. Furthermore, QeepsTM central monitoring system continuously keeps in touch with your system, to monitor and advise if it becomes unavailable for any reason. Guardian Solutions and Wavestore Initiate Strategic Agreement 21/05/2007 Companies will offer an Integrated Linux based Distributed Video Recording and Automated Video Surveillance System supporting 1000’s of cameras and non-video sensors. IFSEC 2007, Birmingham National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK. May 21, 2007. Guardian Solutions, Sarasota, Florida, a leading provider of Linux based intelligent video surveillance systems, today announced an agreement with Wavelet Technology, Hayes, UK, a leading global provider of Linux based video display, and recording manufacture to provide a Linux based automated video surveillance solution for earlier and more comprehensive threat detection, evaluation and recording, The holistic approach manages 10 to 1000’s of analogue, multi-megapixel or IP(network) cameras and non-video sensors, automatically detects and manages concurrent alarm events, generates a common operating picture including real-time video, video playback and a situation awareness display plus stores up to 12 TB of video and audio data. “We formed the strategic alliance to address the need of critical infrastructure assets for a cyber secure and stable platform capable of supporting a large number of analogue and IP sensors,” according to Roger Isaacson, Managing Director, Wavelet Technology. “The recent attacks on Estonia’s critical production and delivery resources, point out the fragility of non-Linux based systems. “From a systems viewpoint, Linux enables Guardian to build highly-efficient distributed systems based upon off-the-shelf HP and IBM computer systems,” according to John Montelione, President, Guardian Solutions, “Working with Wavelet Technology enhances our ability to deliver an end-to-end product solution for video surveillance applications.” About Guardian Solutions Guardian Solutions develops and implements computer aided surveillance and automated intelligent video surveillance systems. Guardian’s systems are utilized by major US infrastructure enterprises including transportation centres, water and power utilities, financial centres and military bases and users include Port Canaveral, MBNA and the US Military. For more information visit www.guardiansolutions.com or www.fencewatch.com Compact 4 Terabyte NVR solution 22/02/2008 New Product - Topaz is a Network Video Recorder (NVR) able to retain high quality video data from multiple IP and Megapixel cameras and supplied in a compact case (measuring just 260 x 140 x 260mm) with up to 4 Terabytes of digital storage, that is a cost effective alternative to NAS storage systems. UK Ferry Port installs Wavestore 24/09/2007 This international ferry port’s CCTV requirements were addressed with proposals for either Dedicated Micro or Wavestore solutions. The Wavestore solution was chosen for its future proof design, for the ease of adding analogue and IP cameras and the ability to replace or increase data the storage. An important consideration was the ability to provide up to 400ips global for 16 analogue cameras. Furthermore the ability for multiple users to log-in and display images from their camera selection on their dedicated monitors simultaneously was a significant feature. Largest Casino in Africa Installs Wavestore 27/10/2007 The CCTV recording and monitoring system for this new casino in Uganda was installed by Andromica Video Systems. (More details of this installtion to follow). Wavestore recording solutions have previously been selected and installed into many casinos in the UK, USA, and Europe. Port of Port of Spain Installation 30/10/2007 A high integrity security monitoring and management system was required to fulfil the requirements of new maritime legislation, support an integrated security programme and maintain the confidence of international cargo and shipping customers. A significant network of fixed and PTZ cameras has been installed together with an array of Wavestore recorders to monitor the transitions at the Port of Spain. The recording system is integrated with the port’s gate systems to record all vehicle movement and their payloads, including the unique ID of the containers. Trinidad’s thriving Port of Port of Spain, located at the base of the West Indian archipelago, off the coast of Venezuela, is in the midst of a corporate programme that will alter the face of the Caribbean trans-shipment facility. (More application details to follow)

Exhibitions & Events

IFSEC 2008 12/05/2008 The Wavestore range of DVR's and NVR's will be demonstrated on stand 19129. New products include the compact TOPAZ NVR, the LITTEL GEM Hybrid recorder and software solutions to support a wide range of Megapixel cameras. IFSEC 2007 21/05/2007 The latest Wavestore DVR, Hybrid and NVR solutions together with Intelligent Video, Megapixel Camera Recording and Wireless Networking capabilities will be available on Stand 19129 (Hall 19).For more details please contact info@wavestore.com 21/05/2007-24/05/2007

Customer Appraisals

"The flexibility in networking multiple Wavestore units" "Best image quality we have found in the market" "Excellent “fast-find screen” functionality" "The best picture quality I have seen in any DVR" "Excellent access to the recordings - lovely feel to the way you can drag the time lines back and forth" "An embedded design on Linux, that's all you need to say - I'm sold on it already" "It was really easy to install and use, the security guards are really happy with the system" "Benefit for us is it’s nice & easy to use the interface"

Newsletters

July Newsletter (01/07/2007) Wavestore newsletter November 2007 (10/11/2007) Wavestore newsletter May 2008 (02/05/2008)