Iomega Partners with Axis Communications to Connect the Cloud with Raid-Protected Storage for Hosted Video Surveillance in the SMB Market
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Iomega Partners with Axis Communications to Connect the Cloud with
Raid-Protected Storage for Hosted Video Surveillance in the SMB Market
Iomega StorCenter Network Units Equipped with AXIS Video Hosting System
Provide On-Site, High-Resolution Recording Option for Hosted Video
Integrators and Customers
SAN DIEGO, April 5, 2011– Iomega, an EMC company (NYSE:EMC) and a
leading innovator in data storage solutions for small and medium
businesses as well as distributed enterprises, today announced the
integration of Iomega StorCenter™ network storage products with the AXIS
Video Hosting System (http://www.axis.com/products/avhs/) (AVHS) from
Axis Communications, the market leader in network video. Iomega is now
shipping the first of its StorCenter™ network attached storage (NAS)
models with an integrated AVHS client that enables customers to store
video files locally and at HDTV or megapixel resolution while
simultaneously streaming video data to a secure off-site storage
facility developed by their hosting provider.
The AVHS-enabled Iomega network storage devices, along with Axis
network cameras and encoders, allow resellers and integrators to deliver
world class video surveillance capabilities to small and medium-sized
customers that are secure, remotely accessible, and a cost effective
solution compared to DVR-based analogue systems with small camera
counts.
“Eliminating the need for expensive and complex DVRs, as well as
reducing the necessity of elaborate onsite infrastructure for low camera
count deployments, gives our mutual customers a more secure, highly
available and cost-effective solution for their video surveillance
needs,” said Jonathan Huberman, President of Iomega Corporation. “By
partnering with Axis to integrate AVHS into our award-winning StorCenter
network storage products, powered by EMC’s world class security and
storage technologies, Iomega continues to deliver advanced yet
economical network storage solutions to the marketplace."
About AVHS
AXIS Video Hosting System (http://www.axis.com/products/avhs/) AVHS)
software is Axis’ platform for creating a service provider-specific
portal to manage video surveillance hosting and monitoring services for
any end-user with an Internet connection. The platform, which was
created for professional-level video surveillance, is currently designed
for fast onsite deployments of a few cameras per site – typically less
than 10 – and is especially beneficial for organizations with many
sites, such as franchises and bank branches.
“Before the emergence of hosted video surveillance, end-users who
needed only a few cameras per site to secure their properties – such
as convenience stores, gas stations and small offices – were left to
use outdated analogue technology as the most cost-effective solution,”
said Fredrik Nilsson, General Manager, Axis Communications Inc. “By
working together with reputable storage and IT security partners such as
EMC’s Iomega, we can deliver IP-based video systems to these
end-users, which provides much more flexibility, superior image quality
and local intelligence with easy-to-install products.”
Iomega and Axis Partnership Pays Early Dividends
As part of the Axis Technology Partner Program (TPP), Iomega
co-developed the solution with Axis to ensure the highest degree of
integration and support. Iomega has included the AVHS client on its new
double-drive desktop Iomega® StorCenter™ ix2-200 Cloud Edition NAS unit,
which ships with up to 6TB* of networked storage capacity, as well as
the new quad-drive desktop Iomega® StorCenter™ ix4-200d Cloud Edition,
with up to 12TB of storage capacity.
In video storage terms, users monitoring even a busy scene can expect
approximately 40 days worth of storage for four cameras recording to
4TBs of usable capacity at typical default settings (640x480, 30 per
cent compression, and full frame r
ate). To maximize storage
functionality, integrators can work with end-users to set event-based
recording triggers that will stream higher quality, HDTV or megapixel
video to the device on motion or audio detection, for example.
In the second half of 2011, Iomega will integrate the AVHS client into
its rackmount network storage products, including the four-drive Iomega®
StorCenter™ ix4-200r, with up to 8TB of networked storage capacity; and
the 12-drive Iomega® StorCenter™ ix12-300r, with up to 24TB of networked
storage capacity.
An Integrator’s Take on New Iomega-Axis Hosted Video Surveillance
Solution
“Iomega’s unique StorCenter devices are proof that end-users are
the ultimate beneficiary when the physical security industry works
closely with innovations driven from the IT and consumer worlds,” said
Phil Atteberry, Director of Managed Security Solutions, Siemens
Industry, Inc. “Those customers operating limited surveillance assets
are no longer confined to using analogue technology because of cost.
They now have the option to reap all the benefits of IP surveillance at
an attractive price.”
The combination of Iomega StorCenter storage devices and Axis network
cameras allows customers to select different recording and retention
policies for both on-site and off-site video files, and also allows
remote access from any web browser. The solution enables businesses to
leverage the power and cost effectiveness of cloud services, or select a
proprietary onsite system with the StorCenter unit acting as the NAS.
Hosted video customers will pay for only the storage they need, allowing
them to grow their infrastructure without requiring additional capital
investment. Deployment times will also be greatly reduced due to limited
infrastructure requirements.
Iomega StorCenter Network Storage Capabilities
The Iomega StorCenter network storage units utilize the acclaimed EMC
LifeLine™ software, a fully-developed Linux operating environment and
suite of applications that is designed for cross-platform support with
Windows®, Mac® and Linux computers. The LifeLine operating system
presents a simple-to-use graphical interface that makes it easy to
perform valuable business tasks while remaining confident that data is
securely stored, protected, and accessible whenever and wherever you
need it.
Available in 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB and 12TB capacities, the StorCenter
ix2-200 Cloud Edition and the StorCenter ix4-200d Cloud Edition desktop
NAS devices utilize a simple four-step setup process that has the units
operational in a matter of minutes. Starting at less than US$300.00,
Iomega StorCenter desktop NAS units provide robust data management and
protection for the serious business user, as well as the latest in
multimedia serving and remote access features that make it a breeze to
access data, whether in the office or anywhere else in the world (with
an Internet connection).
Among the many business features of the StorCenter ix2-200 and the
StorCenter ix4-200d Cloud Editions:
* Iomega’s new Personal Cloud technology, which allows users to
remotely access and share encrypted files with up to 250 co-workers and
friends without any of the monthly or annual fees associated with
traditional cloud services.
* Device-to-device replication for business continuity and file
recovery
* iSCSI block-level access for efficient storage utilization
* RAID 1 configuration for StorCenter ix2-200, and multiple RAID
configurations for StorCenter ix4-200d for optimized data protection
* Remote access and management
* Windows® Active Directory support
* A front panel QuikTransfer button for easy copying of selected files
* User replaceable hard drives
* Multiple IP security camera support
* iSCSI block-level access with the StorCenter ix4-200d for efficient
storage utilization
* And for the forward-thinking small business, VMware®, Microsoft
Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer certification for virtualization
installations.
Pricing, Availabil
ity and Warranty
The Iomega® StorCenter™ ix2-200 Cloud Edition NAS starts at less than
US$300.00.The Iomega® StorCenter™ ix4-200d Cloud Edition NAS starts at
less than US$800.00. (Pricing is U.S. suggested retail.)
For more information on Iomega's complete line of storage products,
including current pricing for all StorCenter models, please go to
www.iomega.com.
Iomega StorCenter devices carry a three-year warranty with
registration.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation
headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage
solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The
Company has sold more than 425 million digital storage drives and disks
since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega’s product portfolio
includes industry leading network attached storage products for the home
and small business; one of the industry’s broadest selections of
direct-attached portable and desktop external hard drives; and
multimedia drives that makes it easy to move video, pictures and other
files from the computer room to the livingroom. To learn about all of
Iomega’s digital storage products and network storage solutions,
please go to the Web at www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at
www.iomega.com/ipartner.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world’s leading developer and
provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that
enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and
create value from their information. Information about EMC’s products
and services can be found at www.EMC.com.
EMC Canada (www.EMC2.ca), headquartered in Toronto with nine offices
from coast to coast, is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation.
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* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.
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