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SECURITYWATCH ONVIF Publishes Profle G for Video Storage and Recording New under-review standard to simplify integrated video installations ONVIF has published the Release Candidate for Profile G, a specification which will encompass devices ranging from cameras and encoders to networked video recorders (NVR) and client systems such as video management systems, building management systems and physical security information management (PSIM) systems. The profile is focused on the storage, search, retrieve and playback media on devices or clients that support recording capabilities and on-board storage. Profile G, for example, can be deployed between a PSIM solution integrating video playback from a NVR, including specific features such as starting and ending recording; searching video using various filters such as time, event or metadata; video retrieval and playback; and, on the receiver side, creating a source of IP media. "The introduction of Profile G will complete the circuit between live video and the other half of the equation, which is video storage," Steven Dillingham, Photo: IndigoVision Chairman of ONVIF's ONVIF's Profile G will cover Profile G Working Group NVRs, VMS systems and other and Software Engineer for systems that focus on video Vidsys, said in a statement. storage, retrieval and playback. This new profile is now available for review on the ONVIF website, www.onvif. org. ONVIF circulates new Profiles first as a "Release Candidate" for six months, enabling members and stakeholders to review. When that process is complete, the final Profile is published and technology providers will be able to test their products for conformance to the final version of Profile G. This process is intended to allow members to more quickly introduce conformant products when the final profile is released in early 2014. Although Profile G and Profile S — which ONVIF introduced in 2012 as the standard interface to stream video and audio between conformant devices and clients — are related, the two are independent and encompass different functionalities of a network video system, although some devices and most clients may implement both. ❚ 12 Vendors in the News AXIS LAUNCHES SALES ESSENTIALS TRAINING Axis Communications' Academy has added "Sales Essentials" — a one-day training course to provide channel partners with the best strategies and system demonstration tips to maximize success in selling IP video. The course provides an all-around approach to improving IP video sales by training on the importance of the video surveillance sales cycle, selling against objection and developing communications strategies that focus on the value of network video to meet the customer's needs. Axis instructors will also provide guidance on how to properly demonstrate network cameras as well as discuss resources available to Axis' channel partners, including pre- and post-sales support, vertical market solutions and the complete ecosystem of the Axis partner network. Sales Essentials is appropriate for integrators and partners of any level, especially those with a full grasp of network video, and will provide the tools to prospect leads, secure sales and best position products. For a complete listing of U.S. courses, please visit www.axis.com/academy/us/sales.htm. NAPCO JUMPS ON THE Z-WAVE NAPCO Security is a new member of Z-Wave Alliance, with its iBridge line of interactive remote services, including lighting, appliance, locking and temperature controls available through the iBridge App for use on any smartphone or smart device. The line is remote-configurable by dealers from smart devices for "no-roll" customer service calls and enhancements. It provides end-customers with the ability to interact and control their security system, view live video cameras and recordings, control thermostats and lighting — all from one easy-to-use tablet/touchscreen. LENEL RECERTIFIES PELCO VMS Schneider Electric's Pelco Endura Enterprise 2.0 video management system (VMS) has been recertified with the Lenel OnGuard access control system 6.5 and 6.6. In addition, new certifications of the Pelco Digital Sentry VMS and the DX4700/4800 HD video recorders are now supported via Lenel's OnGuard access control platform. These integrations enable mutual customers to proactively control, monitor and respond to potential security threats. ❚ www.SecurityInfoWatch.com | SD&I; | September 2013