MOBOTIX Receives Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award

The 2008 European CCTV and Video Surveillance Product Innovation Award is presented to Germany-based Mobotix AG for its advanced, innovative intelligent high resolution Megapixel camera solutions designed to address the needs of the security industry. Mobotix AG is currently the leader of the high-resolution Megapixel camera market.

New York (PRWEB) April 2, 2008 -- The 2008 European CCTV and Video Surveillance Product Innovation Award is presented to Germany-based Mobotix AG for its advanced, innovative intelligent high resolution Megapixel camera solutions designed to address the needs of the security industry. Mobotix AG is currently the leader of the high-resolution Megapixel camera market.

The intelligent decentralized system architecture pioneered by Mobotix AG coupled with the MxPEG video codec is the key to cost-efficient, high-resolution image recording. Apart from cost-considerations, analog video higher than 0.4 Megapixel resolution is technically not possible.

Another cost-saving feature is the increased coverage area of a high-resolution Megapixel camera:

"A single high-resolution Mobotix AG camera providing four times more coverage and recording up to 30 times more detail can replace several analog cameras, thereby bringing down investment and installation costs," explains Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Archana Rao "A camera from Mobotix AG contains a total video surveillance system within itself, including built-in DVR software, microphone, speaker, motion detection sensor, temperature sensor and up to 16GB of internal memory. Such product innovations have provided Mobotix with significant competitive advantage, positioning it to grow strongly in the future."

The recently introduced 3-megapixel color sensors with variable image scaling allows users to maximize image quality and minimize both bandwidth and storage requirements by customizing the image size and aspect ratio. The higher resolution and new functions have been made available on all Mobotix camera series at an unchanged price. The company's systems are also distinguished by their ability to show the 3- Megapixel image streams live and record these image streams directly from the camera.

The decentralized MOBOTIX system architecture makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, from small, single camera installations to large-scale installations involving hundreds of cameras.
Every Mobotix camera has its own integrated event and alarm management software, which adjusts the recording frame rate, thereby reducing storage requirements.

"Moreover, the robust weather-proof housing and low power consumption of Mobotix AG cameras means there is no need for additional heating components, making them ideal for use in extreme weather conditions," adds Rao. "Also, these cameras have no moving parts, making them virtually maintenance-free."

The company also differentiates itself from its competitors by eliminating license fees for additional management software. MxControlCenter is Mobotix integrated professional control and recording software. Both MxControlCenter and the camera software can be automatically upgraded with new functions via free periodical downloads.

The company's innovative offerings effectively support the convergence of multiple security technologies. Mobotix AG cameras with MxPEG video codec effectively meet the integration needs of the future.

The Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation is presented each year to the company that has best demonstrated the ability to develop and/or advance products with more innovative capabilities than competing vendors and products. This award recognizes the company's successful adoption of new or existing technology that has become a part of its well-designed product family. Such innovation is expected to significantly contribute to the industry in terms of product performance and degree/rate of technical change.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.

About Mobotix
MOBOTIX is a German based manufacturer, surveillance system designer and solution provider with US offices in Fulton Street, Manhattan. They are world market leaders in innovative new surveillance solutions incorporating the latest high resolution mega pixel image technology with their state of the art integrated video management and alarm control software.

Thanks to its extensive features, functionality and flexibility, the weatherproof Mobotix camera is perfect for a wide range of applications such as security and surveillance, logistics and transportation, production and manufacturing, marketing and research, tourism and weather observation, private installations as online web cams or for keeping an eye on your vacation home. With all features integrated in the camera, no additional software installation is required. More information can found at www.mobotix.com

About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. For more information, visit www.awards.frost.com

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