Herzliya, Israel October 13th, 2009 – ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, and Milestone Systems, the leading global developer of open platform IP video management software, announced today they have established a partnership to deliver comprehensive and enhanced security solutions.

ioimage intelligent cameras and encoders can now be seamlessly integrated within the Milestone XProtect™ video management open platform, offering unique IP video surveillance capabilities to enterprises of all sizes. Video from ioimage's intelligent encoders and IP cameras is viewed through the intuitive Milestone XProtect user interface, alerting operators to threats and recording relevant events for easy indexing and searching.

"The Milestone open platform enables the integration with ioimage analytics, so customers can benefit from the expertise of both companies and gain more effective tools for managing security. This partnership illustrates the value of leadership alliances in the industry," stated Henrik Friborg, VP Strategic Alliances and Co-founder of Milestone Systems.

"Our partnership with Milestone leverages our commitment to open architecture, offering our users and system integrators an integrated video analytics platform designed for simplicity in installation and use," said Zeev Farkash, ioimage's CEO. "Coupled with Milestone video management capabilities, ioimage intelligent appliances provide a best-of-breed solution that ensures reliable, cost effective and proactive video security."

About Milestone
Founded in 1998, Milestone Systems is the leading global developer of open platform IP video management software. XProtect™ gives users a powerful surveillance solution that is easy to manage, reliable and proven in more than 50,000 customer installations.  With support for the industry's widest choice in network hardware and integration with other systems, XProtect provides best-of-breed solutions to "video enable" organizations - reducing costs, optimizing processes, protecting people and assets. With headquarters in Denmark and ten international offices, Milestone software is sold through authorized partners in 90 countries.  For more information please visit www.milestonesys.com.

About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in self sustained video analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses edge and centralized DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. Recognized as the world’s market leader for intelligent cameras and encoders since 2005 with over 37 percent of the market, ioimage operates in 35 countries through a network of more than 100 partners. For further information, visit www.ioimage.com.

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ioimage press contacts
For international media inquiries:   
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ioimage Public Relations
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Milestone press contact:
Courtney Dillon Pedersen
PR & Communications Manager
Tel: +45-88-300-330
cdp@milestonesys.com