Pelco Expands its Position into Open Systems

The following is from a press release from Pelco this week.  As convergence and integration (or at least alignment) of systems becomes an increasing demand, Pelco started the XPortal team last year that is responsible for working with 3rd party Card Access or Video Surveillance lines that can integrate with Pelco's API or SDK.

Here's a copy of the release........

Pelco Expands its Position as Open Systems Provider in 2008

Clovis, CA (January 8, 2008) – Pelco demonstrated its strong desire and commitment to become an Open Systems Provider in 2007 by taking strides to develop and release numerous third-party systems integrations throughout the year. In the upcoming months, please look forward to receiving additional press releases on our successful integrations and partnerships in the following areas:

•Electronic Access Control Systems

•Video Analytic Systems

•Central Station Alarm Monitoring and Video Monitoring Systems

•Cellular Phone - Video Monitoring

•Command and Control Systems

•Mobile Digital Video Recording Systems

•Point of Sale and Loss Prevention Systems

•Pelco IP Camera Integration to Third-Party Companies

"Pelco integration partners have commented on how pleased they are with Pelco’s easy-to-deal with attitude, our fanatical customer service, ample supply of development tools and sample code," says Terry Carver, Pelco API Business Development Manager. "Pelco has demonstrated its forward-thinking attitude and commitment toward integration and openness by providing a well-defined API, utilizing widely used non-proprietary

interface protocols and the use of standards that were developed and adopted by industry-recognized

standards bodies. This has made integration to Pelco products fast and efficient."

Pelco will be making announcements throughout 2008 on these major partnerships and completed

integration projects. For a current list of Pelco integration partners, feel free to visit www.pelco.com/xportal.

Respected as a major product innovator, Pelco is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of video security systems and equipment ideal for any industry. Recently acquired by Schneider Electric of France, Pelco continues to produce the security industry’s most complete offering of discreet camera domes and enclosures, digital video recorders, IP solutions – and much more. For more information on Pelco and its thousands of quality products, please visit www.pelco.com.