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Canon announces partnership agreement with NETAVIS to deliver integrated security solutions

Wednesday 28. May 2014 - Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has announced that it is working closely with NETAVIS, a pioneer in server-based IP video surveillance, to ensure compatibility and quality of service across the entire Canon network camera range. Canon and NETAVIS will collaborate in sales and technical development, enabling both organisations to successfully reach new customers, geographical regions and market sectors.

Canon’s full range of network security cameras – including its latest range of Full HD, ultra compact S-series cameras – is now fully supported by NETAVIS Observer video management software. The two companies will continue to work together to support compatibility between future products, with a focus on improved surveillance and analytics capabilities.
The Canon and NETAVIS collaboration will offer users easy compatibility, as well as unparalleled adaptability and enhanced performance. The European partnership will also enable the two companies to develop tailored offerings to address specific challenges within key vertical sectors for customers around the world.
Canon and NETAVIS will provide combined support to customers so that any hardware or software issues will be managed by a s
ingle, unified team. Existing NETAVIS customers that are already using the Observer platform for video management can now integrate Canon’s high quality network security cameras as part of any extension or revamp to their existing surveillance network.
“We’ve been working closely with Canon for several years, but recently stepped up our collaboration having recognised the great results we can achieve together,” says Wolfgang Baumgartner, CEO, NETAVIS Software GmbH. “Canon’s IP video camera portfolio will benefit our partners and end-users by offering easy-to-navigate and robust security solutions. We are pleased to be working with such a trusted, global brand that is renowned for its market-leading technology solutions.”
Julian Rutland, Product Strategy and Planning Director, Canon Europe, says, “We are always looking to deliver added-value solutions by combining the unique capabilities of our products with complementary market-leading software solutions. This collaboration with NETAVIS is a positive step towards growing both businesses and advancing our joint offerings, with a focus on core vertical sectors such as the retail market. Canon and NETAVIS will work together to build on our specialist areas of expertise and to fulfil our desire to further develop advanced solutions for the security market.”
Emre Yildirim, from Turkish distributer Bilgi Teknolojileri, says, “We have been offering our customers digital CCTV solutions since 1999. Over the years, we have tested many different software and network camera combinations to meet our end-users’ needs. The Canon and NETAVIS compatibility is extremely effective across the whole of Canon’s range, helping us to offer our customers reliable, effective and easy-to-integrate network security solutions.”
Canon uses its 70 years’ experience as a high quality lens manufacturer to develop network cameras which deliver exceptional image quality and capture best in class images in all light conditions. Canon’s range of network security cameras are simple to install and are supported by an extensive warranty programme.