Avigilon Expands H4 Platform with 360-degree Fisheye Camera Line

~ H4 Fisheye camera line designed to provide high resolution 360-degree panoramic view, eliminating blind spots~

VANCOUVER, CANADA, Sept. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - Avigilon Corporation ("Avigilon") (TSX: AVO), provider of trusted security solutions, expands its H4 camera line for the second time in as many days with the Avigilon H4 Fisheye camera line(the "H4 Fisheye"). Targeting the fastest growing segment within the global IP surveillance camera market, the H4 Fisheye is designed to provide a complete high resolution 360-degree panoramic view, eliminating blind spots. The H4 Fisheye is available in 6 and 12 megapixel camera resolutions, providing industry leading frame rates of up to 30 and 20 frames per second respectively. Available for order now, the H4 Fisheye is video analytics-ready and, in conjunction with future software upgrades, will provide immediate access to the strongest video analytics patent portfolio and unparalleled technology.

"The Avigilon H4 Fisheye camera line is an exceptional product engineered for the fastest growing segment within the global IP camera market," said Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, Avigilon's Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President. "With a 360-degree panoramic view and PTZ technology, it preserves full situational awareness."

The H4 Fisheye has a sleek, low-profile design allowing it to blend in with its surroundings. With the integration of Avigilon Control Center (ACC)^TM video management software, the powerful client-side de-warping engine and virtual pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) technology enable users to maintain full situational awareness while tracking objects of interest.

The H4 Fisheye harnesses patented Avigilon High Definition Stream Management (HDSM)^TM technology to efficiently manage video data. It also leverages Avigilon idle scene mode technology to lower bandwidth and storage usage when there is no motion detected in the scene. Equipped with Avigilon LightCatcher^TM technology, the H4 Fisheye captures high resolution color images in low-light, and boasts content adaptive infrared technology for consistent illumination in complete darkness across the camera's field of view.

The ONVIF compliant H4 Fisheye is ideal for indoor and outdoor environments. For more information on product availability, please contact a local sales representative at avigilon.com/contact-sales. For additional product details and features, visit the following link: avigilon.com/products/video-surveillance/cameras/h4-fisheye-cameras/h4-fisheye-camera-line.

Come see the product demonstration at ASIS 2016, booth 2135, in Orlando, Florida from September 12-15 or at Security Essen 2016, stand 2A16, in Essen, Germany from September 27- 30.

About the H4 Platform

The Avigilon H4 platform allows for improved overall camera performance, including faster processing power, more efficient bandwidth management, superior image detail, and video analytics capabilities. The H4 platform intelligently and efficiently manages your HD data, letting you view and search through HD video easier than ever before, with fewer strains on network resources. The combination of Avigilon's revolutionary technologies results in Avigilon's most powerful solution yet, which means your system can maintain optimal performance while still getting unparalleled image detail.

About Avigilon

Avigilon Corporation provides trusted security solutions to the global market. Avigilon designs, develops, and manufactures video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. To learn more about Avigilon, visit avigilon.com.

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Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, actions, or developments and are based on expectations, assumptions and other factors that management currently believes are relevant, reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, including, without limitation, assumptions that:  Avigilon will be able to design, manufacture, market, and introduce new products and enhance its existing product lines in the manner and on the timelines currently contemplated; that new products will function as intended and be free of unexpected defects and will be suitable for the intended end users; and Avigilon will be able to attend and demonstrate its products at ASIS 2016 and Security Essen 2016.

Although management believes that the forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could be substantially different due to the risks and uncertainties associated with and inherent to Avigilon's business, as more particularly described in the "Risk Factors" section of Avigilon's Annual Information Form dated March 1, 2016, which is available under Avigilon's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Material risks and uncertainties applicable to the forward-looking statements set out herein include, but are not limited to, unforeseen events, developments or factors causing any of the aforesaid expectations, assumptions, and other factors ultimately being inaccurate or irrelevant. Although Avigilon has attempted to identify factors that may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, predicted, estimated or intended. Also, many of the factors are beyond the control of Avigilon. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Avigilon undertakes no obligation to reissue or update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement.

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