Avigilon Showcases Security Industry's First 7K Camera at ISC West 2015

New 6K and 7K cameras join the family of 4K and 5K HD Pro cameras

VANCOUVER, April 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Avigilon Corporation ("Avigilon") (TSX:AVO), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, today announced it will showcase the security industry's first single-sensor 7K (30 megapixel) security camera at the ISC West 2015 tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Delivering stunning image detail, the 7K HD Pro camera simultaneously provides maximum scene coverage while minimizing bandwidth and storage consumption, redefining the industry standard for high-resolution imaging. Avigilon also announced the release of the 6K (24 MP) HD Pro camera.

A powerful addition to Avigilon's best-in-class, end-to-end surveillance solution, the 7K HD Pro camera, when coupled with the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software featuring Avigilon's patented High Definition Stream Management (HDSM)™ technology, provides the ultimate combination of clear image detail, effective processing power and efficient bandwidth and storage management. A security industry first, Avigilon's 7K camera offers horizontal resolution exceeding 7,000 pixels and more than 30 million total pixels.

"High definition imaging is core to Avigilon, and we are constantly innovating to create new industry standards. Avigilon is the leader in high definition imaging solutions since the introduction of our first 11 MP camera in 2006," said Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, chief technology officer, Avigilon. "The launch of our 7K HD Pro camera combined with our leading Avigilon Control Center software expands our innovation in the security industry, creating a scalable and valuable solution that provides the highest quality images possible."

H4 Platform and HDSM™ 2.0 Technology
The 7K (30 MP) and 6K (24 MP) devices join Avigilon's family of 4K (8 MP) and 5K (16 MP) HD Pro cameras. The premium image quality of the HD Pro family of cameras is made possible by Avigilon's H4 platform and efficient H.264 compression with the latest edition of Avigilon's patented HDSM technology, HDSM 2.0. The cameras are also supported by Avigilon's LightCatcher™ technology, which provides a superior level of low-light performance. The combination of these technologies enables increased resolution, greater processing power, outstanding image quality and efficient bandwidth and storage management.

Availability
The 7K (30 MP) and 6K (24 MP) HD Pro cameras will be demonstrated at booth 22043 at the ISC West 2015 tradeshow from April 15-17 in Las Vegas, NV, USA. For more information on product availability, please contact a local sales representative at avigilon.com/sales-locator.

About Avigilon
Avigilon Corporation is defining the future of protection through innovative end-to-end security solutions. Avigilon's industry-leading HD network video management software, megapixel cameras, access control and video analytics products are reinventing the security market. Information about Avigilon can be found at www.avigilon.com.

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