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Tyco acquires video analytics firm IntelliVid

July 16, 2008

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Tyco International announced the acquisition of the assets of IntelliVid, a leading developer of retail-focused intelligent video analysis solutions to add to its American Dynamics portfolio of video security technologies. Since 2003, privately-held IntelliVid has provided its retail customers with business intelligence applications that utilize video analytics for loss prevention, customer safety, compliance and merchandising.

The acquired assets include IntelliVid's complete line of Video Investigator solutions, POS accelerators, and computer-aided tracking software. The new solutions will leverage American Dynamics VideoEdge technologies, allowing recorded video to be used for real-time and forensic theft prevention and store intelligence solutions. Future releases will include integration with Intellex digital video management systems.

Video Investigator refines large amounts of video into key streams of information that allow real-time response to critical situations and forensic investigations. Integrated with POS transaction data, the video can be used to effectively capture illicit behaviors that can result in loss of profits. Used as a sales and marketing tool, the video can also capture pertinent consumer shopping patterns and behaviors, providing retailers with information to analyze for strategic planning.