Cornet Technology Wins Long-Term Contract to Implement Northern Virginia Region Arterial Traffic Surveillance Camera System
Design enables traffic surveillance and management in unified mobile network
SPRINGFIELD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2006--Video Convergence, the video surveillance products and integration services division of Cornet Technology, Inc. (CTI), announced it has won a long-term contract to design, test, and install surveillance camera systems on arterial roadways in the Northern Operations Region of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This new system will transmit real-time video, via an IP-based network, directly to VDOT's Smart Traffic Center (STC/TOC) located in Arlington, Virginia.
The initial project is part of a proactive effort by VDOT to manage congestion in the Tysons Corner area of Fairfax, Virginia before construction of the Dulles Metro rail begins in early 2007.
The Northern Virginia Region Arterial Traffic Surveillance Camera System project will enable VDOT to efficiently manage its entire traffic information network. Virginia currently operates camera surveillance systems on freeways, but not on arterial roadways. The implementation of cameras on arterials will allow VDOT to integrate traffic management efforts between the freeway and arterial roadway systems. In addition, by monitoring live video streams and communicating and sharing information, relevant agencies will be able to more effectively manage traffic incidents.
Katherine Jefferson, Regional Systems Engineering Manager, VDOT said, "Both VDOT and the general public will benefit from the implementation of Video Convergence's closed-circuit television (CCTV) system. This technology will provide a solution for VDOT to proactively monitor and react to traffic conditions in a comprehensive and timely manner, with the intent of improving traffic flow on the region's roadways."
Makan Abousaeedi, Vice President of Sales, Video Convergence division, Cornet Technology, Inc. said, "We are pleased to work with VDOT to design a system specifically tailored to their needs. The implementation of a surveillance system, utilizing an IP-based network, will allow VDOT access to real-time video streams from the operations center or any other remote location, resulting in more efficient traffic management efforts."
About Video Convergence
Video Convergence, a division of Cornet Technology, Inc., provides customer-focused video solutions, communications networks, control software systems and integration services to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and strategic surveillance markets. Video Convergence has installed state-of-the-art video compression and switching products in state and local transportation sites across the United States. The company's products are also installed in border and vital facilities throughout Europe and Asia. Video Convergence is ISO 9000:2000 registered.
About Cornet Technology, Inc.
Cornet Technology, Inc. (CTI) is a manufacturing and professional services company consisting of four divisions: Video Convergence provides video products and comprehensive integration services to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) market; Cornet Technology Communications designs and manufactures data, voice and video network switching products for federal and commercial markets; Anami Communications provides information technology consulting and services to federal, state and local governments, and corporations worldwide; and Optim Systems develops and integrates multimedia conferencing solutions for government and commercial organizations. Founded in 1989, CTI is headquartered near Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.cornet.com.
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