Brisbane, Australia – Australian technology innovator, Moreton Bay Systems, today announced that it has signed Adelaide’s electrical accessories giant, Clipsal Australia, as a major distributor in Australia and New Zealand for its new Digilant® security camera technology.
Digilant® is the first intelligent portable video security camera system designed to connect directly to existing alarm systems, providing a far less expensive alternative to CCTV and greater clarity of still images. The Digilant’s unique ultra low power video processing technology, also enables it to operate as a surveillance camera for up to nine weeks on one small internal battery. This opens up thousands of different applications across many fields.
The Clipsal distribution deal is exclusive to the electrical wholesale industry as well as their System Integrator Network.
David Hill, founder of Moreton Bay Systems, said “Our goal is to revolutionise the home and small business security market by offering a low cost upgrade for alarm systems and this agreement with Clipsal is a gratifying endorsement of our new Digilant® technology.
“Home automation is the new technology frontier and Clipsal is a world leader in this market. By blending our digital camera technology with Clipsal’s C-Bus automation systems, consumers finally gain access to affordable video security for greater peace of mind. We feel very excited to be working with such a large and successful technology company.”
Don Brooks, Digilant® product manager at Clipsal, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to grow our security offering with a unique Australian technology–there’s nothing that really comes near it.
“Digilant® offers an up-sell opportunity to our channel of electrical wholesalers
and contractors, as well as Clipsal System Integrators who deliver building automation.”
“The camera is great for commercial use and works in the domestic situation as well,” Don said. “We’ve been bouncing it off integrators and they’ve been coming up with some great ideas for applications.
“For instance, because of its portability and cost effective ‘no wires’ installation, businesses such as large retailers can use the product to complement their existing CCTV by shadowing high risk goods on the move.
“High resolution JPEG images from the camera mean that retailers get very distinct still images of perpetrators, which are better for getting convictions.
“So Digilant® suits areas where you have a high risk for a short period”, said Don. “One of our integrators is trialling Digilant® with builders during construction phase. The camera can be left on site during the fitting out stage to capture clear images of any thieves or vandals.
“It is also a boon for the home security market which demands low cost and flexibility. Up until now, the cost of recorded CCTV has put security video out of reach of the average householder. Now our Installers can offer low cost video technology to more homes, to capture digital still images of intruders. Digilant® can easily and affordably be installed in just one area, moved from room to room by the home owner to follow high risk items, or have it connected to one of our Homesafe security panels. It can also be used to protect boats, caravans, rental properties and sheds.”
Digilant® is available today from all electrical wholesalers. To find your closest Clipsal supplier visit www.clipsal.com website or call 08 8345 9500. Digilant® comes in a range of models and pricing starts at A$399 per camera.
For more information about Digilant®, visit www.digilant.com.au or contact Moreton Bay Systems on 07 3488 1000.
About Moreton Bay Systems
Moreton Bay Systems was established in Brisbane in 2001 by former Motorola Semiconductors General Manager David Hill, to develop advanced, low power wireless digital-camera technologies (WDCT) for the security and home automation markets. The R&D has been funded by its sister company TE Australia, which for 17 years has been a major Australian distributor for semiconductor manufacturers such as Toshiba and Epson. This relationship has kept Moreton Bay Systems at the forefront of technology and it now has international patents pending in Australia, U.S., Europe and other countries based on their unique ultra low power digital camera technology.
About Clipsal Australia
The world famous Clipsal brand is Australia and Asia’s number one brand of electrical accessories. Established in 1920, Clipsal is also a market leader in data communications, industrial and home automation markets. Comprising over 20,000 different lines, Clipsal’s vast product range is manufactured at its head office in Bowden, South Australia as well as regional satellite factories in SA, NSW and Vic. Clipsal employs over 2300 people Australia wide. In late 2003, the Clipsal brand joined Schneider Electric to become Clipsal Australia. With the backing of the world’s biggest electrical company, Clipsal is now poised to be a major player in global markets and aims to be the number one ultra terminal brand name in the world within five years. Clipsal is well known as the naming rights sponsor of the hugely successful Clipsal Adelaide 500 V8 Supercar Race, often referred to as “The Clipsal”.