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HERZLIYA, Israel, April 29 /PRNewswire/ — ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that Trusal S.A., a leader in the Chilean aquaculture industry, has implemented ioimage video analytics to protect its salmon pools in Puerto Montt from threats approaching from sea and land.The second largest producer of farmed salmon after Norway, Chile experiences up to $2 million a year in theft of salmon and salmon eggs. With 28 salmon pools and a total perimeter of 8,000 square meters, Trusal runs one of the country’s major fish farms and was suffering significant losses from intruders, fishing boats and predators. Since installing ioimage’s video analytics, thefts have been reduced by 75 percent and manpower by 30 percent.Several logistical issues had to be taken into consideration in selecting an effective security system that would also minimize the incidence of false alarms. “The layout of the sprawling property makes a perimeter fence unfeasible,” said partner and installer andres Dieterich, Project Manager of Technology & Systems. “The solution had to be capable of detecting intrusion by boats and unauthorized persons, while differentiating between marine predators and harmless small animals entering the perimeter.” Since surveillance was to be carried out over both land and sea, variable environmental factors such as precipitation and wind velocity needed to be addressed as well.”ioimage offered the only solution that could deal with all of these problems with a single installation,” said Dieterich. “It gives us a high level of security in a complex setting with an exceptionally low false alarm rate. Some salmon farms utilize radar technology, which is ineffective without video verification. The ioimage system has reduced the need for operator attention to a monitor, enabling security staff to attend to other functions. In addition, installation was easy and the service has been excellent.”"We are pleased to have been able to provide Trusal with a solution tailored to their multifaceted needs,” said Dvir Doron, VP Marketing at ioimage. “This project exemplifies how ioimage video analytics can efficiently and cost-effectively respond to challenging outdoor scenarios.”About ioimageioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in video analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For further information, visit For international media inquiries: Fiona Ungar Marketing Communications Manager Tel: 972-9-954-6003 For US media inquiries: Chelsie Woods ioimage Public Relations Tel: 44(0)207-730-2396ioimage Ltd

CANBERRA, Australia, April 3 /PRNewswire/ — - Australia Ranked Among the Top Ten Nations for the Influence of its Scientific Papers in 2007 According to Thomson Scientific Data Australia’s influence on international scientific research was todayrecognised by Thomson Scientific, a leading provider of information solutionsto the worldwide research and business communities, as it gave CitationAwards to ten of the most pre-eminent researchers working in Australia.According to Thomson Scientific data, in 2007 Australia ranked among the topten nations for the influence of its scientific papers. The event, which took place at the National Press Club in Canberra, ispart of a series of Asia Pacific Research Days hosted by Thomson Scientific.These events recognise research excellence in countries and regionsdemonstrating they are leading the world through innovation in theirrespective fields. Similar events have taken place previously in countriesincluding China, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. The ten Australian recipients of the Thomson Scientific Citation Awards,each based at a different organisation throughout the country, were selectedusing a quantitative process which identifies the average number of citationsper paper their published research has over a period of time. This, in turn,reflects its impact and influence on the given subject and the importanceattached to it by subsequent research. The wide range of subject areascovered — from astronomy and astrophysics to economics and psychiatry — isan illustration of the strength of academic research within Australia and areflection of the innovation inherent among the country’s scientists. The recipients of the 2008 Thomson Scientific Citation Awards are asfollows: — Dr Stuart Batten (Chemistry) — Monash University. Has developed an international reputation in the area of crystal engineering, particularly coordination polymers. Is also an expert on the phenomenon of the interpretation of networks in crystal structures and in the analysis of the topology of network solids. — Professor Paul Chandler (Education) — University of Wollongong. Research interests are in the area of cognition and instructional and developing innovative approaches to learning, based on the increasing knowledge of cognition. A strong advocate of improving Indigenous outcomes in education and health, he has worked on a wide array of community education initiatives. — Professor Suzanne Cory (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) — Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. One of Australia’s most distinguished molecular biologists who focuses on the regulation of cell death by the Bcl-2 family, with the objective of developing more effective cancer therapeutics. — Professor Don Harding (Economics) — LaTrobe University. Main research interests are macroeconomics and econometrics and focuses on the business cycle. Co-creator of a widely used and highly accurate monthly measure of Australian inflation. — Professor Terence Hughes (Marine and Freshwater Biology) — James Cook University. Has broad research interests in ecology, marine biology and the social-ecological dynamics of coral reefs. Director of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence and Leader of Program 5: Resilience of linked social-ecological systems. — Professor Anthony Jorm (Psychiatry) — Orygen Research Centre and University of Melbourne. Current research focuses on public knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders, and particularly on interventions to improve the public’s helpfulness towards people developing mental disorders. He is the author of 12 books/monographs, over 300 journal articles and over 25 chapters in edited volumes. — Dr William James Peacock (Plant Sciences) — Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Appointed Australian Chief Scientist in 2006, Jim Peacock is an award winning molecular biologist and eminent researcher in the field of plant molecular biology and its applications in agriculture. Played a key role in the establishment of cotton as Australia’s first highly successful biotech crop. — Professor Brian Schmidt (Astronomy and Astrophysics) — Australian National University. Studies the universe, using exploding stars and is leading Mount Stromlo’s effort to build the SkyMapper telescope, a new facility that will provide a comprehensive digital map of the southern sky from ultraviolet through near infrared wavelengths. — Dr Ian Wright (Ecology) — Macquarie University. Research focuses on quantifying how key plant traits vary with each other and with environmental factors, both in Australia and worldwide. Helped convene the ARC-NZ Research Network for Vegetation Function, which aims to stimulate research across disciplines such as functional genomics, ecophysiology, global change biology and evolutionary history. — Professor Zheng-Xiang Li (Geosciences) - Curtin University of Technology. Specialises in study directed at understanding Earth’s evolution over the last 1000 million years and related tectonic processes. His work is of particular interest to the petroleum industry and environmental/climactic studies, with a special focus in the West Pacific. During the ceremony, Professor Margaret Sheil, CEO of Australian ResearchCouncil (ARC) spoke about the evaluation of the quality and outcomes ofresearch. Her talk was responded to by Professor Stuart Cunningham, Presidentof Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) and ProfessorKen Baldwin, President of Federation of Australian Scientific andTechnological Societies (FASTS). The ceremony at the National Press Club also heard a keynote address fromProfessor Alan Robson AM, Chair of the Group of Eight and Vice Chancellor ofthe University of Western Australia. Professor Robson talked aboutAustralia’s strength in innovation and its contribution to global research.He emphasised the importance of basic research and exploring new options forassessing research quality. Other speakers included Mary Van Allen, StrategicBusiness Manager, Research Evaluation and Bibliometric Analysis, ThomsonScientific, who spoke about the Australian metrics and methodology forawardees. Commenting on the Citation Awards, Jeroen Prinsen, Director ofAustralasia Sales, Thomson Scientific said, “We are delighted to have had theopportunity to bring together such a wealth of scientific talent. The breadthof areas honoured here today — from cancer research to plant science, coralreefs and inflation — is a reflection of the depth of Australian innovationin scientific research. It provides an ideal opportunity for the Australianresearch community to meet and consider the issues associated with theassessment and measurement of research quality.” About Thomson Scientific Thomson Scientific is a provider of information solutions that assistprofessionals at every stage of research and development-from discovery toanalysis to product development and distribution. Thomson Scientific is partof The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), a global leader in providingessential electronic workflow solutions to business and professionalcustomers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson providesvalue-added information, software tools and applications to professionals inthe fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific researchand healthcare. Thomson Scientific information solutions can be found atscientific.thomson.com. Note to Editors: Methodology in the selection of candidates for the Australian ResearchDay This exploration of Australian research began with a review of thosefields that dominate research papers written in Australian institutions. Thenext step was to consider individuals who contribute to those fields. AllAustralian-affiliated authors, with papers published between 1997 and 2007,in Thomson Scientific-indexed journals were reviewed. Statistics such astotal publications, total citations, average cites per paper were gathered byfield and individual. The measurements of average citations per paper (CPP)and total citation counts were selected to use as thresholds. The researcherschosen had the highest average citation rate per paper in their field over acitation threshold per field. Because field activity can vary widely,adjustments were made in the threshold levels for each field to eliminatefalse leads and focus on those researchers with substantial and long-termcontributions. Web site: http://www.scientific.thomson.com http://www.thomson.com Thomson Scientific