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Intransa, Inc
Company typePrivate
IndustryPhysical Security, Surveillance, Storage, Software
Headquarters10710 N.Tantau,
Cupertino, CA
,
USA
Area served
International
ProductsVideo Appliance, VDMR
Websitehttp://www.intransa.com/

Intransa is a privately held American company headquartered in Cupertino, California, USA that develops, manufactures, and offers hardware solutions in the security and surveillance industry.[1] Their products consist of a portfolio of video appliances for video and data management and storage. Their platform is compatible with many video management software companies, which provide access controls, analytics, and video storage options. [2]

History

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Intransa spun off the Fortune 500 company 3Com, an early leader in networking technology, in 2001.[3] Intransa was the first company to feature 10GbE[4] IP SAN[5] in the security market.[6][7] Intransa is a privately held company endorsed by 'tier one' venture firms including: Guggenheim Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, U.S. Venture Partners, Entrepia Ventures, Rho Capital Partners.[8]

Intransa has moved from being a storage company to specialize in the server appliance.[9] In April of 2011, Intransa announced their partnership with Hewlett-Packard and EMC Corporation. Intransa's video and data management and retention software will be featured on HP ProLiant[10] servers and EMC's medium range servers.[11]

Technology

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Intransa's family of products is designed to support any server and storage solutions for system from 1 to 10,000 cameras. The core of their technology lies in the Video and Data Management and Retention Software (VDMR) which features patents encompassed in the VDMR.[12] These include: VSA Console, VSA Storage Manager, VSA System Center, Video Surveillance Optimization (VSOP), VSA Multi-Mode, VSA Energy Manager, VSA Agent, VSA Traffic Manager, and VSA Tiered Availability. Video Surveillance Optimization (VSOP) is a in-line fragmenting method for read/write reliability and consistency.[13]

Product Line

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Intransa's products are designed to support video surveillance, access control, video analytics and other physical security requirements. The three main product lines they offer are:

  • Maximum Simplicity for simple system, usually 1-120 cameras[14]
  • Maximum Flexibility for larger systems, about 1-10,000 cameras[15]
  • Maximum Choice for systems that do not require a certified pre-load[16]

Product Portfolio

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Simplicity

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Product Name Appliance Camera Support Processor Memory RAM
VA80tr Server/Storage 1-12 Intel Core 2© Quad 2.66 GHz 2-8 GB
VA110/11tr Server/Storage 1-36(Duo) 1-60(Tri) Intel Core 2© Quad 2.66 GHz 4-8 GB
VA210 Server/Storage 1-36(Duo) 1-72(Tri) Intel Quad Core Xeon© 2.33 GHz 4-8 GB
VA 320 Server/Storage 1-120 Intel Quad Core Xeon© 2.4 GHz 5600 Series 4-9 GB

Flexibility

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Server

Product Name Appliance Camera Support Processor Memory RAM
VA10 Server 1-32 Intel Core Duo© 3.0 GHz 2-4 GB
VA20 Server 1-84 Intel Quad-Core Xeon© 2.33 or 3.0 GHz 4-12 GB
VA25as Server 1-101 Intel Quad Core Xeon© 5600 Series 2.4 or 2.66 GHz 4-12 GB
VA 30 Server 1-128 Intel Quad-Core Xeon© 2.33 or 3.0 GHz 4-12 GB
VA35as Server 1-154 Intel Quad Core Xeon© 5600 Series 2.4 or 2.66 GHz 4-12 GB

Storage

Product Name Appliance Rack mount/Drives
VA100st Storage 1U/ 4bays
VA200st Storage 1U/ 4bays
VA300st Storage 2U/ 12bays
VA600st Storage 2U/ 12bays

Partners

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Intransa has many sales and technology partners in the industry.[17]

Certified Technology Partners

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Intransa has certification labs in which products are tested and certified for risk free integration. They have over two dozen video management software applications certified to comply with the video appliances. Through the Intransa Technology Lab Test certification, a number of software platforms have been tested and certified compatible. Manufacturers supply their products to the lab regularly for multi-level tests certification, assuring simplicity for installer, integrator, and customers and a wide range of physical security analysis[18] These technological partners are integrated with the product as pre-loads -in the form of a USB media kit, when the product is shipped. Different levels of commitment are rated on a 3-tier system. There is CERTIFIED, SELECT CERTIFIED, and ELITE CERTIFIED. These ratings are also divided into different categories of physical security -Video Management Software, Cameras and Imaging Systems, Access Control Systems, Video Analytics. [19][20]

Certified Sales Partners

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Intransa has many relationships with integrators, representative firms, and manufacturer representative firms whom are certified resellers of the video appliances. Intransa's products are available around the globe through authorized dealers only. [21]. These firms have to members of the Intransa Certified Sales Program. Similar to the Technology certification process, there is a 3 tiered rating system: SILVER, GOLD, and PLATINUM. All three of these ratings allow password control access, purchase Intransa platforms and services, access to telesales and regional support. [22]

Customers

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Industry Presence: [23]

  • Gaming & Hospitality
  • Retail Surveillance
  • Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance [24]
  • Municipal Surveillance
  • Airports, Ports & Transportation
  • Public Safety, Corrections & Law Enforcement
  • Schools & Education
  • Hospitals & Medical Centers

Awards

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  • Best in Video Storage and Distribution, new product by the Security Industry Association for 2010[25]
  • 2009 New Product of the Year, ASIS Anaheim[26]
  • Top 30 Technologies of 2009[27]

Board of Directors

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  • Paul Bartlett
  • Bud Broomhead
  • Paul Matteucci
  • Eric J. Rothfus
  • Amit Srivastava

Executive Leadership

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Intransa's senior leadership team presents executives with backgrounds from major industry leaders and successful start-ups. [28]

Name Title
Bud Broomhead Chief Executive Officer
Robert Mally Vice President, Finance
Jeff Whitney Vice President, Marketing
George Vaiser Vice President, Video System Applications
Chris Harvey Vice President, Customer Satisfaction
Alan Rowe Chief Technology Officer
Wing-Yee Au Vice President, Engineering
Manqing Liu Senior Director, Interoperability and Performance Science
Ayal Vogel Vice President,Business Development
Tom O'Leary Vice President, Worldwide Sales

References

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  1. ^ Intransa, 2011"Corporate Overview" Intransa.com. Retrieved 2011-4-20.
  2. ^ Pan, Polishuk."The Green Data Center & Internet Business Newsletter" April 2008. Unknown. Retrieved 2011-06-02
  3. ^ Joseph F. Kovar. August 2003. CRN. Intransa Details Channel Strategy Retrieved 2011-6-23.
  4. ^ Information Gatekeepers, Inc. . May 2007. Gigabit Monthly Newsletter.Covering Applications, premise networks markets & technologyRetrieved 2011-06-02
  5. ^ Dow Jones Reuters Business Interactive LLC. August 2007. Information Gatekeepers Local Area and Storage Area Networks Newsletter Retrieved 2011-06-01
  6. ^ Messmer, Ellen. May 2007. www.pcworld.com NetworkWorld "Intransa Debuts 10B Ethernet Storage Appliance". Retrieved 2011-5-31.
  7. ^ Unknown. 2006. Integrated Platforms Inc Intransa iSCSI Storage Area Networks Retrieved 2011-5-31
  8. ^ Intransa. 2010. www.intransa.com Investors. Retrieved 2011-4-21.
  9. ^ Taneja Group: Technology Analysts. June 2008 Why Storage is the Culprit in DVR Failures – and What Intransa Is Doing about It Retrieved 2011-05-31.
  10. ^ Whitney. April 2011. SPI Technology Reports.Intransa Offers VDMR Appliance on HP ProLiant Servers to Enhance Customers’ Video Surveillance and Physical Security Retrieved 2011-05-31
  11. ^ Unknown. April 2011. www.securityinfowatch.com Intransa delivers VDMR appliance deployed with EMC midrange storage systemsRetrieved 2011-05-31
  12. ^ Intransa. 2010. www.intransa.com [1] Retrieved 6-23-2011
  13. ^ Unknown. Goliath. November 2010. Intransa Whitepapers Address How to Simplify Video Surveillance Solutions.Retrieved 2011-05-31
  14. ^ Intransa. 2010, www.intransa.com "Intransa VideoAppliance™: Maximum Simplicity" Retrieved 2011-4-20.
  15. ^ Intransa. 2010, www.intransa.com "Intransa VideoAppliance™: Maximum Flexibility Quick Reference"Retrieved 2011-4-20.
  16. ^ Intransa. 2010, www.intransa.com "Intransa VideoAppliance™: Maximum Choice Quick Reference"Retrieved 2011-4-20.
  17. ^ Intransa. 2010 "Intransa Technology Certification Program Certified Product and Application List" Retrieved 2011-4-20.
  18. ^ Intransa PartnersAccessed 2011-4-21.
  19. ^ Intransa. 2010 "Certified Technology Partner List (Datasheet)"Retrieved 2011-4-20.
  20. ^ [2]
  21. ^ [3]
  22. ^ Intransa, 2010"Certified Sales Partner Program" Retrieved 2011-4-20.
  23. ^ Intransa, the VideoAppliance™ companyCustomersAccessed 2011-4-21.
  24. ^ Bosch Automotive Rolls Out Intransa Surveillance Solutions. Business Wire.2009-03-30 [4]
  25. ^ zycko.com [5]
  26. ^ securityinfowatch.com [6]
  27. ^ adfn.com[7]
  28. ^ Intransa Executive Team Accessed 2011-4-21.
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