Under this global interface standard, Basler's partners, distributors, and end users can harness the full potential of network video technology, and benefit from easy integration and reduced total cost. In addition, Basler aims to facilitate the changeover from analog to digital camera technology. Basler has already begun developing ONVIF-compatible products.

"We have always supported open standards to provide our customers with highly flexible platforms and applications," explains Gerrit Schreiber, Product Manager IP Components at Basler. "As a camera supplier, we place great emphasis on compatibility of our products with our technology partners' products - and we regard ONVIF as the right basis for this."