Allied Telesis announced that it is the first network vendor to facilitate the centralized management of video surveillance networks by integrating ONVIF protocols with their AMF network automation tool. This is good news, particularly for system integrators and service providers who want to better support their customers' camera and IoT networks with automated control, management, and maintenance. The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) is an industry forum that provides and promotes standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. To date, Allied Telesis is the only manufacturer of Ethernet switches that integrates the ONVIF Profile Q protocol, which is aimed at seamless device management and is expected to become an open industry standard. For example, within a surveillance network, if an automatic reboot doesn't help, any employee can replace a faulty device just by cabling it and applying power. After that, the AMF automation platform takes care of the device's connection, configuration, and integration into the network. Allied Telesis expects the pilot projects currently underway with manufacturers of IP-cameras and surveillance service providers to demonstrate an impressive range of benefits for commercial surveillance applications.