~ Innovative modular design supports fast and flexible installation ~

VANCOUVER, Sept. 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Avigilon Corporation ("Avigilon") (TSX: AVO), provider of trusted security solutions, today announced the expansion of its H4 platform with the Avigilon H4 SL camera line (the "H4 SL"). The H4 SL provides exceptional image quality with an innovative modular design that is easy to install, reducing installation times by up to 50%. Available for order now in bullet and dome formats, the cost effective and versatile H4 SL comes with multiple mounting options. The newest member of the H4 platform is also video analytics-ready and, in conjunction with future software upgrades, will provide immediate access to the strongest video analytics patent portfolio and unparalleled technology.

"We've engineered the H4 SL camera line with our customers in mind. The unique modular design provides them with a camera that can snap into the base of their choice, depending on the requirements," said Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, Avigilon's Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President. "The camera is quick to install and versatile, even when you may not know the mounting requirements. In addition to the H4 SL camera line, we have many exciting products on the way as part of the H4 platform and the continued expansion of our addressable market."

The H4 SL harnesses patented Avigilon High Definition Stream Management (HDSM)TM technology to efficiently manage video data.  It also leverages Avigilon idle scene mode technology to lower bandwidth and storage usage when there is no motion detected in the scene. The H4 SL integrates with Avigilon Control Center (ACC)TM video management software (VMS) and is ONVIF compliant for integration with a third-party VMS. Equipped with Avigilon LightCatcherTM technology, the H4 SL captures high resolution color images in low-light, and boasts content adaptive infrared technology for consistent illumination in complete darkness across the camera's field of view. The H4 SL is ideal for monitoring a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.

For more information on product availability, please contact a local sales representative at avigilon.com/contact-sales. For additional product details and features, visit the following link: avigilon.com/products/video-surveillance/cameras/h4-sl-cameras/h4-sl-camera-line.

Come see the product demonstration at ASIS 2016, booth 2135, in Orlando, Florida from September 12-15 or at Security Essen 2016, stand 2A16, in Essen, Germany from September 27- 30.

About the H4 Platform

The Avigilon H4 platform allows for improved overall camera performance, including faster processing power, more efficient bandwidth management, superior image detail, and video analytics capabilities. The H4 platform intelligently and efficiently manages your HD data, letting you view and search through HD video easier than ever before, with fewer strains on network resources. The combination of Avigilon's revolutionary technologies results in Avigilon's most powerful solution yet, which means your system can maintain optimal performance while still getting unparalleled image detail.

About Avigilon

Avigilon Corporation provides trusted security solutions to the global market. Avigilon designs, develops, and manufactures video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. To learn more about Avigilon, visit avigilon.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information and statements in this news release contain and constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements as defined under applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements normally contain words like 'believe', 'expect', 'anticipate', 'plan', 'intend', 'continue', 'estimate', 'may', 'will', 'should', 'ongoing' and similar expressions, and within this news release include any statements (express or implied) respecting Avigilon's future product plans, intended product functionality and suitability, and continued expansion of Avigilon's addressable market.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, actions, or developments and are based on expectations, assumptions and other factors that management currently believes are relevant, reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, including, without limitation, assumptions that:  Avigilon will be able to design, manufacture, market, and introduce new products and enhance its existing product lines in the manner and on the timelines currently contemplated; that new products will function as intended and be free of unexpected defects and will be suitable for the intended end users; and Avigilon will be able to attend and demonstrate its products at ASIS 2016 and Security Essen 2016.

Although management believes that the forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could be substantially different due to the risks and uncertainties associated with and inherent to Avigilon's business, as more particularly described in the "Risk Factors" section of Avigilon's Annual Information Form dated March 1, 2016, which is available under Avigilon's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Material risks and uncertainties applicable to the forward-looking statements set out herein include, but are not limited to, unforeseen events, developments or factors causing any of the aforesaid expectations, assumptions, and other factors ultimately being inaccurate or irrelevant. Although Avigilon has attempted to identify factors that may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, predicted, estimated or intended. Also, many of the factors are beyond the control of Avigilon. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Avigilon undertakes no obligation to reissue or update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement.

SOURCE Avigilon Corporation

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