Today’s mobile surveillance solutions suit a mobility trend that is here to stay. Integrators have an obligation to educate end users about all of the many benefits.
In the security industry today, as in the world at large, mobile is no longer a nice-to-have feature; it’s a must-have. Customers want to be able to check in on their businesses (and homes) from wherever they are. With the vast majority of camera and VMS providers on board with this demand, the chances are excellent that there’s an app for that.
Samsung Techwin, Ridgefield Park, N.J., announced a collaborative partnership with Pivot3, Austin, Texas, wherein the two companies will offer a unified IP video surveillance solution to new and existing clients. The agreement follows a Pivot3 Series E round of funding led by Samsung Ventures, which also included all existing Pivot3 investors. The agreement between Pivot3 and Samsung Techwin is an independent commercial partnership.
Honeywell added video capabilities to its NetAXS-123 access control system to provide video surveillance without requiring a DVR or NVR, making it ideal for smaller businesses.
CheckVideo® Low Profile Mobile Sentry (CMS1200) is a complete, cloud-based, mobile intelligent video surveillance solution that can be installed anywhere with mobile broadband network coverage.
Lextech Labs announced the LexRay, which is a secure, lag-free mobile video platform solution that includes a server component that secures the video stream from end to end and optimizes video for mobile viewing. With this solution, users can view video from different sources or even from different vendors on the same screen.
A series of acquisitions, new branch openings and increase in staffing that ASG, Beltsville, Md., describes as “explosive growth” can be further characterized as an extraordinarily controlled and calculated explosion. In the past year, not only did ASG acquire two companies, grow its RMR base by 16 percent, set a “300 strong” sales force goal and open two new branches; the company managed that growth with a level head, putting its customers first and always keeping the big picture in mind.
Honeywell released a high-definition video surveillance system ideal for small business owners. The entry-level system combines Honeywell’s MAXPRO NVR (network video recorder) XE with the latest additions to its line of low-cost Performance Series IP cameras...
The goal of Goodwill Industries of Silicon Valley (GWSV) is to help the San Jose community’s unemployed become employed. Founded in Santa Clara County in 1926, GWSV is part of Goodwill Industries International, one of the largest social service organizations in the world. GWSV is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increased standards of living, economic independence, and restoring its clients’ self value. They accomplish this through workforce creation, vocational training and environmental stewardship
Cernium and Sprint announced they will offer CheckVideo|Sprint 3G, an intelligent, wireless mobile broadband video surveillance and alarm verification solution.