Mar 2, 2012

IT Vendors Benefit from Crossover in Enterprise Video Storage


IMS Research forecasts strong growth for the world market for external enterprise storage platforms used for video surveillance, with an average annual growth rate of 52 percent for storage capacity shipped from 2010 to 2016. In comparison, internal enterprise storage platforms are forecast to see 36 percent growth over the same period. Despite the strong growth for both storage platforms, external storage is forecast to displace internal storage as the dominant storage platform in 2014. Read more

Gas Stations in Morocco Secured by Hikvision Solution


With more than 250 stations located all over Morocco under Total Group, Total petrol station is the top three petrol suppliers in Morocco and provides clean and reliable fuels for the vehicles across the country. As plenty of customers and vehicles flow in and out every day, it is imperative for Total petrol station to guarantee the safety of the customers and employees with top-class surveillance products.Read more

Shawnee County Department of Corrections in Kansas Deploys Avigilon Surveillance System


Avigilon, announced that the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) in Topeka, Kansas has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to heighten security, expedite investigations, and ultimately, improve inmate behavior.
Faced with more than 300 incidents of inmate misconduct each year including assault, theft, vandalism, and fraud, the SNDOC was unable to deliver the video evidence needed to successfully investigate and prosecute most of these cases with its previous analog-based surveillance system. “Our investigations were at best crippled and in most cases utterly worthless,” said Captain Timothy Phelps. “Since deploying the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system, we`ve easily tripled the number of cases we have sent for prosecution and they have all been successful.”  Read more

Mansfield University Improves Dorm Security With Integration of Axis IP Video and Keycard System


Mansfield University, a state college in upstate Pennsylvania, wanted a better way to balance student freedom with residence hall security. Despite dormitory policy, students often left doors propped open while going in and out of the dorms, jeopardizing the safety of everyone living in the buildings. Residence Life administrators decided that installing a keycard access system tied to video surveillance would reduce the university's potential liability while improving security in the co-ed housing facilities.Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week


Brivo Systems, announced that the company has added a number of new personnel in order to support recent strong growth and to continue to offer world-class customer service.
Mike Taylor joins Brivo in the newly-created position of Director of Business Development. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Taylor will be responsible for driving new business development though various sales channels across North America. Most recently, he served as VP of Sales for North America at AMAG Technology. Read more