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Leading North East Area Security Integrators & End Users Network with IP Pros in Connecticut
IP-in-Action Connecticut breezed into the Inn at Middletown in Middletown, CT on August 24, 2011, several days prior to Hurricane Irene bringing torrential rains and wind to the area. Key representatives from security firms, hospitals, banks, education and IT were not only treated to informative presentations the entire day was spent networking with leading IP company representatives.
Attendees included: Norwalk Police Department, Boston University, Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center, The Network Security Company, Watertown Police Department, RBS Citizens Bank, Catalyst Telecom, Fidelity Security Services, Security Specialists, Security101, Visonic Inc., GHW Consulting, Anixter, Consolidated Security, LLC, Security Solutions Inc, ConvergenceTP, LLC, Giuliano Contrs., Security Technologies, Inc. and Early Warning Safety Systems Inc., among others.
IP-in-Action LIVE Connecticut offered a full day of presentations on the latest IP technology. Steve Surfaro, Industry Liaison, Axis Communications, outlined a high tech approach to crisis management in Technology and Crisis Management Including Active Shooter. We can no longer predict the origin of the next threat, stated Surfaro. Assailants are not always students, employees, or in any obvious way affiliated with the victims or the location of the shooting.
Today’s High Resolution IP Networks: Storage Technologies to Manage Both Data and the Budget, presented by Charles Foley, Chief Executive Officer, TimeSight Systems, offered new methods of retaining video to manage down the cost while meeting customer, regulatory and legal requirements. Companies are increasingly moving towards extended retention for risk mitigation, asserted Foley, if you understand the lifecycle of video, you can make a determination of how time mitigates risk.
In Megapixel Video Implemented with Decentralized Concept and Hemispheric Technology, Keith Romano, Business Development Manager, MOBOTIX, illustrated how one MOBOTIX camera can replace several standard CCTV systems because one camera offers four times more coverage. The new technology isn't just more cost effective than traditional CCTV technology, according to
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IPfocus presents the latest news from our trans- atlantic cousins the IP UserGroup USA.
Axis Certifies American Fibertek’s PoE Series Ethernet to Fiber Transceivers
Delivers 60W of power to Axis cameras with point to point data/video transmission.
Romano it is more multi-functional thanks to its integrated computer and network connection.
Video Synopsis as a New Operational Tool,is presented by Amit Gavish, CPP, General Manager, North America, BriefCam, Inc. The explosive growth of video cameras is creating massive amounts of video footage, Gavish tells the attendees. There is a need for technologies that allow operators to browse hours of video in minutes to enable rapid review.
Using open industry based standards allows for easier integration and interoperability between 3rd party applications such as Web-services based access control and Web-services based IP cameras, explained Jammy DeSousa, Product Line Manager, March Networks in Browser Based IP Video Surveillance and why IT Loves the Idea.
Nick Wooler, Director Product Marketing 3VR, started off his presentation with a well thought out wrap up of the day and how each of the presentations related to one another. He then went on to show how to provide video intelligence for marketing, merchandising and customer service in the presentation, Transform the Value of Video with Video Analytics.
Exhibitors for IP-in-Action LIVE Connecticut included: 3VR· Arecont Vision · Axis Communications · BriefCam Inc. · Exacq Technologies · GarrettCom Inc. · Intransa · IQinVision · March Networks · Milestone Systems · MOBOTIX · Owl Computing Technologies, Inc. · ScanSource Security · Timesight Systems
“We are extremely pleased to have our Series of PoE mini-switches certified by Axis for use with one of their outstanding outdoor IP surveillance solutions. These products were designed to fulfill the growing demand for high- powered network cameras placed in harsh outdoor environments. Axis’ certification is testimony to the design integrity and functionality of the AFI high- powered products,” said Jack Fernandes, CEO and President of AFI.
The City of Calgary Installs Genetecs Omnicast Video Surveillance System on its Light Rail Transit System
Genetec announce that Calgary Transit, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has installed Genetec’s Omnicast video surveillance system on its popular, highly-used light rail transit (LRT) system. Omnicast was installed as a stand-alone IP video surveillance system within the Security Center, Genetec’s unified security platform, and helps to ensure the safety of Calgary Transit’s 270,000 daily (weekday) LRT customers.
Surveon Announces New UK Office to Better Serve European Partners and Customers
Sara Chen, Sales Manager of Surveon Europe, noted "Europe is one of the key regions in the global security market. With our customer base in the region growing quickly, our operations have to further evolve so that our service levels can keep pace with business growth. With office space of 17,157 square feet, including a training conference room and large warehouse, our new office in the UK features a full range of business expertise and enables us to quickly ship products to customers throughout the region."
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