How important is it to have video surveillance and data center in the server room and data centers. What kind of features and functionality one needs to be effective in Server rooms and Data Centers.
Summary- Video Surveillance in the Server Room and Data Center is getting Crucial and important with contract workers and also people leaving the jobs. The mission critical data needs to be monitored and protected using multiple methods - video surveillance, sensors and alerts along with real time viewing capability to the administrator anytime, anywhere is important. This can be achieved over any PC and also on the PDA.
Here are experts opinions when it comes to video surveillance, sensors and in general how to protect your server room and your critical data.
William McFarland, PE
Senior Electrical Engineer at Borton-Lawson
I believe that in today constantly changing job market, asset protection from disgruntled employees or contractors is critical. I feel that video records provide a level of deterrence. When coupled with a card reader type system, the employees/contractors know that they are being kept track of while in critical space.
Before a recent outsourcing initiative, I had cameras installed in locations where each EPO location was in view. In the past it would have been easy enough to push-n-run but not with a camera there.
As far as functionality, I would go digital CCTV, record 60 days, and use the motion feature to save disk space.
PS – local authorities would not allow the removal of the EPO's.
Patrick Howard
Data Center Manager at Ann Taylor
We have the luxuray of being secured by our very one Loss Prevention Department, taking us out of the surveillance business, and keeps us on Data Center Initiatives.
William Gross
CEO at The MAI Group
I agree that cameras covering all epo locations is prudent. I have also used a system that puts mag locks on racks, and you need card access to open indivdual racks.
I am sorry but what is EPO/-
also if you can access the location on secured connection when there is a alarm how important is that for the industry? the administrator can access the data center from laptop or PDA.
Keith McGinley
Systems Engineer at APC-MGE
EPO = Emergency Power Off. Simply, the big, red, "ONLY PUSH IN CASE OF EMERGENCY" button that will shut power off to all equipment in the data center.
Functionality - you also may want to have the recorded video have watermarks and time stamping in case you ever have to use it in court.
Mick Ryan
Networks/Information Security Supervisor at Corrections Corporation of America
We have CCTV surveillance on all entrances and exits, as well as down each rack aisle, we average around 170 days of continued footage on our DVRs. Is helpfull if you want to see who may or may not have done something in a row of equipment. We are also beginning to put them at our remote facility MDFs to be able to log in and talk someone who is not an IT person on patching something in or checking the status of equipment.
You can setup your cameras for 25fps when motion is detected and 5-10fps when no activity is detected. Additionally camera systems can be tied into access control systems to activate when a door is opened or closed or when a prox card is used. You can also setup email notifications from your access control to let you know if someone has entered the data center and back it up with video footage.
Our data centers do have prox card access, but the cameras help to identify that the person who's prox card was used to access is the same person the card belongs to, until we implement biometrics for access.
Martin Zuckerman
Owner, Teswaine Inc.
It all depends upon your level of insecurity and paranoia. Dont forget that with a high access floor, someone could creep underneath. So add A/C floor pressure sensors and underfloor cameras with night vison.
All cabinets should have individual locks with keys that can't be copied.
Include facial recognition software to prevent potential saboteurs from disguising themselves as employees.
Tom Colegrove
IT Operations and Project Management Professional
Another aspect to consider is if you have clients or tenants that have security requirements that call for cameras. HIPPA, SOX and banking audits call for cameras in data centers.
See the Blog also at our Surveillance and Security Network www.gobeyondsecurity.com
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
CCTV for Clarendon, Manchester
CCTV for Clarendon, Manchester
Clarendon and Manchester are poised to boost their crime fighting efforts by the end of the year with the installation of closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) at strategic points in those parishes.
"We don't want just to catch the criminals. We would love for the cameras to be a preventative. We don't want the crime to happen - that is our priority, but if it happens we want to catch the culprits," Milton Brown, mayor for May Pen told the Observer. "I notice that in London the cameras are all over the place and people desist from certain actions because they are of the view that the camera is going to catch them.
We will be concentrating in the town centre and it is a modular system so we can always add more cameras."
Brown declined to say how much the project is going to cost or how many cameras were being installed.
More than 120 persons have been killed in Clarendon since the beginning of the year.
At the same time, Brown, who also heads the Association of Local Government Authorities (ALGA), disclosed that a delegation from the Convention of Scottish Local Authority (COSLA) arrived in the island last week with the aim of partnering with ALGA in carrying out the project.
Read full story at
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/
Clarendon and Manchester are poised to boost their crime fighting efforts by the end of the year with the installation of closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) at strategic points in those parishes.
"We don't want just to catch the criminals. We would love for the cameras to be a preventative. We don't want the crime to happen - that is our priority, but if it happens we want to catch the culprits," Milton Brown, mayor for May Pen told the Observer. "I notice that in London the cameras are all over the place and people desist from certain actions because they are of the view that the camera is going to catch them.
We will be concentrating in the town centre and it is a modular system so we can always add more cameras."
Brown declined to say how much the project is going to cost or how many cameras were being installed.
More than 120 persons have been killed in Clarendon since the beginning of the year.
At the same time, Brown, who also heads the Association of Local Government Authorities (ALGA), disclosed that a delegation from the Convention of Scottish Local Authority (COSLA) arrived in the island last week with the aim of partnering with ALGA in carrying out the project.
Read full story at
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/
Keeping threats at bay
Keeping threats at bay
Huma Siddiqui
Security is the new tech theme, since the recent serial bombings. And mere closed circuit television (CCTV) for monitoring and surveillance in key public places are not enough. With increasing threat to global security and a constant need for personal protection, there is a growing acceptance of new technologies to tackle any evolving
Read the full story at FE website here
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/keeping-threats-at-bay/378330/2#
Huma Siddiqui
Security is the new tech theme, since the recent serial bombings. And mere closed circuit television (CCTV) for monitoring and surveillance in key public places are not enough. With increasing threat to global security and a constant need for personal protection, there is a growing acceptance of new technologies to tackle any evolving
Read the full story at FE website here
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/keeping-threats-at-bay/378330/2#
A Tri-Service Asian Defense And Internal Security Event
United States Makes It Official
The United States Commercial Service recently confirmed the US government's formal support for Defense & Security 2009. This important endorsement underlines the significance of the major event which will open in Bangkok on the 4th-7th of November 2009.
TFC-poster-Sec-(low-res).gif
****************************************************************
Defense & Security 2009 - 'Into The Future'
A Tri-Service Asian Defense And Internal Security Event For Land, Sea And Air. Defense & Security 2009 is Thailand 's biggest defense and security exhibition.
The event will be staged in Bangkok from 4-7 November 2009 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre.
For immediate booking of exhibition space please call +662 642 6911 ext 121 or contact: defense@cmpthailand.com or booking online at www.asiandefense.com
www.gobeyondsecurity.com
www.cradle.com
The United States Commercial Service recently confirmed the US government's formal support for Defense & Security 2009. This important endorsement underlines the significance of the major event which will open in Bangkok on the 4th-7th of November 2009.
TFC-poster-Sec-(low-res).gif
****************************************************************
Defense & Security 2009 - 'Into The Future'
A Tri-Service Asian Defense And Internal Security Event For Land, Sea And Air. Defense & Security 2009 is Thailand 's biggest defense and security exhibition.
The event will be staged in Bangkok from 4-7 November 2009 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre.
For immediate booking of exhibition space please call +662 642 6911 ext 121 or contact: defense@cmpthailand.com or booking online at www.asiandefense.com
www.gobeyondsecurity.com
www.cradle.com
Sunday, October 26, 2008
shared, scalable External IP Solution
Bud Broomhead, CEO of Intransa, the global leader of shared, scalable and simple external IP storage solutions, will be a featured panelist at ISC East, October 29 -30, at the Javits Convention Center, New York, NY. Intransa will also be exhibiting the latest IP storage solutions for physical security in booth 959 shared with IPVS Magazine and IP camera leader Axis Communications.
Intransa products bring the power of IP to video surveillance and other applications through shared, external storage for physical security. Intransa solutions scale from a few days of recording on the edge directly from IP cameras or for a few DVRs, to supporting hundreds of DVRs and thousands of cameras for years of retention with instant playback.
"Adding IP benefits to just one DVR brings reduced cost and improved reliability while dramatically increasing video retention," said Broomhead. "Getting the benefits of IP isn't just for large, big budget projects, but it also plays well when upgrading existing CCTV infrastructures that are in need of cutting costs and improving results."
Broomhead's session, Selling Security Convergence -- Bridging the Gap, will be hosted and moderated by industry luminary and author Dan Dunkel, president of New Era Associates, LLC. The session will be held in room 1E04 on Thursday, October 30, from 10:00 -- 11:30 a.m.
"Security convergence is happening now," commented Dunkel. "The challenge is to understand it and be prepared as it begins. Those attending the panel and hearing the realities from Bud and other panelists will strongly benefit from the session." Additional panelists include Scott L. Greiper, managing director and head of Legend Merchant Group's Convergent Security Group; Kelly Carlberg, worldwide channels, Cisco Physical Security Business Unit; and Wayne Smith, CSSP, vice president technology services, Tech Systems, Inc. Intransa is a Cisco Ecosystem Partner, while Tech Systems is a Cisco partner and member of the Intransa StorPartner security integrator and dealer program.
Now approaching his second year as Intransa CEO, Broomhead will share insights gained in bringing IP into existing analog surveillance environments while maximizing the benefits and eliminating the risk. Intransa customers in physical security, gaming and hospitality, manufacturing, public safety, government and homeland security, retail, transportation, energy, resources and education already benefit from the company's products to extend the capacity and capability of existing DVRs for less cost or for deployment in new, all-IP solutions.
Those stopping by Intransa booth number 959 will be able to learn more about reducing surveillance cost with IP storage and will also be eligible to win an Apple iPod 8GB Touch each day. "It's our way of reminding people that there is more than one way to store video," said Broomhead.
IPVS Magazine recently tested and certified Intransa IP storage for a variety of video surveillance needs and applications, declaring the product excellent overall with a recommended buy rating. Axis Communications is a member of the Intransa StorAlliance Technology Partner program and its cameras are certified through the Security-Grade IP Video Storage program for use on Intransa systems. Intransa is also a member of the Axis ADP program.
Broomhead will be joined by Intransa executives Jeff Whitney and George Vaiser at the show and are available to meet those interested in the latest trends and opportunities in physical security.
www.intrasa.com
Intransa products bring the power of IP to video surveillance and other applications through shared, external storage for physical security. Intransa solutions scale from a few days of recording on the edge directly from IP cameras or for a few DVRs, to supporting hundreds of DVRs and thousands of cameras for years of retention with instant playback.
"Adding IP benefits to just one DVR brings reduced cost and improved reliability while dramatically increasing video retention," said Broomhead. "Getting the benefits of IP isn't just for large, big budget projects, but it also plays well when upgrading existing CCTV infrastructures that are in need of cutting costs and improving results."
Broomhead's session, Selling Security Convergence -- Bridging the Gap, will be hosted and moderated by industry luminary and author Dan Dunkel, president of New Era Associates, LLC. The session will be held in room 1E04 on Thursday, October 30, from 10:00 -- 11:30 a.m.
"Security convergence is happening now," commented Dunkel. "The challenge is to understand it and be prepared as it begins. Those attending the panel and hearing the realities from Bud and other panelists will strongly benefit from the session." Additional panelists include Scott L. Greiper, managing director and head of Legend Merchant Group's Convergent Security Group; Kelly Carlberg, worldwide channels, Cisco Physical Security Business Unit; and Wayne Smith, CSSP, vice president technology services, Tech Systems, Inc. Intransa is a Cisco Ecosystem Partner, while Tech Systems is a Cisco partner and member of the Intransa StorPartner security integrator and dealer program.
Now approaching his second year as Intransa CEO, Broomhead will share insights gained in bringing IP into existing analog surveillance environments while maximizing the benefits and eliminating the risk. Intransa customers in physical security, gaming and hospitality, manufacturing, public safety, government and homeland security, retail, transportation, energy, resources and education already benefit from the company's products to extend the capacity and capability of existing DVRs for less cost or for deployment in new, all-IP solutions.
Those stopping by Intransa booth number 959 will be able to learn more about reducing surveillance cost with IP storage and will also be eligible to win an Apple iPod 8GB Touch each day. "It's our way of reminding people that there is more than one way to store video," said Broomhead.
IPVS Magazine recently tested and certified Intransa IP storage for a variety of video surveillance needs and applications, declaring the product excellent overall with a recommended buy rating. Axis Communications is a member of the Intransa StorAlliance Technology Partner program and its cameras are certified through the Security-Grade IP Video Storage program for use on Intransa systems. Intransa is also a member of the Axis ADP program.
Broomhead will be joined by Intransa executives Jeff Whitney and George Vaiser at the show and are available to meet those interested in the latest trends and opportunities in physical security.
www.intrasa.com
Saturday, October 25, 2008
video surveillance in retail sector
The increasing need for security worldwide, along with loss prevention particularly within the retail sector, has produced a surge in network video surveillance and adoption of integrated and wireless security systems.
As demand spreads from North America and western Europe to the rest of the world, a promising new technology, called video analytics, takes surveillance to a whole new level. Video analytics can perform certain functions such as identifying abandoned objects, detecting motion, and identifying traffic flow. It is useful for both security and managerial purposes.
This smart tool finds good use in a variety of markets ranging from military, banking and finance, education, airport and even in retail. Although this technology is only in its beginning stage, Frost & Sullivan is certain that video analytics has a lot of potential which can be used in many critical and non-critical verticals.
"Video analytics is the process of using algorithms and software to analyse recorded or live video coverage," notes Frost & Sullivan research analyst Janaki Padmanabhan. "It is the next step to video surveillance where the intelligence of the system is utilized to enable the end user to identify key trends and significant changes in recorded images. The end user will be alerted when there is an unusual event. Video analytics is the key to help end users with the abundance of recorded information."
The downside of regular surveillance cameras is that it relies on the alertness of those monitoring the cameras. However, often the staff/guards monitoring the video footage tend to become inattentive and loose focus. These guards run the risk of missing important information, not paying attention to trends in the traffic and ultimately risking a security breach. This type of human error diminishes when the video is recorded and later analyzed, it provides better analysis of the situation and reports can be generated in desired formats. Analysis of live video coverage also brings the attention of the staff/guards to a current security issue.
Video analytics and its applications generate a buzz of interest within this growing market. The technology offers a plethora of applications already in place with this new technology. Video Analytics can be used as both a security and management tool. Today, business intelligence divides the successful from the rest. This is clearly seen in retail.
In this competitive environment, any pattern or trend that can be identified as a part of business intelligence is crucial. Retailers are looking at various avenues to reduce operating cost, increase security, and operational efficiency. Video analytics software combined with video surveillance is used to identify certain distinctive patterns. The analytics of the video can be performed either live or on recorded content. By signaling to those monitoring the footage when something unusual happens, video analytics provides intelligence alerts.
The primary drawback for video analytics in the retail vertical is that it is difficult to define unusual behaviour. How many times does a customer have to return to the same place before the behaviour is flagged as unusual or suspected of shop lifting? Some behaviours are hard to quantify and vary amongst people.
But alongside these security features, video analytics can be used as a management tool. Retailers can use video analytics to make decisions on store planning, merchandising options and to study the success of marketing plans. It tracks how many people enter the store, the direction of the traffic, the reaction to product placement, the customer's buying pattern and which product was purchased first. It can also be used to reveal if a customer has been too long without assistance. This information can be used to convert customer's long dwell time to make them buy merchandise, maintain customer loyalty and continued patronage.
If video analytics vendors take the time to educate end users on the applications and performance capabilities, we should see this new technology make surveillance more intelligent. They will also need to provide video analytics software which is interoperable with the existing video surveillance system and easy to use.
If you would like to receive more information about video analytics or the security industry, please contact Joanna Lewandowska at joanna.lewandowska[.]frost.com with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company email address, company website, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by email. Frost & Sullivan's Automatic Identification & Security Growth Partnership Services Programme also includes research on the following markets: Electronics & Security, European Security Industry, CCTV industry (European video surveillance equipment market). All research included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. Interviews with the press are available.
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's TEAM Research, Growth Consulting and Growth Team Membership™ empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents.
As demand spreads from North America and western Europe to the rest of the world, a promising new technology, called video analytics, takes surveillance to a whole new level. Video analytics can perform certain functions such as identifying abandoned objects, detecting motion, and identifying traffic flow. It is useful for both security and managerial purposes.
This smart tool finds good use in a variety of markets ranging from military, banking and finance, education, airport and even in retail. Although this technology is only in its beginning stage, Frost & Sullivan is certain that video analytics has a lot of potential which can be used in many critical and non-critical verticals.
"Video analytics is the process of using algorithms and software to analyse recorded or live video coverage," notes Frost & Sullivan research analyst Janaki Padmanabhan. "It is the next step to video surveillance where the intelligence of the system is utilized to enable the end user to identify key trends and significant changes in recorded images. The end user will be alerted when there is an unusual event. Video analytics is the key to help end users with the abundance of recorded information."
The downside of regular surveillance cameras is that it relies on the alertness of those monitoring the cameras. However, often the staff/guards monitoring the video footage tend to become inattentive and loose focus. These guards run the risk of missing important information, not paying attention to trends in the traffic and ultimately risking a security breach. This type of human error diminishes when the video is recorded and later analyzed, it provides better analysis of the situation and reports can be generated in desired formats. Analysis of live video coverage also brings the attention of the staff/guards to a current security issue.
Video analytics and its applications generate a buzz of interest within this growing market. The technology offers a plethora of applications already in place with this new technology. Video Analytics can be used as both a security and management tool. Today, business intelligence divides the successful from the rest. This is clearly seen in retail.
In this competitive environment, any pattern or trend that can be identified as a part of business intelligence is crucial. Retailers are looking at various avenues to reduce operating cost, increase security, and operational efficiency. Video analytics software combined with video surveillance is used to identify certain distinctive patterns. The analytics of the video can be performed either live or on recorded content. By signaling to those monitoring the footage when something unusual happens, video analytics provides intelligence alerts.
The primary drawback for video analytics in the retail vertical is that it is difficult to define unusual behaviour. How many times does a customer have to return to the same place before the behaviour is flagged as unusual or suspected of shop lifting? Some behaviours are hard to quantify and vary amongst people.
But alongside these security features, video analytics can be used as a management tool. Retailers can use video analytics to make decisions on store planning, merchandising options and to study the success of marketing plans. It tracks how many people enter the store, the direction of the traffic, the reaction to product placement, the customer's buying pattern and which product was purchased first. It can also be used to reveal if a customer has been too long without assistance. This information can be used to convert customer's long dwell time to make them buy merchandise, maintain customer loyalty and continued patronage.
If video analytics vendors take the time to educate end users on the applications and performance capabilities, we should see this new technology make surveillance more intelligent. They will also need to provide video analytics software which is interoperable with the existing video surveillance system and easy to use.
If you would like to receive more information about video analytics or the security industry, please contact Joanna Lewandowska at joanna.lewandowska[.]frost.com with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company email address, company website, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by email. Frost & Sullivan's Automatic Identification & Security Growth Partnership Services Programme also includes research on the following markets: Electronics & Security, European Security Industry, CCTV industry (European video surveillance equipment market). All research included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. Interviews with the press are available.
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's TEAM Research, Growth Consulting and Growth Team Membership™ empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Traditional surveillance systems - limitations
Traditional Surveillance Solutions
CCTV/DVR/NVR
1. Security focused
that Means such a system is monitored and used mainly by guards
2.Decision makers are engaged late with little
detail
3. Minimal Relevance to the day to day operations
of the business
4. “Tolerate” the Internet
Do not harvest the opportunities and does not go beyond security.
5. Has little intelligence and is manually driven.
Traditional video Surveillance systems in such a way really
Fail to meet the needs executives-on-the-move and does not create
value for stake-holders, managers, owners other than just being there.
On the other hand the newer networked video surveillance systems offers more
and goes beyond security to help you get important business data.
www.gobeyondsecurity.com
Although security continues to be the primary driving force for
infrastructure, operational requirements are beginning to dominate the video surveillance buying decision.
CCTV/DVR/NVR
1. Security focused
that Means such a system is monitored and used mainly by guards
2.Decision makers are engaged late with little
detail
3. Minimal Relevance to the day to day operations
of the business
4. “Tolerate” the Internet
Do not harvest the opportunities and does not go beyond security.
5. Has little intelligence and is manually driven.
Traditional video Surveillance systems in such a way really
Fail to meet the needs executives-on-the-move and does not create
value for stake-holders, managers, owners other than just being there.
On the other hand the newer networked video surveillance systems offers more
and goes beyond security to help you get important business data.
www.gobeyondsecurity.com
Although security continues to be the primary driving force for
infrastructure, operational requirements are beginning to dominate the video surveillance buying decision.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Johannesburg Cops: CCTV cameras effective
Johannesburg Cops: CCTV cameras effective
Johannesburg - CCTV cameras are proving highly effective in combating crime in the Johannesburg CBD, metro police said on Wednesday.
The camera operators in Benmore Towers in Rissik street "are in direct radio contract with officers on patrol and are able to respond to a crime scene as soon as it happens" said metro police spokesman Superintendent Wayne Minaar.
Metro police have arrested 23 petty criminals in the CBD as a result of the CCTV operations since December 1, for crimes including bag snatching, pick-pocketing, cell-phone theft and smash and grab attacks, he said.
At least 308 uniformed metro police officers and 30 plain clothes officers were patrolling the inner city.
Metro police have asked the community to assist in the fight against crime and were being supported by 150 civilian safety ambassadors.
The ambassadors have been trained by metro police, the SAPS and emergency services, said Minaar.
city serveillance
Johannesburg - CCTV cameras are proving highly effective in combating crime in the Johannesburg CBD, metro police said on Wednesday.
The camera operators in Benmore Towers in Rissik street "are in direct radio contract with officers on patrol and are able to respond to a crime scene as soon as it happens" said metro police spokesman Superintendent Wayne Minaar.
Metro police have arrested 23 petty criminals in the CBD as a result of the CCTV operations since December 1, for crimes including bag snatching, pick-pocketing, cell-phone theft and smash and grab attacks, he said.
At least 308 uniformed metro police officers and 30 plain clothes officers were patrolling the inner city.
Metro police have asked the community to assist in the fight against crime and were being supported by 150 civilian safety ambassadors.
The ambassadors have been trained by metro police, the SAPS and emergency services, said Minaar.
city serveillance
Cradle Technologies Launches enVigil Defines a new Category of Video Surveillance Products
Cradle Technologies Launches enVigil Defines a new Category of Video Surveillance Products
enVigil is the First and the most advanced Networked Video Surveillance System which enables businesses to go beyond security and improve their bottom line.
Video surveillance market in India is experiencing an explosive growth. Customers in India are demanding world class products and services. CMS is excited to join hands with Cradle in leading the market with enVigil NVSS, this is a new category of surveillance products
We are pleased to announce a strategic alliance agreement. Under this agreement, CMS will be a national distributor and national system integrator for Cradle products. CMS will also resell, and service Cradle's products nationwide.
Our strategic alliance with CMS gives Cradle Technologies nationwide footprint to take advantage of the growth Indian surveillance market is experiencing. We are really excited about working with CMS as national distributor, our system integration partners can obtain the product and parts within 24 hours from the nearest CMS distribution center
We are excited to partner with Cradle Technologies in the fast growing video surveillance market in India. Customer's in India demand world class quality at affordable terms. With CBC's Ganz Cameras along with Cradle's enVigil NVSS, we are confident to deliver the best value in network video surveillance.
New Delhi, India (PRWEB) October 16, 2008 -- Cradle Technologies, a leader in networked video surveillance, today launched enVigil, a line of Networked Video Surveillance Systems (NVSS). NVSS is a new category of video surveillance products that offer comprehensive features and take full advantage of the ubiquitous broadband Internet. enVigil Networked Video Surveillance Systems, provide secure, high quality, remote access to the surveillance audio and video, from anywhere, anytime. enVigil NVSS User's can improve their business by supervising their factories, warehouses, bank branches, retail shops, offices, franchises or any remote location from anywhere in the world. enVigil essentially enables "remote presence"
Cradle is starting the worldwide launch of enVigil in India at IFSEC2008, because the security challenges India faces are as tough as anywhere in the world. India is the fastest growing surveillance market. The Internet infrastructure in India is rapidly improving and businesses and the public sector in India want to acquire the best and latest products. Although, enVigil systems are based on highly innovative, patented and award winning technology from Cradle Technologies head quartered in Silicon Valley, they are manufactured, engineered and serviced in India.
After many successful years of DVRs and NVRs, the business customers now require that the video surveillance systems go beyond security and enable them to improve their business operations. enVigil features the following defining capabilities of NVSS category.
enVigil is the First and the most advanced Networked Video Surveillance System which enables businesses to go beyond security and improve their bottom line.
Networked Video Surveillance Systems Defining Capabilities
A Networked Video Surveillance System must provide the following capabilities:
1. Secure Access, using virtual private networks
2. Satisfactory remote viewing experience of live audio video streams in spite of Internet bandwidth variations
3. Location independent access to all features and functions remotely or locally
4. Support for mobile devices
5. Local storage and Network Attached Storage (NAS)
6. Local and remote archiving
7. Dynamic DNS to allow use of dynamic IP addresses
8. Variety of user classes to allow management of access authority
9. Real time alerts with snapshots through emails and sms
10. Integration with other IT and Security applications
11. 24x7 availability as surveillance moves into a mission critical role
In addition to the above defining feature of NVSS, enVigil systems are 100% compliant to the international compressions standards such as H.264 and MPEG4. enVigil systems can be accessed with full function capabilities from any browser running on Windows, Linux or Mac. enVigil systems also support mobile phones and PDA for SMS, emails, messaging and browser access.
"Video surveillance market in India is experiencing an explosive growth. Customers in India are demanding world class products and services. CMS is excited to join hands with Cradle in leading the market with enVigil NVSS, this is a new category of surveillance products," said Ramesh Grover Chairman of CMS. Mr. Grover added, "We are pleased to announce a strategic alliance agreement. Under this agreement, CMS will be a national distributor and national system integrator for Cradle products. CMS will also resell, and service Cradle's products nationwide."
"Our strategic alliance with CMS gives Cradle Technologies nationwide footprint to take advantage of the growth Indian surveillance market is experiencing. We are really excited about working with CMS as national distributor, our system integration partners can obtain the product and parts within 24 hours from the nearest CMS distribution center," Said Satish Gupta, Founder and Executive Vice President of Cradle Technologies.
Mr. Tomizo Nishikawa, Managing Director of CBC Corporation India said, "We are excited to partner with Cradle Technologies in the fast growing video surveillance market in India. Customer's in India demand world class quality at affordable terms. With CBC's Ganz Cameras along with Cradle's enVigil NVSS, we are confident to deliver the best value in network video surveillance."
Dr. Suhas Patil Chairman and CEO of Cradle Technologies, said, "Indian market is as exciting, and in some sense more exciting, than any other in the world. We have chosen to engineer, manufacture, and service products for India from India. Indian customers want and deserve worlds leading products, with world class quality and services. Cradle intends to lead the market with defining the latest category of Networked Video Surveillance Systems and launching it first in India."
In preparation for this launch, Cradle's enVigil systems have already been installed and are operational nationwide in cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Nagpur, Rachi, Kota, Delhi as well as in USA
Mr.Ritesh Kolte, Chairman of RICO said, "Cradle's enVigil NVSS have allowed me to be remotely present in my factory regardless off where I happen to be. I supervise my production lines from everywhere I go. I can talk to my manufacturing foreman and provide guidance whenever needed. My international customers can inspect our production line and be assured that our factory is complying with the appropriate processes. This is great for customer satisfaction and improves customer relationship."
Sanjay Shewani , Director of Shewani Group said, "We are into multiple chain stores and construction business. I can observe my staff if they offer a wrong material to customers. I can guide them by talking to them live using the enVigil system. I can be at one place and monitor the all showrooms remotely. I don't have to be at shop floor. I can see what customers are buying and why are they buying particular product. It has made selling more of science than an art."
Mr. Pravin Choudhary, Head of Operations for CMS Securitas said, "Being in Cash Management business Real-Time Video Recording is key to keep track of operations & cash handling. Our operations are critically depended on 24x7 supervision and recoding on real time. We require 24X7 Video Recording of all our business operations as per our contract with the customers and we want to monitor and capture all discrepancies. Cradle's enVigil systems with its robust Real Time Recording, picture clarity and high recording capability enable us to streamline our operation by reducing losses, bringing more work place discipline, minimizing disputes and thus improving customer satisfaction."
We are very gratified to see how rapidly and easily, our customers are able to capture the value of remote supervision, enabled by enVigil, and improve their business operations, added Mr. Gupta.
enVigil I series is support up to 32 cameras in one server. 32 channel enVigil is world's most compact 32 channel solution available today.
enVigil M series operate on 12 volts and can be operated from a battery. These are suitable for police cars, school busses and other mobile applications.
enVigil is clear leader in features addressing the demands of growing medium size commercial enterprises with multiple locations such as Banks, hospitals, retail shops, factories, real estate construction sites, restaurants, and malls. enVigil fairs equally well for large infrastructure projects as surveillance node for a centralized command and control center where simultaneous access to video surveillance information is required for dealing critical emergencies such as terrorist threats, or wide spread fire or flood.
Cradle's enVigil is available immediately. Cradle has a rapidly growing network of highly qualified certified Cradle System Integrator Partners (CSIP), who are highly knowledgeable about enVigil and networking that can assist you in choosing the right solution for you. Please contact by sending email Sales @ cradle.com. System Integrators who believe they are qualified and wish to become a CSIP may contact Cradle by sending an email to info @ cradle.com
For further details, white paper on NVSS is available at www.cradle.com
Please contact Vijay Khuspe at vijay @ cradle.com or phone: 001-+91 9850832302
http://www.prweb.com/releases/videoSurveillance/CCTV/prweb1484914.htm
for more photos please visit
http://www.cradle.com/press_release.html
PLANS to setup more than 1,200 new CCTV cameras in Paris will be discussed next week.
PLANS to setup more than 1,200 new CCTV cameras in Paris will be discussed next week.
The project, which could cost €50million , has already received the approval of Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë.
The prefect for the Paris Police, Michel Gaudin, said the cameras would not cover the whole city but would focus on areas such as traffic congestion, accident blackspots, large public spaces and areas hit by delinquency.
He said their use would be governed by a code of ethics.
The most likely system to implement the cameras would be through a private company who would then rent them out to the police.
The head of the UMP opposition in Paris, Jean-François Lamour, said he fully agreed with the plan but criticised the "late" application of CCTV technology in the city.
Communist Party head Ian Brossat asked why the city council was being asked to pay up for a project that would lead to cut backs in real policing. He added that CCTV would merely move problems not solve them.
http://www.gobeyondsecurity.com/forum/topic/show?id=2335691%3ATopic%3A962
The project, which could cost €50million , has already received the approval of Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë.
The prefect for the Paris Police, Michel Gaudin, said the cameras would not cover the whole city but would focus on areas such as traffic congestion, accident blackspots, large public spaces and areas hit by delinquency.
He said their use would be governed by a code of ethics.
The most likely system to implement the cameras would be through a private company who would then rent them out to the police.
The head of the UMP opposition in Paris, Jean-François Lamour, said he fully agreed with the plan but criticised the "late" application of CCTV technology in the city.
Communist Party head Ian Brossat asked why the city council was being asked to pay up for a project that would lead to cut backs in real policing. He added that CCTV would merely move problems not solve them.
http://www.gobeyondsecurity.com/forum/topic/show?id=2335691%3ATopic%3A962
Monday, October 13, 2008
Cradle's enVigil Product line for the Retail Sector !!
Cradle Technologies- A leader in Networked Video Surveillance systems has seen a growth for Networked video Surveillance Systems in Retail Sector in India.
Since most of the retailer’s own more than one store this is becoming a great feature to monitor multiple stores and also their storage areas where they keep access inventory.
Benefits of Cradle’s Networked Video Surveillance System are following.
• Truly networked solution where you can store your data anywhere on the network and view the recording from where ever you are and also remotely you can manage your network from anywhere in the world.
• Affordable – Cradle Technologies offers advanced networked surveillance systems in affordable price for the retail industry.
• Reduced Theft by outsiders and insiders – Cradles enVigil Product line is designed to reduce theft of merchandise from retail stores. (Per year Retail Stores loose Millions of Dollars in such a theft world wide)
• Owner friendly solution – owner can access and monitor the business and take this solution beyond security to manage the business effectively, increased customer support and customer care resulting in increased profits.
• These large numbers is the evidence of the fact that just tagging the merchandise is not enough we need combination of networked video surveillance and tagging.
• One can mark the important expensive areas of the store and when ever some body enters that area all the movement of the customer can be recorded and also an alert can be generated to the manager that somebody has entered the area that they were not suppose to.
• Without changing your analog cameras our enVigil system will convert your analog cameras in to digital stream and can make your existing system in networked Video surveillance system. Our award winning fastest chip in the world can stream 32 videos over the network with low bandwidth of (512 mbps) so no dedicated Internet is needed.
• We can integrate with some of the Linux based POS solution to make it easy for retail industry. Contact us for more information.
• The advantage of enVigil is this becomes a tool for the owner to use it to get more profits instead of dumb cctv that is watched by the guards.
• One must purchase a system that you do not have to change and in that aspect more intelligence will be offered by cradle technology in terms of people counting, face recognition etc early next year.
• One must purchase a system that will allow making the change without changing the cameras and wiring to save your investment and yes our system does that.
Since most of the retailer’s own more than one store this is becoming a great feature to monitor multiple stores and also their storage areas where they keep access inventory.
Benefits of Cradle’s Networked Video Surveillance System are following.
• Truly networked solution where you can store your data anywhere on the network and view the recording from where ever you are and also remotely you can manage your network from anywhere in the world.
• Affordable – Cradle Technologies offers advanced networked surveillance systems in affordable price for the retail industry.
• Reduced Theft by outsiders and insiders – Cradles enVigil Product line is designed to reduce theft of merchandise from retail stores. (Per year Retail Stores loose Millions of Dollars in such a theft world wide)
• Owner friendly solution – owner can access and monitor the business and take this solution beyond security to manage the business effectively, increased customer support and customer care resulting in increased profits.
• These large numbers is the evidence of the fact that just tagging the merchandise is not enough we need combination of networked video surveillance and tagging.
• One can mark the important expensive areas of the store and when ever some body enters that area all the movement of the customer can be recorded and also an alert can be generated to the manager that somebody has entered the area that they were not suppose to.
• Without changing your analog cameras our enVigil system will convert your analog cameras in to digital stream and can make your existing system in networked Video surveillance system. Our award winning fastest chip in the world can stream 32 videos over the network with low bandwidth of (512 mbps) so no dedicated Internet is needed.
• We can integrate with some of the Linux based POS solution to make it easy for retail industry. Contact us for more information.
• The advantage of enVigil is this becomes a tool for the owner to use it to get more profits instead of dumb cctv that is watched by the guards.
• One must purchase a system that you do not have to change and in that aspect more intelligence will be offered by cradle technology in terms of people counting, face recognition etc early next year.
• One must purchase a system that will allow making the change without changing the cameras and wiring to save your investment and yes our system does that.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Invitation to visit us at IFSEC India 2008
Hello,
We are participating and presenting our networked Video Surveillance Product at IFSEC 2008 at Delhi Pragati Madan Oct 16 to Oct 18
Please do come and visit us at Delhi- Pragati Maidan at the IFSEC Show- Booth 1114
Here is the invitation.
http://www.cradle.com/events.html
Thanks so much !
Cradle Tech Team
We are participating and presenting our networked Video Surveillance Product at IFSEC 2008 at Delhi Pragati Madan Oct 16 to Oct 18
Please do come and visit us at Delhi- Pragati Maidan at the IFSEC Show- Booth 1114
Here is the invitation.
http://www.cradle.com/events.html
Thanks so much !
Cradle Tech Team
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
OJ Simpson convicted - video/audio surveillance helped
I don't know if everyone is aware but these days, many photos/videos taken by everyday citizens are now being used as evidence.
Take a look at these articles I found about surveillance video and audio being used as evidence in the recent OJ Simpson case.
The first article provides some commentary directly from the jurors who have indicated that it was the audio and video surveillance evidence that swayed their opinions. The second article indicates that the judge had allowed the poolside recording to stand (since it had already been authenticated) and would consider the hotel room recording if the voices were authenticated individually as well.
Using civilian recordings/video as evidence in trials are already being faced within the courtroom and they do not know how to deal with them. THe second article even mentions the possibility that the recordings could have been altered and in a case like this where millions of dollars are at stake as well as a man's life, it is a strong possibility.
What do you think?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27036700/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/09/17/oj.simpson.riccio.ap/index.html?iref=newssearch
Take a look at these articles I found about surveillance video and audio being used as evidence in the recent OJ Simpson case.
The first article provides some commentary directly from the jurors who have indicated that it was the audio and video surveillance evidence that swayed their opinions. The second article indicates that the judge had allowed the poolside recording to stand (since it had already been authenticated) and would consider the hotel room recording if the voices were authenticated individually as well.
Using civilian recordings/video as evidence in trials are already being faced within the courtroom and they do not know how to deal with them. THe second article even mentions the possibility that the recordings could have been altered and in a case like this where millions of dollars are at stake as well as a man's life, it is a strong possibility.
What do you think?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27036700/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/09/17/oj.simpson.riccio.ap/index.html?iref=newssearch
Bringing the guilty to justice
There is so much violence in our streets everyday that one might say it is difficult to set foot outside your own home.
Surveillance systems, while not always preventing crime, but are definitely a tool to bring the guilty to justice. A recent case of homeless victims in Florida were beaten to death by two men with baseball bats. These men were under the influence of drugs and alcohol and stooped to this level for fun.
One of the victims died while two others were attacked. All beatings took place in 2006 and the culprits were recently convicted of second-degree murder with two counts of attempted second degree murder each.
Yes the men were brought to justice. One of the beatings was captured on surveillance video and helped to identify these men. Crimes cannot be prevented and surveillance systems cannot promise that. They can however, deter crimes making it difficult for thieves to get away. They can also help bring the offenders to justice.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Man beaten with a hammer on a subway
A man was assaulted with a hammer on a Subway station in Philedalphia, US. A man was sleeping in a subway car and another passenger, later identified as Thomas Scantling, picked up a hammer and started beating the man brutally.
Passengers made no move to help the injured man as he was dragged to the subway platform. As he stumbled back onto the train, passengers finally came to his aid by pulling the emergency cord to alert authorities. He was also escorted to the hospital by fellow passengers.
Police using surveillance video, identified the culprit as Thomas Scantling and have arrested him. He awaits a trial and psychiatric evaluation.
Video Surveillance tools like Cradle's Networked Video Surveillance System can greatly assist in tracking the situation and identifying culprits. In order to be most effective the appropriate day/night cameras need to be installed to get the clearest resolution possible.
Passengers made no move to help the injured man as he was dragged to the subway platform. As he stumbled back onto the train, passengers finally came to his aid by pulling the emergency cord to alert authorities. He was also escorted to the hospital by fellow passengers.
Police using surveillance video, identified the culprit as Thomas Scantling and have arrested him. He awaits a trial and psychiatric evaluation.
Video Surveillance tools like Cradle's Networked Video Surveillance System can greatly assist in tracking the situation and identifying culprits. In order to be most effective the appropriate day/night cameras need to be installed to get the clearest resolution possible.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
