LONGWOOD, Fla., Oct. 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Criticom Monitoring Services (CMS), the largest wholesale monitoring company in the United States, has announced a new wireless video offering that provides security dealers a cost-effective and portable, outdoor camera for their customers.
"This revolutionary security product from Videofied delivers the same state-of-the-art technology used by some of the most highly guarded facilities in the world and does so at a competitive price," said CMS president Tony Wilson. "We are pleased to add this camera system to our service options, enabling our dealers to expand their product lines and revenue potential at the same time they offer their customers a flexible video option and enhanced security. This offering addresses the changing face of security in today's world, where protection needs to be mobile, affordable and interactive."
The Videofied product consists of a small, battery-operated camera and features GPRS technology, making video security available almost anywhere, such as construction sites, vacant homes or building sites, on boats, near expensive HVAC equipment or any other difficult-to-secure location. Integrating cameras, illumination and motion sensors in a single, wireless device, the camera sends video clips of activity that causes an alarm directly to the CMS monitoring station as well as to a customer's cell phone or PDA. The ability to view video provides an enhanced level of verification, which can aid authorities and customers in identifying real threats vs. false alarms.
As demonstrated on the Videofied Web site, this product has already assisted in catching intruders or stopping criminal activity, including thieves raiding construction sites, home burglars and even teens using a construction site to hold a party. The instantaneous video delivery, when the camera's built-in motion sensor is triggered, allows users to view and confirm the activity and take appropriate action, whether that be dispatching police or canceling the alarm. Specifically, Videofied works the following way to enhance verification and security:
-- If, and only if, an alarm is triggered, the wide angle camera
records a 10-second video.
-- The video footage is simultaneously sent to the monitoring
station and/or customer.
-- Monitoring representatives view the video in real time to
identify suspicious activity.
-- If the situation appears suspicious, the police might be
dispatched or the customer could be notified.
-- A video record is available if needed for follow up or legal
action.
CMS and Videofied will be available to provide more information at the International Security Conference East ("ISC East") show Oct. 28-29, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, NY, at booth #1527 (CMS) or booth #1650 (Videofied). For more information about CMS, visit: http://www.cmsn.com. For information about Videofied visit http://www.videofied.com.
About Criticom Monitoring Service
CMS and Criticom International constitute the largest wholesale monitoring company in the United States, providing wholesale alarm monitoring for high-end installers and providers of intrusion, environmental and life safety security products and services to residential, commercial, medical and industrial customers. The company also provides dealer integration, support and development services. Its well known brands of companies include King Central(R), Monital(R), NACCTM, and Securion(R).
About RSI Video Technologies
RSI Video Technologies is the manufacturer of Videofied wireless video security systems, with North American operations based in Minnesota. With over 120,000 Videofied systems installed, RSI is the world leader in video verified alarm systems for outdoor commercial applications. The new Videofied XL is designed specifically for the residential market and delivers video alarms and 2-way voice verification at the price of a standard alarm system.