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Remote
Guarding Alliance Debuts at ASIS 2007
Security Industry Leaders Join Forces
to Drive Advancements and Standards in Remote Guarding Marketplace
ASIS, LAS VEGAS, Nev. (September
24, 2007) – In a first-of-its kind collaboration,
eight industry leading companies today announced that they
are joining forces to create the Remote Guarding Alliance.
The charter members – Elite Interactive Solutions, Rapid
Response Systems, Smart Interactive Systems, Statewide Security,
SureView Systems, VideoIQ, ViewPoint CRM and Visentry –
are coming together to address best practices, customer adoption
and technology standards that will drive the use of quality
remote guarding solutions in the market.
Advancements in remote guarding technology and systems are
creating a fundamental shift in the guard services market,
presenting tremendous opportunities for vendors and end-user
customers alike. To fuel the growth of the nascent remote
guarding market, two fundamental steps are required: 1) the
value of remote guarding approaches must be widely espoused
to a largely unaware audience of potential users; 2) standards
for quality and performance of remote guarding solutions must
be established. The Remote Guarding Alliance is being formed
by this consortium of companies and technology enablers to
advance these goals and determine the right course of action
in furthering these objectives.
“Remote guarding is one of the biggest changes to ever
affect the guard services market,” said Scott Schnell,
founding member of the Alliance, and president and CEO of
VideoIQ. “Underpinned by video analytics advancements,
remote guarding presents an entirely new paradigm for security
protection – in much the same way that digital dialers
transformed the alarm monitoring market over 30 years ago.
Sites can be guarded better and at a fraction of the cost
of manpower-only solutions. In forming the Remote Guarding
Alliance, we will promote awareness of new possibilities fostered
by these technological advancements and help set industry
standards that ensure the development and delivery of quality
solutions in the marketplace. ”
Today, guard services represent a $40B - $50B market worldwide.
The Remote Guarding Alliance believes that at least 20 percent
of this business can be managed more effectively and less
expensively through analytics-enabled remote guarding. In
addition to the existing market, there is an even larger opportunity
for new applications where guard services have been too expensive
in the past, but where remote guarding can add personalized
security protection at a practical cost.
“Remote guarding is far better than video systems that
only record and provide evidence after the damage has been
done. Less than five percent of all surveillance cameras are
monitored, making them reactive tools rather than pro-active
ones,” said Aria Kozak, founding member of the Alliance,
and CEO of Elite Interactive Solutions. “Through the
Alliance, we hope to make the marketplace aware of the alternatives
available through remote guarding as well as ensure that the
best possible solutions are delivered to market.”
Any organization interested in supporting the Remote Guarding
Alliance can visit www.remoteguarding.org for more information.
About Elite Interactive
Elite Interactive Solutions, Inc. is focused on the overall
security and economic benefits to customers by the creation
of an interactive management or authority presence at any
time, in any place, through the application of surveillance
analytics and network operations centers. www.eliteinteractivesolutions.com.
About
Rapid Response Systems
Rapid Response Systems began business in 1990 with the aim
of providing our customers with quality security and fire
alarm systems that FULLY PROTECT both lives and property.
www.rrms.com.
About Smart Interactive Systems
Smart Interactive Systems, a member of the Magal Group, provides
a comprehensive security service that combines early intruder
detection, real-time security video monitoring, accurate incident
assessment, immediate first level response and verified access
control. www.smartinteractive.com.
About
Statewide Security
Statewide Security is the premier provider of Homeland Security
Consulting and Design in the Pacific Northwest... including
outdoor security, access control, and gate automation. Serving
government agencies, Fortune 100 companies, and hundreds of
other commercial and residential clients. www.statewide-security.com.
About SureView Systems
SureView Systems develops high performance, scalable integration
software for interactive video and audio monitoring, access
control, building management, fire and intrusion alarms. www.sureviewsystems.com.
About VideoIQ
VideoIQ is the technology leader in video analytics. VideoIQ
offers video analytics solutions that transform video surveillance
into a dynamic, real-time intelligent digital guard for early
warning of security breaches in nearly any environment. www.videoiq.net.
About ViewPoint CRM
ViewPoint CRM provides next generation video monitoring systems
and services that combine the power of video and voice, a
state-of-the-art operations center and a unique service model
based on call center expertise. www.viewpointcrm.com.
About Visentry
Visentry combines intelligent video event detection and analysis
capability with the most advanced security hardware and software
to provide 24/7 remote monitoring based on real-time detection
and response. www.visentry.com.
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