tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20630956665185005632012-02-07T16:14:26.459-08:003VR Video Intelligence BlogNick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.comBlogger1151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-35694440624214771352012-02-07T16:12:00.000-08:002012-02-07T16:14:26.506-08:00How Social Media Is Improving Public SafetyThe rapid growth and evolution of online social media in the past few years is redefining many different industries and agencies. And none more so than law enforcement and public safety where many are beginning to see how social media can be an effective crowdsourcing tool as well as an outlet providing open communication with a vast online community. In November, 2011, a Florida deputy used Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-49449494551371903712012-02-02T13:19:00.000-08:002012-02-02T13:26:58.297-08:00A Security Camera Thief is Caught by the Stolen Security Camera<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif][if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif][if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-32687762174799398432012-01-31T13:58:00.000-08:002012-01-31T14:00:16.430-08:00New ATM Technology Could Help Find a Solution for SkimmingMany banks are making it easier and easier to conduct most banking business at the ATM, helping customers avoid waiting in lines at the counter to complete simple transactions like a deposits and withdrawals. However, incidents of ATM skimming, where thieves place external devices on ATM to steal credit card information, are growing.The FBI recently told Wall Street Journal that more money is Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-68871017203997934592012-01-26T10:59:00.000-08:002012-02-03T09:35:33.489-08:00The XLVI Super Bowl Security BreakdownOn February 5th this year, thousands of fans will be flocking to the XLVI Super Bowl at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis where the Giants will face the Patriots. What many fans don’t know, and may not even notice during the festivities, is that more than 80 security cameras will be present throughout downtown Indianapolis for the event, as well as four helicopters, numerous police officers Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-28871753225364347592012-01-24T12:07:00.000-08:002012-01-24T12:11:38.244-08:00Shoppers More Open to Giving Out Personal InfoWith the growing amount of discussion on video analytics being used in retail settings to increase insight into customer behavior, a recent survey has shown that shoppers don’t necessarily mind sharing information if the ultimate gain is a better, more tailored shopping experience for them.A survey conducted recently by IBM revealed that shoppers are in fact willing to give personal information Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-13060250208904414782012-01-19T11:59:00.000-08:002012-01-19T14:20:26.898-08:00What’s Your Solution to Stop Online Piracy?If you tried to access Wikipedia yesterday, or many other websites, you may have come across a “dark” website that was participating in the widespread internet blackout - a protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a bill that is being put to vote in Congress.The bill is designed to stop piracy by giving Congress the ability to deny access to previously out-of-reach, foreign websites. The Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-27350425759687322792012-01-17T15:32:00.000-08:002012-01-17T15:36:59.801-08:004 Questions for IT to Ask When Evaluating a Video Surveillance Solution<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-65181235464003197362012-01-12T13:44:00.000-08:002012-01-12T14:04:15.526-08:00#Skimming<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-8528279533150989462012-01-10T16:26:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:32:20.299-08:00Four Essential Security Blogs<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-2946208244344816202012-01-05T15:48:00.000-08:002012-01-05T15:53:56.226-08:00Shoplifting: Post 2011The 2011 Global Theft Barometer predicted there would be a rise in shoplifting during the four weeks prior to Christmas, up 6% from 2010 and estimating a $1.84 billion in merchandise losses. The majority of merchandise loss is from theft; a store’s customers steal 36% and employees contribute to a surprising 44% of the stolen goods.The growth of theft around the holiday season has a lot to do Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-5598367251135585572012-01-03T14:54:00.000-08:002012-01-03T14:57:43.739-08:00LAPD Could Use Some Improvements in Their Citywide Surveillance Network<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-20947971409155363622011-12-29T10:42:00.000-08:002011-12-29T10:47:22.888-08:00The Video Surveillance Market In 2012In the face of global recession this past year, the security and video surveillance industries continue to remain unaffected and even growing. According to IMS Research, the demand for CCTV and video surveillance equipment should remain strong throughout 2012, with potential growth for the surveillance equipment market predicted to exceed 25 percent (Security Products Magazine, 2011). In 2010, Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-3390820739998372072011-12-27T14:09:00.000-08:002011-12-27T14:36:46.630-08:00Happy Holidays! Here is a a Quick 2011 Wrap-Up<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONEMegan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-5461356961403109892011-12-22T12:09:00.000-08:002011-12-22T12:13:36.180-08:00Data Breaches in the Healthcare System: How Video Intelligence Can HelpThere has been a 32 percent rise in data breaches at healthcare organizations over the past year. This statistic includes breaches of protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII), with hospitals and healthcare providers now averaging at least four data breaches annually.Many of the data breaches were predominantly caused by employee negligence and have cost theMegan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-7327024594923604422011-12-20T11:54:00.000-08:002011-12-20T11:58:52.303-08:00Video Intelligence: To Secure and Grow3VR and Aberdeen Group recently teamed up to hold a webinar that discussed how video analytics can provide organizations with the ability to sort through terabytes of security video in seconds as well as contribute to both top line and bottom line growth. Video intelligence analytics such as dwell time, queue line analysis and customer not present are changing the way retail operations and Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-1166616949630223022011-12-15T16:50:00.000-08:002011-12-15T17:12:36.458-08:00Up Close & Personal With Organized Skimming AttacksLucky Supermarket chain released a notice on November 23rd this year that 20 of their northern Californian stores were infiltrated by thieves who inserted data-skimming devices into payment card readers at Lucky’s self-checkout counters – stealing card information from as many as 500 grocery store customers, putting their bank accounts in jeopardy (ABC, 2011).Recently, TechCrunch got up closeMegan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-13961832011144114632011-12-14T09:09:00.000-08:002011-12-14T09:19:36.033-08:00Starbuck's Stephen Gillett is Named InformationWeek's IT Chief of the YearInformationWeek recently named Starbuck’s Stephen Gillett, CIO, their IT Chief of the Year. Gillett is best known for his innovative integration of Starbuck’s retail and digital capabilities, bringing us many of the services we have become familiar with such as in-store Wi-Fi. Success stories, like Gillett’s exemplify how an IT department with a vision can create a completely unique digital Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-28142226876684369432011-12-06T14:27:00.000-08:002011-12-06T14:34:26.814-08:00Flash Robs: 4 Guidelines to Follow<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-65392954092512290052011-11-29T14:49:00.000-08:002011-11-29T14:53:52.299-08:00Preventing Return Fraud This Holiday SeasonThe retail industry has seen a return fraud increase this year, but expects to see a decrease in fraud during this holiday season. According to NRF survey results, retailers lost $3.73 billion last year but are only expected to lose $3.48 this year, a 6.7% decrease. This decrease is partially due to many retailers tightening their security protocols this year on their return policies, such as Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-80789154197994214022011-11-22T17:01:00.000-08:002011-11-22T17:06:35.378-08:00Using Facial Recognition to Combat FraudWhen it comes to financial fraud, no technology is building cases faster than facial recognition. Having relevant video evidence at hand in cases of identity theft and fraud is making a huge impact in financial institutions to prevent and combat fraud.Last week, Reuter’s ran an article featuring 3VR’s Al Shipp and Member’s 1st Credit Union’s AVP of Fraud and Security, Chip McBreen, discussing howMegan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-83435877204029104202011-11-17T13:25:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:37:55.686-08:005 Best Practices for Banks and Credit Unions to Halt SkimmingAutomated Teller Machines (ATMs) are increasingly the target of a type of credit card fraud called skimming. Today’s best practices help banks and credit unions ensure their ATMs are monitored to detect tampering and teach customers to protect themselves from skimming fraud.#1 — Focus monitoring efforts on high-volume ATMs for skimmer fraud activities.• Employ both staff and a surveillance Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-53512705805028767782011-11-15T15:06:00.000-08:002011-11-15T15:21:37.000-08:00LinkedIn 101 for Security ProfessionalsLinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals, offers many opportunities to engage and connect with those in your industry. It can be a place to reconnect with past colleagues, to get recruited for your next job opportunity and even to join interesting discussions that may introduce you to new connections. LinkedIn can also be a vital resource for discovering what’s new in the security Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-63620227189209621072011-11-10T10:09:00.000-08:002011-11-10T10:35:22.720-08:009 People You Should Follow on Twitter in the Security Industry1) Cheryl Watterson, Security Consultant at ADT Security Services2) Ksenia Coffman, Marketing Manager at Firetide, Security professional3) Tracy Kitten, Managing Editor at Information Security Media Group, Corp. (ISMG)4) Michael Jagger, Founder & President of Provident Security Corp., President at Entrepreneurs’’ Organization & Co-Founder at Justthebill.com5) Richard Bell, Security Speaker and Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-13451091519050009362011-11-08T11:50:00.000-08:002011-11-09T12:10:25.626-08:00Too Late for Zero Day: How can cyber security teams stay ahead of malware attacks?The focal point of almost all security teams, whether cyber or physical, is traffic. Who is entering the bank or the store? Who is coming into your network? Who is visiting the company website? Two important tips for all security professionals to keep in mind are, according to Stephen Northcutt, president of The SANS Technology Institute, to “First, configure the system and network correctly and Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-58643876992825581162011-11-03T13:04:00.000-07:002011-11-09T12:11:08.465-08:00Criminal Flash Mobs: What All Retailers Should KnowFlash mobs are a trend that began as a creative form of social entertainment where large groups of people use social media to coordinate a spontaneous event, such as a choreographed dance or a performance. What many retailers have started to see now is a rise in flash mob tactics to commit multiple offender crimes. These criminal flash mobs occur when large groups of people organize and plan Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-33555638086533308942011-11-01T16:42:00.000-07:002011-11-09T12:11:34.399-08:00Organized Crime Groups Utilize Crime-sourcing StrategiesO’Reilly Radar recently introduced a new term within the security area, “crime-sourcing,” coined to describe a strategy now being utilized by organized crime groups to commit criminal acts and outsource it to mostly unsuspecting individuals.One example of crime-sourcing is the standard phishing operation, where an organized crime group will create scam web pages, hire a broker to pull thousands Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-72880425230515060142011-10-27T11:52:00.000-07:002011-11-09T12:12:00.478-08:00Industry Talk: Integrating Physical and Cyber SecuritySilo’d security teams responding to physical and IT security events can now be a thing of the past with recent advancements in security technology making integration a possibility. Cisco On Security recently posted a blog discussing how integrating physical and cyber security platforms can improve the efficiency of an organization’s security operations and we at 3VR couldn’t agree more. 3VR Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-39921097820561054092011-10-25T11:43:00.000-07:002011-11-09T12:12:29.022-08:00Law Enforcement Tests Body Mounted CamerasRecently, the Oakland police began testing body mounted video cameras to record interactions between the police and the public. In the past, legal issues have arisen involving civilian recording events without permission from the police themselves, which is illegal in some states and hotly debated in others. Although legally debatable, having video evidence available of police and civilian Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-21122431758980732012011-10-20T13:14:00.000-07:002011-10-20T13:26:13.563-07:00New Research: How Public Surveillance Cameras Can Deter CrimeThis week, journalism professor and self-proclaimed “Buzz-machine,” Jeff Jarvis, released his book, "Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live.” While many in America are fighting for their rights to privacy, Jarvis takes a rather controversial angle and argues for "publicness" as a way to make the most of modern technologies (Wall Street Journal, 2011).How doMegan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-17001486420485706022011-10-18T09:53:00.000-07:002011-10-18T09:59:43.951-07:00San Francisco Muni Adopts New Employee Monitoring MeasuresWhat would you do if the driver of the bus your five year old child took to school every day had a bad reputation for texting while driving? New technologies and the widespread use of the internet and cell phones, all create new opportunities for employees to become distracted while on the job (Lim, 2002).Actions like making calls, checking messages and texting can all be fairly harmless when Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-36015525931160159782011-10-13T10:52:00.000-07:002011-10-13T22:08:57.168-07:00Banks Worldwide Struggle with FraudFor every $100 of credit card or debit card transactions, 4.46 cents were lost to global fraud, says California Trade Publication, the Nilson Report (Reuters, 2011).Financial institutions worldwide have a multitude of data to protect, everything from the personal information of their customers to the account information and cards themselves. With the growth of online banking, the ability to sign Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-34046605560430724122011-10-11T12:06:00.000-07:002011-10-14T10:01:33.536-07:00Hackers vs. IP Video Surveillance SystemsAsk any organization to rank its nightmare scenarios and a cyber attack is probably going to float to the top, particularly if that organization handles mission critical tasks such as nuclear power generation or chemical water treatment.ACME Chemical in Idaho Falls, IL got the cyber attack treatment recently, courtesy of employees of the Idaho National Laboratory, who conducted a cyber attack Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-72176233017842159972011-10-06T16:22:00.000-07:002011-10-06T16:49:17.161-07:00Canada Beginning to Use Biometric Passports Along with G8 CountriesIn the next five years, ninety-percent of passports worldwide will contain integrated circuit (IC) chips that hold their carrier’s biometric data (IMS Research, 2011). Canada recently announced that their ePassports will be ready by 2012, making them the last G8 country to include digital security measures on their documents. The United States’ “secure borders, open doors” visa waiver policy Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-76779831338530097062011-10-04T09:46:00.000-07:002011-10-06T16:42:02.880-07:00Facial Recognition: Post Sci-fiIn movies, television and books we get to envision the future of technology without limitation. What’s incredible is that many sci-fi dream devices have actually come into being. Remember the Star Trek communicator? It gave Captain Kirk the ability to communicate wherever he had service. It even had a flip antenna. Sound familiar? Now technology has boldly gone even farther than where Star Trek Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-23871424414629623252011-09-29T15:18:00.000-07:002011-09-29T15:31:24.428-07:00The FBI Tackles ATM Skimming & CybercrimesATM skimming, a type of fraud where criminals install card readers at ATMs to save a customer’s card number and pin code for counterfeit purposes, is a prevalent global crime that is becoming more sophisticated by the day. It’s no surprise to law enforcement that ATM skimming has recently gone wireless with Bluetooth-enabled wireless skimmers becoming readily available and widely used. In the Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-10574302869695535302011-09-27T14:05:00.000-07:002011-10-06T16:42:47.798-07:003VR Turned Up The Heat in Orlando at ASIS 2011<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]-->2011 has been an exciting year for 3VR and this year we brought our excitement to ASIS 2011 in Orlando. We revealed a new video intelligence management system (VIMS), new video intelligence analytics (including Dwell Time and Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-80939985039340820872011-09-19T17:18:00.001-07:002011-09-19T17:25:42.635-07:003VR Recieves 2011 Product of the Year Award, from Security Products MagazineSherleen Mahoney, of Security Products Magazine,presenting 3VR CEO, Al Shipp, with the 2011 Product of the Year Award,from Security Products Magazine, at ASIS 2011!Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-23356386458613675082011-09-12T12:47:00.000-07:002011-09-15T11:40:36.022-07:00Increase ROI by Cashing in Your DVR for a Video Intelligence Platform: A WSECU Case Study<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-64807582526925757212011-09-09T16:26:00.000-07:002011-09-11T09:37:35.533-07:00Looking Back On a Decade Post-09/11On the tenth anniversary of 9/11 it is noteworthy to look back on the many changes that the tragedy drove in the United States and contemplate where we are today. First, we remember the the men, women and children who were lost on 9/11 and thank the men and women who have served our country in keeping us secure since.3VR was among many of the security companies created in the wake of 9/11 that Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-80357269186800261092011-09-08T14:09:00.000-07:002011-10-04T17:59:36.086-07:00Vancouver Riots: A 3VR Solution<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Megan Van Vlackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07952045474462156843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-18255693637037902172011-09-07T09:33:00.000-07:002011-09-07T09:43:14.284-07:00Guest Post: CrimeDex & SDORCA – Staying One Step Ahead of Organized Retail Crime <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; mso-font-charset:78; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1791491579 18 0 131231 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 Kelley Vendelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13023249091602907929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-73118142272386932032011-08-23T10:44:00.000-07:002011-09-07T09:44:49.813-07:003VR’s S-Series Appliance Takes Security Product Magazine’s New Product of the Year Award3VR is extremely honored that its Video Intelligence PlatformTM S-Series appliance was named one of Security Products Magazine’s 2011 New Products of the Year. The only product to receive recognition in the Surveillance Accessories category, the S-Series combines the traditional functionality of a DVR with complex video analytics to include facial surveillance and customer counting. Kelley Vendelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13023249091602907929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-80205343319575414362011-08-22T09:37:00.000-07:002011-08-22T09:44:15.202-07:00How 24 Hour Fitness Security Platform Investment Contributes to Healthy SecurityWhen 24 Hour Fitness decided their one-size-fits-all DVR could not perform the tough workout demanded by its distributed security team, Director of Loss Prevention Owen Shackleton decided to move to a scalable video intelligence platform that could help solve cases of fraud and theft, protect assets, and improve operational efficiencies. A critical component of success was finding an Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-59758655066358784962011-08-03T15:02:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:35:40.729-07:00Solve: Apprehending Dishonest EmployeesSeven billion dollars of merchandise is stolen by shoplifters and dishonest employees every year. It is no surprise that numbers are high for shoplifting but what may not be as self-evident, however, is that dishonest employees steal an average of 5.9 times more than the amount stolen by shoplifters ($639.99 vs $108.46 per case average). Not only have employees been reported for stealing Carly Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405772265816295598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-65624822413754464082011-07-28T13:28:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:36:37.331-07:00Solve: The Hidden Costs of Crime Fighting
In an increasingly connected world, the success rate of crime fighting is growing. This is due to a shifting paradigm from secrecy to collaboration. Collaborative crime fighting aims to organize and safeguard surveillance and crime information then make it immediately accessible to those who need it most. Many businesses understand the value of collaboration when it comes to making business Carly Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405772265816295598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-76545141860437494882011-07-26T15:50:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:37:48.641-07:00Protect: FBI Posts Customer Education Against Skimming ThreatSkimming is a growing problem. In a recent Verizon Data Breach Report, skimming was identified as one of the fastest growing threat vectors in data breaches. As Malware still leads the pack physical attacks led by skimming are the second fastest growing category. According to the report, "ATM and gas pump skimming is conducted largely by organized criminal groups and one “spree” can target 50 Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-39842739388832028602011-07-22T07:30:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:39:02.741-07:00Solve, Protect, Grow: Top Security Podcasts of 2011Podcasts are a great way to learn more about trends in security and the latest news, but the right podcast can be hard to find. We hope you'll find at least one in this list that fits your needs. Please tell us what you think and which are your favorites!
The topics listed here span the various areas of security. Enjoy!
1. Security Now TWIT
This is a great starter podcast, especially Carly Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405772265816295598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-45533116427730091372011-07-19T14:52:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:40:22.785-07:00Grow: Video Intelligence Facilitates Intelligent RetailAlthough the retail industry was one of the hardest hit by the economic crisis, retailers have rebounded with impressive leaps in sales and advances in technology that have successfully increased the bottom line of retail organizations. Bouncing back from the lowest dip (09/08) in the S&P 500 Retail Composite forced retailers to search for innovative technology to manage inventory and reduce lossCarly Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405772265816295598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-7352562077673191102011-07-13T16:47:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:36:37.345-07:00Solve: 3 Real World Perspectives on the Role of Speed, Collaboration, and Visual Tools Play in Solving Crimes<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-23708529971722055702011-07-07T16:57:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:36:37.351-07:00Solve: Visual Evidence Crucial in Apprehension of Picasso ThiefPolice Chief urges businesses to install video surveillance systems(CNN video added 7/8/11 at bottom of post)Suspect, Mark Lubo, 30, of Hoboken, NJ walking down Geary"I would encourage any business in the city, really anything you can do in the way of installing video cameras (will) only help us make our investigations more expeditious," Police Chief Greg Suhr stated in the original SF Gate Carly Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405772265816295598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-91276696005561933932011-06-29T11:06:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:40:22.793-07:00Grow: 3VR Appoints New CFO and Senior VP of Channel as Company Continues Explosive Revenue GrowthSan Francisco – June 29, 2011 – 3VR, Inc., the video intelligence company, today announced two major appointments to its executive team as the company continues to expand, fueled by customer wins in the banking, retail and healthcare verticals. Charlie Ryan has joined the company as chief financial officer (CFO) and Tony Craythorne will serve as senior vice president of global channels. Carly Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405772265816295598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-64957747866812095222011-06-20T10:13:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:37:25.061-07:00Protect & Solve: 3VR VIP Deployed by Several Washington State Credit UnionsO Bee Credit Union, Our Community Credit Union and Washington State Employees Credit Union have installed the 3VR Video Intelligence Platform with the help of integrator Cook Security Group. All three institutions are using 3VR products to reduce investigation times by searching through hours of video, collected by cameras at branches and ATMs, in just minutes. Recently, Our Community Credit Carly Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405772265816295598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-54826989609481523702011-06-17T08:51:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:36:37.363-07:00Solve: How to Buy A Stolen Credit Card?NPR has been doing a great job this week profiling different aspects of cybercrime. Yesterday NPR profiled the breaches at the CIA and IMF and the motivations of criminals. And, today they went undercover to shine the light on the dark underworld that sells credit card information to networks of organized crime rings. The best part of the piece was the validation that is done to make sure you Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-44605364288398627192011-06-16T08:48:00.001-07:002011-08-03T15:37:48.647-07:00Protect: NPR Interview Exposes Motivation and Importance of Integration of Cyber and Physical Security StrategiesNPR did a nice job this morning summarizing some of recent cyber-attacks on high profile organizations like the IMF and CIA. The audio article was a good overview of the motivations and tactics for joe public citizen. The Verizon Data Breach Report illustrated the rise of physical attacks and their ability to successfully gain access to large sources of sensitive data. When you combine these Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-26174217136861792162011-06-15T08:39:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:37:48.654-07:00Protect: Risk Management, Loss Prevention and Video IntelligenceWith NRF wrapping-up a couple of questions linger, as they do whenever a great conference provides great content on how to protect organizations better. One of the closing presentations challenged us all to think differently about the way we protect our organizations. Traditionally, security systems respond to events as they occur or as a forensics tools to solving crimes. Gordon Graham, a Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-50243304957311371992011-06-13T10:43:00.001-07:002011-08-03T15:32:06.983-07:00NRF Organized Crime Report Shows Increase in Criminal ViolenceThis week 3VR will be at the National Retail Federation conference in Dallas. It is always an exciting show and this year is no exception. The NRF Organized Retail Crime report was released and Joe Larocca, was interviewed on CNBC about the findings of the report. Here is a quick view of the video from the interview he gave on CNBCOther highlights from the NRF Blog include:Nearly 85% of the Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-15651656355326566312011-06-08T09:37:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:37:48.660-07:0094% of Retailers are Victims of Organized Retail Crime (ORC)<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-33071097208940842412011-06-03T07:42:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:06.990-07:00Michaels Breach Analysis Emphasizes Need for Behavioral AnalysisThe Michaels Breach is one of several high profile stories in the news the last couple of weeks showcasing the sophisticated efforts of cyber and traditional criminals to steal data. Data that leads to fraudulent transactions that retail, banking and our overall economy must bear the cost in lost profits, increased prices or insurance premiums. The Verizon Data Breach Report shows a 29% rise in Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-43763655385455085882011-05-31T09:29:00.000-07:002011-06-01T16:45:17.323-07:00Why ATM Integration Helps Improve Bank Security!The Verizon Data Breach Report has reported a 29% increase in physical actions to breach security. Last week an interesting article was published on SF Gate about an ATM Repairman who was accused of loading an ATM with fake money for customers [Read Full Article here]. The employee was accused of removing $200,000 of real money and replacing it with fake money. Although a video surveillance Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18249635400074567532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-46693430072636104352011-05-26T14:47:00.000-07:002011-05-31T09:45:41.590-07:00Verizon Data Breech Report Shows Rise in Physical Actions to Steal DataIf you are in the IT Security Industry the Verizon Data Breech Report is always a critical survey to read as it provides important insights into the trends and events that are shaping our industry. The Verizon Security team along with the United States Secret Service collaborate to create the report. Therefore, the report provides a collective view of the multi-faceted tactics criminals are Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-19542961537137562482011-05-17T13:59:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:06.996-07:00IMS Research Launches New BlogHope you have found the new IMS Research Blog that was launched last month prior to the great show in Los Angeles on the future of video analytics.
IMS Research has posted the content from the conference at the following location. The content is great. I met great people in the industry and the future is bright for the business intelligence video analytics can provide banks and retail Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-19114179823182459692011-05-03T19:32:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.002-07:003VR Shares the latest on Facial Surveillance with CBS News in San FranciscoOur very own Tim Frederick, Director of Research and Development, was interviewed by CBS News in San Francisco today about the use of facial surveillance in the identification of Osama Bin Laden. 3VR’s technology was cited as an example of how facial surveillance can be used to identify individuals at distance with good accuracy. If you want to find out more about 3VR please visit our website atNick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-60048605819126908442011-05-02T16:50:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:36:37.370-07:00Solve: Building Stronger Cases Using Micros XBR and 3VR VIPLoss Prevention professionals have enough challenges building cases against individuals and retail crime organizations. The loss prevention team need tools that are easy to use and make building cases against criminals easy. This is why 3VR has worked with leading retail technology vendor Micros to create an integration with their Micros XBR system. This integration allows loss prevention teamNick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-7799853792701322542011-04-26T13:16:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.012-07:005 Reasons 3VR’s Video Intelligence Platform Protects Your Business Better than a Conventional DVRForty-three percent of organizations are investing in video surveillance systems in 2011, according to a recent survey of loss prevention professionals done by Retail Solutions Online. In this complimentary webinar, product experts from 3VR will demonstrate the value of an all-in-one Video Intelligence Platform. You will also learn how 3VR helps organizations solve crimes faster and protect Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-58770702047998472892010-06-15T12:27:00.000-07:002010-06-15T12:30:48.639-07:003VR Partners with Arecont Vision, Completes Participatory Testing in the Arecont Vision MegaLabComing on the the heels of our expansion of our SmartCam Program, earlier today we announced that the entirety of Arecont Vision’s line of advanced IP megapixel cameras are 3VR SmartCam Certified, making Arecont Vision the first camera manufacturer to be certified across 3VR’s complete product line.Furthermore, last week we completed participatory testing in the Arecont Vision MegaLab, a Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-42142335668778454922010-06-07T11:03:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.018-07:00The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread! Members 1st Joins 3VR Family!We're very excited to announce that Members 1st Credit Union has joined the 3VR family!Chip McBreen, assistant vice president, fraud and security services, has implemented 3VR, specifically our P-Series SmartRecorder, across many of Members 1st's 43 branches (with the help of the Gilbertson Group), and is a huge proponent of its reduction on investigation times and superior video quality. MembersNick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-44279887439432178632010-05-04T13:42:00.000-07:002010-05-04T13:44:41.872-07:00Join Us! Live Webinar on Implementing Intelligent Surveillance and Search in BankingJoin us next Tuesday, May 11 at 11:00 am PDT, for a live webinar entitled “Best Practices for Implementing Intelligent Surveillance and Search Platforms: A Banking Case Study,” featuring Ted Barron, former CPP Vice President and Security Manager at Wells Fargo.Ted Barron will be joining our 3VR Chairman and Founder, Steve Russell to share his experiences in testing, implementing and deploying Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-28440177374433254252010-04-12T14:04:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.247-07:00It’s about Customers: Why positive stories help the whole industryToday’s security twittersphere has been active over a recently released report from Security Systems News Editor Sam Pfeifle entitled Facial Recognition: Does it work? (available in full to SSN’s premium readership).Some of Pfeifle’s report (if we can be so bold as to paraphrase) centers around some emerging use cases for facial recognition analytics – two specifically from 3VR customers Redner’Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-45274163616846793812010-04-01T17:09:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.255-07:00Lessons from Complex InstallationsA New York Times article this week highlights the issues surrounding New York City’s problems with its vast camera system. In the wake of 9/11, New York is a city that has relied on and supported its ever-expanding influx of surveillance cameras. It is difficult not to notice the cameras placed at nearly every street corner in an effort to help police gather evidence to catch criminals, and Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-11557003753052124502010-03-31T12:03:00.000-07:002010-04-12T14:12:05.260-07:003VR in Scientific AmericanYesterday, Scientific American posted a piece highlighting 'search' as the next trend for surveillance technology, specifically in the hospitality and banking industries, and featured 3VR as a leading company in the space.The writer, Larry Greenemeier, who spoke both with folks at Hilton Americas-Houston, where we recently deployed, and our founder and chairman, Steve Russell, hones in on the Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-75077596972944613582010-03-29T14:37:00.000-07:002010-03-29T15:42:46.185-07:003VR on Fox Business NewsToday, our 3VR founder and chairman, Stephen Russell, appeared on Fox Business News Online's afternoon show to discuss our unique intelligent surveillance technology. In the interview, Steve discusses how companies like Union Savings Bank and Hilton Americas-Houston are using our platform successfully to enhance the security of their locations and are getting a real return on investment.Check outNick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-69325248445854768742010-03-24T13:29:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.262-07:003VR's Steve Russell speaking at ISC WestIt's a big week for the security industry, yes it's that time of the year again: ISC West! We're out in Vegas this week and are excited to announce that our founder and chairman, Steve Russell is going to be presenting at the conference alongside Joe Davis, senior manager of south region loss prevention at T-Mobile, about how organizations in any industry can leverage intelligent Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-37802606441352523822010-03-23T14:35:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.269-07:00Introducing the 3VR SmartRecorder, ServerClass 1003VR today released its 3VR SmartRecorder, ServerClass 100, our most powerful and flexible solution to-date, designed to meet customer demands to deploy 3VR solutions on a larger scale.A hybrid video recorder and management system built on 3VR’s intelligent surveillance and search platform, the ServerClass 100 offers more camera expansion capabilities, robust analytics, data systems integration Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-58258619584929028692010-03-18T12:24:00.000-07:002010-03-18T12:25:12.428-07:003VR Expands 3VR SmartCam ProgramToday we announced the expansion of our SmartCam Program with the addition of new partners, Axis Communications and Arecont Vision. We're pretty excited to have these new partners joining the program - the goal of which is to bring a new level of performance between leading megapixel and HDTV network cameras and our 3VR platform.The SmartCam Program highlights advanced capabilities that make Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-78625172169815802462010-03-17T13:00:00.000-07:002010-03-17T13:04:13.220-07:00Houston's Largest Hotel, Hilton Americas-Houston, Deploys 3VR to Improve Security and Customer ServiceToday, we announced one of our most exciting deployments to-date at Houston's largest hotel: Hilton Americas-Houston!The hotel is using 3VR technology not only to enhance their security practices and the safety of their guests, but also to improve customer service in ways the hospitality industry has never seen before. The 24-story, 1,200-room hotel located in downtown Houston is the city’s Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-86029267531667999712010-03-10T15:13:00.000-08:002011-08-03T15:32:07.493-07:00Join Us at ISC WestIt's that time of year again. In less than two weeks, ISC West 2010 will be in full swing. If you're headed to Vegas for this year's conference, we cordially invite you to visit us at booth #3109 at the Sands Convention Center, March 24-26.Our experienced team will be manning the booth throughout the conference so feel free to stop by and talk with us about your experience with 3VR's Intelligent Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-35981208077439852932010-03-03T15:22:00.000-08:002010-03-03T15:53:37.931-08:00Bank Technology News Highlights Union Savings Bank 3VR-Fiserv IntegrationWe previously highlighted Union Savings Bank's use of 3VR technology and their integration of our solution with Fiserv's Cleartouch platform (LINK). Well, we weren't the only ones who were impressed. This week Bank Technology News recognized Union Savings' integration of 3VR technology with Fiserv’s Cleartouch bank platform as one of the most successful community bank IT initiatives of 2009. The Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-76904587445774348252010-02-12T08:44:00.000-08:002011-08-03T15:32:07.500-07:00Redner's, 3VR featured in Security MagazineAccording to a new article by Security Magazine, organized retail crime is a $4.7-trillion problem in the United States.It is a sad, but true, fact: ORC has grown into an issue that retailers are facing on a daily basis. A new report from the ASIS Foundation finds ORC now affects all segments of the retail industry. Diane Ritchey, editor of Security Magazine, spoke with 3VR customer Redner's Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-29595112173740396252010-01-27T09:32:00.000-08:002010-01-27T09:33:52.527-08:00For Successful Retail during a Recession, Focus on SecurityRetail Systems Research, in conjunction with ADT, has just released the results of a survey of retail crimes in 83 small-to-large multi-national retailers. The survey, titled Loss Prevention 2010: Retailers Battling Shrink in Tough Times," shows that employee merchandise theft is becoming less prevalent, while consumer and gang merchandise theft is on the rise:"Retailers were asked to name their Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-18086084819684914942010-01-25T12:19:00.000-08:002011-08-03T15:32:07.507-07:00Going MobileA report from Frost & Sullivan released last week forecasts the market for mobile video surveillance with increase to $1.55 billion in 2015. In 2008, video surveillance used in mobile applications recorded $615.4 million in revenues.The main reasons for the anticipated growth are due to the potential increased safety for passengers , reduction in false liability claims, improvements in Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-42308269097635558862010-01-19T11:12:00.000-08:002010-01-19T11:14:54.644-08:003VR Announces SureView Systems IntegrationComing on the heels of our integration with MICROS-Retail back in December, earlier today, we announced our newest API-based integration with with SureView Systems. This is just another example of the growing number of 3VR partners to execute a full API-based integration with our platform. Check out the full release here.This new integration enables security personnel to instantly view video of Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-53819032888639604772010-01-14T10:49:00.000-08:002011-08-03T15:32:07.513-07:00Analytics bring intelligence to military analysts<!--StartFragment--> According to an article in Monday’s The New York Times, the U.S. military is struggling with the same issue security operators in the public and private sectors face: How to manage and prioritize the significant amount of surveillance video being collected by today’s video systems? The article, Military is Awash in Data from Drones, reports that Air Force drones — remote Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-20132876283527657512009-12-21T12:29:00.000-08:002009-12-21T12:30:50.394-08:00T-Mobile, 3VR Featured in Security Management MagazineFor Security Management's December issue, Ann Longmore-Etheridge spoke with Joe Davis, CPP, senior manager of loss prevention for the T-Mobile’s south region, about the recent 3VR deployment and its impact on loss prevention within its retail stores.As Davis mentioned in the article, "We had video systems in place that were adequate for physical security — watching the front and back doors — but Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-2334099215009585142009-12-17T10:31:00.000-08:002011-08-03T15:32:07.519-07:00Retailers Need Intelligent Solutions to Combat Shrink<!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-28113045634051160712009-12-10T09:16:00.000-08:002009-12-10T09:17:31.716-08:00Redner's Markets Featured in Convenience Store NewsEarlier this week, Convenience Store News' Tammy Mastroberte sat down with Cory Deily, director of security and loss prevention at Redner's Markets, to speak more about how he came across the 3VR solution at the FMI Show in March 2008 and what benefits he has seen since installing the first pilot about two years ago, particularly around ORC and internal theft.One anecdote Cory mentions is the Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-78754777030241917942009-12-08T13:59:00.001-08:002009-12-08T14:43:01.825-08:003VR Welcomes Redner's Markets, Announces MICROS-Retail IntegrationEarlier today, we announced Redner's Markets, Inc. as the newest member of the 3VR family. The East Coast retail chain with 38 Warehouse Markets and 13 Quick Shoppe convenience outlets throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware is currently using the P-Series SmartRecorder in its grocery locations and our more compact S-Series in its smaller Quick Shoppe convenience stores.With retailNick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-49646690828102136812009-12-04T09:55:00.000-08:002011-08-03T15:32:07.526-07:00Forecast Predicts Major Growth in IP Video Solutions - Hybrids Ease TransitionA number of new reports on the market share of IP video surveillance are shedding light on what the future may hold for the industry. Three reports from IMS Research, In-Stat and IP Video Market Info, all forecast that the market will rebound from the economic downturn of 2009 but the numbers are varied.The latest data from IMS Research forecasts that the growth rate for global IP video Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-81324412776663849182009-11-24T06:55:00.000-08:002009-11-24T06:57:32.175-08:003VR's Director of Engineering Receives SIA Standards Service AwardWe're very proud to announce that our director of engineering, Tom Faulhaber, has received the 2009 Security Industry Association Service Award. Check out the full release here. Recognized for his outstanding service and leadership on the SIA Standards Subcommittee, Tom received this award at the ISC East conference along with fellow industry innovator, Video IQ’s Mahesh Saptharishi. Earlier thisNick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-45314419907113305192009-11-17T15:47:00.000-08:002009-11-17T16:23:58.181-08:00Union Savings Bank Featured in Security Director NewsWe're excited to spread the word that longstanding customer, Union Savings Bank, was featured in Security Director News this week, showcasing their 3VR deployment. With the help of Connecticut based integrator United Alarm Services, Union Bank has developed a showcase deployment of intelligent surveillance.Coming off of our news announcement around ISC East, Bill McNamara, senior vice president Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-11135553542198783492009-10-28T10:39:00.000-07:002009-10-28T10:49:14.888-07:00Union Savings Puts a Dent in Crime with 3VREarlier today, we announced that one of our long-standing financial customers, Union Savings Bank, a Connecticut-based banking institution has leveraged our SmartRecorder technology to capture 80 times more usable security video than it had been able to previously, and as a result, maintain one of the industry’s lowest fraud rates.With SmartRecorders deployed in each of its 18 branches, combined Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-7104281413668616762009-10-20T10:57:00.000-07:002009-10-20T10:59:42.549-07:003VR Featured in Security Squared PodcastSteve Russell, our co-founder and chairman, recently sat down for a podcast with Security Squared's Steve Titch.During the ten-minute podcast, Titch and Russell talk about the significance of combining NVR, searchable surveillance and cross-platform connectivity, as well as the concept of structured vs. unstructured video. They also discuss the P-Series, our most powerful and versatile Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-86991071023252153352009-10-08T09:15:00.000-07:002009-10-08T09:25:10.657-07:00Wisconsin Association of Fraud Investigators Joins 3VR CrimeDex NetworkEarlier today, we announced that the Wisconsin Association of Fraud Investigators (WAFI) has joined CrimeDex, the most robust collaborative criminal data-sharing service, with secure social networking capabilities dedicated to solving and preventing crime.WAFI is the most recent addition to the fast-growing CrimeDex 2.0 network, which now supports over 1,300 member agencies and reaches over Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-75796273925898094502009-10-06T10:15:00.000-07:002009-10-07T10:22:38.172-07:00Video Analytics Aid Transportation SecurityA shameless plug, but nonetheless a great article on transportation safety and video analytics by our own Steve Russell.Excerpt:Cities and transportation authorities are fast discovering that in addressing security and safety problems through video surveillance, they have created another challenge: information overload. It's the same problem folks at the National Security Agency, at the CIA and Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-15271423275506774442009-10-01T22:21:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.533-07:00ASIS 2009 Round-UpNow that the dust has settled on this year’s ASIS International, I can finally take a step back and offer some observations on the event. While show attendance was noticeably down from previous years, it was a very busy show for 3VR. We launched the latest SmartRecorder in our line-up – the P-Series. It’s our most powerful, versatile and supportable SmartRecorder yet, and we were excited about Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-3665866095038076382009-09-16T15:37:00.001-07:002009-09-17T14:37:23.173-07:003VR Blog & In Hard Focus Recognized in B-to-BWe've worked hard over the past few months to get this blog up and running, and our efforts were recently recognized by B-to-B Magazine.Paul Gillin of B-to-B Magazine recently spoke with our Founder, Steve Russell, around the great success that this company blog, as well as Steve's security industry-focused blog, In Hard Focus, have seen over the past few months. Check out the full article Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-61283197581107706842009-09-16T12:42:00.001-07:002009-09-16T12:52:56.689-07:003VR Issued Patent on Searchable Surveillance, Video Analysis TechnologiesEarlier today, we announced that 3VR was issued a benchmark patent around two of our key technologies. Not only does this patent set an industry standard for surveillance, but it's also a great indicator of the progress we've made in the past few years.Titled ‘Interactive System for Recognition Analysis of Multiple Streams of Video,' U.S. Patent #7529411 supports two claims related to the use of Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-67950415779486410212009-09-09T21:06:00.000-07:002009-09-09T21:50:59.365-07:003VR Releases P-Series SmartRecorder
Earlier today, we announced the release of our new P-Series SmartRecorder, our most powerful, versatile and reliable SmartRecorder to date. A upgrade to our earlier E-Series, the P-Series is is a hybrid DVR/NVR built on our searchable surveillance platform and offers a comprehensive feature and hardware upgrade designed to solve even the toughest business problems. Loaded with new Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-67094713503327649542009-08-27T09:17:00.000-07:002009-08-27T09:49:32.597-07:00Observations around the Mexapixel Camera IndustryBelow follows a post from Tim Frederick, our director of engineering, with a few thoughts around the megapixel camera industry and real-world benefits for end users. Keep an eye out for more technical posts coming from Tim going forward.Once upon a time, it was relatively simple to select a surveillance camera. You’d choose price, TVL, dynamic range, low-light lux performance, back light Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-30012327397294714092009-08-19T13:54:00.000-07:002009-08-19T16:37:25.260-07:003VR Security Announces $12 Million in FundingWe're very excited to announce that we've secured $12 million in a new round of funding led by Menlo Ventures.Coming on the heels of our recent CrimeDex 2.0 release and our launch of our S-Series SmartRecorder a few months back, as well as our numerous channel partnerships with industry leaders including Diebold and Ingersoll Rand, this latest round is a testament to the burgeoning security Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063095666518500563.post-42828138362320780872009-08-11T13:13:00.000-07:002011-08-03T15:32:07.539-07:00News from Around the Globe: August 11, 2009Municipal grids have become almost commonplace across the world -- England houses one camera for every 14 people -- and yesterday, the Associated Press reported China camera installations have topped 2.75 million since 2003. However, the reviews are mixed as far as the return on such investments.While that's still only one camera for every 472,000 people in the country, as footage volume Nick Woolerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740209566417564280noreply@blogger.com0