ST. PAUL, MN -- 08/20/08 --
The business of physical security just got
smarter. American Security & Investigations, a long time provider of
security guards for businesses nationwide, announces a partnership today
with Iveda Solutions, a Mesa, Arizona based video surveillance company. The
partnership allows American Security to offer real time camera surveillance
over the Internet, complete with remote access to cameras worldwide.
The new offering enhances American Security's capabilities for security
program development throughout the country.
"This is the direction security is headed and we are proud to be at the
forefront," says Steven J. Klein, President and COO of American Security.
"Right now you have to buy proprietary software for video surveillance. In
most cases it runs through an existing closed-circuit television system so
multiple agencies can't tap into it. With this partnership, Iveda
Solutions' data center hosts the video, allowing enough bandwidth for
multiple users to access a single camera or many cameras simultaneously.
It's secure, it's smart and it's going to help businesses protect their
assets more efficiently."
Rising concerns in security program management have generated the need to
upgrade security systems and asset protection procedures, increasing the
use of surveillance cameras in businesses. This service provides instant
verification of a theft in progress, voice over audio warnings, and live
communication with law enforcement.
"This is one way for businesses to understand the need to bridge the gap
between physical security and information technology," says David Ly,
President and CEO of Iveda Solutions. "Our collective vision is to enable
and empower stronger, more integrated security systems."
The collaboration between American Security and Iveda Solutions brings new
meaning to the growing trend of physical security and IT convergence.
Physical access and logical access technologies have traditionally existed
in parallel worlds. Physical access technologies, such as building security
systems and employee access cards, are controlled by the corporate security
department. Application passwords and firewalls are the domain of the IT
department. But that's changing. Physical and logical security technologies
are beginning to converge, creating new opportunities for organizations to
strengthen and gain greater control over security.
The joint effort will operate under the identity "American Security,
powered by Iveda Solutions." For more information, go to
www.americansecurityllc.com or www.ivedasolutions.com.
About American Security & Investigations
America Security & Investigations is the largest independently owned
security company in the Midwest with services in Minnesota, Arizona,
Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
It has provided security, investigative, and consulting services since
1959.
About Iveda Solutions
Iveda Solutions specializes in real-time Internet-based video surveillance
services using a combination of network cameras, a secure datacenter, and
intervention specialists. This proactive security solution monitors
facilities live and analyzes and proactively responds to situations in real
time.
Contact:
Erin Mathe
American Security & Investigations
(952) 261-8148
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