Tag: Transit Surveillance

Sep182018 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Beyond 1080p: What’s best for mobile surveillance?

Expert Advice Series, For New Transportation Directors, Industry Trends, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance, Video Management, Videos

A sibling wrestling match triggered a shopping trip for a new HDTV this past weekend. The biggest decision: 1080p vs 4K. The sales guy at Best Buy had some convincing arguments for 4K resolution. My vote was for 1080p, being the budget-conscious consumer. My husband was puzzled by the conflicting online advice he googled while in-store. The end result: we returned home sans TV to face the wrath of two screen-hungry kids. (more…)

Jul102014 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Calculating the ROI of Transit Security: A Step-by-step Guide

Transit

Passenger & driver safety and security is at the core of every successful transit system operation. But when it comes time to cough up the money to upgrade camera equipment or add more camera views, it can often be difficult to secure funding. Many transit agencies find the need to justify their camera purchase with the powers that be. What many have found most useful is a return on investment (ROI) calculation that shows exactly what improvements and cost reductions can be achieved through investment in the latest security technology. (more…)