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Oct142015 by Lori Jetha2 Comments

The Key to Video Surveillance Implementation Success

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Video surveillance technology can be an important tool to address security and liability issues on public transit, but an equipment purchase alone is not enough to ensure success. Once a transit agency has calculated the ROI of their surveillance upgrade and secured funding, the real work begins. We’ll use a real-life customer scenario in the state of North Carolina to illustrate some key factors that contribute to a successful video system implementation. (more…)

Jun182015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

A Guide to Calculating the ROI of Transit Surveillance: SlideShare Presentation

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Every successful transit agency knows the benefits of a proactive approach to passenger and driver safety, which consists of blending together three essential ingredients: policies, education, and technology. However, it can be difficult to secure funding or justify investment in video surveillance systems. A successful strategy to overcome this hurdle is to identify your agency’s problem areas and calculate a return on investment (ROI) to reveal the benefits of investing in the latest security technology. (more…)

Jun92015 by Lori JethaNo Comments

One Thing I Learned about Bus Surveillance from the NHL Hockey Playoffs

Expert Advice Series, School Bus, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Like every good Canadian, I’ve been following the agony and the ecstasy of the 2015 NHL Hockey playoffs. But a no-goal call in game three of the series between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks really caught my attention – and that of our hockey nation. That goal reversal, and the surrounding controversy, reminded me of a topic near and dear to our hearts here at Seon: Bus Surveillance. (more…)

May282015 by Lori JethaNo Comments

How to Choose the Right Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for Your Bus Video Surveillance System

Expert Advice Series, School Bus, Transit

We’re often asked for our advice on how to choose the best digital video recorder for mobile video surveillance applications. With multiple bus capacities and layouts and video coverage requirements, it can be a tricky exercise. To help you make the right choice, we’ve put together a simple guide to choosing the right system: (more…)