Video Surveillance Provider Wren Releases New VMS Software
Version 3.0 Delivers Site Mapping, Extended Administrative Capabilities for Easier, More Effective Use of Video
ATLANTA, GA, April 2, 2007 – Wren, a provider of video surveillance solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Wren Video Management System (VMS) Software version 3.0, a Windows®-based solution that facilitates the enterprise management of IP (network) surveillance cameras from a PC. The new version gives users the ability to respond more quickly to incidents with a Site Mapping feature that provides one-click access to live camera views and more extensive administrative management tools via its watchdog monitoring system.
The Wren VMS Site Mapping feature allows users to upload maps, blueprints and location drawings into the system and use icons to indicate camera placement, giving them the ability to instantly click an icon to display a live view from that location. This feature is extremely powerful for sharing information with law enforcement officers and emergency response teams who can now access live camera views to instantly identify the location of an incident and respond with the appropriate resources. In enterprises managing geographically dispersed locations, district and regional managers can view critical video from any location without being familiar with every facility or specific camera names, facilitating analysis and decision-making.
Wren VMS Software version 3.0 also features a new watchdog monitoring system for increased administrative control and troubleshooting for cameras and IT recording servers. This proactive troubleshooting feature makes Wren Network Video Solutions more powerful and easier to manage than legacy video technology. Now, administrators can quickly and proactively identify operational or security incidents and address them before they have an opportunity to impact the business. For example, if a camera is unplugged, the watchdog monitoring system will alert the user, ensuring critical video is not missed due to a malfunctioning camera. Administrators can receive email alerts, identify equipment problems, and control user access by both function as well as by camera. The new version also gives users greater flexibility by allowing them to customize folders and views, making it easy to set-up and manage video optimally for their particular job functions.
“As the adoption of network video increases throughout various industries, and among numerous types of business users, it is critical that video is readily available and easily managed throughout the enterprise,” said Andrew Wren, president of Wren. “This new version of Wren VMS provides that easy access to video to help make critical decisions, while providing administrators the flexibility to manage video on their terms.”
Wren VMS Software lets business users capture, review and manage video from multiple locations and easily access live and archived video from a PC. Wren VMS Software is designed to drive usability and simple, hassle-free maintenance, making it easy to leverage video for security, business and other uses. A true IP solution, this enterprise-grade application is designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing IT network, making it accessible to the entire organization. Unlike the limited offerings of competing products, Wren VMS Software is a robust enterprise application that is scalable to an unlimited number of users and cameras.
Wren VMS Version 3.0 is available immediately. For more information about the software and new features, please visit http://www.wrensolutions.com/portals/0/docs/WrenVMSBrochure.pdf or call 1-800-881-2249 for a demonstration.
Wren VMS Software is helping businesses of all kinds make the most of their video, with successful deployments in schools, retail stores, hospitals, detention facilities, and other types of businesses. The custom-configurable, user-friendly VMS Software is designed to allow users to capture, review, store and manage video for security, operational, and risk management purposes. To view case studies of current Wren customers in schools, retail stores, hospitals and detention facilities using Wren VMS software, please visit http://www.wrensolutions.com/Applications/tabid/66/Default.aspx.
About Wren
Wren, a provider of video surveillance solutions for more than 20 years, gives organizations the power to improve security, reduce risk and streamline operations. Our network video technology solutions, which include video management software, cameras, housings, and accessories, are trusted by retail, education, government, healthcare and hospitality industries to deliver an unprecedented level of increased security and operational visibility. Our solutions are scalable, easy to implement and designed for use in a wide range of businesses, from Fortune 100 enterprises to independently-owned companies. For more information about Wren and our video surveillance solutions, visit us at www.wrensolutions.com.
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