DVTEL Network Video System Safeguards Patients and Staff at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

IP Video Surveillance Delivers Unmatched Image Quality, Usability

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DVTEL Inc., IP video surveillance technology pioneer, today announced the Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo., has deployed a comprehensive DVTEL IP video surveillance system throughout its 350-bed facility. The high-definition Quasar cameras and Latitude VMS from DVTEL improve the protection of patients, secure high-risk areas and future proof security investments.

“We wanted to transition to IP. We also wanted any technology we implemented to be based on open standards to allow us to choose what would work best in our environment. Finally, we wanted the system to be scalable so it can be adapted as our environment changes.”

Approximately 14,000 visitors enter the hospital each week, making safety a top priority. The hospital employs a staff of more than 100 security officers, along with a 415-camera video surveillance system, to support internal security policies.

Obtaining video data of incidents is critical. The DVTEL Quasar cameras augment the skills of the hospital’s highly trained security officers in swiftly handling incidents, locating lost patients and ensuring the safety and protection of its infrastructure.

“The value of our security system is proven because families feel safe and secure,” said Dan Arnett, Assistant Director of Security and Transportation, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. “We wanted to transition to IP. We also wanted any technology we implemented to be based on open standards to allow us to choose what would work best in our environment. Finally, we wanted the system to be scalable so it can be adapted as our environment changes.”

The Quasar camera line is a comprehensive suite of HD, broadcast-quality cameras supported by DVTEL’s Latitude NVMS. Quasar is the first IP surveillance device to implement the MPEG-recommended motion compensation standard to utilize higher H.264 compression profiles, culminating in lower bandwidth and less storage without dropping frame rates.

“The improved, HD image quality of the new DVTEL camera solution adds another layer to the hospital’s security program and helps ensure patients, staff and families stay safe, which is its No. 1 priority,” said Gene Tiebout, Service Manager, CI³ Integrators, the integration firm on the project.

“Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics’ deployment of this comprehensive DVTEL solution is a great representation of the unique application possibilities of our technologies,” said Ed Wassall, Vice President, Global Marketing and Hardware Product, DVTEL.

About DVTEL

With thousands of installations spanning five continents, DVTEL is a world-class developer of video surveillance open solutions including video management systems, cameras, encoders, video analytics, custom integration and applications. DVTEL works in partnership with system integrators and end-users as well as with other leading industry players to be an all-inclusive provider for open solutions on a platform that provides full integration. DVTEL’s product line delivers scalability, flexibility and functionality with the ability to grow seamlessly. Regardless of what you have today; without loss of investment; wired networks or wireless; outdoors or indoors; small, medium or large scale projects, DVTEL ties everything together. For more information, go to www.DVTEL.com.

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