ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utility, the industry leader in Critical Connectivity and Mobile Video for First Responders, will launch a new device – the CORE vehicle server – that combines Utility’s 4G LTE wireless router technology with solid-state storage and digital ports for telemetry and accessories, including HD IP digital video cameras.
The CORE will debut on October 26, 2014, at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference at booth 759.
“The CORE vehicle server is a game changer for police in-car connectivity and video storage, and it is the heart of the police car Evidence EcoSystemTM,” said Ted Davis, president of Utility. “In developing this new technology, we sought to drastically reduce costs for agencies while increasing video quality, storage, connectivity and reliability. Integrating all the necessary features into one unit simplifies installation and saves space in a police car.”
The CORE combines, into one unit, HD digital IP video recording capabilities, 120GB of solid-state storage, Bluetooth, ZigBee and additional Ethernet and digital I/O ports with Utility’s proven 4G LTE wireless router technology used in the company’s Rocket® vehicle router product.
Additionally, the CORE integrates automatically with Utility’s new Ultimate Witness Generation 2 BodyWornTM camera – allowing for BodyWorn cameras to start recording automatically when the CORE video recording is triggered by the siren, lightbar or other automatic recording triggers.
CORE vehicle server features:
- 4G LTE cellular connectivity and optional satellite data connectivity
- 802.11ac WiFi client for video offload that is four times faster than 802.11n
- 8 Digital I/Os and 2 relays for vehicle triggers such as siren, lightbar, and doors
- WiFi Host, Bluetooth, and ZigBee for mobile IoT connectivity
- 120GB solid-state storage
- Ethernet ports for front and back seat HD digital IP cameras
- Dual MIMO cellular and WiFi antennas
- Automatic recording triggers
- Automatic synchronization with Utility’s Generation 2 BodyWorn video camera
- Integrated vehicle diagnostics, asset tracking, and future IoT connectivity
- The CORE will be offered at $3,399 – including dual MIMO cellular and WiFi antennas and front and back seat HD digital IP cameras
“In-car video recorders and body-worn cameras for first responders need to be reliable, secure and integrated into the broader Evidence Ecosystem to protect public safety officers,” said Robert McKeeman, CEO of Utility. “The CORE combines what were once disparate, sometimes incompatible, systems into one reliable unit with seamless integration with our new Ultimate Witness Generation 2 BodyWorn camera and other mobile IoT technology.”
BodyWornTM Video Camera
In addition to the CORE, the company will also unveil the Ultimate Witness Generation 2 BodyWorn camera at Booth 759 at the IACP Conference in Orlando. For more information about the Evidence EcoSystem and the differences between Generation 1 and Generation 2 body-worn cameras, visit www.BodyWorn.com.
Utility Dell Partnership
Earlier this week, Utility announced it has entered into a partnership with Dell for Rugged Mobility solutions. Dell will sell Utility’s cloud-based AVaiL Web Mobile IoT software as a service, as well as the new CORE vehicle server, Rocket wireless router, and Ultimate Witness Generation 2 BodyWorn camera products. Utility and Dell will continue to expand the partnership to bring additional IoT functionality and connectivity into future Dell and Utility software as a service and hardware offerings.
About Utility
Utility sells AVaiL Web video management and situational awareness software as a service, CORE vehicle server and connectivity systems, and Rocket vehicle wireless routers for First Responders, Transit Agencies and Utilities. All products are designed and manufactured in the USA. Utility is venture capital-backed by Braemar Energy Ventures. For more information, visit www.utility.com, www.bodyworn.com or www.UltimateWitness.com web sites.
