3VR Video Intelligence Platform Now Available to PSA Security Network

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 3VR, the video intelligence company, today announced the availability of 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform^™ via PSA Security Network®, the world's largest electronic security cooperative.  3VR now offers PSA member organizations sophisticated video search and analytics that improve security effectiveness, operational efficiencies and maximize returns on investment.

3VR's intelligent platform transforms vast stores of raw video and data into rich, actionable information that can be quickly and comprehensively mined to fight crime, protect important assets and improve customer service and business efficiency.  3VR's products currently enable more than 3.8 million hours of video a day to be easily searched and managed by 3VR's wide array of customers.

"3VR represents a unique offering for our members and their customers," said Bill Bozeman, president and CEO of PSA.  "3VR provides a true open platform that allows security professionals to search weeks of video in seconds and integrate with critical business and security systems, while lowering the overall cost of installation and maintenance."

Today's partnership allows PSA members to offer their customers a solution that helps protect against fraud and shrinkage, solve automated teller machine (ATM) skimming cases, meet tough federal compliance requirements for reporting fraud and provide valuable business intelligence to better serve and retain customers.  The 3VR open platform makes it easy to transition from analog to IP video with a hybrid appliance, and offers simple installation and monitoring, configuration templates and remote health check of appliances and cameras. 

In this tough economic environment, 3VR also provides the opportunity for integrators to sell advanced video analytics, such as customer counting, to new customers and stakeholders within banking, retail and healthcare organizations.

"PSA is an important and well-respected institution in the security industry, and we are proud to provide our video search and analytics solutions through their network," said Al Shipp, CEO of 3VR. "We are focused on providing PSA members and their customers with a new level of video intelligence and management that strengthens their capabilities."

PSA members wishing to learn more about 3VR are encouraged to contact their PSA sales representative to inquire about training or contact 3VR directly by emailing [email protected].

About 3VR

3VR, Inc., the video intelligence company, enables organizations to search, mine and leverage video to bolster security, identify and mitigate fraud and better serve customers.   3VR's Video Intelligence Platform allows video surveillance systems to reach their true potential and deliver a measurable and sustainable return on investment.  3VR is the video surveillance standard for hundreds of global customers, including leading banks, retailers, governments and law enforcement agencies and owns CrimeDex, an online community of more than 2,500 fraud, loss prevention and law enforcement professionals dedicated to stopping crime. Based in San Francisco, CA, the company is privately held with funding from DAG Ventures, Focus Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Menlo Ventures and VantagePoint Ventures. 3VR's SmartRecorder is the three-time winner of the SIA Best New Video Product Award and was named Security Product of the Year from Frost & Sullivan in 2006 and 2007, among other awards. For more information, please visit www.3vr.com.

About PSA Security Network

PSA Security Network is the world's largest electronic security cooperative with members responsible for over $2 billion annually in security, fire, and life safety installations. These leading security systems integrators specialize in the design, installation, integration, and maintenance of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire, and life safety systems. www.buyPSA.com

SOURCE 3VR