Pacific & Orient's Global Technologies Division Expands Remote Security Services Globally

Pacific & Orient's (P&O) Global Technologies division has expanded its remote security business globally, leveraging an IP network infrastructure using equipment from Cisco Systems. The Digital Surveillance service provides real-time monitoring in countries such as the United States, Thailand, and Malaysia through IP video monitoring cameras from Sony Electronics. This expansion was announced at Showcase 2004, an annual industry conference for networking professionals organized by Cisco. The IP Surveillance solution from Cisco and Sony combines Sony's IP Surveillance cameras, surveillance software application, and information gathering technology with Cisco's routers, networking infrastructure, and software.

Key Takeaways:

• P&O's Digital Surveillance service enables real-time monitoring of remote offices over the IP network, with the ability to pan, tilt, and zoom video cameras and get excellent real-time video images even in low-light conditions.
• The Cisco and Sony solution multiplies the effectiveness of security personnel, providing new levels of functionality and flexibility, and enables a single security officer to monitor many times the locales than is possible with a traditional, analog-based system.
• The solution offers advanced features such as simultaneous feeds, high-quality images, and quick and easy archiving.
• P&O's 24-hour worldwide technical support complements the solution, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
• The collaboration between P&O, Cisco, and Sony has enabled the development of a comprehensive IP-based video surveillance system, providing an effective and affordable security solution.
• Mr. Chan Thye Seng, CEO of P&O Berhad, and Mr. Johnson Khoo, MD of Cisco Malaysia, have highlighted the benefits of the solution, including enhanced security and increased efficiency.
• The solution is backed by a strong partnership between P&O, Cisco, and Sony, ensuring seamless integration and support.
• Sony's SNC-RZ30N or SNC-Z20N network cameras are used in conjunction with FSV-M5 network attached storage servers and running Sony's Real Shot camera manager application software over the Cisco Systems network.

Statistics:

• 24-hour worldwide technical support provided by P&O Global Technologies.
• Up to 50 simultaneous feeds can be provided using 25x optical zoom lenses and 12x digital zooms.
• 300+ staff members at Sony (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
• Over 600 million sales volume for Sony (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in 2003.
• Over 500 Sony authorized dealers.
• Cisco Systems has over 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership, and corporate social responsibility.

Sources:

• "P&O's Global Technologies Division Expands Remote Security Services Globally"
• Business Wire, October 6, 2004
• Pacific & Orient Berhad website: www.pacific-orient.com
• Sony (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd website: Sony (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd began its first operations in Malaysia on 31 October 1973
• Cisco Systems website: www.cisco.com
• Cisco Systems newsroom: newsroom.cisco.com