Teleste Continues to Expand CTA Public Security System
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Posted on November 29, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
Teleste Continues to Expand CTA Public Security System
TURKU, Finland, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chicago Transit Authority strengthens public transportation security with Teleste's
VMX mobile video surveillance system
Teleste has been chosen for expanding the CTA public transportation security system.
This project extends the existing Teleste VMX video surveillance system from rail stations
to hundreds of railcars. The new deployment will take place during the year 2013, and
includes mobile network video recording and management software solutions for on-board
recording, IP networking equipment as well as their technical integration into the overall
CTA video management system.
CTA is an independent governmental agency that operates the second largest public
transportation system in the USA. The system covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding
suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.6 million rides are taken on the CTA. CTA
has started to build their system based on Teleste VMX system since 2005, and including
4000 IP video channels distributed along 146 stations on various metro lines.
The need for increased safety and security of public transportation is well recognized
by the operators in the field. Video surveillance system plays a prominent role in helping
passengers to feel safe and eager to utilize public transportation. CTA has credited video
surveillance for even 25% drop-down in robberies between January 2012 and September 2012
[http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?Month=&Year=&Category=2&ArticleId104 ]
compared with the same period a year ago. The new expansion of the Teleste VMX further
extends CTA's video surveillance system to an integrate solution for better protection of
the public.
"We are very proud to be recognized by CTA as a trustworthy long-term video
surveillance system provider and, that our VMX video surveillance solution has been able
to fulfil both technological and operational requirements set by CTA, one of the largest
transportation operators in the USA. The latest system extension also proves that we have
succeeded in covering all aspects of a complete public security solution including e.g.
railcars, off-load areas, and metro stations, to deliver real-time information to the
highly functional monitoring centres. The fully integrated security system helps CTA to
make their customers feel safe," says Johan Slotte, Deputy CEO, Teleste Corporation.
More information about the Teleste VMX video surveillance system:
http://www.teleste.com/products/video_surveillance_solutions/vmx_video_management_and_recording
About Teleste
Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is specialised in
broadband video and data communication systems and services. The group is active in two
business segments, Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services; in both fields, we
are among the global leaders. Video is at the core of our business activities, with a
focus on the processing, transmission and management of video and data for operators and
public authorities who provide multiple video-related information, entertainment and
security services to end-users. Video and Broadband Solutions business segment has the
emphasis on product solutions for broadband access networks, video service platforms and
video surveillance applications. Network Services segment deliver comprehensive network
service solutions including new construction, rebuilding, upgrading, planning and
maintenance services of cable networks. In 2011 the group's net sales totalled EUR 184
million and the group employed 1319 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately
30 offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside Finland.
The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. http://www.teleste.com for more
information.
Additional information
Jani Rautaneva
Director, Sales, Video Networks, Teleste LLC, USA
Tel: +1-512-5085-470
jani.rautaneva@teleste.com
Olivier Nitre
Vice President, Sales & Products, Video Networks, Teleste Corporation
Tel: +336-27-635-855
olivier.nitre@teleste.com
Press Contact
Mirkka Lamppu
Communications Manager, Teleste Corporation
Tel: +358-40-74-88-719
mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com
Teleste
TURKU, Finland, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chicago Transit Authority strengthens public transportation security with Teleste's
VMX mobile video surveillance system
Teleste has been chosen for expanding the CTA public transportation security system.
This project extends the existing Teleste VMX video surveillance system from rail stations
to hundreds of railcars. The new deployment will take place during the year 2013, and
includes mobile network video recording and management software solutions for on-board
recording, IP networking equipment as well as their technical integration into the overall
CTA video management system.
CTA is an independent governmental agency that operates the second largest public
transportation system in the USA. The system covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding
suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.6 million rides are taken on the CTA. CTA
has started to build their system based on Teleste VMX system since 2005, and including
4000 IP video channels distributed along 146 stations on various metro lines.
The need for increased safety and security of public transportation is well recognized
by the operators in the field. Video surveillance system plays a prominent role in helping
passengers to feel safe and eager to utilize public transportation. CTA has credited video
surveillance for even 25% drop-down in robberies between January 2012 and September 2012
[http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?Month=&Year=&Category=2&ArticleId104 ]
compared with the same period a year ago. The new expansion of the Teleste VMX further
extends CTA's video surveillance system to an integrate solution for better protection of
the public.
"We are very proud to be recognized by CTA as a trustworthy long-term video
surveillance system provider and, that our VMX video surveillance solution has been able
to fulfil both technological and operational requirements set by CTA, one of the largest
transportation operators in the USA. The latest system extension also proves that we have
succeeded in covering all aspects of a complete public security solution including e.g.
railcars, off-load areas, and metro stations, to deliver real-time information to the
highly functional monitoring centres. The fully integrated security system helps CTA to
make their customers feel safe," says Johan Slotte, Deputy CEO, Teleste Corporation.
More information about the Teleste VMX video surveillance system:
http://www.teleste.com/products/video_surveillance_solutions/vmx_video_management_and_recording
About Teleste
Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is specialised in
broadband video and data communication systems and services. The group is active in two
business segments, Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services; in both fields, we
are among the global leaders. Video is at the core of our business activities, with a
focus on the processing, transmission and management of video and data for operators and
public authorities who provide multiple video-related information, entertainment and
security services to end-users. Video and Broadband Solutions business segment has the
emphasis on product solutions for broadband access networks, video service platforms and
video surveillance applications. Network Services segment deliver comprehensive network
service solutions including new construction, rebuilding, upgrading, planning and
maintenance services of cable networks. In 2011 the group's net sales totalled EUR 184
million and the group employed 1319 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately
30 offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside Finland.
The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. http://www.teleste.com for more
information.
Additional information
Jani Rautaneva
Director, Sales, Video Networks, Teleste LLC, USA
Tel: +1-512-5085-470
jani.rautaneva@teleste.com
Olivier Nitre
Vice President, Sales & Products, Video Networks, Teleste Corporation
Tel: +336-27-635-855
olivier.nitre@teleste.com
Press Contact
Mirkka Lamppu
Communications Manager, Teleste Corporation
Tel: +358-40-74-88-719
mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com
Teleste