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Idaho Technology Company Boosts Security by Putting Live Video in the Palm of Your Hand — Enables «Anywhere Monitoring», and More

Boise, ID (Dec. 1, 2002) ASTA Technology Group today formally introduced its SkyWire™ Video, software that enables viewing live video from security cameras and webcams on most mobile devices or on any Windows laptop or PC, via a wireless LAN or wireless Internet connection.

The product lets homeowners and businesses improve security by allowing «anywhere monitoring» of their security cameras or webcams.

«With SkyWire™ Video, a parent can be at a restaurant or an airport, and use their PDA to see a webcam at home, to find out if the babysitter is doing the job — or if the kids are taking hostages» said David Ries, VP Marketing/Sales at ASTA Technology. «Or, on the other end of the spectrum, a security manager can be en-route from one building to another and still view the security cameras in any facility around the campus or around the world, in real-time, on a device he or she can carry in a pocket».

SkyWire™ Video software runs on PCs and laptops running Windows 98 or later, and handheld devices running Windows CE or later. It works with any wireless LAN, and any wireless Internet provider. It works with webcams, many security cameras, and will integrate with most existing security systems, whether analog-based or digital-based. The ASTA Wireless Consulting Group is available to integrate SkyWire™ Video with legacy security systems.

Two Versions: WebCam Edition and Secure Edition

There are two versions of SkyWire™ Video software. The WebCam Edition works with any webcam, for home or casual use. It is available now via the company's website: http://www.astawireless.com/products/skywirelivevideo/webcam.asp.

The Secure Edition has most of the features of a high-end security system, and sells for $995 and up. It is available direct from the company or through select security system installers.

Extreme Protection for Video Feeds

SkyWire™ Video Secure Edition uses the most powerful encryption available to protect your video feeds from unauthorized viewing. And for extreme security, specific individual devices may be registered via their hardware addresses, so only those devices can access the wireless video feeds. Any attempt by an unauthorized device will fail, and leaves a trail for later investigation.

Turns Any PC Into a Serious Security System

SkyWire™ Video Secure Edition can turn any PC (running Windows 98 or later) into a serious security system. Features include:

  • motion detection
  • email alerts if motion is detected, or if a camera goes down
  • video recording if motion is detected on any camera
  • video recording at scheduled times (for example, after business hours)
  • continuous recording
  • checksum/watermarks on recorded video to assure recorded images have not been altered

«The system has great economics,» said Steve Garland, CEO of ASTA Technology Group. «It can turn an unused, or little-used PC into complete security system. Just add cameras. It can monitor cameras locally, or anywhere in the world. It can monitor multiple distant sites simultaneously, using equipment most businesses already own. Plus, it makes great sense for monitoring small remote facilities that may not warrant dedicated system at each site».

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