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High Performance CCDs and PTZ System
Extreme CCTV releases its new M4 and MX4 CCDs. The new mechanical filter CCDs enhance the imaging capabilities of more than 30 camera models but with no price increase despite the added value. The M4 and MX4 enhancements include 550 TVL color/570 TVL monochrome for sharp, high-resolution images; five times the sensitivity for outstanding night-time performance; and enhanced color reproduction for vivid daytime imaging.
Extreme also debuts the GVS1000, a long-range day/night pan-tilt-zoom surveillance for critical security applications.
Delivering 1km of recognition level surveillance and 500m of identification level surveillance in total darkness, the GVS1000 provides unmatched situation awareness capabilities for applications including homeland security, force protection and critical infrastructure security. Info: 604.420.7711, www.extremecctv.com
Maximizer Portable Building
BETCO, a North Carolina-based self-storage manufacturer, has extended its product line by offering an all-metal, portable storage building. The Maximizer has all the features of BETCOs stationary buildings, only portable. Its an ideal storage space for retail inventory, mobile home parks, apartment dwellers, or any facility owner who needs additional storage space. The Maximizer requires no foundation, can be placed on any solid surface such as setbacks and easements, and in most cases isnt subject to restrictive building codes or special permits. Because Maximizers are considered personal property, owners may get a tax write-off (check with your tax advisor).
Its a complete small-building package ready to assemble, containing flooring, partitions, roof panels, columns and headers. Standard sizes are 8-foot and 10-foot widths with a variety of lengths available. Plywood floors, gutters, downspouts and roof insulation are optional. Info: www.betcoinc.com
QstartGuide
QuickStart
QstartGuide introduces QuickStart Self Storage, an innovative product aimed at giving investors high-quality information and analysis tools for investment decision making. QuickStart Self Storage is a powerful, educational and planning tool kit that helps users learn the business, perform comprehensive feasibility analyses, and write winning business plans. Software provides tutorials and analysis tools for almost any type of self-storage investment.
QstartGuide is a Dallas-based company with a mission to provide educational, interactive software. Info: www.qstartguide.com
U.S. Door & Building Components
Kiosk Enclosures
U.S. Door & Building Components has created a standalone, outdoor enclosure to house self-storage kiosks produced by OpenTech Alliance Inc. The all-metal structure is made from hot-dipped galvanized steel and can be ordered to fit the INSOMNIAC 500 and 900 models. It has a footprint of approximately 5-foot square, comes fully assembled, and includes an awning to protect customers from the elements as well as a roll-up door in the rear for easy service access. The kiosk is installed through the front wall. Pricing for the enclosure, without the kiosk, starts at $2,500.
U.S. Door is an international supplier of self-storage roll-up doors, interior hallway systems, stackable storage, wine lockers, mezzanine systems, portable-storage buildings and structural pier-header systems. It also provides site engineering, design, conversion, bid take-off and professional installation. Info: 877.877.8875, www.usdoor.com
DYMO
Desktop Postage
DYMO Corp. is partnering with the U.S. Federation of Small Businesses (USFSB) to introduce DYMO Stamps, a new desktop postage solution. The partnership will allow more small- and medium-sized businesses to leverage DYMO Stamps for mailing convenience and provide USFSB members with another critical benefit.
The system is currently available for a no-monthly fee online postage solution offering capability to print First Class, Flat Rate Priority Mail, Postcard and International Airmail. With a fast and easy online sign-up, the program eliminates the hassle of post office lines and leasing postal meters. The DYMO Stamps software program is included free with the LabelWriter 400 Turbo, Twin Turbo and Duo models. Info: www.dymo.com, www.usfsb.com
Card Scanning Solutions
Scanshell Duplex Scanner
Card Scanning Solutions (CSSN) unveils the Scanshell 3000 Duplex Scanner, an A4 duplex scanner with the ability to simultaneously capture full images of both sides of ID cards. Users can easily extract printed data on the front of the card through CSSNs powerful OCR software, while comparing the text data with the encoded 2D PDF417 barcode on the back using CSSNs barcode imaging library. Its also possible to compare these two technologies with information encoded in a cards magnetic stripe, RFID or Smart Card technology using suitable additional hardware available in the market. Scanshell 3000s all-at-once scanning tool provides efficiency, speed and a higher level of record-keeping and verification. Plus, it can also scan full-page A4-sized documents. Info: www.card-reader.com