Businesses are catching up with America’s growing concern for tighter security; in 2012, 45% of U.S. employers reported that their annual security equipment budgets increased during 2012 according to a survey conducted by market research firm IMS Research in late April 2013.

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CommunityCam, a security camera mapping tool in Portland, OR that aims to help local citizens and law enforcement squelch crime, was recently featured in the Oregonian and on OregonLive.com in an article titled "Map by Portland's VideoSurveillance.com Reveals Cameras Pointed at public."

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Mattawang Golf Club, a public golf course located in Bell Mead, New Jersey, reached out to VideoSurveillance.com to design an HD security camera system for their 9,000 square foot clubhouse facility and pro shop. The aim of the new IP surveillance system was to protect the golf club’s staff, patrons, and grounds, as well as deter sneak-on golfers and vandals.

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According to a poll conducted by New York Times/CBS News majority of Americans believe that public surveillance is a good idea – 78% to be exact. The poll of Americans on Terrorism Threats, published on May 1, 2013, asked survey respondents their opinions on a variety of hot-button issues such as the risk of terrorism in the United States, civil liberties, and domestic preparedness for preventing a terrorist attack. What’s even more noteworthy is that these results come from a reputable, dependable, and unbiased news agency. What follows is a demographic breakdown of those who believe that public surveillance can help reduce the threat of terrorism:

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Spearheaded by VideoSurveillance.com, CommunityCam is a free crowd-sourced camera mapping tool that allows users to upload and view surveillance camera locations across the U.S. Since its release a few months ago, CommunityCam has acquired thousands of cameras in Philadelphia and the Pacific Northwest, with visible growth every day from new users around the country.

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According to a segment on CNN Money, the U.S. spends $60 billion on video surveillance and security equipment per year, with that amount expected to soar as more cities deploy security camera systems to thwart crime.

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What’s the problem? The average security camera has the tendency to produce dark images in areas with shadows or washed-out images in an environment with an inordinate amount of glare or reflections.

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At this year’s ISC West, Axis announced the release of the new 2.0 version of Axis Camera Companion, its principal video management software platform. The updated 2.0 version offers a whole new layout, along with a host of high-grade features such as a redesigned graphical user interface, digital zoom for live & recorded video, support for Axis 360-degree fixed dome cameras, and a free cloud-based service to manage numerous network devices.

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Determining what type of surveillance camera is right for your application can seem daunting, especially when it comes to image features. Axis has unveiled a cool image usability tool that helps you find the most optimal camera by taking into consideration important factors like image details, complete darkness, bandwidth, and moving objects. Do you need highly detailed images? If so, click on the “image details” icon to find out the best surveillance solution for your needs. In this case, Axis recommends choosing a camera with 1080p HD resolution. Check it out by visiting the Axis Image Usability Page. We’ve provided a screenshot of this unique tool below:

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There’s no question that large crowds can be difficult to control. Mississippi State’s college football stadium is a prime example of this, attracting an upwards of 55,000 football fans per game. With thousands of roaring fans packed inside the stadium, it’s not rare for a physical fight to break out in the stands. To increase the overall level of security, Mississippi State University reached out to VideoSurveillance.com to design a high-megapixel HD network camera system.

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