New Program from Toshiba Helps Schools Reduce Ownership Cost of Video Surveillance Systems

IRVINE, CA -- Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group, a business unit of Toshiba Information Systems, Inc., has launched its Safe Scholar program to help schools reduce the total cost of video surveillance system ownership. The new program includes pricing discounts, ongoing maintenance, technical support, and customized video management software to qualified educational facilities.

"The Safe Scholar program goes well beyond special pricing for schools; it is a comprehensive, turnkey solution that adds long-term system support without additional costs," said Greg Hartzell, Director of Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group. "Toshiba recognizes the need for educational facilities to be more proactive in responding to emergency incidents to help keep their students and staff safe. The Safe Scholar program is an excellent way to do just that because it is built on Toshiba's high-quality IP products and backed by our industry-leading technical support."

Hartzell added: "Toshiba's Safe Scholar program enables schools to take advantage of a single-vendor solution for their unified video surveillance needs at a significant value."

Standardizing the common aspects of a school's IP video system - cameras, recorders, software and accessories - within the single intuitive platform that Toshiba provides maximizes the operational efficiencies of security monitoring and better aligns the system to meet unique needs, while minimizing operational costs.

Authorized Toshiba Surveillance Providers perform all Safe Scholar installation work to ensure operational success. Once the system is installed, a Toshiba employed Technical Specialist will visit the location to conduct a value-adding free commissioning service to test performance features, and determine if it fully meets specified technology goals.

Along with the commissioning service, here are some key benefits included in the new program:

• Monthly Follow-up for One Year: For a period of one year after commissioning, a Toshiba employed Technical Specialist will contact the school monthly to insure its system is running smoothly and trouble-free. 
• No Annual Software Fees: Software updates and upgrades come at no charge for the life of a system, not just the warranty period. This keeps total cost of ownership (TCO) as low as possible.
• System Health Monitoring: Toshiba's MySurveillix cloud-based service fully manages the health of the school's installed system. It gives easy-to-understand visual confirmation that recorders and cameras are in proper working order. It also alerts the operator if problems exist so they can be addressed before a critical video event occurs.
• Pricing & Discounts: Toshiba offers discounted pricing to academic institutions on its IP and analog cameras, network video recorders, digital video recorders, networking equipment, software and accessories. In addition, there are potential discounts from other Toshiba divisions on products such as digital display, notebook computers, copiers and telephone systems.
• Mapping: Toshiba will customize the mapping application within the included SCS Video Management Software to ideally meet a school's requirements. Whether it is multiple campuses spread across several states or a single district or campus, the mapping function provides quick drill-down capabilities to view the exact location needed to be monitored. Camera icons can be placed on maps or satellite images, as well as on school floor plans.
• Apple Support: Toshiba supports Apple users with a remote client for live view and search, as well as an iOS app.
• Flexibility: Toshiba provides a complete product line including analog, IP, hybrid and cloud-based products so it stands ready to meet just about any institution's needs.

For more information, visit www.toshibasecurity.com.