The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | June 2017
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a video collaboration system for small-to-medium size meeting rooms . Easy to setup and use , the SX Quick Sets deliver high-definition video quality , multiparty conferencing and three different camera options to accommodate room size and configurations , all at a value price . They provide the performance expected of more expensive systems , combined in a sleek multi-featured package .
Components like the DX and SX Series would enable team meetings via TelePresence ® or Jabber ® without the need to recall officers from the field . They could even eliminate stressful travel to statewide or national meetings , allowing staff more down-time with family . This could dramatically reduce or eliminate costs associated with meetings , such as transportation , fuel , food and lodging . These resources could then be reallocated to areas that are more critical .
Cloud Collaboration would help New Jersey residents through the NJ State Chiefs of Police Public Safety and Justice Portal . Powered by Cisco Connected Justice ® and CDW Cloud Collaboration , the site will allow 911 , Police , Prosecutors , Courts , Special Task Forces and more to share information in real-time across the state . Nationally , it can do the same through the National Sheriffs ’ Association Collaboration Cloud . There it can link Sheriffs offices large and small , rural and urban , to share critical information and resources in real-time .
Step Up to Cloud Collaboration
Cisco Systems and CDW-G ’ s Cloud Collaboration service will be available to association members only , through an annual subscription . It will be simple to use and members will even be able to customize service bundles to fit their specific needs . Plus , it is designed to be flexible and will let members select from a variety of end-points or soft client options . It will also utilize cloud subscription services that are attached to individual endpoints . This means each license would support up to five devices , providing users the flexibility to transition from desktop , to tablet , to smartphone , etc . as their workday or events require . This lets workers leverage video collaboration to the max . By taking advantage of this aspect of the deal , agencies could eliminate separate hardware and software costs , reducing the burden on already limited IT resources . Best of all , it will be available at an affordable monthly fee , one which could be funded using asset seizure , JAG Grants and more .
By leveraging the power of multiple agencies through the NJSACOP , and merely adding to an agency ’ s existing internet connections , New Jersey public safety and justice agencies will be able to enjoy advanced video collaboration capabilities without incurring expensive upfront costs or committing to high purchase volumes . To learn more about the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Public Safety and Justice Portal cloud collaboration solutions powered by Cisco Systems and CDW-G , contact your Cisco or CDW-G account managers or publicsafety @ cdwg . com .
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