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TASER ’ s 3rd Annual RISE Awards to Recognize Heroes in Law Enforcement
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infrastructure , allowing users to take advantage of a multi-tier storage approach utilizing low-cost highcapacity disk , file-based tape , or cloud as a security infrastructure grows , and avoiding a complete forklift upgrade .
July-Aug 2016 Edition

TASER ’ s 3rd Annual RISE Awards to Recognize Heroes in Law Enforcement

“ With Xcellis Application Director , system integrators can easily configure storage solutions to address a uniquely expansive range of surveillance customers ,” commented Jim Ricker , VP , Supplier Relations , Anixter . “ Now smaller implementations can enjoy the kind of access , performance and enhanced value previously reserved for more complex environments and then scale to realize the benefits of a Quantum tiered architecture , all while protecting their original investment .” “ Xcellis Application Director extends the benefits of Quantum solutions to a broader range of customers and eliminates the gap between appliance-based surveillance storage solutions and large scalable models that haven ’ t historically been a good fit for small camera count environments ,” said Wayne Arvidson , VP , Surveillance and Security Solutions , Quantum .
Quantum is a leading expert in scale-out storage , archive and data protection . The company ’ s data management platform and tiered storage approach provide a unique combination of high performance , low-cost capacity and easy access that enables security and law enforcement professionals to address the challenges created by more cameras , higher resolutions , and increasingly sophisticated analytics .
Learn more at www . quantum . com / solutions / videosurveillance / index . aspx .
Prizes Include Four $ 5,000 Axon Technology Grants and Trip to Attend IACP Conference in San Diego
Taser International , the global leader in innovative public safety technologies , has announced the third annual RISE Awards in partnership with PoliceOne . com . The RISE Awards seek to honor those in law enforcement who save lives , lead by example , and find innovative solutions to pressing problems . The four law enforcement categories include :
• The Agency of the Year award recognizes a department that has gone above and beyond to solve a pressing issue facing their community .
• The Protect Life award honors an officer who has acted heroically in the course of saving the life of a fellow officer or a civilian in harm ’ s way .
• The Police Leadership awards an officer who best exemplifies the spirit of leadership in law enforcement , taking the initiative to improve the lives of those in his or her department through training , education , and other means .
• The Community Impact Award honors an officer or department that has helped strengthen relationships within their community , encouraged service , and inspired others to do good
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