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Cloud Video Surveillance: When It’s Truly Cool and When It’s Just a “Nice-to-Have”

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Cloud Video Surveillance has come a long way from being a buzzword in the security industry. While its potential is vast, its practical applications vary significantly depending on the use case. Let’s dive into when cloud surveillance is a game-changer and when it’s simply an additional line item on your invoice.

Traditionally, cloud surveillance was synonymous with storing video footage in the cloud, often replacing local storage. This strategy works successfully for some companies, particularly if convenience is more important than security. Recording directly to a cloud archive eliminates the need for local storage, offering a hassle-free solution that is both quick to deploy and easy to manage.

For example, monitoring a construction site for apartment buyers or keeping tabs on how their ordered pizza is being prepared. But when it comes to security, a cloud archive alone cannot replace a local one. They should complement each other, ensuring additional protection and data safety.

Let’s be honest: cloud video surveillance isn’t always a magic bullet. It used to be the trendy choice, but times have changed. Today, it’s more like a cool feature – life-saving in some situations and just another line item on the bill in others.

When Cloud and Local Archives Must Work Together

If we’re talking about security, a cloud archive should never be the sole solution. It should enhance, not replace, local storage. This ensures data remains safe even if something goes wrong.

When Is Cloud Surveillance Worth Paying For?

It’s simple: if the potential loss from missing video archives outweighs the cost of a cloud subscription by a wide margin, then it’s a no-brainer!

Cloud Analytics: The Hype vs. Reality

Cloud-based video analytics is heralded as the next big thing in security systems, often showcased at industry events as a revolutionary step forward. The vision of smart cities powered by real-time, cloud-driven analytics is enticing. However, after the buzz fades, the reality often falls short of expectations.

Customers, having watched too many promotional videos online, approach suppliers with inflated expectations. To them, video analytics is something mystical – vaguely understood but occasionally indispensable. And let’s be clear: their high expectations are often fueled by the flood of advertising noise.

Many have already been “caught in the net” of camera manufacturers proudly advertising built-in “analytics features,” creating the illusion of an all-in-one solution that’s “free.” In reality, this analytics is often tied tightly to specific recorders and tends to perform poorly. That’s when you realize how risky it is to depend on a single vendor – it’s like putting all your eggs in one basket.

Moreover, many cameras still run outdated software from the 2000s, riddled with random security vulnerabilities or intentionally embedded components that report back to the manufacturer. Even today, we encounter ActiveX and Internet Explorer requirements or compatibility with only one specific brand. Some manufacturers disable RTSP stream transmission or use proprietary ONVIF versions. Connecting such cameras directly to the cloud without firewalls is risky.

Independent Software: The True Savior

This is where solutions like SmartVision shine. This software can handle RTSP video streams from any equipment, regardless of the “zoo” of manufacturers you might have. It doesn’t matter how many brands you’re dealing with – it all works seamlessly in one interface, on modern applications for both mobile and desktop, as well as remote cloud servers.

Breathing New Life into Old Systems

If you’re running an old IP surveillance system, replacing all the equipment and cabling can be expensive and time-consuming. With SmartVision, you don’t need to worry about your mix of brands – you’ll see everything in one application, whether on a computer or phone. Security operators can continue monitoring their screens without any disruptions. It’s a lifesaver for aging shopping centers, suburban mansions, or even apartment buildings in city centers where cables have long been sealed into walls.

In the end, operators at their posts will keep staring at their monitors as before. Nothing changes for them. But for the customer, everything is now visible through a unified interface in a modern app – on mobile devices or PCs. SmartVision turns any IP camera into a smart device.

What Features Does SmartVision Offer?

Monitoring: Real-time video viewing from surveillance cameras with minimal load on Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 computers.

Continuous Video Recording: Record video in an open MP4 format without interruptions. The system ensures high-quality recording with efficient compression for optimal storage and disk space savings.

Time-Lapse Recording: Save important events without overloading storage. Time-lapse recording in MP4 format allows users to select the desired frame rate for optimized data storage and disk space savings. As a result, you can extend the archive depth using the same disk space.

Motion Detection Recording: Utilizing smart motion detection and time-lapse features helps significantly save disk space and store critical video fragments in high quality when motion is detected. This intelligent function records only meaningful events, avoiding unnecessary storage consumption.

Intelligent Video Analytics: SmartVision offers robust detection capabilities, including object detection, license plate recognition, facial recognition, and fire/smoke detection. These AI-driven features enhance security and enable proactive incident management.

System Stability: The system includes automatic recovery from broadcast failures or connection losses. Enhanced stability ensures uninterrupted monitoring even when integrated with budget-friendly cameras, which is essential for continuous surveillance.

Cloud Integration:

To ensure remote access to surveillance cameras and event backup storage, SmartVision supports integration with the Cloud Service for Video Surveillance

Remote video viewing from any camera is possible without complex settings, static IP addresses, DDNS, or specific router configurations. Additionally, users can receive push notifications about events detected by surveillance cameras.

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Tazwin Sports – Online Cricket Store Relocates to Tarneit, Melbourne

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Tazwin Sports – Online Cricket Store Relocates to Tarneit, Melbourne

  • Tazwin Sports has moved its store operations from Derrimut to Tarneit, VIC

  • The store supplies a wide range of cricket equipment for players of all levels

  • Products include cricket bats, protective gear, accessories, and team bundles

Tarneitt, VIC, 24th June 2025, ZEX PR WIRETazwin Sports, an online store specialising in cricket equipment, has announced the relocation of its physical storefront from Derrimut to Tarneit, Melbourne. The business continues to operate its online store while making its new location accessible to customers from the surrounding suburbs.

Tazwin Sports operates as both an online and physical store. While most orders are placed through the website, customers can also visit the cricket store at the Tarneit location.

“We supply a variety of cricket bats, gloves, leg guards, and other standard cricket gear from well-established brands,” said Sandeep Kaur, owner of Tazwin Sports. “Our product range supports both beginners and experienced players.”

Custom cricket bats are available and can be tailored to individual specifications. Customers may consult with the team to select appropriate weight, balance, and handle type based on playing style.

The product line includes:

  • Cricket bats, including custom-made options

  • Batting gloves

  • Leg guards and batting pads

  • Kit bags

  • Wicket-keeping gear

  • Full cricket kit bundles

  • Helmets, arm guards, and thigh pads

  • Bat mallets, autograph bats, and other accessories

Tazwin Sports carries products from major manufacturers such as TAZWIN (Test-opener, Cyclone, Hurricane, Pisces, Aquarius), DSC (Krunch, Intense, Condor, Player Edition, Belter), SS TON, Gray Nicolls, MRF, and Kookaburra.

Customer support is available Monday to Friday to assist with product inquiries, orders, and appointments.

With its relocation, Tazwin Sports continues to provide access to standard cricket equipment through online ordering and delivery, along with in-person availability at its new Tarneit base.

Store Location: Tarneit – VIC 3029
Email: info@tazwinsports.com.au

Phone: +61 466 666 430
Name of Press Contact: Sandeep Kaur

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Truecare Dentistry Reinforces Support for CDCP Patients – Dr. Sandeep Hooda

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  • Focus on patient-centered care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

  • Emergency dental services and comprehensive treatments are available under one roof

  • Team-led approach to accessible, evidence-based dental care in Brampton

Brampton,ON, 24th June 2025, ZEX PR WIRETruecare Dentistry, located at 5 Montpelier St Unit A104, Brampton, continues to strengthen its commitment to accessible oral healthcare by focusing on services covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). We welcome patients of all ages, offering a broad range of services backed by modern equipment, digital diagnostics, and a compassionate dental team led by Dr. Sandeep Hooda.

“We believe everyone deserves quality dental care without the stress of financial strain,” said Dr. Sandeep Hooda, Dentist. “By focusing on CDCP and other insurance-covered services, we ensure our patients receive comprehensive treatment with a strong emphasis on comfort and transparency.”

We offer extended healthcare services that support overall well-being, reflecting an integrated approach to dentistry. The team combines international clinical standards with a local, patient-focused mindset to ensure every visit is welcoming, efficient, and effective. Emergency dental care is available for urgent issues like toothaches, broken teeth, and other time-sensitive conditions.

A full range of general and cosmetic dental services is available, including:

  • Teeth Cleaning

  • X-Rays

  • Dental Veneers

  • Pit & Fissure Sealant

  • Tooth Coloured Fillings

  • Teeth Whitening

  • Root Canal Treatment

  • Invisalign & Braces

“We’ve created an environment where comfort, clarity, and quality care go hand-in-hand,” added a team representative. “Our focus is always on what’s best for the patient, whether that means a same-day emergency appointment or long-term care planning through CDCP.”

Truecare Dentistry invites new patients and families to experience care that is modern, compassionate, and accessible. With short-notice appointments, digital X-rays, and a convenient Brampton location, the clinic remains a trusted choice for those seeking reliable dental support across all age groups.

Truecare Dentistry
Phone: 905 455 7771

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Judah Spinner, Founder of BlackBird Financial LP, Takes Large Stake in Natural Alternatives International — Calls for Urgent Action to Unlock Shareholder Value

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Toms River, NJ, 24th June 2025, ZEX PR WIREJudah Spinner, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of BlackBird Financial LP, has disclosed a significant stake in Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAII), and is calling on the company’s leadership to stop destroying shareholder value and start acting like fiduciaries.

“NAII sits on over $80 million in tangible equity, yet year after year, management has failed to deliver anything remotely resembling an acceptable return for shareholders,” Spinner said. “Instead of aggressively returning capital to shareholders, management has spent years retaining and redeploying shareholder funds to expand a low-margin, commodity-type operation, including the ill-advised purchase of a new facility. The result? The stock trades at just a quarter of book value. That’s not good stewardship—that’s a textbook case of shareholder neglect.”

Spinner, known for his Graham-and-Dodd investment approach and no-nonsense style, said BlackBird Financial is pushing for major changes, including the possibility of a full-scale liquidation.

When a company consistently fails to earn an acceptable return on capital, the free market is signaling that the resources tied up in that business could be far better deployed elsewhere. It’s time for NAI to start winding things down. Redeploy the capital. Return it to shareholders. That’s how capitalism is supposed to work.”

Strategic Realignment: Shrink to Unlock Value

Based in Carlsbad, California, Natural Alternatives International operates manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Switzerland, and Japan. Spinner says the company is sitting on valuable real estate and underutilized assets that could—and should—be monetized.

  • Monetize Underutilized Assets: The company’s Carlsbad and Vista facilities are worth north of $30 million combined. They should be sold to unlock capital that is currently underutilized and generating suboptimal returns for shareholders.

  • Improve Profitability or Exit the Business: If management cannot chart a credible path to materially higher returns on capital, the only responsible course is to pursue an full-scale, orderly, liquidation and return the proceeds to shareholders. Continuing to operate without generating acceptable returns would constitute a fundamental breach of the board’s fiduciary duty.

“It’s time to start acting like true stewards of shareholder capital,” Spinner said. “Continuing to operate a business that fails to generate acceptable returns is a disservice to the very people you’re entrusted to serve. If management and the board intend to honor their fiduciary duty, the path forward is clear: liquidate the assets and return the capital to shareholders” Spinner said. 

Board Refresh and Shareholder Representation

BlackBird Financial intends to nominate independent directors with relevant experience to NAII’s board. These nominees will support a comprehensive review of operations and explore all strategic alternatives—including liquidation—if that’s what delivers the best outcome for shareholders.

“We’re not looking for a fight. We’re looking for accountability,” Spinner added. “This board needs to start living up to their obligations. We will work constructively with management—but we won’t sit back while shareholder’s capital is squandered.”

Next Steps and SEC Disclosure

If Spinner’s stake crosses the 5% threshold, BlackBird Financial LP will file a Schedule 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission to outline its strategic intentions in greater detail.

About Judah Spinner and BlackBird Financial LP

Judah Spinner is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of BlackBird Financial LP, a value-oriented hedge fund based in Toms River, New Jersey. Under his leadership, BlackBird has delivered exceptional returns, with year-to-date performance in 2025 exceeding 35%, dramatically outperforming the S&P 500’s 3%. 

Spinner is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), having passed all three levels on his first attempt—a distinction earned by only a small percentage of candidates. He also holds the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification.

Spinner’s life reflects both discipline and adventure. He earned his FAA private pilot license in just 30 days and named his firm after the SR-71 Blackbird, the legendary reconnaissance jet. A passionate traveler and car enthusiast, he has visited all 50 U.S. states and collects both exotic and classic automobiles.

Beyond finance, Spinner is deeply committed to charitable and community work. He supports a wide range of organizations, including Yeshiva Day School of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Community Kollel, American Friends of Lubavitch in Washington D.C., YJP Las Vegas, RCCS, Yeshiva Heichal Hatalmud, among others. He also serves as a mentor with Big Brother Big Sister.

About Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

Founded in 1980, Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) is a contract manufacturer of premium nutritional supplements with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company partners with globally recognized health brands to produce science-backed vitamins, minerals, and performance supplements in GMP-certified facilities.

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