IRVINE, CA, January 23, 2012 -- Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video, a business unit of Toshiba America Information, Systems, Inc., is bringing wireless ease to indoor video surveillance with its IK-WB16A-W two-megapixel IP camera equipped with 802.11n wireless connectivity.

Megapixel resolution enables a single IK-WB16A-W to wirelessly capture overviews of very large indoor areas, such as a grocery, shopping mall or casino, as well as high-detail situations including close-ups on items being checked out by a cashier.

The camera's wireless flexibility and versatile Pan, Tilt, and digital Zoom (PTZ) gives installers greater freedom to mount it wherever detailed video surveillance is required, including areas not wired with Ethernet cabling. Once installed, the camera's live video can be viewed and camera movements controlled by either a network linked PC, notebook, tablet or smart phone.

The IK-WB16A-W supports simultaneous quad streaming of MPEG-4 and MJPEG video in a variety of resolutions to provide both higher quality and optimal bandwidth efficient compression formats. A maximum of ten clients can simultaneously access live video plus record video directly onto a PC hard-drive or NVR. Additionally, the camera features a Micro SD card slot for local storage in the event of connection failure or tampering. An advanced 1/3.2" CMOS progressive scan sensor delivers flicker-free, ultra-sharp color video up to 30 frames-per-second without picture blur. User-selectable resolutions range from megapixel 1600 x 1200 to cell-phone size 176 x 144 pixels. There is also a 4X digital zoom to take advantage of higher resolution settings.

The IK-WB16A-W package includes free versions of Toshiba camera recording software to enable:

• video recording, exporting and uploading;
• motion detection and alarm recording;
• auto pan (±175°) and tilt (+90° to -35°);
• and 2-way audio communications.

Camera licenses are included with no re-occurring annual software upgrade fees, making the IK-WB16A-W the most cost-efficient wireless 2MP camera on the market today. The K-WB16A-W ships fully assembled, ready to install and is backed by a three-year warranty. Optional mounts and housings allow the camera to be safely installed outdoors.

For more information, visit www.toshibasecurity.com. Or call 1-877-855-1349.

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Pittsburgh, PA (January 24, 2012) - Vector Security, Inc. is accepting applications for its 2012 Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Scholarship Program until March 16th. Applications are available online via Vector Security's website at www.vectorsecurity.com/lpfscholarship and on the Loss Prevention Foundation's website at www.losspreventionfoundation.org.

New for 2012, the program is expanded to include loss prevention professionals based in Canada.

The scholarships cover all course and exam fees for retail loss prevention professionals who wish to obtain LPF's Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) or Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) certifications.

Anyone currently in the loss prevention industry, or has an interest in the industry, may apply for an LPQ scholarship. Those applying for the LPC scholarship must meet certain eligibility requirements. Detailed information can be found on Vector Security's website.

Ten LPQ and 10 LPC scholarships will be awarded to U.S.-based professionals, while another five LPC scholarships will be awarded to professionals based in Canada.

Vector Security created the LPF Scholarship Program in 2009 to support on-going education that creates additional value to the loss prevention industry. "This year, we are pleased to expand the program into Canada," said Michael Grady, Executive Vice President, Vector Security, "where the loss prevention profession is experiencing rapid growth."

"We are extremely proud to have Vector Security as a partner in bringing professional certification to our industry," said Gene Smith, LPF President. "They understand and value that continuing education in this field is key to reducing loss and maximizing profits."

Vector Security has awarded 60 scholarships totaling more than $60,500 since the program began.

About Vector Security®:

Vector Security is a leading provider of residential and commercial electronic and interactive security products and services. It operates branch offices throughout the East Coast and southern California, and three specialized business groups: National Accounts, Authorized Dealer Services, and Vector Security Patrol, which provides guard and patrol services. Vector Security is owned by The Philadelphia Contributionship, a private insurance company founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1752.