Discover the Powerful Impact of VORTEX: 80% Reduction in Vandalism
TAIPEI, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located in Maryland, is a popular campground that attracts a steady flow of visitors each season. With its expansive grounds and over 300 private campsites, the campground faced several challenges in managing security. Traditional surveillance methods proved inefficient, leading to false alarms and difficulties in tracking incidents such as lost children, vandalism, misplaced items, or occasional adventurous guests.
Challenges
As the campground grew in size and guest volume, Sun Outdoors realized that traditional surveillance systems were no longer sufficient, leading to four key challenges over the years:
- Wide/Private Areas: With expansive grounds and numerous private campsites, it was difficult for staff to effectively monitor all areas of the campground.
- Vandalism & Lost Items: Vandalism and the occasional theft of personal items or equipment were persistent issues.
- Limited Staff: The campground struggled with insufficient staff to manage security and guest safety, especially during peak season when extra workers were needed. Additionally, there was a lack of IT experts to handle the complex security systems.
- False Alarms: Previous security systems triggered frequent false alarms, leading to inefficiencies and distractions from real threats.
With a diverse mix of families and outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring guest safety while maintaining efficient operations was crucial. They needed a solution that would address both security and operational challenges—while being easy to set up, cost-effective, and providing real-time visibility without requiring additional manpower or expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Solution - Why Choose VORTEX
To address security challenges, Maloney Telecom, a trusted leader in surveillance solutions, has partnered with VIVOTEK, a leading global security solution provider, to deploy its VORTEX Cloud Surveillance Platform at Sun Outdoors Ocean City. The seamless cloud-based solution provides real-time monitoring and AI-driven insights, enhancing overall safety and operational efficiency.
- Reduced Vandalism by Over 80%: By leveraging advanced AI-driven insights and precise detection, VORTEX minimized false alarms, allowing staff to focus on real threats.
- Easy Setup and Bandwidth-Friendly: The system was fully operational in just 30 minutes using Sun Outdoors' existing Wi-Fi network, offering immediate security improvements without the need for complex infrastructure changes.
- $2,000 in Operational Cost Savings: In just two months, VORTEX helped Sun Outdoors eliminate the need for extra staff to monitor security. The AI-powered system also reduced costs related to false alarms.
- Real-Time Monitoring: VORTEX's cloud-based platform provided Sun Outdoors with the ability to remotely monitor security, offering real-time alerts for suspicious activities or perimeter breaches, and giving management better control over the entire campground.
- Instant Search and Accountability: VORTEX's Deep Search feature allowed staff to quickly locate specific events or individuals, enhancing response times to incidents such as lost children/golf car, stolen items, or suspicious behavior.
- Real-Time Deterrents with Network Speakers: VORTEX's network speakers provided immediate deterrents for disruptive guests, effectively managing crowds and preventing unsafe behavior in shared spaces like bathhouses.
Results & Customer Feedback
The implementation of VORTEX at Sun Outdoors Ocean City has proven to be a major success, providing improvements in security and operational efficiency, while also enhancing the guest experience. Here's what Carrie Coster, the General Manager at Sun Outdoors Ocean City, had to say:
"The VORTEX system has been such a blessing. It made a difference instantly, for our guests, for the staff, for everyone at Sun Outdoors. VORTEX keeps people accountable. It keeps the team at Sun Outdoors accountable. And it keeps the guests accountable as well. VORTEX really helps us take action fast."
Jeremy Maloney, President of Maloney Telecom:
"Carrie's experiences are what VORTEX aims to deliver: cost savings, accountability, and peace of mind. At the end of the day, I don't even need to sell it. I just show people how VORTEX works, and it sells itself. That's the kind of partnership we're proud to be a part of."
The success of VORTEX at Sun Outdoors Ocean City highlights its ability to improve security, streamline operations, and deliver substantial cost savings. Through Maloney Telecom's partnership, Sun Outdoors Ocean City now operates more efficiently, with fewer security concerns, allowing them to focus on providing a safe and enjoyable guest experience.
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VIVOTEK's VORTEX Cloud Solution Enhances Efficiency and Security for Sun Outdoors
SHANGHAI, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gala Night of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was held in Shanghai today, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences from around the world in celebration of cinema.
Running through June 20, this year's festival will present more than 420 films across over 1,600 screenings in Shanghai and cities throughout the Yangtze River Delta. As one of only 17 film festivals worldwide to hold official A-list classification from FIAPF, SIFF continues to serve as a major platform for international cinematic exchange.
The winners of the Golden Goblet Awards will be announced at the Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 20.
A Night of Cinema Along the Huangpu River
The Gala Night transformed Shanghai into a vibrant stage for global cinema, welcoming filmmakers, actors and industry professionals from around the world. Golden Goblet Awards jurors, nominated filmmakers and representatives of major Chinese and international productions gathered on the red carpet, showcasing the festival's growing international profile and influence.
One of the evening's most significant moments was the presentation of the festival's honorary awards. Renowned actress and cultural ambassador Lisa Lu received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou was honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Chinese Cinema Award, recognizing their exceptional achievements and enduring contributions to the development of cinema.
The celebration once again highlighted Shanghai's unique role as a city where cinema, culture and international exchange converge.
Opening Film Afterpiece Makes World Premiere
This year's opening film, Afterpiece, made its world premiere as one of the festival's most anticipated events. Directed by Keane T.K. Wong and produced by Derek Yee, the film stars Stephen Fung, Chrissie Chau, Myolie Wu and Angela Yuen. The story follows a once-celebrated theatre director seeking creative redemption while navigating the increasingly blurred boundaries between performance and reality.
Developed under a Hong Kong film mentorship initiative pairing established filmmakers with emerging directors, Afterpiece reflects the continued transmission of creative talent across generations in Hong Kong cinema.
Members of the cast and creative team attended the Gala Night and participated in audience activities following the premiere screening.
International Jury Reflects Global Vision
Members of the Golden Goblet Awards jury met with the media in Shanghai ahead of this year's festival activities, representing filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world.
The seven-member Main Competition jury is chaired by acclaimed actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai and includes Chinese director Guan Hu, actress Xin Zhilei, Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha, Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat, Georgian filmmaker Déa Kulumbegashvili and Mexican director Fernanda Valadez.
"It is a great honor to serve as jury president of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. Cinema is the art of dreaming, and Shanghai is the very vessel on which the Chinese film dream set sail. I hold a few more tickets for this voyage—would you like to join me?" said Tony Leung Chiu-wai.
The jury's diverse composition reflects SIFF's longstanding commitment to fostering dialogue among filmmakers from different cultures and creative traditions.
A Truly Global Stage for Cinema
This year, SIFF received approximately 4,100 submissions from 125 countries and regions, setting a new record in the festival's history. Among nearly 3,000 eligible entries, 82 percent are world or international premieres, underscoring the festival's growing global influence and appeal.
Audience enthusiasm remained strong, with online ticket sales launching on June 5 and 250,000 tickets sold within the first 15 minutes.
Beyond screenings, SIFF continues to promote international collaboration through initiatives including SIFF PROJECT, the International Film & TV Market, industry forums and masterclasses. The Belt and Road Film Festival Alliance, initiated by SIFF, now includes 57 member institutions from 50 countries, further strengthening cooperation among film communities worldwide.
Chen Guo, Managing Director of Shanghai International Film & TV Events Center, said: "Our goal is to use the festival platform to help films transcend geographic, linguistic and cultural boundaries, encouraging deeper cultural dialogue and creative exchange among filmmakers and audiences from different parts of the world."
The International Film & TV Market will be held during the festival period, bringing together exhibitors, industry organizations and professionals from around the world to explore new opportunities in content creation, technological innovation and international cooperation.
For more information and the full festival schedule, please visit the official SIFF website at https://www.siff.com/english/
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Gala Night of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival Held in Shanghai
