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    1. Alarms & Monitoring

    James Chong appointed CEO of VidSys

    Jan. 27, 2015
    Chong to help expand company’s capabilities beyond physical security

    Source SecurityInfoWatch.com

    (Photo courtesy VidSys)
    James I. Chong is CEO Co-Founder of Vidsys. He launched Vidsys in 2005 with its transformational security and information management software platform. Chong has over 20 years of management and technology experience in software, IT, video surveillance, security, and complex systems and is a world-class subject matter expert, entrepreneur, and innovator. His vision for developing a highly-specialized product-driven business with a focus on specific vertical market segments led to the development of several industry-leading software applications, including VidShield, RiskShield, and Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS).
    James I. Chong is CEO Co-Founder of Vidsys. He launched Vidsys in 2005 with its transformational security and information management software platform. Chong has over 20 years of management and technology experience in software, IT, video surveillance, security, and complex systems and is a world-class subject matter expert, entrepreneur, and innovator. His vision for developing a highly-specialized product-driven business with a focus on specific vertical market segments led to the development of several industry-leading software applications, including VidShield, RiskShield, and Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS).

    Physical security information management (PSIM) software provider VidSys announced on Monday that James Chong, the company’s founder and chief technology officer has been appointed by its board of directors as the firm’s new CEO.

    “With a unique combination of technology expertise, product strategy, and business acumen, James will bring exciting change and tremendous impact to the business,” Pete Correll, VidSys chairman of the board said in a statement.  “We have full confidence that under his strategic vision, plans, and uncompromised passion for the company, VidSys will achieve its next level of growth, innovation, and significant value creation.”

    Chong’s focus will be on expanding the current VidSys capabilities to meet the growing market demand for its PSIM software and to scale the company beyond physical security into the information management and Internet of Things (IoT) markets.

    “VidSys is well positioned to spearhead and capitalize in this market expansion and transformation.  I am honored to lead our team of talented and dedicated professionals as we continue to support our expanding base of customers and strategic partners with our role as a leading web-enabled open PSIM software company,” said Chong.

    Chong founded VidSys in 2005 and coined the market category PSIM.  He has more than 20 years of experience in software, IT, video surveillance, security, and has architected some of the most sophisticated operations centers for both government and large enterprise clients.  Chong is a recipient of International Data Group’s “InfoWorld Top CTO 25 Award” where he was recognized for his business management leadership and converged security technology innovation.

    Chong authored, “The Converging Roles of Physical and IT Security and the Rise of PSIM” in the book “Security 3.0,” published in 2013, by Kizzi Nkwocha.  He has two Bachelors of Science degrees in engineering disciplines from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), along with double minors in Mathematics and Engineering Science & Mechanics (ESM).