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Vantiva Launches Smart Security Camera for Self-Storage

“Consumers are increasingly willing to pay for video features and coming to expect always-on monitoring. For example, video doorbells are now the most common smart home devices, with 22% of households owning one,” said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates. “Real-time visual evidence is particularly valuable in applications such as home security, self-storage monitoring, and remote property management, where understanding the exact nature of an event is crucial for appropriate responses.”

From the Vantiva press release, "Vantiva Launches Smart Security Camera for Self-Storage"

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