Meet with other court personnel including judges, clerks and court technologists to discuss and exchange information on a variety of topics.

When: May 17 – 18, 2012

Where: Fairfax County Courthouse, Fairfax, VA

Topics include:

• The State of Court Technology
• Updates on Technology From Our Affiliate Courts
• Remote Transcription and Other Advances in the Court Record
• Impact of Technology on Trials, Evidence Rules, Jury Reaction, and …
• Working with Integrators
• Collaborating with Other Courts
• Criteria & Methodologies for Selecting & Evaluating Technology
• And a tour of the new and old courtrooms at the Fairfax County Courthouse

For more information:

1. Visit the conference website for the agenda and to register

2. Contact Celeste Vaughn at 757-221-7730 or ccvaug@wm.edu if you have questions.

ForTheRecord releases new version of TheRecord Manager suite

Phoenix, AZ, October 19, 2011 — ForTheRecord (FTR), a global leader in digital recording and content management solutions for judicial and public safety venues, today released a new suite of products as part of  TheRecord Manager family, namely the Access Edition^TM, Guardian Edition^TM and Warehouse Edition^TM.

TheRecord Manager, suitable for courts of all sizes, facilitates a multitude of tasks such as dual archiving, replication, on-demand and automated reformatting of recordings to alternate formats, sealing and encryption. Plus, now, with the newly included Access Edition, TheRecord Manager delivers an array of reformatting capabilities, offering clients broader access to content as well as automatic, scheduled format conversions.

Alternatively, the Guardian Edition enables clients to seal and or encrypt their recorded content, thereby restricting access to authorized personnel only.  Lastly, the Warehouse Edition product leverages the latest in software advancements to provide an enhanced user experience with near-instant access to all FTR content, including across a virtual private or wide area network.

Additionally, TheRecord Manager suite helps US Federal Courts automate the conversion of individual hearing recordings to single-channel MP3 files for posting into the CM-ECF/PACER system, saving valuable time and improving process efficiencies.

“The new additions to TheRecord Manager product suite are a result of our dedicated and focused effort to provide new and existing FTR clients with a robust content management solution that meets their specific needs,” said Daniel Bennett, Executive Vice President of FTR.  “It is a platform on which we will continue to build and deliver expanding capabilities to benefit our clients in the years to come.”

ENDS.

About FTR

ForTheRecord (FTR) Limited, a Melbourne IT company, is a global leader in providing digital recording and content management systems for judicial and public safety venues. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, and part of the global Melbourne IT Group, FTR solutions are sold through a worldwide network of authorized resellers and systems integrators and can be found in over 22,500 recording venues across 55 countries.  For more information about FTR Limited please visit www.fortherecord.com

About Melbourne IT

Melbourne IT (ASX: MLB) helps organisations of all sizes to successfully do business online.  Our complete portfolio of Internet-based technology services drives business effectiveness and profitability for more than 350,000 customers around the world.  The breadth of Melbourne IT’s offering extends from helping small businesses build an online presence through to managing the complex technology environments of large enterprises and governments – including Internet domain name services, web hosting, online brand protection and promotion, video content delivery, managed IT services and more.  Melbourne IT’s culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration and customer centricity has been built by more than 690 employees spread across 18 offices in 10 countries.  Our customers include Volvo, GlaxoSmithKline, Lego, Queensland Department of Education and Training, Société Générale, Aurecon Asia-Pacific, Coca-Cola and Amatil.  For more information, visit www.melbourneit.com

Media contacts:

marketing@fortherecord.com

pr@melbourneit.com.au

ForTheRecord announces appointment of a new Director of Consulting Services

Phoenix, AZ, September 27, 2011 — ForTheRecord (FTR), a global leader in digital recording and content management solutions for judicial and public safety venues, today launched a new Consulting Services department headed up by industry expert SueLynn Morgan.

The Consulting Services department will advise courts on the technological, administrative and operational best practices necessary for a smooth transition between traditional stenography and the digital capture and management of information.

Morgan has been an Official Court Reporter for 17 years and has served as a President and Board Member of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).  She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to her new role at FTR, where she will focus on assisting courts with the personnel, legislative and administrative aspects of transitions, as well as establish protocol that ensures effective and efficient record creation.

“We are excited about the prospects of our new Consulting Services department and are delighted to have SueLynn lead this new area of our business,” said Daniel Bennett, Executive Vice President of FTR.  “SueLynn’s new role, and her unwavering commitment to continual improvement in the judicial system, will further extend the FTR platform of products, services and solutions that are available to courts of all sizes.”

ENDS.

About FTR

ForTheRecord (FTR) Limited, a Melbourne IT company, is a global leader in providing digital recording and content management systems for judicial and public safety venues. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, and part of the global Melbourne IT Group, FTR solutions are sold through a worldwide network of authorized resellers and systems integrators and can be found in over 22,500 recording venues across 55 countries.  For more information about FTR Limited please visit www.fortherecord.com

About Melbourne IT

Melbourne IT (ASX: MLB) helps organisations of all sizes to successfully do business online.  Our complete portfolio of Internet-based technology services drives business effectiveness and profitability for more than 350,000 customers around the world. The breadth of Melbourne IT’s offering extends from helping small businesses build an online presence through to managing the complex technology environments of large enterprises and governments – including Internet domain name services, web hosting, online brand protection and promotion, video content delivery, managed IT services and more.  Melbourne IT’s culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration and customer centricity has been built by more than 690 employees spread across 18 offices in 10 countries.  Our customers include Volvo, GlaxoSmithKline, Lego, Queensland Department of Education and Training, Société Générale, Aurecon Asia-Pacific, Coca-Cola and Amatil.  For more information, visit www.melbourneit.com

Media contacts:

marketing@fortherecord.com

pr@melbourneit.com.au

Firstly, I want to bring you up to speed on FTR products. You may have already seen our announcements and promotional materials highlighting the launch of a new version of FTR Interrogator (v5) in May, following much anticipation from the market.  In just a short time, we have received a lot of great feedback on this new product and we are looking forward to more of the same.  In the Court market, we continue to expand our global reach, following a major win in Slovenia. We recently issued a Press Release highlighting the installation of FTR products in 352 courtrooms nationwide.  The Project “Audio Recording in Courts” was part of E-justice projects in Slovenia, and was co-financed by the European Social Fund.  A big thank you to all FTR staff and to our local partner that was instrumental in winning the deal and ensuring a smooth and successful implementation.

You may have also noticed (through our recent ads and website banners) that we will soon be launching a new suite of content management products.  For the last 15+ years, we have focused our efforts on developing top-class recording and note-taking solutions that has enabled us to be a recognized global leader in this field.  Now, our clients’ needs have evolved and they need robust, effective tools that can help them manage the vast amount of digital content that has been created over the years.  FTR has, once again, stepped up to deliver precisely these solutions. This foray into content management is an exciting time for FTR, as we develop innovative approaches to solve new problems faced by our clients, while keeping any operational changes to a minimum. It is also an example of our commitment to always deliver the latest in useful, value-adding solutions to the market.

I would also like to use this space to highlight a unique advantage of FTR products, specifically, our powerful, patented technology – ThinkLink®.  Recently, we added a new page to our website that provides more information, but here is a summary:

ThinkLink is the ‘engine’ that enables users to dynamically link their notes to specific points of interest within digital audio/video recordings. While other recording systems are capable of linking notes to recordings, FTR’s capabilities are unique because:

1. Users do not need to be connected to the recording system itself while creating notes.  In other words, a dedicated recording engine (e.g. FTR Reporter, FTR Touch etc) can be running, while the court clerk (for instance), can be taking notes from elsewhere.
2. Multiple people (e.g. clerk, judge and/or attorneys) can be taking their own personal notes, independent of each other and disconnected from the recording system. Each of them can then link their notes to the relevant recording at a later time.

Most importantly, all of this is accomplished without any type of database.  Hence, there is little impact on existing network infrastructure, systems and processes, resulting in lower upfront and capital expenditure as well as ongoing maintenance expenses for our clients.  Do visit the web page on ThinkLink and reach out to us if you’d like to learn more!

Lastly, if you haven’t already, don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel – it’s a great way to keep in touch with both industry and FTR news!

Daniel

ForTheRecord (FTR) digital recording solutions implemented in 352 courtrooms across Slovenia

Phoenix, AZ, June 20, 2011 — ForTheRecord (FTR), a global leader in digital recording and content management solutions for judicial and public safety venues, today announced that all 352 court rooms in Slovenia have been outfitted with the FTR Gold suite of products. Project “Audio Recording in Courts” is part of E-justice projects in Slovenia, and is co-financed by the European Social Fund.

FTR Reporter and FTR Mixer were the key products from the FTR Gold family that were leased by the Ministry of Justice through FTR partner and audio integrator, AVC Group based in Slovenia.  In addition, the courts also leased copies of TheRecord Manager and FTR Monitor software solutions to facilitate superior management of their digital recordings.

Jani Medic, from AVC, who led the team that designed and project-managed the complex installation said, “The FTR suite of products met the requirements of what we were looking for almost perfectly.  We needed to record up to eight independent channels, all of which had to be fully backed up.  In addition, the recordings were required to be shared amongst judges, lawyers and transcription services, while providing security, usage tracking and archiving. The FTR solution had all of these components and was able to be customized.”

According to Daniel Bennett, Executive Vice President of FTR, “The courts in Slovenia were looking for major productivity gains along with enhanced services for the judiciary and legal practitioners.  The FTR system was tested against stringent requirements and proved to be able to deliver the type of results that the Ministry was looking for.”  Further, he added, “Slovenia now has one of the world’s most efficient court recording work flow systems and is well placed to meet future demands for open and transparent administration of justice.”

ENDS.

About FTR

ForTheRecord (FTR) Limited, a Melbourne IT company, is a global leader in providing digital recording and content management systems for judicial and public safety venues. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, and part of the global Melbourne IT Group, FTR solutions are sold through a worldwide network of authorized resellers and systems integrators and can be found in over 22,500 recording venues across 55 countries.  For more information about FTR Limited please visit www.fortherecord.com

About AVC Group

The AVC Group has become a leading company for audio and video installations, as well as A/V equipment supply and system integration, all conducted with a high level of support and service. With offices across Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, the AVC Group has become synonymous with high quality service, in the provision of products and integrated services related to audio, video and lighting equipment. For more information, visit www.avc-group.eu

About Melbourne IT

Melbourne IT (ASX: MLB) helps organisations of all sizes to successfully do business online.  Our complete portfolio of Internet-based technology services drives business effectiveness and profitability for more than 350,000 customers around the world.  The breadth of Melbourne IT’s offering extends from helping small businesses build an online presence through to managing the complex technology environments of large enterprises and governments – including Internet domain name services, web hosting, online brand protection and promotion, video content delivery, managed IT services and more.  Melbourne IT’s culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration and customer centricity has been built by more than 690 employees spread across 18 offices in 10 countries.  Our customers include Volvo, GlaxoSmithKline, Lego, Queensland Department of Education and Training, Société Générale, Aurecon Asia-Pacific, Coca-Cola Amatil and Twitter.  For more information, visit www.melbourneit.info

Media Contacts:

marketing@fortherecord.com

pr@melbourneit.com.au

ForTheRecord releases new version of FTR Interrogator for the law enforcement market

Phoenix, AZ, May 20, 2011 — ForTheRecord (FTR), a global leader in digital recording and content management solutions for judicial and public safety venues, today released a new version (v5) of FTR Interrogator – a digital recording and management solution for police interview rooms.

Developed to enhance the overall user experience, the new FTR Interrogator delivers a range of tangible benefits such as superior quality recordings and improved efficiency and productivity – all while maintaining simplicity in deployment and operation including minimal change to established processes and procedures.

In addition to Microsoft Windows 7 compatibility, FTR has incorporated several key features such as the ability to concurrently archive to DVD media and a network location, secure storage of recordings on the network, vastly superior search and retrieval of relevant content as well as a new look and feel.

According to Daniel Bennett, Executive Vice President of FTR, “The new version of FTR Interrogator will deliver significant savings in time and productivity for our customers. This release, along with the earlier launch of the FTR-as-a-Service Program, showcases the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of this market in a timely fashion.”

ENDS.

About FTR

ForTheRecord (FTR) Limited, a Melbourne IT company, is a global leader in providing digital recording and content management systems for judicial and public safety venues. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, and part of the global Melbourne IT Group, FTR solutions are sold through a worldwide network of authorized resellers and systems integrators and can be found in over 22,500 recording venues across 55 countries.  For more information about FTR Limited please visit www.fortherecord.com

About Melbourne IT

Melbourne IT (ASX: MLB) helps organizations of all sizes to successfully conduct business online.  Our complete portfolio of Internet-based technology services drives business effectiveness and profitability for more than 350,000 customers around the world.   The breadth of Melbourne IT’s offering extends from helping small businesses build an online presence through to managing the complex technology environments of large enterprises and governments – including Internet domain name services, web hosting, online brand protection and promotion, video content delivery, managed IT services and more.

Melbourne IT’s culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration and customer centricity has been built by more than 700 employees spread across 18 offices in 10 countries.  Our customers include Volvo, GlaxoSmithKline, LEGO, Queensland Department of Education and Training, Société Générale, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Coca-Cola Amatil, and Twitter.  For more information, visit www.melbourneit.info.

ForTheRecord launches new FTR-as-a-Service Program for Law Enforcement

Phoenix, AZ, Apr 29, 2011 — ForTheRecord (FTR), a global leader in digital recording and content management solutions for judicial and public safety venues, today launched the FTR as a Service (FTRaaS) Program – the-first pay-as-you-go monthly software service model for the law enforcement digital recording market.

FTR has introduced this alternative monthly pricing program in response to the current economic climate and resulting budgetary constraints faced by the law enforcement agencies across the country.  The FTRaaS Program enables clients to subscribe to FTR software solutions and treat them as an ongoing operating expense, instead of an upfront capital investment, thereby providing greater flexibility in how they utilize available funds.  Further, since the program automatically includes 24×7 telephone support and free future software upgrades, law enforcement agencies can be assured of having the most comprehensive solution package for their interview rooms.

Joel Wax, Sales Director at Electronic Business Systems and an FTR Partner, said “The FTRaaS Program has been launched at a time when agencies are facing significant budgetary challenges.  We believe the monthly pricing option can alleviate these concerns and are ready to market this program aggressively.”

“ForTheRecord is widely known for its product and technology leadership in this industry,” said Daniel Bennett, Executive Vice President of FTR.  “Through the FTRaaS Program, we are innovating to help law enforcement clients overcome budgetary challenges and acquire solutions that will increase productivity and process efficiencies.”

The FTRaaS Program includes the FTR Interrogator product suite – a two-channel, digital audio-video recording and management solution for law enforcement agencies.

ENDS.

About FTR

ForTheRecord (FTR) Limited, a Melbourne IT company, is a global leader in providing digital recording and content management systems for judicial and public safety venues. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, and part of the global Melbourne IT Group, FTR solutions are sold through a worldwide network of authorized resellers and systems integrators and can be found in over 22,500 recording venues across 55 countries.  For more information about FTR Limited please visit www.fortherecord.com.

About Electronic Business Systems

Founded in 1971, Electronic Business Systems (EBS) is a family-owned and -operated company that has been helping businesses succeed by providing its customers with high-quality office equipment and superior service.  EBS is an authorized representative for some of the top names in the office equipment field, including Ricoh copiers, fax machines, printers and scanners.  It also offers several types of digital recording equipment, including For the Record for digital court recording, Higher Ground digital voice logging systems, Olympus digital recorders and Sony dictation equipment.  For more information, visit www.ebsbatonrouge.com.

About Melbourne IT

Melbourne IT (ASX: MLB) helps organizations of all sizes to successfully conduct business online.  Our complete portfolio of Internet-based technology services drives business effectiveness and profitability for more than 350,000 customers around the world.

The breadth of Melbourne IT’s offering extends from helping small businesses build an online presence through to managing the complex technology environments of large enterprises and governments – including Internet domain name services, web hosting, online brand protection and promotion, video content delivery, managed IT services and more.

Melbourne IT’s culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration and customer centricity has been built by more than 700 employees spread across 18 offices in 10 countries.  Our customers include Volvo, GlaxoSmithKline, LEGO, Queensland Department of Education and Training, Société Générale, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Coca-Cola Amatil, and Twitter.  For more information, visit www.melbourneit.info.

As is normal for most businesses at the start of a new year, it has been a very busy time at FTR as we begin to execute on our strategy for the year.  We have a LOT planned for 2011 in all areas of the business – from product development to partnership building to marketing, so it is going to be one exciting year!

I wanted to start the first blog of 2011 by offering some insights on a very key component of FTR’s business strategy – our reseller channel.  As a consumer of FTR products & services, it is important for you to understand the value that our channel brings in delivering a comprehensive solution that meets your needs.

FTR is essentially a manufacturer of software and hardware digital recording and content management solutions for the judicial market (courtrooms, hearing rooms, police interview rooms etc).  We rely on our wide network of resellers and system integrators to sell our products, successfully install and support them and adequately train users on the use and management of the solution.  So, why do we adopt this approach instead of doing everything ourselves? The answer is simple: focusing on product development allows us to generate top quality, reliable products that meet our customers’ needs.  In turn, our reselling partners complement our area of expertise with theirs – conducting a thorough analysis of your needs and requirements, recommending the right product(s), ensuring a successful installation and providing relevant training for users and IT staff.  It also provides our vast user base with access to on-the-ground support i.e. a local company that can quickly resolve any issues quickly.

FTR authorized partners are trained on all aspects of FTR products – from features and capabilities to installation to technical troubleshooting and support.  In addition, they participate in ongoing on-site and/or web-based training to ensure they are always up to date on new products and upgrades.

In essence, our partners are ambassadors of the FTR brand and they have been a key component in FTR growing to be a global leader in digital court recording.  I have no doubt that, as we move through this year and beyond, our partnership with a trusted and committed channel will continue to bring similar successes in new markets.

Until next time…

Daniel

The London Police Service was experiencing several challenges with its analog interview room recording solution.  To overcome these challenges, they were seeking a simple yet secure digital solution and found FTR Interrogator to meet their needs perfectly.

Read on to learn about how the FTR Interrogator digital interview room recording solution was implemented and the benefits being experienced by users today…

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