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App for transit managers and first responders

Apollo Video Technology has released the RoadRunner Mobile App for the iPhone and iPod Touch to allow transit officials to view live video feeds from buses, trains, police cars and transit facilities. "The RoadRunner Mobile Application is the first iPhone app aimed specifically at transit officials and first responders," said Rodell Notbohm, general manager of Apollo Video Technology.
February 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
850 Apollo Video Technology has released the RoadRunner Mobile App for the iPhone and iPod Touch to allow transit officials to view live video feeds from buses, trains, police cars and transit facilities.

"The RoadRunner Mobile Application is the first iPhone app aimed specifically at transit officials and first responders," said Rodell Notbohm, general manager of Apollo Video Technology.

"RoadRunner Mobile allows transit managers and first responders to quickly view live video feeds of any transit vehicle within their network and respond immediately."

The company says RoadRunner Mobile will also provide maintenance personnel with much needed access to live video feeds of cameras on mass transit, school buses or police vehicles. Live video feeds will enable maintenance personnel to quickly re-adjust camera angles and ensure that all cameras are recording properly.

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