The initiative
Following the theft of several computers to schools in the city Last summer, Jean-Michel Lalère, mayor promised to “to tackle the cause” and secure.
They are now equipped with an anti-theft system, named Beebip. This software, made in France and used in several town halls in France, traces stolen computers with the IP address. And citizens, too, can, for free, to use a “light” version. How it works?
The system undetectable, is used to declare the theft on a portal web. The company geolocates computer “two meters near the street” says Jean-Louis Collin, head of the computer system of the City and intercommunalité.Illico, the device is off unusable until the unlock Beebip. However, the camera becomes a key witness. “She takes pictures of stealth” , he said. Alerted by the company, the police can intervene directly at thieves.
Light version for residents
The people of Fontenay, too, will have a share. “the basic version is extended up to five computers, phones, or tablets per household” , details Sebastien Verdon, assistant security. The citizen becomes protective of his material and Alerter for theft … Provided you do not abuse it!
More info in our edition of Friday
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