DVR/NVR Review 2014

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Company: Milestone Systems

Product name: XProtect Corporate

* Powerful IP video management software (VMS)

* Its single management interface enables efficient administration of the system including all cameras and security devices

* Features interactive maps linked to alarms and built-in support for Milestone’s video wall functionality

* Centrally managed distributed sites

Embedded or PC based: PC based

Max. video resolution: Record 30+ frames per second per camera

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Smartphones or tablets with Milestone Mobile

Hardware format:

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited number of users, cameras, servers and sites

Compression method:

Storage capacity: 64-bit recording servers

Storage and backup type: Edge storage

External storage + HDD extendable:

Video inputs: Support for devices with one or more input and output ports

Video outputs:

Type of protection and levels:

Data export: Fast Evidence Export

Network/Internet connectivity:

Integration and other features: Alarm manager, intuitive map function, bookmarking, XProtect Smart Wall – add-on video wall option, privacy masking, system monitor, motion detection

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Video analytics algorithms and other third-party applications

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc):

Certifications:

Warranty:

Additional information:

Contact: Ms Frederikke Pedersen

Tel: +45 88 300 664

[email protected]


Company: Milestone Systems

Product name: Milestone Husky

* Pre-installed with Milestone’s award-winning XProtect video management software (VMS)

* Customisable and scalable, two models can be configured with more than 50 options

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Max. video resolution: Variable

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Remote access to live and recorded video

Hardware format: M10/20 – standalone – M50 rack

Number of concurrent users: Husky M10 up to 8 cameras; Husky M30 up to 20 cameras; Husky M50 up to 80 cameras

Compression method: Variable

Storage capacity: 1 TB to 24 TB storage capacity

Storage and backup type: Networked

External storage + HDD extendable: Networked

Video inputs: IP cameras only/analogue via decoder

Video outputs: Multiviewer

Type of protection and levels: Encryption and full user security

Data export: AVI export, JPG export and MKV

Network/Internet connectivity: IP - wired

Integration and other features: Husky M30 and M50 are compatible with XProtect add-ons and third-party applications

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Privacy masking; Situational awareness; Built-in video motion detection

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): M10: Linux M30/M50: Windows

Certifications: CE,FCC,UL

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Ms Frederikke Pedersen

Tel: +45 88 300 664

[email protected]


Company: Security Warehouse

Product name: Mirasys Video Management System

* Over 1700 IP camera models supported

* 50fps camera supported

* Modified RAID 0 file structure

Embedded or PC based: PC based – supports Windows 7,8, Server 2008R2, Server 2012

Max. video resolution: 10 MP (3648x2752) – camera dependent

Remote access Y/N: Windows spotter or via Web browser

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Mobile or via Web browser

Hardware format: Customisable

Number of concurrent users: Up to 100 users

Compression method: H.264, MJPEG

Storage capacity: Unlimited

Storage and backup type: DVD-RW, USB Flash drives and hard disk

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes. External USB drives, NAS and SAN supported. Up to 256 TB with NAS or SAN

Video inputs: Up to 64ch IP

Video outputs: 4 on-board HD. Unlimited via virtual matrix

Type of protection and levels: Password protected. Active Directory.

Data export: ASF, AVI or MKV formats.

Network/Internet connectivity: TCP/IP V4 & V6 supported.

Integration and other features: Platinum Partner program, VCA, ANPR+, text data API, virtual matrix, third party (access control, POS, traffic video solution, building management solutions, etc.) Mirasys Gateway SDK available

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Advanced Motion Detection standard, various levels of analytics software

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Interactive map GUI, keyboard, mouse, touch-screen

Certifications: ONVIF, PSIA, CENELEC, IEC, ISO.

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:

Contact: Marius Stoop

Tel: +27 12 653 1005

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: SerVision (Remote Video Systems)

* Remote video monitoring systems

* Cost effective video streaming

* Real-time alarm and event reporting

* On-line Command Centre (CMS)

* Mobile remote monitored systems

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Max. video resolution: 640cx480

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: 10

Compression method: MPEG4-based, H.264-based

Storage capacity: Up to 1 TB on-board (external expandable)

Storage and backup type: USB, NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Up to 16 composite

Video outputs: 2

Type of protection and levels: Password protection

Data export: AVI, MP4 and SerVision format

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: TeleEye (Remote Video Systems)

* Remote video monitoring systems

* Cost effective video streaming

* Real-time alarm and event reporting

* On-line Command Centre (CMS)

* Mobile remote monitored systems

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Max. video resolution: 720p

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: 8

Compression method: SMAC-M (proprietary)

Storage capacity: Up to 12 TB on-board (external expandable)

Storage and backup type: USB, CD-R & NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Up to 16 composite or up to 16 IP

Video outputs: 3

Type of protection and levels: Password protection and layer 3 network encrypted

Data export: AVI and TeleEye format

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes, e.g. POS and stock control as well as some access control systems

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: Avigilon (High Resolution Video IP Solutions)

* High resolution video IP solutions

* Broad range of megapixel cameras

* On camera on board processing

* Best forensic detail recording

* Fast search capability

Embedded or PC based: Dell Server Based

Max. video resolution: 29 mega pixels (6576x4384)

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: HDSM (proprietary)

Storage capacity: Up to 210 TB per server

Storage and backup type: USB, CD-R & NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Video outputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Type of protection and levels: Password protection and layer 3 network encrypted

Data export: AVI, MP4, AVE Avigilon format

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes, e.g. POS and stock control as well as some access control systems

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: Milestone (Video IP Solutions)

* Video IP solutions

* Widest range of camera compatibility

* Powerful easy to manage surveillance

* Easy to manage VMS (Video Management System)

* Scalable systems

Embedded or PC based: Server based

Max. video resolution: 1024p

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: HDSM (proprietary)

Storage capacity: Up to 210 TB per server

Storage and backup type: USB, CD-R & NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Video outputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Type of protection and levels: Password protection and layer 3 network encrypted

Data export: AVI, MP4

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes, e.g. POS and stock control as well as some access control and Intrusion systems

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]






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