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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 megapixels (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 and 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, eg 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: Stallion Security is an accredited leader in design, supply, installation and maintenance of Avigilon video systems. Avigilon systems offer detailed coverage of vast areas using fewer cameras.

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 (0)11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: Milestone (Video IP Solutions)

* Open platform video IP solution.

* 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: MPEG4-based, H.264-based

Storage capacity: Multi-server – unlimited

Storage and backup type: USB, CD-R and 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, eg 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: Stallion Security is an accredited leader in design, supply, installation and maintenance of Milestone video systems. Milestone systems offer easy to manage open platform scalable Video IP management platforms.

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 (0)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: 1024p

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 and 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, eg 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: Stallion Security is a leader in design, supply, installation and maintenance of TeleEye video systems. Stallion Command Centre is equipped with the latest CMS (control room monitoring systems) software and hardware from TeleEye. Stallion provides full tu

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 (0)11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: Dallmeier Panomera

* Multi-focal and multi-sensor cameras.

* Can cover vast spaces/distances with a single camera.

* Identification and recognition of people/objects at great distances.

* ‘Zooming-in’ while simultaneously viewing and recording the total image scene in full resolution.

Embedded or PC based: N/A

Max. video resolution: Up to 149 megapixels (effective)

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: No

Hardware format: Rack mountable head end

Number of concurrent users: N/A

Compression method: Dallmeier specific, but with ONVIF compliant stream from the head-end processor to use on third-party system integration

Storage capacity: Unlimited

Storage and backup type: NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes - unlimited

Video inputs: NA

Video outputs: Multiple IP channels

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

Data export: Dallmeier specific

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes, ONVIF compliant stream from the head-end processor to use on third-party system integration

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

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

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information: Stallion Security is experienced in design, supply, installation and maintenance of Dallmeier Panomera Ultra-High Resolution Imaging Systems.

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 (0)11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: DVTel (Video IP Solutions)

* High resolution video IP solutions.

* 4 K video.

* Video analytics.

* VMS.

Embedded or PC based: Server-based

Max. video resolution: 4 K

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: H.264-based

Storage capacity: Multi-server – unlimited

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, etc.

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: Stallion Security is accredited in design, supply, installation and maintenance of DVTel Video systems. DVTel systems offer high-resolution imaging with video analytics for detailed coverage of large areas.

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 (0)11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: FLIR (Thermal Imaging Video Systems)

* Provide video images in complete darkness.

* Can cover vast open spaces/distances.

* Highly effective with video analytics systems.

Embedded or PC based: N/A

Max. video resolution: 640x480

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: N/A

Number of concurrent users: N/A

Compression method: MPEG-4, H.264, ONVIF compliant, etc.

Storage capacity: N/A

Storage and backup type: N/A

External storage + HDD extendable: N/A

Video inputs: N/A

Video outputs: 1x Analogue, 1x IP

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

Data export: MPEG-4, H.264, ONVIF compliant, etc.

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes. Can be used with almost any DVR and NVR platform as well as with most video analytics devices

Built-in alarm or analytics services: No

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

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information: Stallion Security is accredited in design, supply, installation and maintenance of FLIR thermal cameras.

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 (0)11 533 8912

[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: 640x480

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: Stallion Security are leaders in design, supply, installation and maintenance of SerVision video systems. Stallion Command Centre is equipped with the latest CMS (control room monitoring systems) software and hardware from SerVision. Stallion provides ful

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 (0)11 533 8912

[email protected]






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