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DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2016

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NVR: GeoVision Video Management Software (VMS)

Brand: GeoVision

Supplier: GeoVision SA

* GV-VMS is a comprehensive video management system that records up to 64 channels of GeoVision and/or third-party IP devices. GV-VMS comes with a variety of intelligent video analytics to offer precise monitoring and to reduce the need for manual supervision.

Embedded or PC based: PC-based technology

Operating systems: 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 /Server

Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP (4000x3000)

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, BlackberryCMS

Maximum number of concurrent users: 50

Type of protection & levels: •Support for up to 1000 accounts for logins and passwords

Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop

Storage type: SATA, USB, NAS, iSCSI, GV storage

Maximum storage capacity: 120 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: eSATA, external USB, NAS, GV-Storage, GV-Backup Centre

Backup types: HDD, NAS, CD, DVD and more

ONVIF compliant: Yes

Video inputs: IP only - 10/100/1000 Mbps

Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, SNMP

Camera video stream protocols: MJPEG, H.264, H.265

Data export formats: AVI, EXE, JPEG

Physical video outputs: Software supports up to 8 high definition monitors

Physical user interface: Touchscreen, keyboard, mouse, joystick

Alarm or analytics services: •Object counting •People counting •Intrusion alarm •People counting •Intrusion alarm •Face detection•People counting •Intrusion alarm •Face detection•People counting •Intrusion alarm Object counting; people counting; intrusion alarm; face detection; motion detection; crowd detection; scene change detection; unattended and missing object detection

Integration with other systems: Software integration. Also includes mobile tracking and monitoring integration.

Certifications: CE, FCC

Warranty: 2 to 3 years - extendable

Additional information:

* No yearly licence fees; 24/7 support

Contact: Jacques Taylor [email protected] (+27) (12) 6640411

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