Cisco Overview
Cisco offers an end to end video surveillance solution that tightly integrates with Cisco's networking equipment. Cisco's offering includes encoders (acquired through SyPixx) and video management software (acquired through Broadware). Cisco has released two IP cameras and has ported the Broadware software to run as modules in Cisco routers. Cisco's main competitors include Milestone, Genetec and other large DVR/NVR manufactures. Read a critique of Cisco's general positioning and a review of their video surveillance in a router offering.
Cisco Company Coverage
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The $5 Million Trick: How Your Money is Wasted
on Feb 26, 2013
"Wasting money on unnecessary, gold plated equipment is a common risk, especially among deep pocke..."
"Wasting money on unnecessary, gold plated equipment is a common risk, especially among deep pocke..."
Cisco Reboots Video Surveillance
on Sep 24, 2012
"Cisco has unquestionably become the best company in video surveillance ... for people to laugh at..."
"Cisco has unquestionably become the best company in video surveillance ... for people to laugh at..."
Automating Network Setup for Surveillance (Cisco Media Services Proxy)
on Sep 08, 2012
"Finally, Cisco may have a winner for the surveillance market. It has taken 6 years and, ironicall..."
"Finally, Cisco may have a winner for the surveillance market. It has taken 6 years and, ironicall..."
Cisco Virtualizing Video Surveillance
on Mar 21, 2012
"Cisco's big surveillance announcement for Spring 2012 is virtualizing VMS software. Last Fall, Ci..."
"Cisco's big surveillance announcement for Spring 2012 is virtualizing VMS software. Last Fall, Ci..."
Cisco Surveillance Problems - Case Study
on Nov 15, 2011
"An end user recently came to us with a detailed report about the challenges he is having with Ci..."
"An end user recently came to us with a detailed report about the challenges he is having with Ci..."
Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift
on Sep 20, 2011
"Where is Cisco going in the physical security market? In this note, we provide answers both to th..."
"Where is Cisco going in the physical security market? In this note, we provide answers both to th..."
Cisco Restructuring Physical Security Business
on Sep 18, 2011
"After a rough 5 year period in the physical security industry, Cisco will be restructuring their ..."
"After a rough 5 year period in the physical security industry, Cisco will be restructuring their ..."
Confirmed: Cisco's Lost Their 'Mojo'
on May 11, 2011
"For years, we've been critical of Cisco's video surveillance efforts and the whole Cisco 'mystiqu..."
"For years, we've been critical of Cisco's video surveillance efforts and the whole Cisco 'mystiqu..."
Cisco to Discontinue 1 of 2 VMSes (Stream Manager)
on Mar 17, 2011
"In this note, we examine Cisco's announcement that it will discontinue sales of one of its two VM..."
"In this note, we examine Cisco's announcement that it will discontinue sales of one of its two VM..."
Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined
on Dec 08, 2010
"Cisco's approach to video surveillance management is uncommon. Before one can appreciate how it i..."
"Cisco's approach to video surveillance management is uncommon. Before one can appreciate how it i..."
Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined
on Nov 15, 2010
"Now more than 4 years from Cisco's first foray into the video surveillance market, the industry w..."
"Now more than 4 years from Cisco's first foray into the video surveillance market, the industry w..."
Cisco's IPICS Solution Examined
on Oct 19, 2010
"A key component of Cisco's emerging physical security strategy is the integration of three system..."
"A key component of Cisco's emerging physical security strategy is the integration of three system..."
Sources of Cisco's New 'PSIM" and Analytics Examined
on Oct 13, 2010
"At ASIS 2010, Cisco expanded into two major new product categories - 'PSIM' and video analytics. ..."
"At ASIS 2010, Cisco expanded into two major new product categories - 'PSIM' and video analytics. ..."
Examining Cisco's Physical Security Operations Manager
on Oct 12, 2010
"Cisco has announced a Physical Security Operations Manager (PSOM) application that provides a uni..."
"Cisco has announced a Physical Security Operations Manager (PSOM) application that provides a uni..."
Examining Cisco's Two New SMB IP Cameras: VC220 and VC240
on Oct 05, 2010
"Cisco is adding two (2) new VGA resolution IP cameras to their SMB IP camera line up. The new VC2..."
"Cisco is adding two (2) new VGA resolution IP cameras to their SMB IP camera line up. The new VC2..."
Testing Cisco-Linksys Switch for IP Video (SRW208P)
on Sep 01, 2010
"Switch selection for IP video surveillance is a key consideration in overall design. Unfortunatel..."
"Switch selection for IP video surveillance is a key consideration in overall design. Unfortunatel..."
Testing Cisco-Linksys IP Home Monitoring Camera (WVC80N)
on Jun 20, 2010
"How well can a $120 camera from Cisco work? Is it good (and simple enough) for your home? Does it..."
"How well can a $120 camera from Cisco work? Is it good (and simple enough) for your home? Does it..."
Cisco Physical Security Strategy in India
on May 07, 2010
"A May 2010 interview with a Cisco VP for physical security in India discloses some important insi..."
"A May 2010 interview with a Cisco VP for physical security in India discloses some important insi..."
Is Cisco's TV Promotion Unethical?
on Apr 28, 2010
"In April 2010, an American TV show included a paid promotion that featured a demonstration of Cis..."
"In April 2010, an American TV show included a paid promotion that featured a demonstration of Cis..."
VMS System 6.3 Updates
on Apr 01, 2010
"In March 2010, Cisco announced a series of updates for their VMS product offering (Video Surveill..."
"In March 2010, Cisco announced a series of updates for their VMS product offering (Video Surveill..."
Integrators Review of Real-World IP Camera Performance
on Jan 26, 2010
"In the Cisco physical security LinkedIn group, integrators provide feedback on the performance on..."
"In the Cisco physical security LinkedIn group, integrators provide feedback on the performance on..."
Video is Key but is Video Surveillance?
on Dec 09, 2009
"Cisco executives continue to advocate the core role of video in driving the networking business a..."
"Cisco executives continue to advocate the core role of video in driving the networking business a..."
Sales Progress Report
on Dec 02, 2009
"In an interview with Security Sales and Integration, Cisco commented on sales progress in physica..."
"In an interview with Security Sales and Integration, Cisco commented on sales progress in physica..."
Advocating '21st Century Safety and Security'
on Oct 29, 2009
"Cisco continues to advocate large scale integrated safety and security platforms for government a..."
"Cisco continues to advocate large scale integrated safety and security platforms for government a..."
What Video Surveillance Company Should Cisco Buy?
on Oct 15, 2009
"Buying companies is at the core of Cisco's growth strategy. While Cisco has made two video survei..."
"Buying companies is at the core of Cisco's growth strategy. While Cisco has made two video survei..."
Cisco Targets Customers Who Will Buy Anything From Them
on Oct 10, 2009
"2009 Classic: Kudos to Cisco for finally coming out and being honest about their video surveillan..."
"2009 Classic: Kudos to Cisco for finally coming out and being honest about their video surveillan..."
Is Cisco the Lindsay Lohan of Video Surveillance?
on Oct 06, 2009
"To get a sense of the widespread disrespect for Cisco in the security industry, consider the Edit..."
"To get a sense of the widespread disrespect for Cisco in the security industry, consider the Edit..."
Frustrates Competitors and Press in Other Markets
on Oct 04, 2009
"Here's evidence that Cisco's aberrant strategy is widespread and may ultimately result in a major..."
"Here's evidence that Cisco's aberrant strategy is widespread and may ultimately result in a major..."
Examining Cisco's $3 Billion IP Video Purchase
on Oct 01, 2009
"Cisco has purchased a Scandinavian IP video manufacturer for $3 Billion USD - and it is..."
"Cisco has purchased a Scandinavian IP video manufacturer for $3 Billion USD - and it is..."
Examining Cisco's Defense of their Video Surveillance Strategy
on Sep 23, 2009
"Let's examine the validity of Cisco's numerous responses and public statements defending the Pelc..."
"Let's examine the validity of Cisco's numerous responses and public statements defending the Pelc..."
Cisco Admits Failure, Partners with Pelco (v2)
on Sep 21, 2009
"Less than 3 years ago, Cisco threatened the physical security industry with disruption and innova..."
"Less than 3 years ago, Cisco threatened the physical security industry with disruption and innova..."
Targeting US Stimulus Funds for Transportation Deployments
on Aug 31, 2009
"Cisco has released a whitepaper making the case for Cisco centric security solutions for transpor..."
"Cisco has released a whitepaper making the case for Cisco centric security solutions for transpor..."
Testing Cisco SMB Software and PTZ Camera (PVC300)
on Jul 04, 2009
"This report examines and shows the abilities and performance of key products in Cisco's emerging ..."
"This report examines and shows the abilities and performance of key products in Cisco's emerging ..."
Supported by MIlestone
on Jun 25, 2009
"Cisco's IP cameras (2500 SD, 4300 HD, 4500 HD) are now supported by Milestone's xProtect VMS (rel..."
"Cisco's IP cameras (2500 SD, 4300 HD, 4500 HD) are now supported by Milestone's xProtect VMS (rel..."
Examining Cisco's Small Business Video Surveillance
on Jun 10, 2009
"Cisco is making a major push into the small business market. As part of this, Cisco is increasing..."
"Cisco is making a major push into the small business market. As part of this, Cisco is increasing..."
How to Sell Cisco Video Surveillance
on May 25, 2009
"Cisco has released an 8 page guide for their partners on how to sell Cisco video surveillanc..."
"Cisco has released an 8 page guide for their partners on how to sell Cisco video surveillanc..."
Re-Structuring Video Surveillance Offering
on Apr 26, 2009
"Cisco has conducted a limited re-structuring with the goal of fostering a singular platform for v..."
"Cisco has conducted a limited re-structuring with the goal of fostering a singular platform for v..."
Why Cisco Video Surveillance has Struggled
on Mar 01, 2009
"Despite the great hype for Cisco's entrance into video surveillance, Cisco has not demonstrated s..."
"Despite the great hype for Cisco's entrance into video surveillance, Cisco has not demonstrated s..."
Not Exhibiting at ISC West
on Mar 01, 2009
"Cisco is not exhibiting at ISC West due to "limited marketing dollars". It is another symptom tha..."
"Cisco is not exhibiting at ISC West due to "limited marketing dollars". It is another symptom tha..."
Should I use Cisco's Video Surveillance in my Router (ISR)?
on Oct 16, 2008
"Cisco offers a DVR/NVR to be plugged into their office routers. Despite the appealing concept, Ci..."
"Cisco offers a DVR/NVR to be plugged into their office routers. Despite the appealing concept, Ci..."
How does Cisco Video Surveillance affect me?
on May 21, 2008
"For 2 years now, speculation has been high on Cisco's video surveillance play. The Harrah's annou..."
"For 2 years now, speculation has been high on Cisco's video surveillance play. The Harrah's annou..."