Video Management Systems - DVRs, NVRs ,IP Video Surveillance Software: 57 Companies

Overview: Video management systems record video from a variety of cameras and coordinate access for viewing of live and recorded video.


3VR

3VR offers hybrid DVR appliances with built-in facial recognition and video analytics software. The company primarily targets banking, retail and government applications. Founded in 2002, the company has received $50 Million in VC funding, most notably from Kleiner Perkins (one of the world's most well respected VCs) and In-Q-Tel (the VC funded by the CIA and other US intelligent agencies). 3VR's main competitors are Verint and March Networks.

Detailed Information on 3VR from IP Video Market Info
Facial Surveillance Deployment Complexity Examined published on Oct 12, 2009
What Does 3VR Face Recognition Test Results Mean? published on May 07, 2009
3VR's Financial Results and Competitive Positioning Examined published on Aug 22, 2011
3VR Raises $17 Million published on Dec 21, 2010
Replaces On-Site Training with On-line Training published on Nov 18, 2010
Can Search Improve Transportation Video Surveillance? published on Oct 07, 2009
Examining P-Series Product Offering published on Sep 11, 2009


3xLOGIC

3xLOGIC manufacturers hybrid DVR/NVRs targeting the retail and casino markets. 3xLogic offers core strengths in PoS integration including support for a wide variety of key PoS systems and advanced PoS/exception reporting tools included in their video management software. Competitors include March Networks and Dedicated Micros.

Detailed Information on 3xLOGIC from IP Video Market Info
Examining Panoramic Video Offering published on Aug 19, 2009
Megapixel Cameras Released published on May 25, 2009
Company Overview published on May 09, 2009


Aimetis

Aimetis offers IP video surveillance software and tightly integrated video analytics. While Aimetis offers its software without analytics (its standard series that MSRPs for $99 per channel), Aimetis is strongest where customers choose to use analytics. Key markets for Aimetis include outdoor focused applications and retail. Aimetis competes with a variety of leading IP Video surveillance software providers who generally offer 3rd party analytics to match Aimetis' offerings.

Detailed Information on Aimetis from IP Video Market Info
Aimetis Edge Recording Reviewed published on Mar 26, 2012
Aimetis NVR Appliance E3200 Examined published on Mar 30, 2011
Aimetis LPR Offering Examined published on Mar 30, 2011
Aimetis's Video Analytic Optimization Examined published on Mar 29, 2010
Should You Go for Green Video Surveillance? published on Sep 08, 2009


Airship

Airship offers hybrid DVRs primarily targeted at Casinos and retailers. Originally an OEM, Airship has recently moved to selling under its own brand. Airship is positioned against incumbent traditional DVR companies such as American Dynamics, Honeywell and Bosch. Airship competes by providing a quality appliance at lower pricing than those incumbents.


American Dynamics

American Dynamics offers a full line of video surveillance products. Their flagship product is the Intellex DVR line but they also have respected line of analog cameras and matrix switchers. Though their products are sold into a variety of markets, their strongest market has always been retail. In 2008, they acquired encoders and NVRs from Trident Tek and video analytics from Intellivid. American Dynamic is building an end to end IP video solution.

Detailed Information on American Dynamics from IP Video Market Info
Intellex - American Dynamics Video Surveillance Examined published on Mar 12, 2009
Examining American Dynamics' New Illustra 400 Series IP Cameras published on Dec 07, 2010
Examining American Dynamics' New Client Application: Victor published on Oct 13, 2010
IP Products Update published on Jun 15, 2009


Avigilon

Avigilon offers IP cameras, encoders and video management software. Avigilon specializes in megapixel cameras (up to 16 MPs) and optimizing video surveillance for high definition surveillance. They offer lower costs and enhanced usability for megapixel cameras. While originally proprietary, Avigilon's VMS and new IP cameras both now offer significant third party support. In September 2011, Avigilon announced plans to IPO, a rare event for surveillance manufacturers.

Detailed Information on Avigilon from IP Video Market Info
Testing Avigilon's H.264 HD Camera published on Jul 13, 2011
Testing Avigilon's 2MP and 5MP Cameras published on Mar 30, 2010
Testing Avigilon ControlCenter VMS published on Mar 09, 2010
Avigilon's Megapixel Surveillance Offering Examined published on Jun 21, 2008
Avigilon Q1 2012 Financials published on May 10, 2012
Avigilon PTZs Reviewed published on May 09, 2012
Avigilon H3 Series Reviewed published on Mar 27, 2012
Avigilon's Core Entry Level VMS Version published on Nov 09, 2011
Avigilon's Projected Market Cap and IPO Plans published on Nov 02, 2011


Axxon

Axxon offers IP video surveillance software. The company is especially strong in their home market of Russia. They have a license agreement with Cognitec to integrate and provide facial surveillance.

Detailed Information on Axxon from IP Video Market Info
Testing Axxon's Smart VMS (16 Channel Free) published on Jan 11, 2011
AxxonSoft Revenue and Financial Progress Examined published on Aug 21, 2011


BiKal

BiKal offers a complete line of IP video surveillance products including IP cameras, surveillance software and bundled analytics. BiKal focuses on making IP video inexpensive and easy for the broader market to use. Watch demonstration videos of Bikal's products. Though Bikal manufacturers their own IP cameras, their surveillance software supports a wide variety of third party cameras.


Bosch Security

Bosch Security is a global video surveillance manufacturer including a broad line of both analog and IP products.

Detailed Information on Bosch Security from IP Video Market Info
Bosch Dinion Camera Testing published on Jan 09, 2012
Testing: Bosch Dinion IP (SD and 720p) published on Apr 20, 2011
Bosch Edge Recording Reviewed published on Mar 27, 2012
NEI-30 Dinion Infrared Imager Examined published on Jul 20, 2011
Bosch Responds to ObjectVideo Lawsuit published on Jun 22, 2011
Bosch's Thermal Cameras VOT-320 Examined published on Apr 01, 2011
Bosch's New HD Camera Line Examined published on Feb 06, 2011


byRemote

byRemote offers hosted video surveillance management, eliminating the need for DVRs/NVRs at the customers location. Video is streamed off-site to byRemote's facilities where it is stored and managed. Compare to Secure-i.

Detailed Information on byRemote from IP Video Market Info
ByRemote Overview published on May 26, 2009


Cieffe

Cieffe develops IP video management software and a line of encoders/cameras. Acquired by March Networks in 2008, the Cieffe line looks to be the centerpiece of March Network's emerging IP video strategy. The March/Cieffe offering will compete with a similar offering from Verint as well as IP video solutions from Milestone and Genetec among others.


Cisco

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.

Detailed Information on Cisco from IP Video Market Info
Cisco Surveillance Problems - Case Study published on Nov 15, 2011
Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift published on Sep 20, 2011
Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined published on Dec 08, 2010
Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined published on Nov 15, 2010
Cisco's IPICS Solution Examined published on Oct 19, 2010
Testing Cisco-Linksys Switch for IP Video (SRW208P) published on Sep 01, 2010
Testing Cisco-Linksys IP Home Monitoring Camera (WVC80N) published on Jun 20, 2010
What Video Surveillance Company Should Cisco Buy? published on Oct 15, 2009
Cisco Targets Customers Who Will Buy Anything From Them published on Oct 10, 2009
Cisco Admits Failure, Partners with Pelco (v2) published on Sep 21, 2009
Testing Cisco SMB Software and PTZ Camera (PVC300) published on Jul 04, 2009
Examining Cisco's Small Business Video Surveillance published on Jun 10, 2009
Why Cisco Video Surveillance has Struggled published on Mar 01, 2009
Should I use Cisco's Video Surveillance in my Router (ISR)? published on Oct 16, 2008
How does Cisco Video Surveillance affect me? published on May 21, 2008
Cisco Virtualizing Video Surveillance published on Mar 21, 2012
Cisco Restructuring Physical Security Business published on Sep 18, 2011
Confirmed: Cisco's Lost Their 'Mojo' published on May 11, 2011
Cisco to Discontinue 1 of 2 VMSes (Stream Manager) published on Mar 17, 2011
Sources of Cisco's New 'PSIM" and Analytics Examined published on Oct 13, 2010


ClickIt

ClickIt offers hybrid DVRs with built-in video analytics. ClickIt targets retailers.


CSST

CSST is one of the largest security companies in China. CSST manufactures, distributes, sells, installs and monitors security products including video, access and intrusion detection products. Read an analysis of CSST's product strategy and offerings.

Detailed Information on CSST from IP Video Market Info
CSST - China Video Surveillance Offerings Examined published on Aug 12, 2009
Growth Stalls for China's Biggest Surveillance Vendor published on Aug 05, 2011
Why Does CSST Want to Go Private? published on Jan 29, 2011
CSST's Slowing 2010 Growth published on Oct 27, 2010


Dallmeier

Dallmeier

Detailed Information on Dallmeier from IP Video Market Info
Dallmeier Panomera 51MP Camera Examined published on Jun 09, 2011
HD Product Series Introduced published on Jul 27, 2009


Dedicated Micros

Dedicated Micros

Detailed Information on Dedicated Micros from IP Video Market Info
Dedicated Micros Revenue Declines Continue published on Oct 15, 2011
American Dynamics vs Dedicated Micros Lawsuit published on Apr 10, 2011
Revenue Decline Continues in 2010 published on Nov 25, 2010
Closed IPTV Eliminates Camera Spoofing published on Nov 19, 2010
Does the Market Want Closed IPTV? published on Jul 15, 2010


DIGIOP

DIGIOP offers a hybrid DVR/NVR. DIGIOP is partnered with Dell for servers and ObjectVideo for analytics. DIGIOP sells complete DVR/NVR appliances running on Dell servers. Ongoing support for the hardware (e.g., hard drive failures) are provided by Dell. DIGIOP offers solutions for retailers using ObjectVideo's analytics and PoS integration.

Detailed Information on DIGIOP from IP Video Market Info
Carlyle Group Acquires Digiop - Deal Examined published on Mar 08, 2011
DIGIOP Company Overview published on Apr 12, 2009


DVTel

DVTel offers a full line of video surveillance products. DVTel's products center around their own line of IP cameras, encoders and IP video surveillance software. A key differentiator is their Scene Tracker technology that stitches cameras view into a single image to improve viewing of large areas. In 2010, DVTel acquired one of the leading video analytic providers, ioimage. Genetec, Verint and ONSSI are key competitors and alternatives to DvTel.

Detailed Information on DVTel from IP Video Market Info
Testing DVTel's Latitude 6.0 VMS Software published on Feb 08, 2010
DVTel Acquires ioimage: Deal Debated published on Jan 12, 2010
DVTel TruWitness Overview published on Apr 02, 2012
Turning Smartphones into Surveillance Cameras published on Feb 15, 2012
DVTel to Merge & Reverse IPO published on Nov 01, 2011
DVTel Mobile App Examined published on Oct 21, 2011
DVTel's "Lifetime" Warranty Examined published on Sep 30, 2011


Envysion

Envysion offers a DVR appliance that is managed centrally from Envysion's data center. Envysion targets the small box retailer with multiple remote locations. Their key differentiators are reduced installation and service costs (due to the remote management), easier remote viewing access, PCI compliance, integrated PoS and exception reporting. They compete against budget boxes (like Dedicated Micros) and DVR appliances from a variety of vendors. Watch an online video demonstration of Envysion's product. Read a review of Envysion's offering and positioning.

Detailed Information on Envysion from IP Video Market Info
Envysion's Managed Video Offering Examined published on Jul 22, 2008
Using Video for Marketing and Operations published on Jun 03, 2008
Envysion's Funding and Financial Progress Examined published on Dec 23, 2010
Insight Marketplace / VSaas 'Apps' Examined published on Nov 02, 2010


Eptascape

Eptascape provides video analytics. Most unique differentiator is the use of MPEG-7 for the description of video analytic metadata. The promise of MPEG-7 is to increase interoperability and simplicity of integration with video management systems by leveraging this existing standard. In August 2008, Eptascape launched gotomycamera.com, a managed video surveillance solution for small businesses and residences.

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EverFocus

EverFocus manufacturers a broad range of DVRs, analog and IP cameras primarily for the budget / SMB markets. Everfocus is one of the founding members of the HDcctv alliance - a group that plans to deliver non-IP megapixel cameras that work with existing coax. Read our analysis of Everfocus' potential to make HD affordable and simple for the budget/SMB market.

Detailed Information on EverFocus from IP Video Market Info
Can Everfocus Make Megapixel Simple and Inexpensive? published on Jun 28, 2009
Everfocus HDcctv Line Overview published on Jan 17, 2012
Sales Decline Continues but Positive Signs published on Mar 15, 2010


Exacq

Exacq offers video management systems. A specialist in video management, Exacq offers both hybrid appliances and software only solutions. Key engineering and management at Exacq came from Integral Technologies, one of the leading DVR companies. Exacq's products are considered high quality and an especially good fit for organizations migrating from American Dynamics, Pelco and Integral DVRs, among others.

Detailed Information on Exacq from IP Video Market Info
Testing Exacq's VMS Software (exacqVision 3.7) published on Jan 11, 2010
ExacqVision Edge Recording Reviewed published on Mar 25, 2012
Examining Online VMS Training Videos from Exacq published on Aug 22, 2011
Exacq's Entry Level Start VMS Examined published on Mar 30, 2011
Exacq's Financial Position and Growth Examined published on Jan 24, 2011
Improving Enterprise Management published on Dec 16, 2009


Genetec

Genetec offers IP video surveillance software (Omnicast), an LPR camera system and an IP access control system (Synergis). Genetec is one of the largest IP Video surveillance software providers with greatest strengths in large scale surveillance/security deployments. Read our test results of Genetec's Omnicast VMS Software. Genetec's largest competitor is Milestone Systems.

Detailed Information on Genetec from IP Video Market Info
Testing: Edge Recording (Genetec Trickling) published on Mar 13, 2011
Testing Genetec's Omnicast Video Management Software published on Apr 11, 2010
Ionodes - Video Surveillance Startup Examined published on Sep 20, 2009
Examining Genetec's SecurityCenter published on Sep 07, 2009
Genetec As a VSaaS? published on May 01, 2012
Genetec Criticizes Milestone published on Feb 27, 2012
Genetec's Expanded Hardware Offering Examined published on Feb 20, 2012
Genetec's Financials and Competitiveness Examined published on Oct 26, 2011
Genetec's Verint Nextiva Support Examined published on Oct 07, 2011


Geovision

Geovision

Detailed Information on Geovision from IP Video Market Info
Examining Geovision's Panoramic Cameras published on Oct 06, 2010
Significant Sales Decline Q3 2009 published on Mar 14, 2010


Geutebrueck

Geutebrueck is a manufacturer of a broad variety of video surveillance products including DVRs, cameras and analytics. Strongest presence is in Europe.

Detailed Information on Geutebrueck from IP Video Market Info


Hikvision

Hikvision is one of the largest Chinese security manufacturers, offering encoder cards, cameras and DVRs.

Detailed Information on Hikvision from IP Video Market Info
Axis vs Hikvision IP Camera Test Results published on May 16, 2012
DVR vs VMS Software: Test Results published on Mar 23, 2011
Testing HikVision's 2MP Camera (DS-2CD852MF-E) published on Feb 09, 2010
Hikvision IP Camera Competitiveness Examined published on Sep 09, 2011
Hikvision Financial Performance and Product Sales Examined published on Aug 16, 2011
Hikvision's Expansion into System Integration Examined published on Dec 17, 2010
Hikvision's Huge IPO Examined published on May 28, 2010
Expands in Europe and Russia published on Dec 02, 2009


Honeywell Video

Honeywell Video

Detailed Information on Honeywell Video from IP Video Market Info
Honeywell MAXPRO Cloud Reviewed published on May 16, 2012
Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 Reviewed published on Apr 02, 2012
Honeywell Tuxedo Touch published on Feb 21, 2012
2010 Product Brochure published on Oct 22, 2009
IP Camera Support published on Jul 09, 2009


i3DVR

i3DVR offers hybrid DVR appliances with built-in video analytics. i3DVR competes against companies such as American Dynamics and March Networks by providing an inexpensive price as well as bundled analytics.

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IndigoVision

IndigoVision offers an end to end IP video solution. IndigoVision's product line consists of IP cameras, encoders, NVR appliances and IP video surveillance software. IndigoVision does not support third party IP cameras though plans to release 3rd party support in 2010. Key differentiator for IndigoVision is their in-house designed video CODECs that IndigoVision claims provides higher quality at lower bandwidth.

Detailed Information on IndigoVision from IP Video Market Info
Testing IndigoVision's VMS (Control Center and NVRs) published on Jul 07, 2010
Testing HD PTZ Camera (IndigoVision 11000) published on Jun 15, 2010
Testing IndigoVision's HD Fixed Camera (IV11600) published on Jun 09, 2010
IndigoVision Takeover Talks Terminated published on Jan 31, 2012
IndigoVision Takeover Battle published on Jan 11, 2012
IndigoVision's CEO Resigns / Removed published on Dec 12, 2011
IndigoVision's Market Challenges Deepen published on Oct 15, 2011
H2 2010 Financial Results Examined published on Mar 11, 2011


ipConfigure

ipConfigure develops IP Video Surveillance software. Offering sophisticated centralized management of users, configurations and health monitoring, IPConfigure excels at large scale video surveillance projects with dozens or hundreds of distributed recorders. IPConfigure supports numerous IP camera manufacturers but does not make their own. IPConfigure's MSRP is $225 per channel. IPConfigure often competes with Milestone and Genetec.

Detailed Information on ipConfigure from IP Video Market Info
Testing ipConfigure Enterprise Surveillance Manager v. 5.1 published on Apr 20, 2010
ipConfigure's Video Management Offerings Examined published on Aug 14, 2009
Most Interesting Thing We Saw at ISC published on Mar 30, 2012
LPR App to Run on Axis Cameras published on Mar 25, 2012
First Gigapixel Surveillance Camera Examined (ipConfigure) published on Aug 10, 2011
ipConfigure's VSaaS Offering Examined published on Mar 18, 2011
Examining ipConfigure's Hybrid VMS Appliances published on Oct 11, 2010


JDS

JDS offers IP video management software. JDS Digital Software is one of the original software developers in the market.

Detailed Information on JDS from IP Video Market Info
JDS Seeks Funding or Acquisition published on Aug 17, 2009


LenSec

LenSec


LuxRiot

LuxRiot is a developer of IP video surveillance software offering commercial editions as well as a shareware version for personal use. LuxRiot supports over 55 manufacturers and 600 models of IP cameras.

Detailed Information on LuxRiot from IP Video Market Info
Testing LuxRiot VMS (Version 1.7) published on Mar 01, 2010


March Networks

March Networks offers DVRs, retail PoS analytics, encoders, IP cameras and IP video surveillance software. Their retail PoS analytics are from the Trax acquisition. The IP products were acquired in 2008 from Cieffe, a mid-tier provider with $16M in 2007 revenues. March is shifting their focus from their successful DVR series into IP video products (centered around Cieffe's offerings. March's largest competitor is Verint. As they roll out the Cieffe line, they will increasingly compete with Milestone, Genetec. Read a critique of March's move into IP video for an examination of March's recent moves.

Detailed Information on March Networks from IP Video Market Info
Shocking! March to be Acquired by Infinova published on Dec 09, 2011
Testing: March CamPX Microdome published on Jan 23, 2011
Giving up on DVR Appliances? published on Apr 28, 2008
March Revealing Details on Strategy Shift published on Apr 10, 2008
March Mobile Overview published on Jan 30, 2012
March Network Strong Growth Examined published on Jun 14, 2011
March's Command VMS Software Examined published on Apr 07, 2011
Strong Growth Fueled by Wal-Mart published on Nov 27, 2010
March Networks Best Quarter in a Few Years published on Aug 27, 2010


Milestone Systems

Milestone Systems offers IP video surveillance software. Milestone focuses on software and does not provide cameras or encoders. A key differentiator for Milestone is the breadth of its support for third party cameras and security systems. This is part of Milestone's focus on being an open platform. Milestone is considered the largest supplier of IP video surveillance software though all suppliers have relatively small market share.

Detailed Information on Milestone Systems from IP Video Market Info
Testing Milestone GO VMS (Free 8 Ch) published on Aug 29, 2010
Milestone Essential VMS Version Examined published on Jun 22, 2010
Testing Milestone XProtect Corporate VMS published on May 03, 2010
Testing Milestone SmartClient and SmartWall published on May 02, 2010
Testing Milestone XProtect Central published on Apr 28, 2010
Testing Milestone XProtect Enterprise VMS Software (6.5f) published on Jan 04, 2010
Milestone to Release Support for ONVIF and PSIA published on Aug 24, 2009
Milestone as a VSaaS published on May 23, 2012
Milestone Unannounced Funding and Profitability published on May 09, 2012
Milestone's New Support Take 2 published on Apr 23, 2012
Milestone's Unprecedented Support Charges published on Mar 12, 2012
Surveillance Trends at Milestone Conference 2012 published on Feb 16, 2012


Mirasys

Mirasys develops IP video surveillance software and NVRs with a focus on the Northern European market. Mirasys competes with IndigoVision, Milestone Systems and other IP video providers. Mirasys reports $11M USD 2007 revenue and 20-30% growth rate in 2008.


Mobotix

Mobotix Mobotix manufactures megapixel cameras and video management systems. Key differentiators for Mobotix are: (1) provide the video management system for no charge and (2) do not require video management servers (video can be transmitted directly to storage). Mobotix generated over $50M annual revenue in 2008. Mobotix's product approach is most similar to Avigilon. Read a review of Mobotix's products.

Detailed Information on Mobotix from IP Video Market Info
Testing Decentralized / Edge Recording (Mobotix / MxControlCenter) published on May 11, 2010
Testing Panoramic / 360 Cameras (Mobotix Q24) published on May 09, 2010
Mobotix Camera Configuration Tested published on May 07, 2010
Analyzing Mobotix's Financial and Strategic Positioning published on Aug 25, 2009
360 Cameras the Most Significant Advance in CCTV History? published on Aug 25, 2009
Mobotix's Megapixel Offering Examined published on Dec 13, 2008
Mobotix Q1 2012 Financials Reviewed published on Apr 28, 2012
Critiquing Mobotix's Video / Access Integration Claims published on Apr 19, 2012
Mobotix Growth Stalling published on Feb 15, 2012
Mobotix Partner Program Changes Examined published on Oct 03, 2011
Mobotix's Q2 2011 Strong Results Examined published on Aug 26, 2011


NICE Systems

NICE Systems is a leading provider of Video Management Systems specializing for corporate and government applications. The breadth of offerings including video management, video analytics and investigations is significant. The pricing is premium.

Detailed Information on NICE Systems from IP Video Market Info
Examining NICE's NiceVision VMS published on Dec 09, 2010
NICE Acquires Orsus - Confirms Weak PSIM Market published on Nov 23, 2009
NiceVision Net 2.5 published on Dec 07, 2011
NICE to Acquire Orsus Rumors True published on Nov 22, 2009


NUUO

NUUO develops IP Video Surveillance Software, hybrid DVRs, NVRs and capture cards. NUUO reports over 13,000 deployments in 16 countries. See test results of their IP Video Surveillance Software. Compare to Exacq.

Detailed Information on NUUO from IP Video Market Info
Testing Central Management System (NUUO) published on Jun 14, 2010
Testing NUUO's IP Video Surveillance Software published on Jun 24, 2009
NUUO Titan NVR Examined published on May 21, 2012
Special to Promote IP Migration published on Jan 18, 2010
International Expansion published on Dec 02, 2009
Overview published on Apr 26, 2009


ONSSI

ONSSI offers IP video surveillance software. In 2008, they launched Ocularis that provides sophisticated user interface tools for accessing and reviewing surveillance video. A key element of Ocularis is the ability to control actions via a touch screen (similar to an iPhone).

Detailed Information on ONSSI from IP Video Market Info
Testing OnSSI's NetDVMS and Ocularis Client Lite published on Jan 19, 2010
Analyzing Skypoint: Lenel and OnSSI's Partnership published on Apr 01, 2009
Ocularis 3.0 reviewed published on May 10, 2012
What is Ocularis X? published on Mar 29, 2012
Ocularis 2.0 Examined published on Jul 11, 2011
Examining OnSSI's OpenSight Federated Management published on Oct 19, 2010
The Fallout from OnSSI's Offensive Examined published on Aug 20, 2010


Panasonic

Panasonic is one of the top analog camera providers. Panasonic also carries a line of DVRs and is expanding their IP camera product offering. They are regarded for their high quality cameras (especially their SDIII line). For analog cameras, their main competitor is Pelco. For IP cameras, it is Axis. In July 2008, Panasonic announced a new President and a strategic shift to sell solutions rather than products.

Detailed Information on Panasonic from IP Video Market Info
Panasonic WV-SP509 Camera Test published on May 03, 2012
Testing Panasonic's Remote Monitoring Network Camera (BL-C210A) published on Jun 27, 2010
Testing Panasonic's Megapixel Camera (WV-NP502) published on Feb 02, 2010
Panasonic Full HD Domes published on Apr 12, 2012
Panasonic New Integrated IR Camera Reviewed published on Apr 11, 2012
New Panasonic Home Cameras Reviewed published on Apr 05, 2012
Panasonic's HD PTZ with 36x Optical Zoom Examined published on Sep 29, 2011
Panasonic New Compact Minidomes published on Sep 28, 2011


Pelco

Pelco is one of the largest companies in video surveillance. A market share leader in analog cameras, Pelco offers a broad series of surveillance cameras as well as 3 lines of video management systems - classic DVRs, the Integral product line and the Endura hybrid DVR/NVR system.

In the last year, Pelco has increased their product offering and market focus for IP camera, launching Sarix, their platform for IP/megapixel cameras. Read our examination of the Pelco Sarix offering.

Given Pelco's large size, they compete against a broad variety of companies. In the IP camera market, Pelco's two largest competitors are Axis and Sony. Pelco's historically been well regarded for their customer service. However, their video management technology is widely viewed as average and their IP camera offerings are still limited.

Detailed Information on Pelco from IP Video Market Info
Testing Pelco's Surevision Cameras published on Jan 10, 2012
Testing Pelco Digital Sentry VMS Software published on May 04, 2010
Pelco Layoff Examined published on Jan 13, 2010
Testing Pelco's Sarix Megapixel Cameras (IXE20DN) published on Dec 07, 2009
Examining Pelco's Expansion into Asia / Latin America published on Sep 01, 2009
Examining Pelco Sarix Megapixel Cameras published on Mar 04, 2009
Pelco Cuts Costs and 1% Employees Layoff published on Dec 04, 2008
Pelco vs Integrators published on May 15, 2012
Schneider Goes VSaaS published on Apr 24, 2012
From the Pelco Jet to the Ex-Pelco Yacht published on Mar 26, 2012
Pelco Layoffs September 2011 published on Sep 28, 2011
Pelco Sarix SureVision Examined published on Sep 20, 2011


QNAP

QNAP offers NVR appliances. QNAP leverages its experience in manufacturing Network Attached Storage appliances to build solid, inexpensive NVR appliances for small camera counts. QNAP's NVRs support a modest variety of IP cameras are best positioned for home and small business market segments who are looking to replace DVR systems.

Detailed Information on QNAP from IP Video Market Info
QNAP NVRs Low-Cost IP Video Examined published on Nov 22, 2009
Examining QNAP VioStor Pro Series NVR published on Oct 04, 2010
Company Overview published on Sep 05, 2009


Salient

Salient is a VMS specialist providing IP Video Surveillance software and hybrid DVR appliances. For the IP video software, the company has 3 offerings: a basic line supporting up to 25 cameras, a Pro series that supports unlimited cameras with centralized management and an Enterprise series that adds Active Directory integration. Historically, the company has been focused in the US Southwest but started significant expansion efforts in 2008. Compare to Exacq and Milestone.

Detailed Information on Salient from IP Video Market Info
Salient Systems VMS Overview published on Nov 03, 2011
Examining S500 Low Cost Hybrid Appliance published on Sep 12, 2009
New Product Offering published on May 26, 2009
Appliances Released published on Apr 08, 2009


Secure-i

Secure-i offers hosted video surveillance management, eliminating the need for DVRs/NVRs at the customers location. Video is streamed off-site to Secure-i's facilities where it is stored and managed. Secure-i is partnered with Axis communications and currently only supports Axis cameras. Compare to byRemote.


SeeTec

SeeTec is an IP video surveillance software developer focused on the European market. While SeeTec has low recognition globally, IMS rates SeeTec as one of the largest sellers of IP video surveillance software.


Smartvue

Smartvue offers a solution for small box retailers looking for higher resolution IP video. SmartVue offers a package of wireless megapixel IP cameras (MSRP - $695) and an NVR (MSRP - $2300) that is inexpensive and easy to set up. Indeed, SmartVue's package is very cost competitive against traditional analog camera and DVR solutions that offer low quality and less deployment flexibility. Also, 'open' IP video software systems can be significantly more expensive and complex to set up and deploy - a critical consideration for chain retailers and a key problem in expanding IP video surveillance to the broader marketplace.

Note: since SmartVue offers a package, you cannot buy the cameras and use them with other manufacturer's NVRs. It also does not offer sophisticated PoS monitoring nor exception based reporting. These elements should be factored into your purchasing decision.

Learn more background information on SmartVue, its funding, revenues and plans.

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99 Cent iPhone App published on Aug 19, 2009


Steelbox

Steelbox offered an NVR appliance that offers very high scalability. In january 2009, Steelbox was acquired by ASG. Unlike most IP video surveillance software that consists of loading an application on a server/PC, Steelbox has developed a custom embedded appliance (similar to a router). A small appliance (2 RU) can handle up to 500 cameras at an MSRP of less than $75 per camera (excluding storage). Steelbox is optimized for use with PSIM applications. Steelbox competes against IP video surveillance software running on servers such as Sun's Fire X4500. Read a review of Steelbox's offering.

Detailed Information on Steelbox from IP Video Market Info
Steelbox Foreclosed - Purchased by ASG published on Nov 20, 2008
Video Management Optimized for Large-Scale Surveillance published on Jul 08, 2008


Synectics

Synectics offers a Video Management System, Synergy, that specializes in integrating and managing 3rd party systems. Synectics' strongest markets are casinos in the US and public deployments in the UK. In addition the VMS, Synectics manufacturers encoders and industrial cameras. Synectics report approximately $32 Million USD revenue in 2008. The Synergy product offering is best fit for larger, more complex environments. Compare to Genetec.

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Quadnectics / Synectics Sales Decline 2nd Half 2009 published on Mar 14, 2010


Tempest Microsystems

Tempest Microsystems To the best of our knowledge, Tempest Microsystems is out of business. We have been contacted by dozens of people asking for help with their Tempest DVR. We cannot help you as we have never had any connection to the company. Try contacting Nio Security. They bought out Tempest and then shut them down in 2009.

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Nio Revenue Plummets, Shuts Down Tempest DVRs published on Apr 01, 2010


TimeSight

TimeSight offers NVRs optimized for storage reduction of megapixel cameras. Claims 90% reduction in storage costs by periodically reducing video quality so that older video is still available but at lower storage. The 90% should be carefully examined as other video surveillance manufacturers offer numerous ways to reduce storage costs. Competes with a wide range of IP video surveillance software providers and NVR manufacturers.

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TimeSight Raised New Funding published on Dec 02, 2010
June 2010 Funding Examined published on Jul 08, 2010
Funding for TimeSight published on Mar 11, 2010
Motion Optimized Recording (MORe) Examined published on Nov 22, 2009
Niche Use for TimeSight Systems published on Oct 29, 2009


Verint

Verint is a leading IP video provider offering a broad line of cameras, encoders, wireless, analytics and IP video management software. Over the last 5 years, Verint has evolved from a high end DVR manufacturer to an end to end video provider. Verint's offering centers around their Nextiva platform which provides tight integration with analytics and advanced command and control functionality. Verint's main competitors include March Networks, Genetec and DvTel. Read a review of Verint's strategy.

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Verint Wins "Worst Surveillance Company 2011" published on Aug 11, 2011
Exploring Verint's Video Strategy published on Jul 28, 2008
Verint's Q1 2011 and PSIM Acquisition Price Examined published on Jun 09, 2011
Verint to Acquire Rontal, Offer PSIM published on Apr 04, 2011
Verint's Revenue Decline Continues Q3 2010 published on Dec 08, 2010
Q2 2010 Video Revenue Down Modestly published on Sep 09, 2010
Q1 2010 Revenue Drop published on Jun 09, 2010


Vicon

Vicon manufacturers a wide range of video surveillance products. One of the older companies in the industry, Vicon is widely considered to be a leader in analog CCTV. Over the last few years, Vicon has expanded their product portfolio to include both IP cameras and IP video surveillance software. Vicon provides free VMS licenses for use with Vicon cameras and OEMs integrated analytics through Agent Vi and access control from S2. Vicon is a publicly traded company, reporting 2008 annual revenues of $66.9 M USD. Compare Vicon to Verint, Pelco and American Dynamics.

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Vicon 2011 Financials Examined published on Dec 22, 2011
Vicon Revenue Decline Resumes published on Aug 05, 2011
Vicon's Q1 2011 Financial Performance Examined published on May 13, 2011
Vicon Achieves Best Quarter in Years published on Feb 05, 2011
Vicon's Troubles Continue published on Dec 03, 2010


Video Insight

Video Insight

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Most Aggressive Pilot Program Ever? published on Mar 20, 2012
Video Insight VMS Overview published on Dec 09, 2011
Pricing Special to Steal Customers from Milestone and OnSSI published on Dec 26, 2009
VMS Service Fees published on Jun 08, 2009


VideoNext

VideoNext offers an integrated IP video management system. Their platform combines IP video surveillance software and PSIM functionalities into a unified solution. VideoNext features integration with a variety of third party systems, including access control and video analytics. VideoNext, unlike other PSIM solutions, does not support video management systems other than its own. VideoNext's core markets are the military and high end commercial/industrial.

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On Line Sales of VMS for Mac/iPhone published on Aug 17, 2009


VideoProtein

VideoProtein is out of business and has been since approximately 2009. No further information is available and no company has bought out or taken over their product.


VNS

VNS offers servers optimized for IP video surveillance software. VNS is partnered with OnSSI and Milestone. VNS competes with commercial off the shelf (COTS) servers from large computer manufacturers such as Dell or HP.

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IP Camera Tuning Kit Released published on Sep 11, 2009