Exacq Overview

Exacq is one of the largest VMS / NVR manufacturers. In June 2013, they were acquired by Tyco for $150 million in cash.

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  • VMS Labor Standards on Dec 11, 2014
    ..." "5 hours for Milestone, 4 hours for Exacq But we do alot more Exacq." "Avigilon VMS server I'd say 4hrs billed but would only take 1hr...
  • Major Moves - Security Manufacturers 2014 / 2015 on Dec 08, 2014
    ...approach to VSaaS, with managed recorders on site (see: Eagle Eye Cloud VMS - $5 Per Camera Per Month) Exacq A year after being acquired by Tyco for $150 million, Exacq had a relatively quiet year all...
  • Milestone Terminates All US Manufacturer Reps on Dec 03, 2014
    ... For example, if a rep firm has Arecont and Exacq or Sony and OnSSI, they would be more likely to steer customers to use, respectively, Arecont...
  • Manufacturer Sales Pitches Revealed on Dec 02, 2014
    ...Manufacturers Covered We 'secret shopped' 12 manufacturers including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Canon Exacq Genetec Milestone Mobotix Vivotek Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Note: Acti, Arecont...
  • What Low Cost IP Cameras Hold Up The Best In The Field? on Nov 24, 2014
    ... We dealt mainly with Axis, Sony, and Exacq Vision. I am a big fan of Exacq, and Axis, but in my location, I know we won't sell much Axis...
  • How Do I Unify VMSes Of A Site With Both Avigilon And Exacq? on Nov 13, 2014
    ... A member has recently asked about doing this with Avigilon and Exacq specifically.
  • Avigilon Analytic Cameras Tested 2014 on Nov 12, 2014
    ...integrate with Avigilon Control Center? How well do these analytics integrate with rival VMSes, like Exacq and Milestone? Key Findings Here are our key findings from this test: Human and vehicle...
  • What IP Public View Monitors Are You Using? on Oct 21, 2014
    ...need to display one camera on the PVM but the entire system is IP (Samsung and Arecont cameras), and Exacq does not push IP video over its analog output. After looking around for a few hours it seems...
  • Winners Losers Fall 2014 on Oct 13, 2014
    ...winning and losing among a number of notable manufacturers, including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Exacq FLIR Genetec Hikvision Milestone Pelco Pivot3 Samsung Sony Tyco Vicon /...
  • Exacqvision Undocumented Feature (Re: Onvif) on Oct 04, 2014
    ...4) of the Exacq VMS software and was doing tests. The ONVIF support was coming up short and I couldn't get...
  • ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ...VMS brands, allowing the same fundamental hardware to run with various VMS software offerings (such as Exacq, Milestone and OnSSI).  However, Avigilon re-branding it allows their sales and marketing team...
  • Fall 2014 New Products Directory on Sep 23, 2014
    ...4 Exacq E-Series Encoders Honeywell ASIS Release..... Free Caricatures Bosch 5MP Starlight SDC IP...
  • Hikvision Encoders With Exacq - Has Anyone Used This Combination? Any... on Sep 21, 2014
    ...own servers, so I'm interested in using some of the HikVision 4, 8, or 16ch units to integrate with Exacq. I currently use Panasonic and Sony Encoders and have had good luck with them, but I'm looking...
  • Testing Avigilon ACC 5 VMS on Sep 10, 2014
    ...direct drivers, as well as ONVIF, though this list is limited compared to open platform VMSes such as Exacq, Genetec, or Milestone. The level of integration via either method varies with some functions...
  • License Plate Recognition (LPR) Axis App Tested on Sep 08, 2014
    ...to change that, turning compatible Axis cameras into all-in-one LPR systems, now with integration to Exacq. LPR vs LPC Many confuse LPR and LPC. License plate capture (LPC) is the ability for a camera...
  • Will Vmses, Like Exacq, Beef Up Internet Security? on Sep 07, 2014
    I hope the full exposure of the evil of password cracking will beef up security on our VMS software Exacq. Is anyone else worried? Exacq currently has no brute force detection and no option to limit...
  • Milestone Releases 'ONVIF Edge Storage' on Sep 05, 2014
    ... Milestone previously only had 2; Exacq lists 4; Genetec, probably has the most, and even for them, it is about a dozen, far less than...
  • Milestone XProtect 2014 Tested on Sep 03, 2014
    In this third entry in our ongoing VMS test series we provide in-depth explanation and analysis...
  • VMS Webinar Series on Aug 07, 2014
    Over the next month, each Monday at 11am EDT / 15:00 GMT, IPVM will be hosting a webinar on a...
  • Testing Exacq VMS on Aug 06, 2014
    ... Exacq allows flexible options for custom layouts instead of just the standard 2x2, 4x4, etc. options,...
  • Worst Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 30, 2014
    ..." Exacq Disappoints While Exacq was integrator's top overall choice for VMS systems, they received just...
  • Best Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 28, 2014
    ... The companies that stood out included Arecont Vision, Avigilon, Axis, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Lenel, Milestone, Pelco, Sony, S2 and Verint. But which ones were the...
  • How To Integrate Exacq To A Point Of Sale System Via Serial Out Of Printer? on Jul 23, 2014
    I have never worked with exacq before. What is a method to connect exacq to a Point of Sale system using the printer out from...
  • Corporate Cross Selling - Who Does It And What Is The Effect? on Jun 26, 2014
    ...so I have lost track on what they own but it is a lot! American Dynamics/Kantech/Software House/DSC/Exacq with contracting by ADT residental and small business, Tyco Integrated Systems, Sensormatic's...
  • Exacq "Easysupport" - Is This Useful? What Other VMSes Do This? on Jun 17, 2014
    In Exacq's 6.2 release, out yesterday, they added a feature called EasySupport. It essentially let's you...
  • Tyco Security Financials - Here's How Big They Are on Jun 17, 2014
    ...security products revenue was up 5% overall, though it was only 2% organically, once acquisitions, like Exacq were excluded. But Strong Profits So why is Tyco's CEO so happy? Simply low...
  • Winner and Losers of the Milestone Deal on Jun 16, 2014
    ... It is the opposite of Exacq / Tyco. The rightful fear with Tyco, is that since they control a multi-billion dollar...
  • Help Request For Exacq VMS Customer Issue on Jun 11, 2014
    ...Greetings IPVMers! I am trying to assist one of our customers with an issue involving our servers and the Exacq VMS. We design and manufacture complete server systems so the hardware and OS comes from us....
  • Low Cost Additional Storage Option For Exacq Server? on May 14, 2014
    ... I can't add anymore on board and looking for something that will be seen as a drive letter in Exacq to write to. Looking for about 8 TB to be shared between them or 4TB slices for each. Anybody...
  • Hikvision IR Panoramic Camera Tested on May 14, 2014
    ... Hikvision informs us Exacq, Milestone, Genetec, and others are in process but not yet fully supported. In our tests, ONVIF...
  • IP Camera Sample Shots Directory on May 05, 2014
    ... Notice the significant difference in performance: AVI files (178 MB) Exacq standalone player (182 MB) Still images (1 MB) And there are 15 more inside. How to Use...
  • Exacq Still Broken But Milestone Adds Full Avigilon Support on May 01, 2014
    Exacq broke Avigilon support and evidently has not plans to rectify it. However, now Milestone, with...
  • Audio Surveillance Guide on Apr 30, 2014
    ... Note: This clip was combined from two different Exacq exports. Exacq only allows one audio track at a time to be exported and played, so audio in and...
  • ONVIF Mega Test 2014 on Apr 16, 2014
    ... The VMSes included: Exacq, Milestone, VideoInsight, Axxon and Wodsee. The first 2 are ONVIF Profile S conformant, the...
  • Exacq Supports RTSP? on Apr 10, 2014
    Will Exacq accept RSTP live streams?
  • 52 New Products Directory ISC West 2014 on Mar 30, 2014
    ...Imager [link no longer available] Arecont Vision "Stellar" Low Light Cameras [link no longer available] Exacq ELP Mid Level NVR Hikvision Integrated IR Panoramics Panasonic New Mid Level Cameras TI Chip...
  • ExacqVision Version 6 VMS Improvements Tested on Mar 27, 2014
    Exacq's newly released Version 6.0 claims a new set of features, centering around search, an issue...
  • License Plate Capture Shootout 2014 on Mar 10, 2014
    ... Note that these clips will work on Windows only, as they use the Exacq embedded viewer. Methodology Cameras were tested using default settings, unless otherwise...
  • Major Exacq Rep Switches To Milestone on Mar 04, 2014
    As soon as Tyco acquired Exacq, rumors and debate commenced about what would happened to their manufacturer representative...
  • Testing Honeywell HD WDR IP Camera on Feb 25, 2014
    ... The Honeywell HCW1F's regularly dropped while connected to Exacq and DW Spectrum. Axxon Next, Milestone, and Video Insight did not have any issue. Adding the...
  • Worst VMS Manufacturers 2014 on Feb 24, 2014
    ..." Of course, considering Exacq 'won' driven by integrator's praise for their usability, it should be no surprise that on the...
  • Favorite VMS Manufacturers 2014 on Feb 17, 2014
    ... Exacq Beats Milestone In 2011, Exacq was a somewhat surprising second place finisher to Milestone....
  • VMS Server Load Fundamentals Tested on Feb 11, 2014
    ... In this report, we share our test findings experimenting with 4 VMSes (Exacq, Milestone, Axxon and Network Optix/DW) and an examination of: Camera count impact VMD...
  • Exacq Breaks Avigilon Integration on Jan 20, 2014
    IPVM testing has verified that Exacq has broken integration with Avigilon cameras. Up until mid year 2013, Exacq's releases...
  • Testing $29 ONVIF IR IP Chinese Camera on Jan 08, 2014
    ... While the cameras are functional when connected to Milestone XProtect and Video Insight, neither Exacq nor Genetec coulc. Further, neither camera is listed on the ONVIF conformance page. RTSP...
  • Milestone Adds Manufacturer Reps on Jan 06, 2014
    ...Milestone, primarily, because of their expansion into the NVR business and, secondarily, because of the Exacq acquisition. Manufacturer reps excel in reaching out more broadly and for smaller deals than an...
  • Camera App Integrates PTZs and Perimeter Detection on Dec 11, 2013
    ... In the past, this level of integration only worked with Exacq, Genetec, and Milestone VMS, a deal breaker for users on different platforms. With the ACAP, the...
  • Preliminary IPVM VMS Load Testing Results on Dec 02, 2013
    ... For this preliminary testing, we tested Exacq for recording and viewing of up to 12 cameras. We added 1 camera at a time and then recorded...
  • Long Term Storage Solution For Exacqvision EL Linux Based Recorder on Nov 07, 2013
    We have a customer that has a few ELS Exacq units that run on Linux. He wants to add on enough storage to get 6+ months of retention. This...
  • VMS Training Options Compared on Nov 07, 2013
    In this note, we compare Avigilon, Axxon, Exacq, Genetec, March, Milestone, Network Optix / Digital Watchdog and Video Insights' training...
  • Winners & Losers Fall 2013 on Nov 04, 2013
    ...review the specific competitive advances and problems for: Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Bosch Exacq Genetec IQinVision Milestone Mobotix OnSSI Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Trending -...
  • VMS Mapping Shootout on Oct 30, 2013
    ...this report, we share our test results of reviewing the map features for Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, AxxonSoft, and Network Optix/Digital Watcdog. Key Differentiators Maps research revealed a...
  • VMS Upgrade Comparison on Oct 22, 2013
    ...your own? In this report, we answer these questions, examining the upgrade capabilities for Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/Digital Watchdog and VideoInsight. We answer the following...
  • Surveillance Search Shootout on Oct 14, 2013
    ... In this report, we share our test results of using search capabilities for Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/DW and VideoInsight, as highlighted in the image...
  • Professional But Low Cost IP Video Alternatives To Avigilon / Exacq /... on Oct 10, 2013
    ...offering Dahua / QSee - very inexpensive cameras and kits - downside available at Costco and online Exacq LC - lower cost appliance for professional VMS software and broad third party support -...
  • VMS Matchup: Tyco Exacq vs VideoEdge on Oct 09, 2013
    Tyco Security Products now has 2 video management systems: VideoEdge and the newly acquired Exacq. This begs the question: Which one is better and for what applications? In this note, we share...
  • Best and Worst - ASIS 2013 on Sep 29, 2013
    ...Genetec 3:30 Milestone 4:48 ACTi 6:00 Panasonic 7:30 Avigilon 9:24 Axis 14:40 Ubiquiti 22:26 Exacq 27:09 You can download the whole 38 minute video (200Mb). What Manufacturers Had to...
  • New Products Directory ASIS 2013 on Sep 24, 2013
    ... Exacq LC - Low cost appliances match up against Milestone Arcus devices Exacq 5.8 - Minor release...
  • VMS Health Monitoring Shootout on Sep 18, 2013
    ... We tested Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, Network Optix / Digital Watchdog, and Video Insight VMSes. 11 Key Differentiators Our...
  • Milestone Launches Professional NVRs (Husky) on Sep 12, 2013
    ... In this note, we break it down comparing it to Exacq, Intransa and Arcus partners. Product Overview The Husky series is available with 3...
  • VMS Camera Connection Comparison on Sep 09, 2013
    ... We tested adding 10 different cameras to Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, Network Optix and Video Insight VMSes. Key Differentiators Examined We identified 5 key...
  • 10 Top Discussions This Summer on Sep 01, 2013
    ... Here are 10 Top discussions that show their quality and range: Choosing a VMS: Exacq, Milestone or Avigilon An end user asks for our help in deciding on a VMS. Here's our advice on...
  • VMS Installation Comparison on Aug 28, 2013
    ... In this report, we share our test findings of installing Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, Network Optix and Video Insight VMSes. Key questions answered: What is the availability...
  • VMS Remote Monitoring Tested on Aug 21, 2013
    ...5Mb/s: "Good" bandwidth for remote monitoring We then tested the following VMSes: Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/Digital Watchdog and VideoInsight. We started with thick...
  • Free Wireless Surveillance for Cities? on Aug 14, 2013
    ... However, it is as basic as a 5-camera wireless system can be with a backbone of Exacq, Ubiquiti, and proprietary cameras of unknown quality. For an agency with a limited budget, this...
  • Choosing A VMS: Exacq Milestone Or Avigilon on Aug 11, 2013
    ... I am concerned about feature sets within the Exacq system verses all of your alternative suggestions. Our system looks at a 24/7 operation where...
  • Exacq's Low Cost LC vs Milestone Arcus on Aug 07, 2013
    A key Exacq competitive advantage has been their appliance lines, especially compared to Milestone, who...
  • VMS Live Video Shootout 2013 on Aug 06, 2013
    ... We evaluated Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/Digital Watchdog, OnSSI and Video Insight to understand those...
  • Is Bigger Better? (HDD) on Jul 19, 2013
    ... Exacq Technologies note in their performance benchmarking KB that: "Minimum disk quantity: Servers are...
  • Avigilon ONVIF Cameras Compatible With Exacq? on Jul 18, 2013
    We are replacing an Avigilon system with exacq and would like to use the existing avigilon cameras which are onvif complainat. Has anyone...
  • VMS Multistreaming Comparison on Jul 11, 2013
    ... Others, like Exacq, will automatically switch over to a high resolution stream, even in a smaller...
  • Avigilon 5.0 Upgrade Plan and Costs Reviewed on Jul 02, 2013
    ... In this note, we dig into the details and compare to Milestone, Genetec and Exacq approaches. Upgrade Approach A few important logistical points for upgrading users, as...
  • Alternatives To Exacq? on Jun 27, 2013
    Many Exacq integrators are talking about alternatives to Exacq. The reason? Tyco is their scariest /...
  • Tyco Acquires Exacq on Jun 19, 2013
    Tyco is spending $150 million in cash to acquire VMS/NVR manufacturer Exacq, who generated $54.6 million in 2012. This is one of the most expensive and significant deals in...
  • POS Integration With Exacq on Apr 24, 2013
    We have to integrate an older Casio Register (TK6000) with an Exacq hybrid system in a small retail store. The register has a serial port so I assume it will output...
  • Milestone Arcus Hybrid DVR/NVR on Apr 08, 2013
    ...we examine the details of the offering, how it compares to Milestone's traditional appliance options, Exacq and analog kit offerings. LenovoEMC / Arcus Milestone Arcus is being preinstalled on two of...
  • Should I Use Genetec Or Exacq? on Apr 08, 2013
    ...for some professional opinions on which of the following two IP VMS solutions i should use, Genetec or ExacQ. Some specifics of my origanization and my requirements are as follows: 100 sites; I would like...
  • Axis Camera Companion - Integrator Review on Mar 10, 2013
    ... I have played with Exacq's edge solution, and it seemed much faster. To be fair, my test of the Exacq solution was long...
  • Testing Avigilon's H3 WDR Camera on Feb 14, 2013
    ...in our low light scene, brightening the image enough that our test chart may be seen, not possible in Exacq or other clients. Bandwidth Consumption In order to test bandwidth, we set all VBR cameras...
  • Virtualization And Exacq on Jan 08, 2013
    Exacq recently announced a VMWare appliance exacqVision Virtual VMS Software for VMware host video...
  • Recorders Integrating with Other Recorders on Aug 23, 2012
    ... support no third party recorders (even bigger providers like Exacq and OnSSI). Genetec and Milestone both support some with Genetec likely having more. However,...
  • Turning an IP Camera Into an Intercom on Jul 19, 2012
    ... I could be wrong but I don't think the Axis software or the Exacq software can do the live audio needed to create a basic door intercom system. Any suggestions?...
  • Genetec & Milestone vs Avigilon & Exacq on Jun 26, 2012
    ... Now, though, Avigilon and Exacq are increasingly strong contenders in the race for VMS supremacy. In this note, we examine the...
  • Lilin's NVR Touch Reviewed on Jun 25, 2012
    ...features, pricing and positioning of the unit compared to VMS software and NVR options from Milestone, Exacq, Synology and QNAP. Overview The NVR Touch looks a lot like a traditional DVR, most notably on...
  • Exacq Surging Revenue and Financials Reviewed on Jun 21, 2012
    In the last year, revenue for VMS manufacturer Exacq has surged nearly 70% and in 2011, the company's total annual revenue surpassed $32 million USD...
  • Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide 2012 on May 05, 2012
    ... Exacq Edge: Exacq joins Genetec as the only two major VMS providers to offer support for long term 3rd...
  • Top Trend - Edge Storage Test on Apr 24, 2012
    ... Now, with a major boost by Axis plus new support from Exacq and Aimetis joining existing offerings from Genetec and Milestone, broader acceptance is...
  • Winners Losers Spring 2012 on Apr 22, 2012
    ...notable manufacturers: Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis D-Link Dedicated Micros DVTel Envysion Exacq IndigoVision Ingram Micro Intersil ipConfigure Milestone...
  • New Products Reviewed ISC West 2012 on Mar 26, 2012
    ...MultiMegapixel Series Aimetis Edge Recording Interlogic Releases a Cake Pixim Nightwolf IR Optimization Exacq Edge Recording / VMS on a Camera ipConfigure LPR App for IP Cameras Object Video Amnesty...
  • Bosch Edge Recording Reviewed on Mar 26, 2012
    ...overview Bosch's approach, its features and compare to other edge recording options from Axis, Genetec, and Exacq. Overview Key technical details of Bosch's edge recording support: Edge storage is...
  • Aimetis Edge Recording Reviewed on Mar 25, 2012
    ...we will overview this feature and compare to other edge storage options from Milestone, Genetec, and Exacq. Overview Key technical details of Aimetis' edge recording support: Edge storage is...
  • ExacqVision Edge Recording Reviewed / Tested on Mar 24, 2012
    ... Now, VMS povider Exacq has released their own edge recording offering that allows IP cameras to act as fully-featured...
  • Axis Camera Companion (ACC) Released 2012 on Mar 20, 2012
    ...this truly significantly better than Mobotix or simply marketing bluster? Compared to Milestone and Exacq: A number of VMS software providers have focused on smaller camera deployments. Does this new...
  • S2 Enters Surveillance Market on Feb 02, 2012
    ... For the recording platform, the Pronto VR will use Exacq as a component for its recording server with its own S2 client software / front end.  Two...
  • Manufacturer's #1 Complaint: Integrator Errors on Jan 28, 2012
    I have never seen manufacturers so passionate nor united than on the topic of integrator error....
  • Razberi M16 NVR Examined on Jan 17, 2012
    ... In this update, we examine the new series and contrast to current NVR models from Exacq, Genetec, Vivotek, etc. Product Overview The Razberi M16 [link no longer available] is a...
  • Encoders vs. Hybrid DVR Recorders on Dec 05, 2011
    ...Control Center Core VMS Licenses: ~$80 each, $320 Additional configuration: $200 Total: $2,720 Exacq Hybrid Recorder Exacq EL Series: ~$3,000 USD online (16 analog inputs and 1TB hard...
  • Testing Arecont's 20MP SurroundVideo Camera on Nov 29, 2011
    ... For example, Exacq released new software to handle this. Day/night cutover did not work and had to be adjusted...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer Revenue Directory 2011 on Nov 27, 2011
    ...performance: 3VR ACTi Anixter Arecont Avigilon Axis Axxon CSST Dedicated Micros Everfocus Exacq Genetec GeoVision Hikvision IndigoVision Infinova Keeneo Lorex March...
  • Ubiquiti Aircam Bullet Test on Nov 19, 2011
    ... Only continuous recording was possible since Exacq does not support server side motion detection and the Ubiquiti camera does not support camera...