NICE Systems Overview
NICE Systems
provides video management systems and PSIM software targeted at large end users at high pricing. The company is increasingly a niche player as newer entrants (e.g., Genetec and Milestone) have expanded into the mid and high end markets.
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Bottom: Integrators Start To Stand Vs Coronavirus on Apr 20, 2020Good news - IPVM integrator statistics show that while coronavirus has hit integrators hard, it...
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Worsen: Integrators Hit Even Harder By Coronavirus on Mar 30, 2020..." "Commercial projects are nice for technicians because offices are mostly empty these days so they can get work done more...
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France Declares School Facial Recognition Illegal Due to GDPR on Oct 31, 2019...CNIL, requesting approval for a facial recognition access control solution in two high schools (one in Nice and the other in Marseilles.) Solution Description The solution was developed by Cisco's...
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Rhombus Vs Umbo Vs Others For 1,000+ Cameras on Sep 29, 2019... Local Storage- I think 15 days of storage on-device is nice, but I'd like the option to bump up to more, like 60 days 5. High quality footage- good enough...
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What Do & Don't You Miss About Being An Integrator? on Sep 27, 2019...large projects and closing out on training for a big access control or security camera system, it was nice to reflect and look back on some of the large projects that I completed or was a part of. I...
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... We'll be more careful about saying nice things in the future, kidding somewhat.
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Favorite Wireless Manufacturers 2019 on Jun 12, 2019... Nice fit for public street projects where obstructions from point to point can be disrupted." "We...
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Verkada Favorability Results 2019 on May 29, 2019Verkada has taken the industry by storm with the fastest growing video surveillance sales...
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Arecont Favorability Results 2019 on Apr 22, 2019..." "Their camera housings look pretty nice, and their cameras present a nice view, but they use poor codecs that don't always play nice...
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Alarm.com Favorability Results 2019 on Apr 15, 2019The once dot com startup has evolved to become a core provider for home security and is now...
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UK Installer CCTV Aware - Flat Pricing, No Salespeople on Apr 10, 2019... Salespeople coming around and seeing the nice car in the drive and saying: "You won’t mind an extra 200 Pounds." He maintains that with his...
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Panasonic Favorability Results 2019 on Mar 27, 2019Panasonic favorability declined, as the company struggled to find its way amidst a changing...
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Retired Mercury President Returns As Open Options President on Mar 18, 2019... They’ve done a really nice job of doubling their business over the last few years already. My challenge is to not screw it...
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Network Optix Favorability Results 2019 on Mar 11, 2019..." "Nice VMS, we really like using it when we have the chance. The licensing is reasonable and the...
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Prysm PSIM Profile on Mar 05, 2019...in the space, including, but not limited to: Proximex, which is reaching end-of-life in 2020 NICE spinout Qognify, which offers PSIM functionality Verint's Nextiva PSIM VidSys, which talks...
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Qognify Dropping Seetec and OnSSI Brands on Mar 01, 2019...(pronounced with an awkward 'o' rather than the conventional 'qu') was created less than 4 years ago when NICE exited the video surveillance business. In that time, its marketing has been limited and it has...
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Private School IT Manager Surveillance Interview on Feb 22, 2019... It's been nice to be able to give others access as appropriate. IPVM: How often have your cameras helped you...
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I have a customer that is looking for a PTZ that will look nice indoors in a church. Any suggestions? Thank you?
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Hanwha Techwin Favorability Results 2019 on Jan 31, 2019...politically charged (in the US) replacement for Chinese manufacturers like Hikvision and Dahua: "A nice alternative to the Hik/Dahua cameras. Not the best images but good enough. Reasonable...
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Vivotek Favorability Report 2019 on Jan 29, 2019... Also, they have a number of cameras in a really nice, small dome housing which differentiates them from some other manufacturers out there." "Good...
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Genetec Favorability Report 2019 on Jan 25, 2019... Innovative" "VMS is nice. Easy to write APIs for." "I hear nothing but good things, but no personal experience and have...
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Bosch Favorability Results 2019 on Jan 23, 2019..." "Products are good, analytics are good, alarm systems are nice, prices are extreme. But they sell well due to the functionality and the name." "Never use...
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Milestone Favorability Results 2019 on Jan 21, 2019... The design is nice and smooth." "Is our preferred VMS and try to use in many of our installs if possible." "Our...
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Exacq Favorability Results 2019 on Jan 17, 2019... Easy to install, nice user interface and good reliability." "One of the best systems available. Linux...
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Avigilon Favorability Results 2019 on Jan 15, 2019... I thought that was nice of them to not leave the end user hanging." "In the past, I didn't pay attention too much about...
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Hey all. I'm an end user, who used to work for an integrator. We've got a system that is S2...
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Integrator Laptop Guide on Oct 16, 2018...add them back and to even expand them with new types like PoE-out ethernet ports: "It would also be nice to still get serial ports built in instead of converters to use on fire alarm panel...
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Owners: You Ever Have Employees Do Work At Your Home? Cons? on Oct 07, 2018...working 70 hours a week making $300 a week for almost 2 years and I was finally able to do something nice for my family. Anyone do this and seen any ill feelings? My only other choice is do it myself...
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... GSX did a nice job of bringing in other organizations: ESA, ISC, Security Exchange instead of treating them...
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Favorite Power Supply Manufacturer 2018 on Sep 28, 2018... The new eFlow power supplies are nice as well. For the new HID multiclass reader you really should have a low power disconnect. If you...
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Favorite Access Control Reader Manufacturer 2018 on Sep 25, 2018... It's a nice form factor, easy to see the LED from across a large space, indoor/outdoor rated, decent read...
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... I have setup pretty nice viewing options in the smart client, recording options, archiving options, etc. HOWEVER...I...
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Has Anyone Here Ever Dealt With Akuvox Intercom Units? on Jul 11, 2018They look nice from their website . They do not have any backend, only a front unit. You need a SIP server for...
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... If we sell enough product to be a (pick your favorite precious metal) level partner, it would be nice if we could actually get priority support with qualified support technicians. Improved...
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Which Home Automation System To Standardize On? on May 13, 2018... I have narrowed it down to: Crestron - expensive but has a nice interface Control 4 - a bit cheaper than the above, has a nice interface, easy for end user to...
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Can anyone recommend an nice residential intercom system that is PoE based? In the old days everyone used Aiphone and it is...
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Favorite Integrator Sales Quote Software (Statistics) on Feb 23, 2018... It's nice that all of our financials are together but it's not the best tool for the job, or the most...
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Simplisafe 'All New' Generation 3 Tested on Feb 08, 2018... The extended power duration is a nice update from the previous tested duration of ~12 hours on the older system. 'Smashsafe'...
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My Hikvision New Value Series PTZ Test Results - Anyone Else? on Nov 22, 2017... Nice and slick if you're installing to a flat, solid surface. Under a mushy aluminum soffit, at...
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Shopping For Access Control. Am I Being Too Picky? on Nov 20, 2017... The Entrapass Web software, from what limited info I've watched and demoed, does seem nice. However it looks like the only way to use it is with Kantech equipment. So once I swap the...
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Simple And Cheap VPN Setups Against Hacking on Oct 06, 2017...Initially there's of course some settings to set, but even if it takes an hour in a simple case, the nice thing is that the SD card is simple to backup and copy for redundancy after the most important...
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CNL PSIM Profile on Sep 06, 2017... Qognify, the spinout of NICE, offers PSIM functionality, along with some video analytics options, such as Suspect...
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Replace Lenel System With Software House / Qognify (NICE)? on Jul 21, 2017...cons of replacing his existing Lenel (access and video) system with a Software House CCURE + Qognify (NICE) combination? Any input, please share.
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Importance of Sales To Integrators - Statistics on Jun 23, 2017... Don't get me wrong, it's nice when we just happen to be ordering during a sale, but the sales rarely impact what we quote and...
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Varifocal Vs Fixed Lens Statistics 2017 on May 04, 2017... VF are nice as you get more flexibility in camera placement but with an added cost and added size to a...
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I spent several years living in the land of Mobotix, but have not really dealt with them...
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Sony Favorability Results 2017 on Feb 06, 2017... They still have a nice picture, but don't have enough models to be a main offering." "Their camera are often very good...
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$18.7M PSIM Acquisition Examined (IDV / Everbridge) on Feb 06, 2017... This price is above average for a PSIM acquisition (NICE/Orsus $22M, Verint/Rontal rumored at ~$10M, ADT/Proximex rumored to be low price), and if the...
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IPVM Calculator Customer Links Question on Jan 23, 2017... Would be nice to have the options so they don't see all of the page info etc... I know u can use the pdf...
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For Sale: PSIM Provider Seeking Offers on Dec 19, 20162016 saw a lot of acquisitions, and more are expected in 2017, now PSIM vendor Fortem is hoping...
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Anyone else having connection issues post Exacq 7.4.2 with Axis cameras? We are seeing...
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Customized Signs Resource Or Recommendations? on Nov 04, 2016Does anybody out there have a good source for online edited signs/ordering (you know, the nice looking "video surveillance system by...." signs at front entries, double sided print,...
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Favorite Access Control 2016 on Oct 25, 2016... NetBox systems require little support over their life, and they play nice with everything." "Paxton. Very easy to install and the Hosted Blu version is perfect for a lot...
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...to the house for a first date in the most generic stereotypes: Axis would be that preppie guy with a nice car, good haircut, and respectful. He's headed to college and his future looks bright. You are...
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Want to be acquired? Qognify, the former Nice Security Group, has big money behind it and the plans for multiple acquisitions. In this note,...
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'Universal' Camera Discovery Tool on Aug 14, 2016Wouldn't it be nice to have a 'universal' IP camera discovery tool? One that finds any camera regardless of brand,...
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Qognify Suspect Search Examined on Jul 01, 2016...a suspect? White guy, black hair, mustache, heavy, green jacket? No problem, says Qognify, formerly NICE Security. They say they can search for any such combinations without even a picture or video...
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While a bit off topic, I believe probably a lot low voltage people may deal with this. A customer...
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Vidsys Hangs On, Gets $11M New Funding on May 16, 2016...several competitive PSIM companies arose, and then faded, got acquired for low valuations (ADT/Proximex, NICE/Orsus, Verint/Rontal),or are still available for purchase [link no longer available]. ...
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33 New Products Directory - Fall 2015 on Sep 28, 2015...Health Monitoring Milestone 'CARES' About End Users Ex-Arecont Leaders Launch Super Resolution Startup NICE, Now Qognify, Releases Object Origin Brivo Mobile Pass Opens Any Door by Smartphone Exacq...
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NICE, Now Qognify, Releases Object Origin on Sep 24, 2015NICE physical security has a new name and a new offering. The former NICE PSBU is now officialy...
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SMB Market Video Surveillance Guide on Aug 20, 2015..." A Nice Option, but Not Critical In contrast, not everone reports remote viewing is indispensible for...
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NICE Is Out Of the Video Surveillance Business / Now Qognify on Aug 03, 2015... NICE is selling off its 'physical security business unit' to a US investment firm. From speaking...
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Why PSIM Will NEVER Be Popular on Jun 15, 2015..., Tyco, NICE, Verint, etc.), making their rivals that much more reluctant to allow them...
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City Video Surveillance Guide on Jun 08, 2015..." "Nice, Verint, IBM IOC... These have proven case studies so police prefers and also...
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NICE Suspect Search Examined on Sep 25, 2014Did you lose your child here? Or here? Now, many might say you were a terrible parent but not NICE Systems. NICE's new Suspect Search [link no longer available] aims to solve this. In this note,...
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Fall 2014 New Products Directory on Sep 23, 2014...Axis Access Card Reader Avigilon Analytic Cameras (VideoIQ) Scallop Multi-Imager Camera Improvements NICE's Suspect Search Vanderbilt Lite Blue Access Control Milestone Launches DVRs Genetec Adds IP...
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Avigilon Employee Reviews on Aug 29, 2014[Updated March 2015 and January 2015, December 2015, May 2016] Avigilon employees say the best...
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True Open Platform VMS Alternatives To Milestone on Jun 25, 2014Now that Milestone is the open platform child of a camera company, many are looking for...
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What Is In Your Field Testing Toolbag? on Jul 08, 2013I know this has been asked in various ways in the past but it would be nice to hear what others find useful or indispensable when performing video equipment field testing...
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Questions On The Video Analytics Industry on Jul 03, 2013Besides OV,IOI,NICE,VideoIQ,I wonder other worldwide top companies in video analysis.I also wish to know what their...
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New Products ISC West Spring 2013 on Apr 05, 2013...5 [link no longer available] - handful of moderate enhancements NICE Situator Express - bundles PSIM inside of NICE's VMS
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PSIM's Greatest Value on Jan 17, 2013... ADT, NICE, Verint This is the real genius of ADT, NICE and Verint buying PSIMs. The value of PSIMs for...
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NICE - Verint Merger Talks on Jan 13, 2013Israeli and US newspapers are reporting on talks of a mega merger between NICE and Verint that would result in a multi-billion dollar defense contractor. In this note, we...
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Avigilon to be $500 Million Company in 2016? on Oct 16, 2012... The closest are Verint and NICE who surveillance sales have barely grown in years. And Axis, the biggest company in the space,...
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Winners Losers Spring 2012 on Apr 22, 2012... Plus, Axis refreshed their HD domes to incorporate their super low light technology - a nice addition of a truly useful feature. Finally, Axis is now offering integrated IR cameras with a...
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Top 5 Disruptive Surveillance Companies 2012 on Dec 15, 2011...Future Forces - PSIMWith ADT, NICE and Verint all recently picking up PSIMs on the cheap, they join the last few PSIMs pumping the...
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NiceVision Net 2.5 on Dec 06, 2011VMS provider NICE Systems has announced version 2.5 of their NiceVision Net software. This release promises...
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Auto Back Focus (ABF) Preference Statistics on Nov 26, 2011... Nearly 55% of respondents said ABF was strongly preferred, with 41% answering that it's a nice feature to have. Only about 3.5% responded that ABF was not important. Those answering that ABF...
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Winners and Losers Fall 2011 on Sep 25, 2011Now that the dust has settled from the new announcements of the last month, we can better...
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Winners and Losers Spring 2011 on Apr 12, 2011... ADT and Verint's move follow the historical norm (as did the 2009 NICE / Orsus PSIM deal). A key aspect of the 'new' PSIM companies (Proximex, Orsus, etc.) was that...
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Investments & Acquisitions Directory 2011 on Dec 26, 2010...acquisitions occurred, both of which were widely viewed as disappointing relative to funding raised: NICE acquires PSIM provider Orsus DvTel acquires analytics provider ioimage Perhaps the most...
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Examining NICE's NiceVision VMS on Dec 08, 2010NICE is one of the largest video surveillance vendors yet the company's products are not very well...
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The State of the VMS Market 2010 on Sep 12, 2010... In this segment, we believe the larger incumbents (such as NICE and Verint) have the greatest chance for success, catering to large, risk averse organizations...
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PSIM Positioning Examined on Jun 14, 2010... CNL views the NICE acquisition of Orsus as a bullish sign: "The PSIM market is stronger than ever. In the case you...
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Raises Modest New Funding on Mar 10, 2010... This is the first public investment activity we have seen since NICE acquired Orsus (a Proximex rival) in November 2009. That acquisition raised concerns because the...
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Video Surveillance Market Size and Forecast Guide 2010 on Dec 13, 2009...00% IP NICE $148,000,000 -10.20% Analog / IP All Security...
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What does Orsus's Acquisition Mean for PSIM? on Nov 25, 2009... (For background, see our review of the NICE-Orsus acquisition). Not surprisingly, the PSIM manufacturers see this as positive. Vidsys, the...
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NICE Acquires Orsus - Confirms Weak PSIM Market on Nov 22, 2009NICE Systems has acquired Orsus for $22 Million. While this looks to be a good deal for NICE, it...
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NICE to Acquire Orsus Rumors True on Nov 21, 2009Now confirmed (Nov 23, 2009), Multiple Israeli news sources are reporting that NICE is in talks to acquire Orsus. If this comes true, it would be an important event for the video...
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Publicly Traded Video Surveillance Company Directory on Oct 20, 2009... ADT / Tyco Security Axis Axsys CSST Everfocus FLIR IndigoVision March Networks Mobotix NICE Optelecom-nkf Samsung GVI Synectics /...
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New Producs Directory ASIS 2009 Finalized on Sep 24, 2009...longer available] TimeSight New NVR Appliances - overview [link no longer available] NICE Small Business Offering - overview [link no longer available] Rasilient Video...
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IP Camera 2009 Mid Year Review on Jul 26, 2009...market including both newer IP video software providers and larger incumbents including AD, Bosch, March, NICE Verint, Vicon, etc. FLIR on Thermal Cameras In the recent Security Products magazine, FLIR...
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VMS / NVR / DVR 2009 Mid-Year Market Review on Jul 19, 2009... [This is a nice feature rarely available on DVR appliances and likely needed as hybrid DVRs expand.] Providing...
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ISC West 2009 Announcement Directory on Apr 01, 2009...Supports 3rd Party IP Cameras [link no longer available] Pelco: New Version of Endura and hybrid DVRs NICE releases mobile surveillance product [link no longer available] 3VR introduces compact hybrid...
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Watch Video Surveillance Product Demos on Feb 25, 2009... On the VMS side, Digiop offers a very nice introduction of their hybrid DVRs [link no longer available] and the advantages from their...
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360 Panoramic Cameras Going Mainstream on Jun 04, 2008...must check to determine that your system can support (For instance, Cieffe [link no longer available], NICE, Videonext, VideoProtein, and Clickit currently support Grandeye). Because they are IP cameras...
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Video Analytic False Claims on May 09, 2008... The climber is tense," said [NICE VP of Sales] Mr. Teegardin, whose company works closely with TI. "We have taught the program...
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Giving up on DVR Appliances? on Apr 28, 2008...March is not the first to announce such partnerships; AD, Verint, NICE, etc. have all previously done so. What is significant about March is that March, more than any...