Salient Overview

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.

Company Coverage

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  • AMAG, New President, New Ownership, 2023 Profile on Mar 20, 2023
    ... Inside of that, we have CompleteView, which is a partnership with Salient, so it is integrated into the overall solution. But then we also have Symmetry Guests, which is...
  • Salient New CEO Is Out, Owner Is Back on Mar 08, 2023
    The owner of Salient Systems is back as CEO after 2 years. What does this mean for its "Salient 3.0" vision set in...
  • Who Should We Include In The 2023 Company Favorability Study? on Dec 27, 2022
    ...ONVIF, OpenEye, Openpath, Panasonic, Pelco, Proxy, Qumulex, Rhombus, Ring, Azena (Formerly S&ST), Salient, Software House, Ubiquiti, Uniview, Verkada, Vivotek, Wyze and ZKTeco. We do a series of paid...
  • Anyone Experiencing Issues With Salient VMS And Hanwha Cameras? on Aug 31, 2022
    I was curious if anyone has any experience good or bad with Salient VMS and using Hanwha cameras.
  • Large IP Camera System With No NVR, Just Install SD Cards In All The... on Jun 10, 2022
    ... We currently have a Salient server with a huge amount of storage. This system is about 45 cameras. They actually want to get...
  • Worst NVR/VMS Manufacturers 2022 on Feb 14, 2022
    ... Finally, in a distant third (net negative) were Lenel, Qognify, and Salient VMSes, with expense, lack of features, or bugs most frequently mentioned. On the positive side,...
  • Salient System "3.0", New Management, New Direction Profile on Oct 21, 2021
    Salient Systems tells IPVM they have entered a new "3.0" era, with new management and a new...
  • Ranking Manufacturer Favorability 2021 on Jun 30, 2021
    ...ONVIF, OpenEye, Openpath, Panasonic, Pelco, Proxy, Qumulex, Rhombus, Ring, Azena (Formerly S&ST), Salient, Software House, Ubiquiti, Uniview, Verkada, Vivotek, Wyze and ZKTeco. Integrator votes and...
  • Directory of 70+ VSaaS / Cloud Video Surveillance Providers on May 17, 2021
    ... IPVM Rhombus Systems Profile Salient - Open. Salient has a VSaaS cloud version of their CompleteView VMS. Salient CompleteView 20/20...
  • Salient Systems Favorability Statistics 2021 on Apr 30, 2021
    Salient Systems totally overhauled their CompleteView VMS (20/20), but has it impacted integrator...
  • Feenics Hosted Access Control Tested on Mar 11, 2021
    ...done via (free) factory plugins, including options for Digital Watchdog, Exacq, Milestone, Pelco, and Salient. We were able to integrate a local instance of Exacq with no issue: The video below shows...
  • 70+ Security Industry Companies Take $50 Million PPP Funding on Jul 15, 2020
    ... Qumulex: $206,000, 20 jobs retained Razberi Technologies: $350,000-1 million, 33 jobs retained Salient Systems: $1-2 million, 101 jobs retained Security Camera King: $150,000-350,000, 19 jobs...
  • I'm Looking For Opinions And Experience With Salient? What Do You... on Jun 27, 2020
    I'm looking for opinions and experience with Salient? What do you like/dislike about their products? What do you like or dislike about the company...
  • Salient Server And Memory Load Question on Oct 18, 2019
    When trying to use the Salient Server calc system: Salient CompleteView Server & Storage Calculator How is it determining...
  • Spring 2019 50+ New Products Directory on Apr 08, 2019
    ...Series Mobotix T26B Door Station Pelco GFC 4K Camera IMP831-1ERS Pelco New Analytics and Services Salient CompleteView 20/20 VMS Speco Technologies SecureGuard 2.6 VMS Speco Technologies 4K Cameras...
  • Salient CompleteView 20/20 VMS Tested on Feb 27, 2019
    In IPVM's last test of Salient 3 years ago, we found various problems and deficiencies. Now, Salient says their new...
  • ASIS GSX 2018 Show Report on Sep 25, 2018
    ...recognition Securitas 'Stands Up To Cancer' ADT positions itself among legends Anyvision Big Booth Salient new VMS Finally Coming Shooting Active Shooter Simulation The most free beer ever at a trade...
  • Directory Of 120 Video Management Software (VMS) Suppliers on Aug 30, 2018
    ... S2 Access Control / 'Unified Security Management' Profile, LenelS2 Launches VRx Video Platform Salient Systems, CompleteView, US Salient CompleteView 20/20 VMS Test SeeTec (i), Cayuga...
  • Salient Systems VMS Vs Video Insight on Jun 23, 2018
    I think they were showing off a beta of v5 at ISC West. Does anyone know what makes it special? I...
  • USAFA - The Ultimate IP CCTV Bid Specification? on Oct 17, 2017
    ...while it lists 4 potential VMS, it also specifically refers in several places to "QuickTrack" which is a Salient module, while having some other requirements that Salient would seem to be unable to provide out...
  • ASIS Show 2017 Final Report on Sep 27, 2017
    ...Unified Panasonic Cyber Security Awareness Vivotek Centers On Cyberecurity Vivotek Dual Imager Camera Salient Upcoming New VMS Hanwha Launches VMS Hanwha Casino Hanwha Image Stabilization Panasonic...
  • Hanwha Launches Wave VMS on Sep 27, 2017
    Hanwha Techwin has been teasing the launch of a new VMS: But what is it? Did they develop...
  • UTC / Lenel Joins FLIR Dropping ASIS on Sep 07, 2017
    ...a lounge but it will not be alone, as ASIS has at least 4 other lounges throughout to fill space: Salient Moves Up Replacing UTC's spot up front is VMS provider, Salient, who told IPVM: We are very...
  • Manufacturer Revenue / Financials Directory 2016 on Jun 05, 2017
    ... Salient Salient's 2016 revenue was reported to us as ~$17M by a source close to the company. The...
  • Feenics Hosted Access Control Tested 2016 on Jul 07, 2016
    ... Single View Video Overlay: Even for video integrations that are available (currently Exacq and Salient), viewing is limited to a single view at a time in a popup window. This limits the utility of...
  • Manufacturer Sales Compensation 2016 Report on May 09, 2016
    This is the most comprehensive statistics on manufacturer sales compensation and a must read for...
  • Salient CompleteView VMS Tested 2016 on Apr 15, 2016
    ... One of those who members have asked about is Salient, a US based VMS provider, which is ~20 years old but not very well known. In this report, we...
  • AMAG Access Control Company Profile 2016 on Mar 18, 2016
    ...event mass notification [link no longer available], digital guard tours, in addition to its own VMS, a Salient OEM named CompleteView [link no longer available], and central intrusion management [link no...
  • What Do You Know About Salient Completeview VMS? on Jul 21, 2015
    If you were considering selling Salient's CompleteView VMS, what are the features and benefits you like and/or, what are the missing...
  • Salient And AMAG Next Merger? on Apr 08, 2015
    Got a Security Products email flyer that AMAG is going to start offering Salient's full line of video products. If not a merger, a growing trend of different companies banding...
  • Is This A Poorly Disguised Advertisement Masquerading As Real Journalism? on Apr 29, 2014
    ... The right answer is actually Salient. :) Five questions for anyone who knows: 1. Are articles like these paid for with hard invoiced...
  • Axis One-Click Review on May 12, 2012
    ...into their VMS platforms to date: Milestone (XProtect Corporate 5 only) [link no longer available], Salient Systems [link no longer available], and ipConfigure [link no longer available]. Axis plans to...
  • Genetec As a VSaaS? on Apr 30, 2012
    ... To date, Milestone and Salient Systems are the most notable VMS providers positioning themselves as VSaaS, both supporting Axis...
  • Salient Systems VMS Overview on Nov 02, 2011
    Recently, we have received a number of questions about Texas, USA based VMS provider Salient Systems. Less known compared to other VMS players, one of their aims and possibly strongest...
  • DComplex's iPhone/Android Video Surveillance Apps on Nov 14, 2010
    ...Arteco [link no longer available], Axxon [link no longer available], Exacq [link no longer available] and Salient [link no longer available]. All of the apps are priced between $19.99 and $49.99 per device....
  • Examining Pivot3's Scale Out Hosting Platform on Oct 10, 2010
    ... Partners listed in the announcement include Axis, Detexei, Salient and Iveda.In contrast to its general purpose video surveillance storage offerings (CloudBank...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer New Web Pages Roundup on Sep 14, 2010
    ...Cameras Sony: Account Managers US Sony: Solution Engineers US Sony: IPELA University Sony: Brochures Salient: Senior C++ Developer | Salient Systems [link no longer available] Salient: Senior C++...
  • Weekly Video Surveillance Link Roundup on Aug 27, 2010
    ...GUI and 1 Hot-Swap HDD [link no longer available] Dallmeier: VMC Joystick [link no longer available] Salient: CompleteView 3.5.2 Release Summary | Salient Systems [link no longer available] Salient: S2...
  • Examining S500 Low Cost Hybrid Appliance on Sep 11, 2009
    Salient is introducing a hybrid DVR appliance called the S500. The S500 will be a lower cost option to...
  • VMS / NVR / DVR 2009 Mid-Year Market Review on Jul 19, 2009
    ... May 22nd What is the Price for IP Video Software? This week, Salient System released a new product offering, called ONE [link no longer available], that offers their...
  • New Product Offering on May 25, 2009
    Salient Systems has released a new product offering, called ONE [link no longer available], that offers...
  • Appliances Released on Apr 07, 2009
    Salient is an IP video software vendor that offers both software and hybrid appliances. Salient recently...