Digital Watchdog Overview
Digital Watchdog
is a Korean/US surveillance manufacturer.
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Network Optix Favorability Results 2019 on Mar 11, 2019..." "We like the US derivatives - Hanwha Wave and DW Spectrum." "Have used spectrum and it always works well." "We will be test-deploying Hanwha...
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How Are You DW Guys Building/Specifying Your Server? on Mar 05, 2019I have reached out to DW, and so far, they have not been able to help. I am waiting to hear back before I say...
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DW SPOT Module on Mar 04, 2019We are trying get the streams from another manufactures NVR/Cameras via a DW Spot.If we "Add DVR/NVR Manually", I enter the public IP and then "Port" (not sure what this is...
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DW Or Milestone? Live View ~90 Cameras on Feb 16, 2019... Originally we were going to use Milestone but then considered using DW since the licenses would be cheaper. The client needs are pretty basic, just live view and pull...
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Worst Products Tested In Past Year on Jan 09, 2019IPVM has done over 100 tests in the past year. But which products performed the worst? Which...
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8MP / 4K fixed lens models are now common in lower cost lines, with nearly every Chinese brand...
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DW Spectrum Cloud - Is Client Software Required For Exporting? on Dec 09, 2018I have this in another thread but it may not be seen as the other thread is slightly off...
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DW Spectrum. Their Server Or Your Server? on Nov 02, 2018We are slowly working our way away from Dahua, and looking at DW, Hanwha and Vivotek. I am ready to cough up a lung looking at what DW wants for a Blackjack...
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I see they have an extra licensing fee for this. If we just want to expand the view and have the...
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... When I first got the call, I figured we would try out DW or Hanwha here (we are 99% Dahua/OEM and looking to migrate away). Then I discovered they have...
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... currently have DW Spectrum VMS running on HP servers. but being that they only come in 1-2U models these days,...
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NVR Tech Specs Recommendation? on Oct 10, 2018...com/forums/video-surveillance/topics/recommendations-for-a-gym-surveillance-system), I have all my cameras and DW licenses. Now is time to get the NVR and set it all up. I'll be doing 40 recorded streams @...
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Default Passwords Outlawed in California, US To Follow on Oct 09, 2018...compliant Share feedback from companies that are not currently compliant including Arecont, Avigilon And DW Look at the downsides of compliance Examine potential penalties of non-compliance Discuss...
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Hikvision 4MP Camera Tested (DS-2CD2345FWD-I) on Sep 27, 2018Hikvision's latest Performance Series / EasyIP 3.0 4MP model, the DS-2CD2345FWD-I, was the top...
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... The DW MTT4Wi lagged in IR range, with high bitrates and the weakest VMS integration of cameras...
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Vivotek 4MP Camera Tested (FD8379-HV) on Sep 13, 2018...Exacq, Genetec, and Milestone, better integration than many lower cost competitors such as Uniview and DW. However, the camera was weak in dark (<1 lux) scenes due to IR illumination...
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Directory Of 110+ Video Management Software (VMS) Suppliers on Aug 30, 2018...Devline (i), Line IP, China Digifort (i), Digifort Enterprise, Brazil Digifort VMS Profile Digital Watchdog, DW Spectrum (Network Optix OEM), US IPVM Network Optix VMS Test Eagle Eye Networks (i), Cloud...
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Uniview Super Low Cost 4MP Tested on Jul 25, 2018...lack of true WDR, now practically a standard feature on other entry-level 4MP models (such as Hanwha or DW). SR3 turret solid WDR: By contrast, the SR3 turret's true WDR performance was solid, with...
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Free 100+ Manufacturer-Customized Camera Calculator Released on Jul 19, 2018...Camera Calculator: 2 cameras D-Link Camera Calculator: 45 cameras DVTel Camera Calculator: 1 cameras DW Camera Calculator: 83 cameras Dahua Camera Calculator: 669 cameras Dali Camera Calculator: 4...
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Digital Watchdog Low Cost 4MP Camera Tested on Jul 02, 2018... [premium_content] Summary The MTT4Wi28 had several advantages: Strong WDR performance: The DW 4MP turret produced solid details of the subject in both strong backlight and darker areas of...
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DW Spectrum Cloud - Management on Jun 25, 2018Hi guys, Anyone using DW Cloud/NX Cloud? How do you manage your systems? I assume you set up a separate cloud account...
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Hikvision 12MP Fisheye Camera Tested (DS-2CD63C2F-IV) on Jun 14, 2018Hikvision's DS-2CD63C2F-IV is their flagship panoramic camera, with a 12MP imager, 15m integrated...
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Bosch IVA Video Analytics And Motion+ VMD Tested on Jun 06, 2018Bosch's video analytics now ship on nearly every model, from indoor domes to high-end 5MP...
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Dahua Intrusion Analytics And VMD Tested (Poorly) on May 21, 2018Dahua ships basic analytics on practically all their cameras, ranging from low cost to high end....
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Installing Cameras in Plenums Tutorial on May 15, 2018There is often confusion about plenum ceilings, with misinformation about what is required when...
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... This one is a 9 channel, 2TB DW-VP92T4P model (VMAX IP Plus, not DW Spectrum / Network Optix). What do you think? Is it worth...
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Vivotek 12MP Fisheye Camera Tested (FE9391-EV) on May 08, 2018... Network Optix NxWitness/DW Spectrum/Hanwha Wave do not use either SDK, but their own universal dewarping configuration,...
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Avigilon 12MP Fisheye Camera Tested on May 03, 2018... Network Optix NxWitness/DW Spectrum/Hanwha Wave do not use this SDK, but their own universal dewarping configuration. The...
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Eocortex / Macroscop VMS Company Profile on Apr 09, 2018Eocortex is the international brand of Russian VMS manufacturer Macroscop. Macroscop was founded...
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Hanwha Mega ISC West Product Releases on Apr 05, 2018...great options for an HD analog encoder, with Dahua and Hikvision more focusing on HD analog DVRs and the DW HD analog encoder testing poorly). Hanwha is introducing 4 and 16ch HD analog (AHD / TVI)...
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Hi all! I'm using DW Spectrum for the VMS and I've added a few Axis A8105-E Door stations. I'm able to get the...
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Network Optix DW Spectrum Download Page Down... on Mar 26, 2018Anyone else use the Network Optix website to get early download access to newest versions for DW Spectrum? I always loved this page because it gave me up to date versions. Digital Watchdog is...
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DW Spectrum/Network Optix iPhone App Issues With 4K Cameras on Mar 09, 2018Hi guys, I'm having issues with The DW Spectrum app for iPhone when trying to view 4K cameras. The thumbnail shows up but when I go to...
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IPVM Camera Calculator User Manual / Guide on Mar 09, 2018...Camera Calculator: 2 cameras D-Link Camera Calculator: 45 cameras DVTel Camera Calculator: 1 cameras DW Camera Calculator: 83 cameras Dahua Camera Calculator: 669 cameras Dali Camera Calculator: 4...
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Need Feedback On DW Spectrum For Project on Mar 03, 2018...I have a potential project that into the Tech Specs requires One hundred (100) 3MP Ip cameras and a DW SPECTRUM -128 CH with 48TBB I saw the DW product line and seems really impressive but I do not...
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Adding LPR To DW Spectrum? on Feb 23, 2018[Moved from LPR Directory] On an existing DW Spectrum system what would be the most economical solution for a single LPR camera? (just...
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Adding Streams From DW-VAONE To Spectrum on Feb 16, 2018We are always experimenting with things and are trying to view HD analog cameras connected to a...
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Axis 'Best' Q3517-LVE 5MP Camera Tested on Feb 05, 2018Axis boasts of its Q3517-LVE: Simply put, AXIS Q3517-LVE delivers the best video quality...
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Hanwha Wave VMS Tested on Jan 22, 2018Hanwha has released their first open platform VMS, Wisenet Wave, an Network Optix OEM (see test...
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Chinese Government Attacks Western Reports on Jan 03, 2018The Chinese government is angry at the BBC and WSJ's reporting on Chinese video surveillance (see...
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WSJ Investigates China's Total Surveillance State on Dec 26, 2017The WSJ is continuing its investigation into Chinese video surveillance. Following up on last...
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Imperial Capital Security Investor Conference Review on Dec 08, 2017Investment bank Imperial Capital holds an annual Security Investor Conference where 60+ companies...
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Taking Over / Expanding Digital Watchdog System - Any Advice? on Nov 18, 2017... We have never used DW, but some here seem to like it. Anything we need to be aware of? There may be some cameras we...
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Hanwha Launches Wave VMS on Sep 27, 2017...until now has had an exclusive license to resell NxWitness in North America, offering the software as DW Spectrum. DW Spectrum has been a major differentiator for DW, offering a solid VMS at an...
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FLIR Security Business Struggling on Aug 02, 2017FLIR's security division is an ambitious mix of FLIR's core thermal business plus multiple...
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DW Spectrum Client Crashing Windows 10 on Jul 16, 2017Is anyone having problems with DW Spectrum crashing in Windows 10?
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Universal HD Analog Encoder Tested (DW Compressor) on Jul 06, 2017... [premium_content] Summary In our tests, the DW Compressor had no issues automatically connecting to AHD, TVI, and SD analog cameras, with no...
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Eventually These Monthly Sales Will End And Then What? on Jun 26, 2017Eventually, these monthly sales will end, and then what? DW recently stopped a promo that had been going on for a long time (over a year at least), and we...
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Directory of 40 IP Camera Manufacturer Discovery Tools on Jun 19, 2017...Management Tool (CCMT) D-Link: Setup Wizard Dahua: ConfigTool Dallmeier: PService Digital Watchdog: DW IP Finder Dynacolor: DeviceSearch EverFocus: IP Utility Program Flir: FLIR DNA Ganz:...
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Chinese Direct Disruptor Reolink Tested on May 31, 2017...and streaming properly to all VMSes tested (Avigilon, Axxon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/DW Spectrum). Simple cloud access: Reolink's cloud access setup was the simplest we have tested,...
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IP Camera - 15 Year Shootout on May 22, 2017... DW Spectrum/Network Optix was also able to view the camera's stream as it supports HTTP streams. We...
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"Hikvision Always Prevails" on May 15, 2017...Tested] The Hikvision employee is complaining that we did not include their multi-imager against the DW 48MP, which we did for Hikvision's benefit because their 180 multi-imager is an 8MP. As...
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48MP 180 Camera (Digital Watchdog) Test on May 10, 2017... Further, the DW 48MP is officially compatible only with DW Spectrum/Network Optix VMS, with no ONVIF...
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Hanwha 9MP Fisheye Camera Tested (PNF-9010R) on May 09, 2017... DW Spectrum/Network Optix: Fisheye stream only, no secondary streams. Client side dewarping...
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Bad Manufacturer Support on May 01, 2017... They do have the DW Spot monitor which is basically a stripped down DVR without a hard drive. It has worked fairly...
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DW Compressor 'Universal' HD Analog Encoder!! on May 01, 2017I think this is the product (16-Channel Universal HD Analog to IP Signal Encoder) that MANY have...
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DW Spectrum Client-Server Time Offset on Apr 10, 2017We are trying DW Spectrum for the 1st time and trying to get familiar with it. We have a time display issue and...
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IP Camera Stats From VMS Developer Network Optix on Mar 09, 2017... Note: the above stats exclude Digital Watchdog devices and other Network Optix OEMs, otherwise DW would have a much higher showing on this. Other thing to keep in mind is that Network Optix is...
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DW Spectrum / Hikvision H.264+ Issues on Feb 28, 2017Anyone else having issues with DW Spectrum when using cameras with h.264+ ? When I set Hikvision cameras to h.264+ DW Spectrum...
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DW Spectrum V3.0 Information on Feb 08, 2017I updated my personal DW Spectrum server today to v3.0 (Beta) and was glad to see we will no longer need either port...
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Geovision Launches Direct Cloud Offering on Jan 18, 2017Add cloud, subtract integrator. Geovision has launched myGVcloud, an offering that allows...
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Digital-Watchdog Pano Camera On ACTi Enterprise Server (NVR) on Dec 28, 2016... Does anyone have any experience using DW Pano cameras on an ACTi NVR? I know the DW Pano (P/N: DWC-PZV2M72T) is a 48MP camera and will...
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Shutter Speed / Exposure Tutorial on Nov 28, 2016Surveillance users do not need to be photography experts but understanding the basics of shutter...
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FLIR Security Revenue Reviewed on Oct 31, 2016With acquisitions of Lorex, DVTel and ISD, adding to their core thermal offerings, FLIR has been...
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VMS Installer Sizes Getting Out of Control on Oct 11, 2016...13109: 151 MB (also sold as DW Spectrum) Largest: Genetec Security Center Genetec is the largest installer by far at 4.2...
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FLIR Buys Point Grey For $253M on Oct 04, 2016... Other notable FLIR deals include: FLIR Buys Camera Manufacturer ISD from DW FLIR Acquires DVTel FLIR Acquires Lorex However, this deal is different than...
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DW Spectrum/Nx Witness Issues With Windows 10 Anniversary Update on Sep 26, 2016Has anyone else had a Spectrum VMS server crash due to the recent Windows 10 Anniversary update?...
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FLIR and Geovision Join the Hikvision Price Cut Race on Sep 20, 2016... Last month, DW dropped 25%. Now FLIR did 15% and Geovision is doing 20% this week. Inside this post, we...
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DW Spectrum Is About To Cost Me $100k... on Sep 07, 2016So I have been enamored with DW Spectrum lately, selling it all of my high end projects. I find it's ease of use to be...
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Hikvision USA Is Channel Stuffing on Sep 06, 2016..., DW's now 25% price cut), dealers are going to be increasingly stuffed with excess inventory. While...
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Fisheye Panoramic Camera Guide on Aug 31, 2016Fisheye panoramics have become widespread, with most manufacturers offering fisheyes. However,...
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DW Races Hikvision To The Bottom on Aug 30, 2016... In this note, we examine what DW is doing, what this signals for them and the broader market as the race to the bottom...
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Axxon Next VMS 4.0 Tested on Aug 24, 2016... This is similar to Nx Witness/DW Spectrum, which automatically size layouts, as well. Additionally, individual tiles may be...
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Would You Buy Branded Manufacturer T-Shirts? on Aug 07, 2016DW has found a new revenue stream - see the DW Logo Merchandise Store: It is run / hosted by...
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Hikvision 12MP IR 360 Camera Tested 2016 on Jul 28, 2016... Platforms with universal dewarping (such as Nx Witness/DW Spectrum) may also be used. Pricing The DS-2CD63C2F-IV sells for ~$800 USD...
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Marketing People, See If You Can Top This Level Of Commitment on Jul 15, 2016... DW's marketing VP got a DW license plate. What do you think?
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Arecont Attacks Competitors, Drops Prices on Jun 09, 2016...5fps @ 12MP, DW does 30fps @32MP, Axis does 30fps @ 24mps, and Avigilon does 15fps @ 12MP. Product...
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FLIR Buys Camera Manufacturer ISD from DW on Jun 07, 2016...the fit between ISD and FLIR, the potential for a FLIR / Arecont acquisition, and what this means for DW. [premium_content] ISD Overview ISD was founded in 2012 by Ian Johnston, the former CTO of...
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Network Optix/Digital Watchdog VMS Tested on Jun 06, 2016...Network Optix is one of the few VMS startups of the past few years (sold in North America exclusively as DW Spectrum), differentiating itself with a novel client packed with uncommon features, claiming...
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Analyzing ADI Branch Sales on Jan 29, 2016... # 9 Speco and DW Both Speco and DW were historic top choices for budget / low cost users but these results show...
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Digital Watchdog Blackjack Cube Multi-Server on Oct 29, 2015I am curious if any members have attempted to implement a DW IP surveillance system using multiple DW Cubes and DW megapixel cameras? I am having some...
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Has Anyone Else Received Previously Used VMS Licenses? on Oct 13, 2015We received our DW Spectrum licenses today via email, as usual, however two of the codes were previously activated...
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Samsung Goes AHD, Sets Battle with Dahua and Hikvision on Jul 20, 2015... All three companies here, Nextchip the AHD chip supplier, DW and Samsung, are Korean based, which we suspect is a factor in these manufacturers choosing...
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Pelco Criticizes Arecont's Multi-Imager on Jul 10, 2015...line coming to market, Avigilon has their new open multi-imager series, Axis 33MP will soon ship and DW has a 48MP model forthcoming. Update: Pelco's Arecont Criticism Video Pelco released this...
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Entertaining Article On Selling Analog Or IP On Digital-Watchdog on Jun 12, 2015This explanatory article on DW is interesting, from a writers perspective at least. Some highlights: There are some in the...
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Worst ISC West Showing 2015 on Apr 20, 2015... At ISC West, Axis, Avigilon, Pelco and DW all unveiled directly competing products. Arecont goes from no competition to lots of...
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Avigilon HD Multi-sensor: First Varifocal Multi-Imager Cameras on Apr 15, 2015...is the year of multi-imager cameras, with Axis unveiling a 33MP model, Pelco announcing DragonFly and DW coming out with a 48MP model. However, all of them are fixed focal only. Now, Avigilon is...
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48MP Panoramic Camera (DW) on Apr 14, 2015... DW is announcing a 48MP 180° panoramic camera. In this note, we examine the features, pricing and...
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NX Witness / DW Spectrum Integration With Veracity COLDSTORE on Mar 12, 2015We have a project that we have been awarded a PO for that we quoted DW Spectrum as the VMS and Veracity COLDSTORE as the storage solution. As of today, the two aren't...
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CleanView Claims to Solve Rain Surveillance Problems on Jan 13, 2015... DW claims rinsing the camera by spraying with a light mist of clean water is all that is needed,...
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... My second order was for 20 DW Spectrum licenses. Those are sent out electronically, so no physical shipping. The order was...
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ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014... DW plans for these models to include interchangeable, re-positionable camera modules, with 4K and...
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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 camera...
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VMS Server Load Fundamentals Tested on Feb 11, 2014...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 impact (full stream, substream and key frame...
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DW Spectrum Remote Camera Issue on Feb 06, 2014I have 6 cameras installed in a airplane hanger and am using DW Spectrum to record them. I want to make sure I'm setting this up the best way. We have the...
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DW Spectrum Remote Client Issue on Feb 06, 2014I've been using HD Witness/DW-Spectrum this year to decide if it will be a good offering to our customers. I have a problem...
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DW Spectrum / HD Witness 2.0 Questions... on Oct 20, 2013Wanted to know if anyone else has tried to record an RTSP feed with DW Spectrum / HD Witness? I am trying to grab a feed from a Dahua Hybrid DVR and in the live view...
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Camera Cleaning Tool - Domewizard and DIY on Dec 11, 2012Keeping cameras clean can be a major pain. Outdoor camera image quality can be significantly...