Buyer's Guide Discussion

By: John Honovich, Published on Oct 10, 2011

On October 11th we had a live discussion with more than 50 members about our Buyer's Guide. The video is a full, unedited recording of the 1 hour discussion.

Here is a timeline to help you navigate to the topics of most interest to you:

  • VideoIQ - 4 minute mark
  • Arecont - 7 minute mark to 11 minute mark
  • Avigilon - 12 minute mark
  • ACTi - 16 minute mark
  • Camera Ease of Installation - 25 minute mark
  • VMS Discussion - 30 minute mark
  • Lenel - 31 minute mark
  • Exacq vs Avigilon VMS - 37 minute mark
  • IndigoVision VMS - 42 minute mark
  • Easy to Use vs Hard to Use VMSes - 43 minute mark

Here is the recorded video:

 

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First Ever Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide on Oct 04, 2011
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