Hanwha Launches Wave VMS

Author: Brian Karas, Published on Sep 27, 2017

Hanwha Techwin has been teasing the launch of a new VMS:

But what is it? Did they develop their own or? And how will this impact their competitive positioning, given that Hanwha is historically been an 'independent' camera company with minimal recorder offerings.

Inside, we examine Hanwha's new Wave VMS, its competitive positioning and impact on rivals.

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Undisclosed Integrator #1

09/27/17 02:05pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #1 | 09/27/17 02:11pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #1

In reply to Michael Miller | 09/27/17 03:00pm

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Hitachi | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #4 | 09/29/17 04:28pm

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Pro Focus LLC | 09/28/17 03:26pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #2

In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #9 | 10/30/17 12:35pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #9

10/30/17 12:55pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #2

In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #9 | 10/30/17 01:14pm

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IPVM | 12/05/17 04:34pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #10

01/18/18 04:13am

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Ethan Ace

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #10 | 01/18/18 04:17am

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