IndigoVision Profile - Going Head-To-Head Against Milestone, Genetec

Author: Brian Karas, Published on Oct 12, 2016

Cameras are commodities, the money is in VMS.

This is the new philosophy of IndigoVision, long known as a closed end-to-end systems provider. The company is relaunching their VMS, Control Center, and shifting their focus heavily to the software side of the business.

IndigoVision provided insight into their new market strategy and upcoming launch of their revamped VMS.

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IPVM | In reply to Rumen Palmov | 10/12/16 09:24pm

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IPVM | 12/13/16 08:23pm

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