Viakoo Announces Free Network Monitor

By: Brian Karas, Published on Apr 21, 2016

Intransa reincarnate Viakoo is giving away its networking monitoring service.

Viakoo released a freemium product, FreeMonitor, aimed at providing basic system health monitoring services for security systems.

This report takes a look at how FreeMonitor fits in a crowded marketplace of server monitoring tools.

******** *********** ****** ** ****** **** *** networking ********** *******.

****** ******** ****************, ***********, ***** ** ********* basic ****** ****** ********** services *** ******** *******.

**** ****** ***** * look ** *** *********** fits ** * ******* marketplace ** ****** ********** tools.

[***************]

Basic ******** ****

*********** ******** * **** of ****** ** ********: 

  • ****** **** ******* ** stops **********
  • ***** ********** ******** ***** running
  • ****** ******* ******* ***** running
  • * ****** **** *******
  • **** ***** **********
  • ********* **********
  • **** ********
  • ***** ****** ********
  • ****** ********* ********** *** ** space

***** *** ***** ******** and ********* *** ***** be ********* ** *** number ** *********** ********** platforms.

Freemium ****

**** **** *******, ******'* VP ** *********, **** Gallagher, **** ****** * blog *** ********** ****** ** Free.  *** **** ******** is ****** ** **** the *** ** *** blog:

** *** **** ****** FreeMonitor ******, *** ***** like ** **** ********* of *** ********* ****** that ************* ********** ******* location, **** ***** ** the *******, *** *** to *** **.  ** maybe *** ****-****** ********, predictive *********, ***** ********, and ** ***** – all ********* *** * fee.

*********** ** *** **** to *** *** **** Viakoo's ******** *** ********** converted ** * ********** of **** ********.  

******* *** ******** ******** ****** by ******* **** *** system ****. 

Software ***** *** ******** ******** ********** ********

*********** ******** *** ** install ** ***** ** the ******(*) *** **** to *******. **** ***'* uncommon *** ***** **** provide *********** **********, *** it **** **** **** you **** ** ***** Viakoo ****** ** ******* their ********* ***** ** your ****** *** **** it ****** ** ***** network ********* **** ********.

*********** **** ******** * persistent ******** ********** **** HTTPS **** ** ******'* servers.

Setup ****

**** ** *** *** entire ****** ** *** running ***** ****** **** an ************* **** * day.  *** **** ** download, *******, *** ***** account **** *** *** software ****** ** **** server, *** **** ********* SNMP ** ******* **** switches ** *** *****'* already.  ***'** **** ** some ************* ** ******'* web ****** ** ***** contact **** *** ********* alert *****.  *** ***** process **** *** ****** to ** ****** ***********, but ** *** **** some **** ** ********.  If **** ******* ********* outbound *********** **** ******* by ******* ***'** **** need ** ****** **** firewall ** ***** ******** HTTPS ****** ** ******'* servers.

Race ** *** ******: ********

****** ********** ******* ****** to *** ***** *** ***, *** *** ******** offer ******* *** ***** barriers ** *** *******.  

* **** ****** ********** of ***** **** **** to **** **** ** required ** ******* **** move **** ****** ******** more ******** *** ******.

Free ************

***** *** * ****** of ****-**** ************ ** Viakoo, ****** *** ******* Viakoo ****** ** ***** in-the-cloud ******, ******* *** don't **** ** ***** and ******** **** *** monitoring ******.

**** ******** **** **** monitoring ***** *******:

** **** ** **** *** ************ ***** **** ****** ******* of *** ********** ** setting ** **** *** monitoring.

Market ******

******'* *********** **** *** ***** any ************ ********, *** it ** *** ** a **** ******* ****** of ********** ********* **** a ***** ** ******** (Optigo ** *******, ***: **-******** **** ***** ******* Outage ********** ******* (******)).  

*** ******* ** ****** monitoring **** *****, *** users *** ** ******** to **** **** ****** fees **** ******* **** often ***** ******* **** support/maintenance ****.  ****** ***** competition **** *********** ******* monitors, *** ************ ****** monitoring ******** ***** ***** to *** *********.

** *********** ******** *** Viakoo ***** ** ** offer ***** ******** ** a ****-*** *** ******* monitoring ******** ** ***** organizations **** *** ********** to ******* *** ******* to ******* ** * way ** ******** ********** for ***** *************.

Comments (11)

Undisclosed #1

04/21/16 10:08pm

Thanks, Brian.

Am I understanding this right, that the free version doesn't monitor individual cameras or even channels? How much more is that?

Is there any real security integration or monitoring going on, or just the VMS/Access Control processes (Which I'm guessing you have to tell it anyway)?

Avatar

Brian Karas

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 04/22/16 01:16am

Yes, this is more of a basic server monitor, not something that monitors cameras, or video recording.

The paid products vary in price based on total number of channels, from what I have been told by other Viakoo dealers, and how the dealer wants to sell it. I know of one monitoring company that was planning to wrap a basic portion of the paid Viakoo monitoring into part of their larger contract, and not charge for it as a separate line item.

Avatar

Scott Gerrels

IPVMU Certified | 04/21/16 10:37pm

We use Viakoo now... have been for a while.

John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Scott Gerrels | 04/21/16 10:43pm

Scott, what have you found particularly good or bad about it?

Avatar

Scott Gerrels

IPVMU Certified | 04/21/16 10:56pm

The biggest obstacle, hurdle, mountain to climb as always is IT. We have it installed on alot of our customers, but not all. It's been effective in some instances, telling us where the problem has originated vs the standard health check "Oh, there is a problem".

For IP cameras its actually very good. The larger obstacle is other security devices. Access Control systems, are painfully behind in the network world.

Undisclosed #1

In reply to Scott Gerrels | 04/21/16 11:51pm

What version do you use?

Avatar

Scott Gerrels

IPVMU Certified | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 04/21/16 11:57pm

Not the free one

Undisclosed Integrator #2

08/12/16 09:16pm

We tested the full version of Viakoo but it did not work for us. Wouldn't find many networking devices and strangely you couldn't manually enter any. The video stream monitor only works with certain VMS'. They tried to make it too simple and ended up making it too limited.

John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #2 | 08/12/16 09:18pm

2, when you say networking devices, do you means switches or IP cameras or?

Undisclosed Integrator #2

In reply to John Honovich | 08/12/16 09:37pm

Yes,switches and access points.

Michael Miller

08/12/16 09:27pm

U2 same issue with us. Too limited as we couldn't monitor UPS, SAN and wireless links. Just didn't make sense to have two different monitoring platforms

Login to read this IPVM report.
Why do I need to log in?
IPVM conducts unique testing and research funded by member's payments enabling us to offer the most independent, accurate and in-depth information.

Related Reports

Alarm Veteran "Demands A Criminal Investigation" Of UL on Oct 18, 2019
The Interceptor's Project pressure against UL continues to rise. Following Keith Jentoft's allegation that "UL Has Blood On Their Hands", Jentoft...
Network Optix NxWitness 4.0 Tested on Oct 10, 2019
Network Optix released Nx Witness 4.0, proclaiming new features like a deep learning analytics metadata SDK, increased H.265 support, and UX...
Directory of 70 Video Surveillance Startups on Sep 18, 2019
This directory provides a list of video surveillance startups to help you see and research what companies are new or not yet broadly known. 2019...
How Cobalt Robotics May Disrupt Security on Sep 13, 2019
While security robots have largely become a joke over the last few years, one organization, Cobalt Robotics, has raised $50+ million from top US...
Installation Course - Last Chance - Register Now on Sep 12, 2019
Last Chance - Register Now - September 2019 Video Surveillance Install Course. Thursday, September 12th is your last chance to register for the...
US State Department: "Chinese Tech Giants" "Tools of the Chinese Communist Party" on Sep 12, 2019
The US State Department has called out "Chinese tech giants" for being "tools of the Chinese Communist Party" in a blunt new speech that makes...
Genetec Stratocast VSaaS Tested on Sep 05, 2019
The VSaaS market is rapidly expanding in 2019, with Verkada, Meraki, Eagle Eye, Avigilon and numerous startups growing their market share. When we...
Security Integrators Outlook On Remaining Integrators In 2025 on Aug 22, 2019
The industry has changed substantially in the last decade, with the rise of IP cameras and the race to the bottom. Indeed, more changes may be...
Proactive CCTV "Only Affordable Video Archiving Solution" Profile on Aug 12, 2019
Proactive CCTV is claiming to offer "the only affordable video archiving solution on the market", reducing the storage typically required for H.265...
Razberi Technologies Company Profile on Aug 06, 2019
Razberi says they have doubled their revenue in the first half of 2019, citing their proprietary camera hardening and cybersecurity capabilities...

Most Recent Industry Reports

Alarm Veteran "Demands A Criminal Investigation" Of UL on Oct 18, 2019
The Interceptor's Project pressure against UL continues to rise. Following Keith Jentoft's allegation that "UL Has Blood On Their Hands", Jentoft...
Camect "Worlds Smartest Camera Hub" Tested on Oct 18, 2019
Camect is a Silicon Valley startup that claims the "Smartest AI Object Detection On The Market", detecting not only people and vehicles, but...
Hikvision Global News Reports Directory on Oct 17, 2019
Hikvision has received the most global news reporting of any video surveillance company, ever, ranging from the WSJ, the Financial Times, Reuters,...
Camera Calculator V3.1 Release Improves User Experience on Oct 17, 2019
IPVM has released a new version of our Camera Calculator, V3.1, with significant user experience improvements, a new development plan, and an...
Securing Access Control Installations Tutorial on Oct 17, 2019
The physical security of access control components is critical to ensuring that a facility is truly secure. Otherwise, the entire system can be...
Access Control Course Fall 2019 - Last Chance on Oct 17, 2019
Register Now - Fall 2019 Access Control Course. Thursday, October 17th is the last day to register. IPVM offers the most comprehensive access...
US DoD Comments on Huawei, Hikvision, Dahua Cyber Security Concerns on Oct 16, 2019
A senior DoD official said the US is "concerned" with the cybersecurity of Hikvision, Dahua, and Huawei due to "CCP" (China Communist Party)...
Pelco Sarix Pro3 Camera Tested on Oct 16, 2019
Pelco has released their Sarix Professional Series 3 cameras, claiming "more security detail in challenging scenes with excellent low light and...
IPVM Camera Calculator User Manual / Guide on Oct 16, 2019
Learn how to use the IPVM Camera Calculator. The guide below includes instructions, images, gifs, and videos demonstrating and explaining the...
Altronix Claims Tango 'Eliminates Electricians' on Oct 15, 2019
Power supply provider Altronix claims its new Tango power supply 'eliminates the need for an electrician, dedicated conduit and wire runs'. In...

What IPVM Is

The world's leading authority on video surveillance, with 200,000+ visits monthly.

  • Articles on cameras, video analytics, VMS, and trends
  • Tests showing actual performance and problems
  • Courses in surveillance, access control, etc
  • Camera Calculator for designing systems

Dedicated To Independence

We're dedicated to staying independent and objective. We're the only industry source to refuse any and all advertisements, sponsorship, and consulting from manufacturers. Why?