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Undisclosed Integrator #1
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Undisclosed Integrator #1
Hi Michael,
What I've heard is that the NVR will act as a server like you mentioned as well as have a local IVMS client software embedded in them too.
Not too sure of the exact set up but I believe that there will be 2 mainboards in the NVR (one video server, and one "local" IVMS client to allow grouping of cameras, cross line detection, foreign object detection and other basic VMS functionality directly from the NVR main interface.
For medium sized installations, an integrator and client might find this alternative quite advantageous, especially if the client just wants to do his main viewing, clip copies and investigations from the one machine rather than from a third party paid VMS software running on another VMS client computer.
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Robb Larsen
My biggest problem is finding reliability in the hikvision NVRs. They work yes, but are cumbersome when trying to playback video and ends up crushing my profit on small installs. I try to manage customer expectations when quoting them and explain the differences, but it doesn't seem to matter.
My new "tactic" is trying to find a reliable VMS solution close to the cost of an embedded NVR. Basically building a machine that can handle exacq start, but at a similar price point; it's been difficult, but I just purchased some components to try out. Would be easier if I had more in depth knowledge of Linux for mounting drives, but Windows will work for now.
Anyone trying something similar or have any other VMS ideas?
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Andrew Thomas
Every industry reaches a point of maturation and saturation, HVAC, TELECOM, IT SUPPORT, and the businesses focused on long term customer service, seem to be the ones that survive the cut. Trying to find the least expensive technology and winning business on think margins is a recipe for disaster.
Selling and Supporting a Home-Brew solution, regardless of features, etc, places you in a very difficult position to compete beyond customers that simply trust you as a person.
If anything, you need to sell your services and support, as if the equipment was free, and the customer pays you for any and all time and support.
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