BCDVideo

When it comes to delivering true flexibility in terms of surveillance applications, the preferred approach is typically the use of a VMS package, which then requires the specification of a robust and appropriately specified server. While off-the-shelf units were once the only choice, today optimised servers …

The flexibility and scalability of VMS solutions has seen the popularity of these systems rocket with forward-thinking installers and integrators. However, for many the convenience of a standalone device still appeals, and so appliances – security-specific self-contained servers with embedded VMS software – have become …

As the benefits of a VMS-based solution become more significant for those installers and integrators seeking to deliver bespoke and innovative solutions, so the need for appropriate hardware must be considered. At the higher end, servers will need to be customised to ensure an appropriate …

Benchmark looks at 12 products and systems of interest for security installers and system integrators actively involved in the creation of network-based security solutions. NVT Phybridge: FLEX FLEX is a versatile, enterprise grade, long-reach managed PoE switch that delivers fast Ethernet (100Mbps full duplex symmetrical) and …

BCDVideo’s Aurora server series brings cutting-edge video archiving and management to the low- to medium-risk market, delivering high functionality in a cost-effective package. For installers and integrators upgrading from NVRs and DVRs, it changes the traditional focus for device manufacturer from one where price dictates …