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Video Management Systems Overview and Recommended Reports
NVRs, DVRs and IP video surveillance software are the most common types of video management systems.
Most Recent Coverage on Video Management Systems
VMS Challenges Examined
on Aug 02, 2010
"With dozens of options and novel issues in migrating from appliances to software, using and selec..."
"With dozens of options and novel issues in migrating from appliances to software, using and selec..."
Webinar: What VMS System Should You Use?
on Jul 20, 2010
"On Thursday, July 29, 2010 we held a webinar answering the question "What Megapixel Camera Shoul..."
"On Thursday, July 29, 2010 we held a webinar answering the question "What Megapixel Camera Shoul..."
Testing Argus Surveillance VMS
on Jul 13, 2010
"In this test, we examine Argus Surveillance's VMS, an offering that provides licensing for unlimi..."
"In this test, we examine Argus Surveillance's VMS, an offering that provides licensing for unlimi..."
How VMS Pricing Impacts DVR / Appliance Sales
on Jul 07, 2010
"The recent price cut for Milestone's entry level offering is likely to impact the pricing and sal..."
"The recent price cut for Milestone's entry level offering is likely to impact the pricing and sal..."
What will be the next 'Big' VMS Offering?
on Jul 06, 2010
"With more than 50 VMS offerings available, what product or approach will be the next big thing to..."
"With more than 50 VMS offerings available, what product or approach will be the next big thing to..."
Testing Blue Iris VMS Software
on Jul 05, 2010
"What kind of open Video Management Software can you get for $50? Not $50 per channel but $50 for ..."
"What kind of open Video Management Software can you get for $50? Not $50 per channel but $50 for ..."
Budget VMS Offerings: Upcoming Tests and Comparison
on Jun 13, 2010
"This summer, we will introduce a new series testing and comparing the performance of budget video..."
"This summer, we will introduce a new series testing and comparing the performance of budget video..."
Criteria for Evaluating VMS Systems
on May 25, 2010
"For our VMS Competitive Comparison overview, we identified 9 key differentiators to contrast the ..."
"For our VMS Competitive Comparison overview, we identified 9 key differentiators to contrast the ..."
VMS Competitive Comparison 2010
on May 23, 2010
"This report provides the most extensive comparison of Video Management System software in the wor..."
"This report provides the most extensive comparison of Video Management System software in the wor..."
Training: Video Management System (VMS) Fundamentals
on Mar 28, 2010
"In this special report, we provide over 2 hours of unique video training on the fundamentals of s..."
"In this special report, we provide over 2 hours of unique video training on the fundamentals of s..."
Directory of Video Management System (VMS) Tests
on Mar 27, 2010
"We have developed the broadest and deepest series of testing series on Video Management Software ..."
"We have developed the broadest and deepest series of testing series on Video Management Software ..."
Testing Digifort's VMS (Version 6.3)
on Mar 07, 2010
"As video management software matures, more choices are emerging from around the globe. In the pas..."
"As video management software matures, more choices are emerging from around the globe. In the pas..."
Many VMS Systems Do Not Support 64 Bit Operating Systems
on Feb 04, 2010
"A growing practical problem is the lack of VMS software applications that support 64 Bit Operatin..."
"A growing practical problem is the lack of VMS software applications that support 64 Bit Operatin..."
10 Keys for 'Easy to Use'' Video Management Software
on Jan 03, 2010
"In this report, we examine well established usability principles for software, how they are routi..."
"In this report, we examine well established usability principles for software, how they are routi..."
Using Virtual Machines to Test VMS Systems
on Dec 30, 2009
"If you want to try out new software, like VMS, and are concerned about creating problems with you..."
"If you want to try out new software, like VMS, and are concerned about creating problems with you..."
How Should Video Management Software be Evaluated?
on Dec 28, 2009
"In this report, we propose criteria to evaluate Video Management Software (VMS). Those selecting ..."
"In this report, we propose criteria to evaluate Video Management Software (VMS). Those selecting ..."
Most Agree that VMS Software is Too Hard
on Dec 23, 2009
"The reaction to our December 2009 criticism of VMS software poor usability has been surprisi..."
"The reaction to our December 2009 criticism of VMS software poor usability has been surprisi..."
Why is Most VMS Software So Damn Hard to Use?
on Dec 20, 2009
"I am shocked at how damn hard most Video Management software is to use. At first we thought it wa..."
"I am shocked at how damn hard most Video Management software is to use. At first we thought it wa..."
Testing EzWatch's Analog CCTV Kit
on Nov 18, 2009
"The future may belong to IP but the present is still dominated by analog cameras. In this report,..."
"The future may belong to IP but the present is still dominated by analog cameras. In this report,..."
Survey of Asian Hybrid DVR Manufacturers
on Oct 11, 2009
"Given the large number of DVRs produced in Asia, it is not surprising that Asian manufacturers wo..."
"Given the large number of DVRs produced in Asia, it is not surprising that Asian manufacturers wo..."
The Case Against Hybrid DVRs
on Oct 11, 2009
"A number of IP Video manufacturers object to hybrid DVR systems, contending that they are essenti..."
"A number of IP Video manufacturers object to hybrid DVR systems, contending that they are essenti..."
Virtualizing VMS Software
on Jul 28, 2009
"Over the last few years, virtualization has been one of IT's hottest trends. Virtualizing multipl..."
"Over the last few years, virtualization has been one of IT's hottest trends. Virtualizing multipl..."
VMS / NVR / DVR 2009 Mid-Year Market Review
on Jul 20, 2009
"Over the first half of 2009, improvements in deployment simplicity was the strongest theme for vi..."
"Over the first half of 2009, improvements in deployment simplicity was the strongest theme for vi..."
Hybrid NVRs Slowing Move to IP Video
on Jul 08, 2009
"Adding IP camera support to DVRs ('hybrid') will slow the motivation to move to IP video software..."
"Adding IP camera support to DVRs ('hybrid') will slow the motivation to move to IP video software..."
Will IP Video Software Become Free?
on May 31, 2009
"In the past, video management was quite expensive. Now, increasingly, it is becoming free. Just ..."
"In the past, video management was quite expensive. Now, increasingly, it is becoming free. Just ..."
IP Video Software Price Points
on May 26, 2009
"Two important points about IP video software - tiering price levels and the value of enterprise m..."
"Two important points about IP video software - tiering price levels and the value of enterprise m..."
Price Points for Hybrid DVRs Examined
on May 13, 2009
"Over the last few years, the MSRP of 16 channel enterprise DVRs were in the $7,000 to $9,000 rang..."
"Over the last few years, the MSRP of 16 channel enterprise DVRs were in the $7,000 to $9,000 rang..."
Complexity of IP Video Software?
on Apr 26, 2009
"One of the interesting dynamics I see in the industry is between those who are used to deploying ..."
"One of the interesting dynamics I see in the industry is between those who are used to deploying ..."
Should You Use Video Encoders?
on Mar 18, 2009
"Many people want to go IP but 95% of deployed cameras are analog. Encoders are the most common so..."
"Many people want to go IP but 95% of deployed cameras are analog. Encoders are the most common so..."
2009 DVR Comparison Guide Released Ver. 2
on Mar 10, 2009
"This guide helps professionals select and evalaute DVRs by explaining the fundamentals of DVRs, e..."
"This guide helps professionals select and evalaute DVRs by explaining the fundamentals of DVRs, e..."
Coming Battle Between DVR and IP Video Manufacturers
on Mar 09, 2009
"In the next 18 months, DVR and IP video software companies will compete head to head. They will a..."
"In the next 18 months, DVR and IP video software companies will compete head to head. They will a..."
Why DVR Appliances Are Making a Comeback
on Feb 07, 2009
"Hated for the last few years, DVR appliances will make a strong comeback in the next 12 - 18 mont..."
"Hated for the last few years, DVR appliances will make a strong comeback in the next 12 - 18 mont..."
2009 Video Management System Comparison Released
on Jan 30, 2009
"This report helps you decide amongst the leading IP video surveillance software products on the m..."
"This report helps you decide amongst the leading IP video surveillance software products on the m..."
Video Management Software Comparison
on Jan 22, 2009
"Compares Milestone, OnSSI, Genetec, Cisco, IndigoVision, DvTel and Verint. This 6 page report exa..."
"Compares Milestone, OnSSI, Genetec, Cisco, IndigoVision, DvTel and Verint. This 6 page report exa..."
Selecting Video Management Systems
on Nov 14, 2008
"The numerous options and alternatives in video management systems require careful consideration t..."
"The numerous options and alternatives in video management systems require careful consideration t..."
Should You Use Software-Only Video Management Systems?
on Oct 30, 2008
"Software only has lots of the momentum. But should you use software only? While DVR/NVR appliance..."
"Software only has lots of the momentum. But should you use software only? While DVR/NVR appliance..."
Why Centralized NVR Recording Does Not Work
on Jul 11, 2008
"Centrally recording video from remote sites is as frequently claimed as it is wrong. It is an ex..."
"Centrally recording video from remote sites is as frequently claimed as it is wrong. It is an ex..."
What is Happening to DVRs? Examining March Networks
on Jun 23, 2008
"March Networks recently released an extremely detailed strategic report on the future of their pr..."
"March Networks recently released an extremely detailed strategic report on the future of their pr..."
The Value of Hybrid NVR/DVRs in IP Video Systems
on Jun 15, 2008
"Hybrid NVR/DVRs are appliances (purposed built computers) that can simultaneously support IP came..."
"Hybrid NVR/DVRs are appliances (purposed built computers) that can simultaneously support IP came..."
Introduction to IP Video Surveillance / Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
on Jun 10, 2008
"IP Video Surveillance and Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are two of the most common terms describ..."
"IP Video Surveillance and Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are two of the most common terms describ..."
Priorities for Network Uptime in Video Surveillance
on May 27, 2008
"Understanding what measures are feasible and what measures are extremely expensive or not possibl..."
"Understanding what measures are feasible and what measures are extremely expensive or not possibl..."
Economics of Video Surveillance RAID
on May 10, 2008
"While valued by security managers for years, use of RAID for video surveillance systems has been ..."
"While valued by security managers for years, use of RAID for video surveillance systems has been ..."
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