Comparison of Video Management Software
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Video management Software (VMS) is used to record video from your surveillance cameras. It provides camera management, display of video, and notification of alarm conditions.
The Video Management Software (VMS) chart below will help you select the right software for your application. VMS runs on a Windows computer and allows you to view multiple cameras, record and retrieve video, and monitor alarms. The software is an important part of the IP Camera System.
We provide a choice of Video Management Software (VMS) that works with many types of IP cameras. Take a look at the VMS comparison table below which provides a review of IP camera recording software from OnSSi, TruViewIP, Hanwha, Milestone, and Axis.
Similar software is used in Network Video Recording (NVR) systems. The NVR is a complete recording system that includes both the computer and camera recording software all in one box. These NVR products are Windows (or Linux) based systems that are easier to install and use but are usually not as flexible or sophisticated as the VMS software loaded on your computer.
Each IP camera recording software platform has some unique capability that fit specific applications. For example, some provide motion detection and helpful tools for finding recorded video segments. Others are compatible with smart mobile devices and some are easier to integrate with door access control systems.
For more information on selecting the right software take a look at our article How to Select the Right Video Recording System, or just contact us for help selecting your complete IP camera system.
What is VMS
VMS is video management software. It is a key part of the IP camera system. VMS is software that runs on your Windows computer. It provides a similar function as the network video recorder (NVR) but provides more flexibility. The Video management software (VMS) is responsible for locating, and attaching to all the IP cameras on the network, providing a secure connection to the cameras, and recording all the specified video from all the cameras. VMS software also provides alerts to the security person.
The more advanced VMS is able to integrate with IP door Access Control systems. The computer used to run the VMS software needs to have enough performance and storage to support the number of attached IP cameras. The more cameras and the higher the resolution of the cameras the higher the performance required. The length of time of the recorded video will determine the amount of hard drive storage required.
IP Camera Recording Software Comparison
We compared several video management software solutions. All these IP camera recording software solutions provide some unique capabilities. For example, the Ocularis solution is designed for large-scale enterprise surveillance systems. The key advantage of the WAVE software is its real-time alerts. It is also very easy to use and includes a very nice if-then logic capability. They all support a large number of camera brands and ONVIF-compliant cameras.
Hexagon dC3 Advanced Video Management System
This Video Management Software solution integrates IP Surveillance Camera management with Door Access Control, Visitor Management, and More.
Based on the Ocularis and Qognify Video Management Software products, this product provides a unified physical security technology ecosystem designed to manage the entire lifecycle of an incident and minimize its impact. This innovative solution integrates Command, Control, and Collaboration (C3) capabilities to control the security center environment and enable advanced event detection.
WAVE VMS from Hanwha
This video management software is extremely easy to use yet it has some very powerful features. It not only supports the Hanwha cameras, it also supports IP cameras that conform to OnVIF, and today this means almost all other cameras.
The client software runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile smartphone clients making it a very flexible solution. The software is excellent when you require real-time notification and automated responses to alarms. Here are some of the key features.
Features of WAVE Video Management Software
Events and Rules Engine
This powerful if-then function allows you to establish output actions based on detected inputs. It is most effective when it is teamed with the X-Series Hanwha cameras. Since these cameras include advanced analytics, you can automate a response when a gunshot is heard, or when someone takes an object. It provides an amazing set of real-time responses to situations.
Mobile Client Support
whether you have a remote computer or a mobile smartphone, you can view and control all your cameras.
Merge Multiple Servers
The software allows you to easily merge many servers so that all the cameras can be viewed from a single source. By utilizing the centralized cloud system, you can have a camera system in many remote locations and then merge them into one powerful system.
To learn more about real-time IP camera systems, take a look at our article, “Real-Time Camera Systems.”
Ocularis
Ocularis , from Hexagon (originally OnSSI), provides very powerful features and functions. This latest version has replaced the five old versions of software available from OnSSi (now Hexagon). You can select the level according to the size and sophistication of your IP security system. See the Overview of Ocularis
One of the most powerful features of Ocularis is its ability to be combined with a database, allowing you to integrate various IP devices into the video stream. Now you can view door access control information with the video from the door. For more details about the overall software capability, take a look at the Overview of Ocularis
Legacy Ocularis Path
The list describes the upgrade path to the latest version of the Ocularis software:
Armatura Advanced Access Control Software
Armatura is primarily an Access Control Management solution that includes a gateway to other security solutions, such as the WAVE video manager solution.
It’s a comprehensive solution that provides a gateway to multiple security solutions.
This is a web-based solution that includes various modules, such as Video Management System, Access Control, Time & Attendance, and more.
Functions Available Include:
- Access Control
- Video Management
- Elevator Control
- Data Monitor
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