Video Management System
Video Management System
What is a Video Management System?
A Digital Video Management
System acts as the front end interface to the operators of a security
system. It is the most visible component in a security and surveillance
installation and often the most important component to decide on. The
DVMS features and level of integration with cameras 
and other security
sensor devices will ultimately determine if it will meet the needs
of your organization or customer.
The primary purpose of a DVMS is to display live video from attached cameras, record video and allow for easy investigations of security events. The DVMS often interfaces with other components of the security system such as Access Control, Video Analytics, Point of Sale terminals etc. and can act as the interface for all components in the security system.
The features which should be considered when deciding on a DVMS platform are:
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Scalability
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Cost & licensing structure
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Integration with 3rd party systems
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Video display capability and client applications
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Investigations and recorded video playback
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Rules engine (event handling) & recording engine
There are many classes of systems in this product category such as Digital Video Recorders, Hybrid DVRs, Network Video Recorders and Video Management Software. TBC’s primary product is Salient Software’s CompleteView Video Management Software. This software is capable of managing from 4 to 4000+ cameras with remote access, motion detection, and scheduled recording capabilities. It is a true client/server application with support for multiple servers and support for almost any type of camera on the market today.
