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Top 4 exacqVision Features & Products Released in 2015

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As this year comes to a close, we look back at 2015 and many new innovative features released in exacqVision video management system (VMS) software.

1. CameraLinks enabling a Complete Security Solution

CameraLinksIntroduced in exacqVision 7.0, CameraLinks allow users to configure overlay controls that will display when hovering over a camera in live view. exacqVision Professional and Enterprise users now have the most important commands at their fingertips. CameraLinks improves response time to critical alarms and events. Integrated with Kantech EntraPass and DSC PowerSeries Neo intrusion system, exacqVision users can operate their video, access control and intrusion from the live view page of the exacqVision client. CameraLinks enables exacqVision users to control their complete security system from one, easy-to-use interface. The complete security solution reduces complexity for security personnel while saving time and money.

Users can complete customize their CameraLinks. Through the camera settings page, the text color, font, style, transparency and location on screen can be adjusted to fit any specific needs.

Overlay controls include:

• Audio inputs and outputs
• Alarm outputs
• Input triggers
• Soft triggers
• Serial data
• Manual record
• Arm and disarm the system

2. Setup Indicators

Setup indicators, available in exacqVision 7.2 to Professional and Enterprise users with a current SSA, guide installers through configuration changes that will optimize their exacqVision installation. These indicators are available to power users and admins and provide guidance on configuring motion detection, ensuring network connectivity, changing default passwords and more to ensure no installation steps are missed. By double-clicking an indicator, users are taken directly to the associated page to immediately configure, saving them significant time.In version 7.4, setup indicators expanded to include health indicators. Users receive real-time notifications in the client when camera or recorder health needs addressed. The health indicators maximize system uptime and increase reliability.

Indicators include:

• Archive content
• Device failure
• Storage error
• Subscription expiration
• Video loss
• System voltage
• Outbound connection loss
• IP camera connection loss

3. exacqCloud

Exacq launched the new exacqCloud platform for Exacq dealers to easily manage and monitor exacqVision recorders for many end users. exacqCloud decreases dealer response time and lowers costs with proactive notification of health events. With exacqCloud, dealers can continuously monitor critical video recording components like recorder uptime, camera uptime, temperature warnings, recording requirements not met. Exacq certified dealers who have implemented exacqCloud in their business this year have found they have reduced time consuming, expensive diagnostic trips and sent out better prepared technicians faster than ever before.See how one Exacq dealer has benefited from using exacqCloud this year.

Exacq Cloud

4. VideoPush for Mobile

VideoPush enables exacqVision Enterprise users to instantly push selected cameras, layouts, tours, groups or entire views to a mobile device. Video can be sent and shared directly with officers on patrol or other remotely stationed employees for on-the-go collaboration. If suspicious activity occurs in a specific area, an operator can push the video directly to the mobile device of the person closest to the activity to take immediate action. The Exacq mobile app is available for free download on iOS (Apple), Android, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone 8 devices.

VideoPush

What features would you like to see from exacqVision in 2016? We welcome your suggestions and feedback to continue to make the exacqVision client better for your needs.

Thank you for selecting exacqVision, and we look forward to continuing to improve our products for you in 2016!

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Multicasting vs. Multistreaming in IP Video Surveillance Deployments

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One of the advantages of IP video vs. analog CCTV is the distribution flexibility of IP networks. With IP networks, video can easily be routed anywhere on the network, to one or more endpoints as desired. In turn, users have the potential to over-utilize network bandwidth and compromise the overall performance of the video management system solution.

Drawbacks of Multicasting 
Some consider IP multicasting as the solution to minimizing IP streaming bandwidth, when in actuality the advantages of multicasting are limited to specific scenarios. With multicasting, bandwidth savings only occur when multiple subscribers view the same live video stream. Several drawbacks to multicasting should be considered including:

  • UDP video streaming – UDP does not guarantee every packet gets delivered and it exposes the video stream to any unreliability of the underlying network, resulting in poor video quality due to lost or duplicate packets.
  • Higher complexity – multicasting implementation requires special equipment and knowledge beyond fundamental IP network configuration.
  • Variable bandwidth savings – the amount of bandwidth savings can fluctuate depending how many people request the same content. Multicasting only delivers benefits when the same live camera stream is being viewed by multiple people.

Multicasting

One advantage of multicasting is that only one stream of video from the camera is required to support many viewers.  exacqVision provides this same benefit without the complex configuration. exacqVision is designed to efficiently support many clients viewing live video using only a single video stream from the camera.

exacqVision Saves Significant Bandwidth with Multistreaming
exacqVision is able to deliver significant bandwidth savings through the support of intelligent multistreaming, instead of multicasting. exacqVision will automatically deliver the full resolution stream or low resolution stream based on the viewing need of each client requesting video. Users can override the automatic choice and manually select high or low resolution streams for viewing as needed.

Unicast

Read our Exacq IP Multicasting and IP Video Surveillance Deployments whitepaper to find out solutions to bandwidth challenges using exacqVision VMS software.31

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exacqVision Now Integrates with Tokheim Fuel Point-Of-Sale Solution

TokheimExacq Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce a new integration with Tokheim, a fuel point-of-sale (POS) solution. Tokheim can be integrated with any existing or new exacqVision system.

The Tokheim software seamlessly connects to the existing exacqVision system and passes the electronic point of sale (EPOS) serial data to the exacqVision server. The Tokheim integration takes a snapshot image at the start and completion of fueling at each pump. These images can be sent via ftp to the point-of-sale system. Additionally, the data can be quickly searched and retrieved through the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software to view the relevant, corresponding video for the event. Users can search by receipt, pump number, event or time.

Fuel and retail business end users can use this new integration to better manage their fuel management and security. By installing the Tokheim integration, exacqVision users have another tool in their video security system to minimize forecourt losses through drive-offs and reduce fuel fraud.

Tokheim and exacqVision

Please visit our Integration page to learn more about this powerful new enhancement to our video security line.

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PlateSmart License Plate Recognition Software Integration

PlateSmartExacq Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce a new integration with PlateSmart Technologies, a license plate recognition (LPR) software-only solution. The PlateSmart software can be easily integrated into any exacqVision system. Once the PlateSmart software is connected to the camera and exacqVision system, it continually searches for license plates. The recognized license plate goes through the PlateSmart analytics, the metadata is sent to the exacqVision server and then the plate information is shown in the exacqVision VMS software. The information displayed in the exacqVision software includes the following data:

  • PlateSmartLicense plate number
  • Timestamp of when the license plate was captured
  • Camera name
  • State
  • Longitude and latitude
  • Path to the image

This new PlateSmart integration is available for integration with exacqVision systems within the United States. It provides exacqVision end users with a seamless addition of a LPR solution to their existing video security system.

PlateSmart exacqVision IntegrationPlateSmart Integration Example

Visit our Integration page and read our press release to learn more about this powerful new enhancement to our video security line.

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The LC-Series Network Video Recorder is Here

exacqVision LC-SeriesExacq Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the exacqVision LC-Series network video recorder line. The exacqVision LC-Series line is a cost effective, versatile, all-in-one network video solution capable of video recording, web & mobile client hosting and local live video displayed on a single system.

LC-Series

The exacqVision LC-Series includes:

  • exacqVision Start video management system (VMS)
  • 4 IP camera licenses (expandable to 16 IP and 16 analog licenses)
  • Compatible with over 1,000 IP camera models
  • Easy, out-of-the-box deployment
  • 1, 2 or 3 TB storage drives
  • IP and hybrid versions
  • Ability to continuously record up to 100Mbps of video
  • Three-year hardware warranty
  • Three years of software updates included

exacqVision LC-Series Hybrid

The exacqVision LC-Series is expandable, allowing you to add cameras and/or additional exacqVision systems to grow your surveillance network. Visit our LC-Series product page to learn more about this powerful new enhancement to our video security line.

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Exacq Expands Manufacturer Reps; WestRep Marketing appointed for Western Canada

WestRep Marketing

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed WestRep Marketing, Inc. as our manufacturer’s representative to manage the reseller, distributor and OEM sales for exacqVision products in Western Canada.

WestRep Marketing Inc. has been representing security product manufacturers in Western Canada for 13 years, and are experts in CCTV, IP video, and datacom infrastructure. Ryan Kennedy and his team at WestRep provide complete pre- and post-sale technical assistance, order entry service, and sales support for exacqVision Resellers.

WestRep Marketing can be contacted as follows:

WestRep Marketing. Inc.
Ryan Kennedy, President
Phone: +1-604-544-4994
e-mail: ryan@westrepmarketing.com

Complete listings of all exacqVision manufacturer’s rep firms are available here:

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Tyco to Acquire Exacq Technologies

On June 19th, Tyco International announced its plans to acquire Exacq Technologies, Inc. The acquisition gives Tyco a fully complementary video management portfolio to its security products business.

More information will be available in the second half of 2013 when the acquisition is expected to close, but Exacq Technologies will retain its identity. We intend to develop, sell, and support the same innovative exacqVision products in the future that we do today. We will continue working with our existing sales channel structure, and we will use the resources of Tyco to grow the company.

More information is available here.

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exacqVision 5.4 Release Now Available

The latest version of the exacqVision Video Management System (VMS), Version 5.4 is now available.Version 5.4 is part of the exacqVision quarterly software release schedule and is available to all users with an up-to-date Software Subscription Agreement (SSA) at no charge. Version 5.4 makes significant additions and improvements to the exacqVision VMS with the addition of significant IP camera models and IP camera functionality, our first phase of video archiving, simplified software updates, a new web service and more.

exacqVision 5.4

exacqVision 5.4 is available for download at https:exacq.com/download

New exacqVision 5.4 features include:

exacqVision 5.4 Feature Overview Video

exacqVision Archiving – Phase 1 (Seamless Archive Drive Search)
exacqVision 5.4 introduces the first of three phases to archiving. With this phase, the search feature of exacqVision retrieves video from both the local video server and a separate Search Archive drive seamlessly, with the results displayed as if all of the video was originating from the same server.  Video is archived to the Search Archive drive using Windows backup or Linux batch file protocols.

exacqVision Archive Map

New Direct Driver Support for Samsung IP Cameras
Samsung has quickly become one of the largest IP camera manufacturers in the industry. With the newly developed native driver, exacqVision now supports nearly 90% of Samsung’s IP camera/encoder product offerings.
Samsung Camera and Logo
Supported Samsung Model Series:

  • 1000 Series: 1001, 1011, 1080
  • 3000 Series: SN* -3000, 3002, 3080, 3082
  • 3371 / 3302 Series
  • 5000 Series: SN* -5000, 5010, 5011, 5061, 5080
  • 5200 Series
  • 6200 Series
  • 7000 Series: SN*-7000, 7001, 7002, 7061, 7080 7082
  • 3100 SN series, SPE Series encoders (supported via ONVIF Profile S)

Nearly 200 New IP Cameras Added and/or Tested
The latest version of the exacqVision VMS includes new IP camera compatibility with nearly 200 different camera models from major manufacturers.

DIRECT DRIVER SUPPORT: In addition to adding entirely new direct drivers for Samsung in the latest version of exacqVision we have also added new camera models for a number of our partners:

IP Cameras supported with driver

ONVIF PROFILE S SUPPORT: ONVIF Profile S is now supported by exacqVision, paving the way for faster, more complete ONVIF integration. Camera testing based on ONVIF Profile S and existing direct drivers has been conducted or started for the following manufacturers:

ONVIF Supported IP Cameras

Enhanced Client Control for Fisheye/Panoramic IP Cameras
Support for specialized 360 degree fisheye/panoramic cameras and lenses from partners like Vivotek and ImmerVision have been enhanced to include more direct control of the various viewing styles directly from the exacqVision client.  Users can now choose different modes to view panoramic, panamorphic, and fisheye cameras. The new Fisheye menu includes the following options:

  • Disable – turns off the seleced Fisheye mode
  • Dewarp – flattens the image so that you can move around within the image
  • Panorama – spreads the entire image out into a single view
  • Dual View – flattens the image into two sections viewable from the same video panel
Dewarp, Panorama, and Dual View
These de-warping features are also available during playback from the client and in exported video clips using the exacqVision Media Player.

De-warping in exacqVision Player

Support for New Axis M3007 Panoramic Camera
exacqVision 5.4 adds support for the new Axis M3007 camera. The M3007 is a panoramic camera that also provides multiple video streams. Both of these features are supported with version 5.4 and can be viewed and controlled from the exacqVision client software resulting in several unique panoramic views being available from a single camera.

Axis Panoramic Camera Views

Simplified and Automated Software Updates
Automated and remote updating of your exacqVision software is a centralized, time-saving way of making sure you have the latest software on your systems.

REMOTE SERVER UPDATES (available with any server running exacqVision) – With version 5.4, you can now update the server software on a system remotely. With internet access enabled, exacqVision will check for available server software updates from exacq.com and will download the newest update based on your SSA end date.  If the server does not have internet access, the update can be downloaded and installed on a network drive with a specified location for the server to perform the update. Once configured, the system will display the status of the update during installation and provide an audit log.
exacqVision Remote UpdatesAUTOMATED MULTI-SERVER UPDATES (available with exacqVision Enterprise and EHM option) – The exacqVision Enterprise Health Manager (EHM) now supports automated scheduled updates of multiple servers. Closed system updates can be accomplished by downloading the update and installing it on a network accessible drive. A valid SSA and Enterprise license is required.

exacqVision Enterprise Health Manager Updates

New Camera Configuration Page
exacqVision 5.4 offers a completely redesigned camera page on the Camera Recording and Enterprise Cameras pages. With this new design, subsets of cameras can be selected using filters on the left side of the screen. Selected cameras can then be configured all at once rather than individually. This should greatly speed up the camera setup process for large installations.

Camera Configuration PageCamera Configuration Details

Latest exacqVision Web Service / Thin Client for Browsers
Coinciding with the release of exacqVision 5.4 is the release of Version 2.8 of the exacqVision Web Service. The web service allows you to access your servers using an internet web browser on a computer or smart phone. The latest version has been updated to more closely match the client software. Search time boxes and control buttons have been added and video metadata is displayed. To see a live demo of the exacqVision thin client, click here and choose the “Advanced” option.
exacqVision Web Service

Recent Releases
With this release we continue to make rapid progress with exacqVision, and incremental releases hit quarterly with new features and functionality. The full release history of exacqVision VMS is here:
exacqVision Release History

Download and Installation
As always, the latest versions of exacqVision client and server software can easily and quickly be copied over existing versions while retaining all user settings. The latest versions are available through ‘Check for Updates‘ in the ‘About‘ box in the exacqVision software.

exacqVision Server software is available in both Windows and Linux versions, and the exacqVision client software is available in Windows, Linux and Macintosh native versions. Any version of exacqVision client can connect to any version of exacqVision server.

Download exacqVision Software here: http://exacq.com/downloads

Try exacqVision software for free here: http://exacq.com/try

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ADI Honors Exacq Technologies

ADI Vendor of the Year AwardWe’re pleased to announce that Exacq Technologies has received the 2012 ADI Vendor of the Year Award. The award was presented at ADI’s Vendor Symposium held on January 18, 2013.

ADI’s Vendor of the Year Award is presented to one vendor that excels at product advancements, sales goals and outstanding service. This is only the second year that the exacqVision product line has been available through ADI, and Exacq won the “2011 Rookie Vendor of the Year” award during this same meeting last year.

We’re certainly honored and grateful to accept this award. ADI has quickly become an excellent partner and we look forward to another successful year with them.