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Access and Beyond
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): AV NVR – POE Network Video Recorder
Brand: Arecont Vision
* A standalone network video recorder with built-in PoE switch (8 or 16 channels), smart plug-and-play, 4K support and SNAPstream support. Ideal for small to medium sized installations
Embedded or PC based: Standalone
Maximum number of cameras supported: 16
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 5 MP
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop
Hardware format: Standalone/desktop
Storage type: 2 SATA storage bays (up to 12 TB)
Camera video stream protocols: H.265, H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG compression
Contact: Christo Myburgh [email protected] +27 82 378 3068
ADI Global Distribution, Duxbury Networking, Pinnsec
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): Axis S2016
Brand: Axis Communications
* AXIS Camera Station S2016 is an out-of-the-box-ready compact surveillance appliance with an integrated manageable PoE switch and 8 TB storage (2x 4 TB) preloaded with all necessary software and preconfigured to minimise installation time. Completed with cameras from Axis’ wide product portfolio and monitors, it forms an all-in-one solution for mid-sized installations up to 16 channels.
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology, PC-based technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 16
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1080p
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS
Maximum number of concurrent users: Unlimited
Hardware format: Standalone/desktop
Storage type: 4 TB
Camera video stream protocols: H.264, MPEG 4, MJPEG
Data export formats: AVI, JPEG
Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, cross line, LPR, perimeter defender
Integration with other systems: Standalone
Licensing: Once off
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:ONVIF compliant and able to support third- party cameras
Contact: Vanessa Tyne [email protected] +27 11 548 6780
Refer to Bosch dealer locator for Africa on www.boschsecurity.com
iSCSI-based digital video disk arrays: DSA E-Series (E2800 60-bay)
Brand: Bosch Security and Safety Systems
* Scale-up network storage solution: controller unit with 60 internal HDDs expandable via SAS interface-connected expansion units
* Configurable hardware-based RAID protection for highest system performance
* Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans
* Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for highest speed iSCSI connectivity
* Fully modular design for ease of service
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 800
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4K
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface; SANtricity software
Maximum number of concurrent users: 1
Additional security features: CHAP authentication
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: 60 bay unit: 2 x 60 bay expansion, offering a total storage capacity of 1800 TB
Video inputs: 2 x 1 Gbe, 2 x 10 Gbe, 2 x 10 Gb SFP ports
Camera configuration & management features: NetApp SANtricity storage management software
Camera video stream protocols: MPEG-4 and H.264 encoders, MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 IP cameras, and IP Autodome cameras in SD & HD format
Data export formats: AVI, MOV
Alarm or analytics services: SNMP
Integration with other systems: VMS/software compatibility
Licensing: N/A (licensed by the VMS)
Warranty: 3 years next business day on-site support
Additional information:RAID 5, RAID 6, Dynamic Disk Pooling (DDP) support
Contact: Quintin Van den Berg [email protected] +27 11 651 9600/4
Pentagon Distribution
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): Capsule ICE
Brand: Capsule
* Certified for BVMS Bosch
* Certified for Milestone
* Certified for Exacqvision
* Up to 480 TB of storage in a single building block of 4U
* Up to 1100 Mbps of recording bandwidth
Embedded or PC based: Standalone
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 600 x 720 @ 30 fps
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA up to 10 TB
Video inputs: 8 x 1 Gbps Ethernet
Integration with other systems: Open to any VMS
Licensing: Once-off purchase
Warranty: 3 years
Contact: Franck Martinaux [email protected] +27 81 722 3589
Compass Security
Video Management System (VMS): CathexisVision VMS 2018
Brand: CathexisVision
* CathexisVision is an open platform, IP video surveillance management solution that can link together multiple security monitoring and management devices, providing a centralised control solution for single/multiple server sites to an enterprise level of multiple sites. Supplied in 4 different package options
Embedded or PC based: Server-based
Maximum number of cameras supported: 48/150/unlimited (package dependent)
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 8 MP (hardware dependent)
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Web browser interface; Windows desktop; PC
Maximum number of concurrent users: 2/7/10/unlimited (package dependent)
Additional security features: Windows Active Directory and personalised user site login (30 configurable levels)
Hardware format: Rack mountable; Standalone/desktop
Storage type: SATA, up to 100 TB
Video inputs: 8/16 PoE or dual NIC (hardware specific)
Camera configuration & management features: Multiple video streams, resolution, format, frame rate, bit rate (CBR/VBR), key frame distance, continuous/motion recording and analytics
Camera video stream protocols: RTP/TCP, RTP/UDP
Data export formats: Proprietary, encrypted format
Alarm or analytics services: People counting, intruder detection, video motion detection, line crossing, ANPR, post object search, snap search, motion search
Integration with other systems: Access control, alarm panels, fire panels, point of sale, ANPR, PSIM, video analytics
Licensing: Once-off, site based. Camera version migration licences applicable on package updates only
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:Open-platform, ONVIF and factory drivers for most international camera brands. Free software with 2 camera licences available, along with system design tools and video tutorials
Contact: Dene Alkema [email protected] +27 12 653 2222
TPA Security Distributors, National Security Solutions
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras : TD-3332H4-16P
Brand: TVT
* 16 PoE network ports, supporting IPC direct connection to NVR
* Adopts standard H.265 high profile compression format for high-quality video at much lower bit rate
* 4K output, true high-resolution display
* Supports NAT function with push notifications
* Intuitive and user-friendly graphical user interface
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 32
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 8 MP @ 25/30 fps
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop
Maximum number of concurrent users: 10
Additional security features: Authorisation management with password retrieval options
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA, 4 HDD slots up to 6 TB each
Video inputs: 16 PoE ports built in
Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP
Camera video stream protocols: Standard H.265, H.264
Data export formats: DVR and AVI
Alarm or analytics services: Manual, sensor, motion and exception events supported with intelligent events (object removal, line crossing, people intrusion, crowd density, people counting detection)
Licensing: None
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:This unit supports time slice search with thumbnails for effective and fast searching
Contact: Gino De Oliveira [email protected] +27 11 469 3598
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): NVRsolo Plus
Brand: NUUO
* H.265 decoding
* 1-channel local fisheye dewarp
* 32 channel support
* Dual monitor display
* Supports RAID 0/1/5/10
Embedded or PC based: Standalone
Maximum number of cameras supported: 32
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 2 MP
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Web browser interface; Windows desktop
Maximum number of concurrent users: 64
Additional security features: User authentication
Hardware format: Standalone/desktop
Storage type: 10 TB per volume
Video inputs: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4 DHCP, UPnP, manual add
Camera video stream protocols: H.265, H.264, M-JPEG, MPEG-4
Data export formats: BMP, JPEG, DAT, ASF, AVI
Alarm or analytics services: Remote intelligent search: search recorded video for 5 events including general motion, foreign object, missing object, focus loss and camera occlusion
Integration with other systems: NUUO CMS and NUUO remote client
Licensing: Once off purchase for additional cameras over 16 channels
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:One-click setup for more than 80 IP camera brands, 1-channel POS
Contact: Gino De Oliveira [email protected] +27 11 469 3598
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): iDS-9632NXI-I8/4F
Brand: Hikvision
* Up to 32-channel IP cameras, with 4-channel face capture and comparison
* Up to four face picture libraries, each with maximum 50 000 pictures
* Supports facial modelling, face pictures comparison and alarm linkage actions
* Full channel recording at up to 12 MP resolution, up to 16-channel decoding at 1080p resolution
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 32
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 12 MP @ 25/30 fps
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop
Maximum number of concurrent users: 128
Additional security features: Supports password activation, three-level user authentication management, user and password authorisation, IP address filtering and fixed MAC address, security certificate as HTTPS, locking of user IP after certain number of failed login attempts
Hardware format: Rack mountable; Standalone/desktop
Storage type: SATA, up to 6 TB
Video inputs: Incoming bandwidth: 256 Mbps; outgoing bandwidth: 200 Mbps
Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, PPPoE, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF
Camera video stream protocols: H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+/MPEG4
Data export formats: AVI
Alarm or analytics services: Face comparison alarm linked to actions: recording, audio warning, notify surveillance centre, send email; motion, line crossing, intrusion, region entrance/exit, unattended baggage, object removal detection
Licensing: Licence free
Warranty: 2 years
Contact: Bill Xu [email protected] +27 10 035 1172
Hitek Security branches across SA, Namibia Security Supplies, Hibiscus Coast Security
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only) : NVR5-128RT(3U)
Brand: Provision ISR
* 128 channel/8 MP (real-time) @ 25 fps
* H.264/H.265/analytics
* 4K resolution (3840 x 2160)
* 16 x HDD (hot swap)/dual display
* P2P cloud (remote connection)/Android and iOS
Embedded or PC based: Standalone. Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 128
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 3840 x 2160 (8 MP) real-time
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop
Maximum number of concurrent users: 10
Additional security features: Recovery password, change password alert (quote), gesture security password, weak password notification
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA / 16 X 8 TB / hot swap
Video inputs: 2 x 1000 Mbps network
Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, NTP, SMTP, P2P, RTSP
Camera video stream protocols: H.265 / H.264
Data export formats: AVI; DAT
Alarm or analytics services: (Based on camera support): alarm I/O, line crossing, missing object, left object, camera tampering, motion detection, exception alarms
Integration with other systems: Supports 95% of third-party software
Licensing: Free
Warranty: 3-year swap out
Contact: Thomas O’Connor [email protected] +27 21 946 3344
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): Large Enterprise NVR-AS 4000
Brand: IndigoVision
* The Large Enterprise NVR-AS can record up to 600 cameras, has data throughput of 3 Gbps, up to 1,5 PB of usable storage, guaranteed tamper-free evidence, automatic failover and integrated backup. The Large Enterprise NVR-AS can also integrate other security systems for complete alarm management and has recording support for multiple camera manufacturers including ONVIF.
Embedded or PC based: PC-based technology; Server-based
Maximum number of cameras supported: 600
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 fps
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, IndigoVision Control Center
Maximum number of concurrent users: No limitation
Additional security features: Enhanced Windows Server firewall, Network Access Protection (NAP)
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: 3,5” Nearline SAS / RAID 6, up to 1,5 PB
Video inputs: Dual port redundant 10 Gb SFP+
Camera configuration & management features: TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP, SNMP, HTTP, NTP, Telnet, FTP, IPv4
Camera video stream protocols: H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG, G.711, AAC
Data export formats: JPEG, MP4, IVI (IndigoVision Incident Player)
Alarm or analytics services: Motion and audio analtyics
Integration with other systems: VMS software (IndigoVision Control Center)
Licensing: Once-off purchase
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:Other capacities are available
Contact: Alex Penhaligon [email protected] +44 131 475 7200
Pinnsec, Compass Visual Security, ADI Global Distribution
Software enabling hardware NVRs: XProtect VMS
Brand: Milestone Systems
* Maximum flexibility
* Proven solution
* Secure by design
* Access anytime, anywhere
* Start right, then scale
Embedded or PC based: Standalone; PC-based technology; Server-based
Maximum number of cameras supported: Unlimited, linked to design
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Full resolution where required
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Web browser interface; Windows desktop
Maximum number of concurrent users: Unlimited
Additional security features: Two factor authentication, granular user access
Hardware format: Rack mountable; Standalone/desktop
Storage type: SAN, NAS or direct attached
Camera video stream protocols: H.265; H.265; MJPEG; MPEG-4
Data export formats: Xprotect format, AVI
Alarm or analytics services: Native alarm manager, video motion detection
Integration with other systems: XProtect is an open platform and integration possibilities are endless through free access to Milestone’s SDK and API
Licensing: Once off licence purchase, optional annual care
Contact: Armand Steffens [email protected] +27 82 377 0415
Akhanani Distributors, Pansmart
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras : WJ-NX400K/G
Brand: Panasonic South Africa
* 64 channels expandable to 128 channels
* 9 integrated drive bays (RAID 1/5/6)
* External storage expansion up to 324 TB
* H.264/H.265/JPEG compression
* 2 HDMI outputs (HDMI 1: 4K/FHD with audio; HDMI 2: FHD without audio)
* Secure communications with Symantec
Embedded or PC based: Standalone. Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 128
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1080p @ 60 fps
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS
Maximum number of concurrent users: 16
Additional security features: Sub stream recording
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA, up to 6 TB
Video inputs: 2 x 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (RJ45)
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, RTP, RTSP, ICMP, ARP. IPv6 : ICMPv6
Camera video stream protocols: H.265(HEVC), H.264, JPEG; G.711 for ONVIF, G.726 (ADPCM) 32 Kbps, AACLC
Data export formats: MP4, N3R(A)
Integration with other systems: VideoInsight, ASM200, ASM300
Licensing: Once off
Warranty: 3 years
Contact: Franz Kersten [email protected] +27 11 312 7015
Regal Distributors SA
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras : DeepInMind NVR (iDS-9632NXI-I8/16S)
Brand: Hikvision
* 32-channel NVR with 16 deep learning channels
* Full VCA features with false alarm filtering
* Professional and reliable with deep
* 8 SATA bays
* Supports RAID functionality
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 32 channels with 16 deep learning channels
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4 MP Android
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop; Windows Mobile
Maximum number of concurrent users: 32
Additional security features: User authentication, forced password changes
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: 8 x SATA bays, up to 8 TB
Video inputs: 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
Camera configuration & management features: Plug-and-play PoE ports, IPv4, IPv6, DHCP server, NTP server, UPnP, SNMP
Camera video stream protocols: MPEG-4, H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
Data export formats: MPEG-4
Alarm or analytics services: Deep learning based analysis (full VCA features), LPR (licence plate recognition) functions, POS (point of sale) functions
Integration with other systems: Smart search and VMS platform integration
Licensing: N/A
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:The first embedded NVR based on deep learning algorithms executed by itsGPU, making it faster and more accurate than conventional CPUs
Contact: Michael Collier [email protected] +27 11 553 3300
Regal Distributors SA
Hard Disk Drive (HDD): SkyHawk AI (ST10000VE0004)
Brand: Seagate
* First HDD created specifically for AI enabled video surveillance solutions
* Ideal for intensive computational workloads that typically accompany AI work streams
* Equipped with Seagate ImagePerfect AI firmware
* High throughput and enhanced caching deliver low latency and excellent random read performance
Embedded or PC based: Standalone
Maximum number of cameras supported: N/A
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1 to 64 HD streams supported
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Health data via GUI
Maximum number of concurrent users: N/A
Additional security features: N/A
Hardware format: HDD
Storage type: 8 TB or 10 TB options
Video inputs: N/A
Camera configuration & management features: 1 to 64 HD video streams supported, with an additional 16 AI video streams
Camera video stream protocols: N/A
Data export formats: N/A
Alarm or analytics services: SkyHawk Health Management included
Integration with other systems: Designed for AI NVR use but can be used in standard NVRs or CCTV surveillance servers
Licensing: N/A
Warranty: 5 years
Additional information:Best-fit applications are NVRs, embedded surveillance DVRs (SDVR), hybrid surveillance DVRs and surveillance DVRs
Contact: Michael Collier [email protected] +27 11 553 3300
Secutel Technologies
Hybrid Recorder (both analogue and IP cameras directly supported): Secuvue
Brand: Secutel Technologies
* Camera-to-cloud surveillance system
* Full management of events and triggers via an analytics dashboard
* System health and maintenance
* Real-time views: images can be viewed at specific sites in real-time
* Facial detection, collection and recognition
* Upload and view footage from on-site storage
Embedded or PC based: Standalone
Maximum number of cameras supported: 4, 8, 12, 16 (depending on model)
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Same as camera – up to HD
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface
Maximum number of concurrent users: Unlimited
Additional security features: User authentication, encrypted data
Hardware format: Standalone/desktop
Storage type: Cloud and local storage
Video inputs: Ethernet
Camera configuration & management features: IPV4
Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF
Data export formats: JPG, MP4
Alarm or analytics services: Front of ATM and access/exit door
Integration with other systems: Supported via software compatibility
Licensing: Annual
Warranty: 1 year warranty on hardware
Contact: Danny Pringle [email protected] +27 10 015 1401
UTC Fire and Security
Hybrid Recorder (both analogue and IP cameras directly supported): TVR45HD
Brand: TruVision
* Capable of recording up to 8 or 16 camera inputs
* Can connect any HD-TVI camera,
* Connects standard analogue cameras, allowing reuse of existing cameras
* Capable of connecting all channels on IP, resolution up to 4 MP, using H.264/H.265 compression
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 16
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 5 MP (HD-TVI only) / 4 MP (IP only)
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; Blackberry; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop; Windows Mobile
Maximum number of concurrent users: Unlimited
Hardware format: Rack mountable; Standalone/desktop
Video inputs: Up to 8/16 channels; automatic detection of analogue and HD-TVI
Camera configuration & management features: Linux embedded plug and play configuration. Operations through OSD/browser/software.
Camera video stream protocols: H.264 for analogue/HD-TVI encoding and decoding; H.264/H.265 for IP stream decoding.
Data export formats: WMV, AVI, JPEG
Integration with other systems: Integration of UTC IP intrusion panels via SIA/XSIA reporting, UTC TruPortal access control and UTC IFS network switches
Licensing: TruVision Navigator licence-free client / host or standalone application
Warranty: 1 year
Additional information:Front side accessible hard drives, reverse video playback, V-Stream support, USB video export, startup wizard for quick and easy installation
Contact: Randhir Seodutt [email protected] +27 11 579 7300
Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co
Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): IVSS7024DR
Brand: Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co
* 4K and H.265 Ultra series NVR
* Supports deep learning face recognition
* Supports POS overlay
* Supports smart tracking, people counting and heat map
* Supports fisheye de-warp and IVS
* Integrates with LPR system
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported: 128
Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 12 MP
Maximum number of concurrent users: 128
Additional security features: Forced password modify
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: 240 TB
Video inputs: 512 Mbps
Camera configuration & management features: All the camera functions can be configured, including smart functions
Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF, Dahua Poprietary
Data export formats: DAV, ASF, JPEG
Alarm or analytics services: Tripwire, intrusion, scene change, face detection, motion and alarm, face recognition, number plate recognition
Integration with other systems: Arecont Vision, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, CP Plus, Dynacolor, Honeywell, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Videotec, Vivotek and more
Licensing: None
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:Supports hot standby, N+M, ANR and RAID 0/1/5/6/10, real-time face recognition, structured data storage of age, emotion, glasses, hat, mask. Structured data operations and maintenance.
Contact: Fritz Wang [email protected] +27 72 628 6810
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