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Cisco Overview

Cisco offers an end to end video surveillance solution that tightly integrates with Cisco's networking equipment. Cisco's offering includes encoders (acquired through SyPixx) and video management software (acquired through Broadware). Cisco has released two IP cameras and has ported the Broadware software to run as modules in Cisco routers. Cisco's main competitors include Milestone, Genetec and other large DVR/NVR manufactures. Read a critique of Cisco's general positioning and a review of their video surveillance in a router offering.



Cisco Company Coverage

Features IP Video Market's original researchs on Cisco. In-depth portions of these reports are only available to subscribers of the Video Surveillance Professional Service.

Testing Cisco-Linksys Switch for IP Video (SRW208P) on Sep 01, 2010
"Switch selection for IP video surveillance is a key consideration in overall design. Unfortunatel..."
Testing Cisco-Linksys IP Home Monitoring Camera (WVC80N) on Jun 20, 2010
"How well can a $120 camera from Cisco work? Is it good (and simple enough) for your home? Does it..."
Cisco Physical Security Strategy in India on May 07, 2010
"A May 2010 interview with a Cisco VP for physical security in India discloses some important insi..."
Is Cisco's TV Promotion Unethical? on Apr 28, 2010
"In April 2010, an American TV show included a paid promotion that featured a demonstration of Cis..."
VMS System 6.3 Updates on Apr 01, 2010
"In March 2010, Cisco announced a series of updates for their VMS product offering (Video Surveill..."
Integrators Review of Real-World IP Camera Performance on Jan 26, 2010
"In the Cisco physical security LinkedIn group, integrators provide feedback on the performance on..."
Promoting Agilence's Retail LP Solution on Dec 16, 2009
"In its demonstration plans for the National Retail Federation 2010 show, Cisco has announced..."
Video is Key but is Video Surveillance? on Dec 09, 2009
"Cisco executives continue to advocate the core role of video in driving the networking business a..."
Sales Progress Report on Dec 02, 2009
"In an interview with Security Sales and Integration, Cisco commented on sales progress in physica..."
Access Control Software Demonstrated on Nov 03, 2009
"An on-line demonstration of Cisco's access control software is available from ASIS 2009. It's a v..."
Advocating '21st Century Safety and Security' on Oct 29, 2009
"Cisco continues to advocate large scale integrated safety and security platforms for government a..."
What Video Surveillance Company Should Cisco Buy? on Oct 15, 2009
"Buying companies is at the core of Cisco's growth strategy. While Cisco has made two video survei..."
Cisco Targets Customers Who Will Buy Anything From Them on Oct 10, 2009
"Kudos to Cisco for finally coming out and being honest about their video surveillance strategy. I..."
Is Cisco the Lindsay Lohan of Video Surveillance? on Oct 06, 2009
"To get a sense of the widespread disrespect for Cisco in the security industry, consider the Edit..."
Frustrates Competitors and Press in Other Markets on Oct 04, 2009
"Here's evidence that Cisco's aberrant strategy is widespread and may ultimately result in a major..."
Examining Cisco's $3 Billion IP Video Purchase on Oct 01, 2009
"Cisco has purchased a Scandinavian IP video manufacturer for $3 Billion USD - and it is..."
Examining Cisco's Defense of their Video Surveillance Strategy on Sep 23, 2009
"Let's examine the validity of Cisco's numerous responses and public statements defending the Pelc..."
Cisco Admits Failure, Partners with Pelco (v2) on Sep 21, 2009
"Less than 3 years ago, Cisco threatened the physical security industry with disruption and innova..."
Targeting US Stimulus Funds for Transportation Deployments on Aug 31, 2009
"Cisco has released a whitepaper making the case for Cisco centric security solutions for transpor..."
Intelligent Transport Solution on Aug 15, 2009
"Cisco recently added a document overviewing their Intelligent Transport solution (note:..."
Testing Cisco SMB Software and PTZ Camera (PVC300) on Jul 04, 2009
"This report examines and shows the abilities and performance of key products in Cisco's emerging ..."
Supported by MIlestone on Jun 25, 2009
"Cisco's IP cameras (2500 SD, 4300 HD, 4500 HD) are now supported by Milestone's xProtect VMS (rel..."
Examining Cisco's Small Business Video Surveillance on Jun 10, 2009
"Cisco is making a major push into the small business market. As part of this, Cisco is increasing..."
How to Sell Cisco Video Surveillance on May 25, 2009
"Cisco has released an 8 page guide for their partners on how to sell Cisco video surveillanc..."
Re-Structuring Video Surveillance Offering on Apr 26, 2009
"Cisco has conducted a limited re-structuring with the goal of fostering a singular platform for v..."
Why Cisco Video Surveillance has Struggled on Mar 01, 2009
"Despite the great hype for Cisco's entrance into video surveillance, Cisco has not demonstrated s..."
Not Exhibiting at ISC West on Mar 01, 2009
"Cisco is not exhibiting at ISC West due to "limited marketing dollars". It is another symptom tha..."
Should I use Cisco's Video Surveillance in my Router (ISR)? on Oct 16, 2008
"Cisco offers a DVR/NVR to be plugged into their office routers. Despite the appealing concept, Ci..."
How does Cisco Video Surveillance affect me? on May 21, 2008
"For 2 years now, speculation has been high on Cisco's video surveillance play. The Harrah's annou..."



Cisco Recent Webpages and Articles

This directory of Cisco's recent articles and webpages is only available to subscribers of the Video Surveillance Professional Service.

Retailer Simplifies Video Surveillance Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Aug 04
to manage privileges for the 175 employees authorized to view video. "The eas...
University Builds Physical Security Framework for Grow Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Aug 02
the IT department," says Matt Hughes, network analyst at CI. The opportunity ...
Transportation Agency Centralizes Video Surveillance Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Jul 19
• Integration with other physical security systems: In the future, GMPTE wo...
casestudy c36-610593 Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
pdf from cisco on Jul 19
End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Jul 14
the document that announces the end of sale and end of life of a product is d...
Company Builds Sustainable, Highly Efficient Headquart Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Jul 06
building, because they are best in class, and we are confident that Cisco wil...
casestudy c36-609210 Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
pdf from cisco on Jul 06
Surveillance Starter Kit  [Cisco Video Surveillanc Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Jul 04
IP camera set for D1 resolution, MPEG-4 encoding, and 512 kbps bandwidth or a...
Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager Software R Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Jul 04
GuidesDesignInstall and UpgradeMaintain and Operate Cisco Video Surveillance ...
Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager Software T Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on Jul 04
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER SOFTWAREREFERENCE GUIDESTechnical Refer...
Cisco Starter Kit for Video Surveillance Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
pdf from cisco on Jul 04
qa c67-539324 Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
pdf from cisco on Jun 23
Cisco Physical Access Gateways Solution Overviews - Ci Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on May 13
SECURITY AND BUILDING SYSTEMSCISCO PHYSICAL ACCESS GATEWAYSPRODUCT LITERATURE...
sol ov c22-601686 Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
pdf from cisco on May 13
Cisco Physical Access Manager Solution Overviews - Cis Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on May 13
SECURITY AND BUILDING SYSTEMSCISCO PHYSICAL ACCESS MANAGERPRODUCT LITERATUREB...
Cisco Physical Access Manager Product Views - Cisco Sy Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on May 13
PhotoLarge Photo © 1992-2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms &...
Monitor IP Camera Availability in VSMS 6.2 Using SNMP Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on May 10
The NMS trap receiver daemon must be configured such that it is capable of pr...
Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server Software Configu Link Only Available to Premium Subscribers
html from cisco on May 10
and UpgradeConfigureMaintain and OperateTroubleshoot and Alerts Cisco Video S...

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