Update on NVRs: Most Agree that VMS Software is Too Hard
Posted on Dec 23, 2009
Excerpt: "The reaction to our December 2009 criticism of VMS software poor usability has been surprisingly strong and positive.
With over 1500 reads in the first..."
Other Updates on NVRs
Many VMS Systems Do Not Support 64 Bit Operating Systems
on Feb 04, 2010
A growing practical problem is the lack of VMS software applications that support 64 Bit Operatin...
Using Virtual Machines to Test VMS Systems
on Dec 30, 2009
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The Case Against Hybrid DVRs
on Oct 11, 2009
A number of IP Video manufacturers object to hybrid DVR systems, contending that they are essenti...
Survey of Asian Hybrid DVR Manufacturers
on Oct 11, 2009
Given the large number of DVRs produced in Asia, it is not surprising that Asian manufacturers wo...
Virtualizing VMS Software
on Jul 28, 2009
Over the last few years, virtualization has been one of IT's hottest trends. Virtualizing multipl...
Hybrid NVRs Slowing Move to IP Video
on Jul 08, 2009
Adding IP camera support to DVRs ('hybrid') will slow the motivation to move to IP video software...
IP Video Software Price Points
on May 26, 2009
Two important points about IP video software - tiering price levels and the value of enterprise m...
Price Points for Hybrid DVRs Examined
on May 13, 2009
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Complexity of IP Video Software?
on Apr 26, 2009
One of the interesting dynamics I see in the industry is between those who are used to deploying ...
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