Cathexis has been appointed an Axis Development Member, enabling full integration of Axis Communications' network video products into its CatVision IP VMS.
"This strategic partnership will enable the VMS to fully exploit the potential of the Axis camera range, meaning end users will get the features, performance and results they require,” said Mark Ross, Sales Director, Europe, Cathexis. "Integrators will also benefit from the added flexibility and ease of set-up that the combination of the VMS and Axis can provide.”
The Axis Development Partner Program provides application components such as VAPIX (Axis' API), technical documentation, SDKs, and dedicated development support.
"The program ensures product compatibility and helps software developers provide reliable and optimized network video management solutions for most industry segments,” said Daren Lang, Business Developer Manager ADP/TPP, Northern Europe Region for Axis Communications. “We are pleased that Cathexis have seen the value in partnering with Axis to deliver optimized best of breed solutions to their customers.”
The VMS is a sophisticated and very easily configured IP VMS solution. It benefits from Cathexis' 18 years of experience in supplying high end analog systems, and builds on an in-depth understanding of the needs of installers to deliver a cutting edge suite of digital technology, well adapted to today's IP-based security demands.
The VMS is extremely easy to load, configure and commission. Because IP surveillance systems can have hundreds or thousands of cameras, and multiple recording parameters, Cathexis has introduced a Wizard process. Multiple cameras can be added with just a few clicks. The recording configuration process is equally simple, incorporating a ‘cut and paste' option to set up multiple identical events, rather than having to do them all one by one.
The end result is a simple and easy-to-use engineer interface overlaying a very powerful VMS platform, meaning less training, less time on site and easier maintenance. And Cathexis backs this up with the highest levels of support in the industry.
The open architecture Windows and Linux variants of the VMS enable IP cameras, recording and viewing servers to be integrated seamlessly, providing clients with maximum ROI. The VMS features built-in video analytics capabilities, and offers system health monitoring. The solution is also available with a Network Addressable Storage option. The software supports the ONVIF interoperability standard, and provides dewarping functionality for 360 degree cameras, such as the M3007 models from Axis.
The VMS is supplied on four software levels and has several licensed add-ons to provide full flexibility to seamlessly tailor endlessly customized solutions. The software's backward compatibility supports a hybrid platform making upgrading easy, cost effective and ensures a future proof solution.