Thecus Technology, a Taiwanese NAS solutions provider that entered into the video surveillance field two years ago, shares its observations on the surveillance NVR market with asmag and discusses how its know-how in storage technology can be better leveraged.
For surveillance applications, NVRs or NAS systems require higher specifications to operate smoothly 24/7. A distinguishing spec would be the addition of a video capture card, said Duncan Hsu, Territory Manager. For example, a commercial-grade NAS from Thecus, such as the N75110, can be converted into a surveillance footage recording system by adding a video capture card and using a different software package.
Since storage systems share similar hardware makeup, with the majority being Intel-based, competition among NVR manufacturers is increasingly focused on software development, said Michael Yeh, Account Manager at the NVR Division. It is also increasingly important for manufacturers, especially those who are targeting the residential and enterprise markets, to come up with user-friendly interfaces and network configurations.
Price range for the company's entry-level NVR falls within US$200 to $300, and $4,000 to $5,000 for enterprise-grade products. Known projects that have deployed Thecus solutions include Taiwan's Taipei Arena and High Speed Rail, Hsu said. The company was chosen by Taipei Arena, one of Taiwan's largest multipurpose stadiums, in March 2013 to supply 400 units of its N12000 Pro NVR. The project is expected to be completed by the third quarter.
Aside from home market Taiwan, the company's top exporting countries are Germany, the U.S., Japan and Australia, with branches in Europe (Germany and the Netherlands), the U.S. and China.