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Qnap Security announced that its VioStor NVR series is among the first VMS platforms to support FE8172/72V, Vivotek's 5-megapixel fisheye camera. The NVR's institutive navigation tool allows users to digitally zoom into areas of a hemispheric image in both live or playback view. Users can also view a complete scene unfold without obstruction while -simultaneously displaying multiple independent dewarped views from a FE8172/72V camera.

The NVR is a professional surveillance system featuring cutting-edge hardware and software designs that deliver remarkable monitoring and recording performance in real-time video. With a powerful Quad-core Intel Xeon E3 Processor, the high-end VioStor model delivers superb performance at a throughput rate of 450 Mbps to ensure stable recording of multiple megapixel cameras, with RAID storage to secure mission critical data. The Vivotek FE8172/72V camera comes with a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor which enables viewing resolution of 1920x1920 or 1080p at up to 30 fps via a 1.05 mm fisheye lens for 180 degrees panoramic view or 360 degrees surround view. The camera is able to provide the greatest coverage with the finest details for excellent surveillance footage. Vivotek IP8172P is also supported for those looking for box camera with focus assist button to allow users to precisely adjust the camera focus. The combination of Vivotek and Qnap not only provides dependable RAID storage and supreme megapixel processing power, but also enables 360-degree viewing and significantly expands field-of-views without blind spots.

"There is massive potential for 360-degree solutions to cover open areas such as airports, shopping malls, parking lots, retail stores and offices," said Harry Hu, President of Vivotek USA. "Qnap's deep integration has allowed impressive viewing capabilities with Vivotek's fisheye technology, and also helps capture HD videos with robust and reliable storage, delivering effective solutions proven to support medium to large scale surveillance projects."

"In security applications and solutions today, 360-degree solutions are becoming a critical component. People want to see their surroundings without any obstructions or blind spots," said Shawn Chu, Product Manager at QNAP Security. "Combined with the VioStor NVR's intuitive interface, the Vivotek FE8172/72V camera delivers total situational awareness."