Arecont Vision, the US-based IP-based megapixel camera company, has announced that its MegaLab facility has launched a third generation expansion. The MegaLab is a dedicated testing facility and knowledge center at Arecont Vision’s headquarters, development centre, and factory in Glendale, California that is used by Arecont Vision and manufacturers of video management software (VMS) platforms, network video recorders (NVRs), storage, servers, cybersecurity solutions, utilities, lighting, and network infrastructure.
The site is used to test new products, features, and capabilities with the latest products from a range of Technology Partner Program members. It also provides a vehicle for the company’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) team to simulate, identify, and resolve post-installation support issues.
Jason Schimpf, Director of Marketing Programs at Arecont Vision, was the creator of the MegaLab. He said: “The MegaLab was initially created for Arecont Vision engineers to verify the integration of industry leading VMS platforms with our pioneering megapixel cameras. The MegaLab has grown dramatically in scope, and today is used by a growing range of VMS and Infrastructure Partners to test their products with Arecont Vision cameras onsite or remotely. The MegaLab provides a physical environment with professional security cameras and typical network infrastructure, far superior to using software to simulate real world conditions.” This testing capability is a free service available to the hardware and software manufacturers in the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program.
The original Arecont Vision certification program launched in 2008 with 64 of the company’s megapixel cameras and a basic network infrastructure setup. Eight years later the MegaLab has evolved into a dedicated workspace in the Engineering, Quality, and Technical Assistance Center departments. The MegaLab is now a 24-365 troubleshooting testbed, and certification lab; it features over 120 cameras permanently installed, with capability to expand to over 500 cameras when needed.
Schimpf said: “ONVIF integration is important, and fully endorsed by Arecont Vision. Through the MegaLab, we are able to move beyond ONVIF and integrate the features and capabilities that we are often the first in the industry to deploy with the latest products of our Technology Partners. This brings outstanding customer solutions to the market that are well integrated even before the standards groups catch up.” Visit https://www.arecontvision.com/partners/technology-partner-program.
