IFSEC 2013 will see the debut of Cathexis’ new CatVision VMS suite – for IP video management. Cathexis is offering visitors the chance to download a free trial version from their website. Pictured is Cathexis technical director Chris West.
Cathexis sales director Mark Ross says: “We are acutely aware of the challenges facing IP systems installation engineers, so in designing CatVision our primary requirement was to make it extremely easy to load, configure and commission. IP surveillance systems can have hundreds or thousands of cameras, and multiple recording parameters, so Cathexis has introduced a Wizard process – similar to what you’ll find on your PC – that takes the engineer through the entire set-up process step by step. 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 – which saves a lot of time.
“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 CatVision enable IP cameras, recording and viewing servers to be integrated seamlessly, providing clients with maximum return on investment. CatVision features built-in video analytics, and offers system health monitoring. The product is also available with a Network Addressable Storage option. The software further provides dewarping for 360 degree cameras, such as the PanoCam360 from AMG Panogenics.
CatVision supports the ONVIF interoperability standard, and integrates with most IP camera brands including; Acam, ACTi , AMG Panogenics, Arecont Vision, Axis, Bosch, Canon, Hikvision, Honeywell, Mobotix, Oncam, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sony, and Vivotek.
CatVision is supplied on four software levels and has several licensed add-ons to provide full flexibility to tailor customised solutions. The software has backward compatibility.
Cathexis Europe is a subsidiary of South Africa-based Cathexis Technologies. For more information visit www.cathexiseu.com
