The Video Management Software (VMS) developer Wavestore has brought out v6.16. The latest version of Wavestore’s open platform and Linux-based VMS includes support for H.265 compression. As a result, Wavestore’s customers can have a reduction in bandwidth and storage capacity requirements due to the efficiency of H.265 over other video formats.
Other new features offered with v6.16 include:
•The new Layout Sequences feature allows camera layouts to be defined and shown in a sequence. Each layout can be in any screen format and with any selection of cameras. Each step in the sequence can have an individual dwell-time. Hence, Layout Sequences can give users awareness of what’s happening on all their important cameras with a minimum of screen real estate.
• I/O compatibility using the MODBUS protocol. Event triggered inputs and outputs processed by Adam or Moxa I/O devices can now be integrated with Wavestore’s ‘Cause and Effect’ rules engine to perform any number of functions. Axis VAPIX I/O devices are also integrated, giving systems integrators options.
•IPv6 compatibility has been introduced for sites that require the latest Internet Protocol addressing.
•SIRA approved VideoGuard remote visual monitoring software platform integration. This feature is likely to be of particular interest the developers say to users in the Middle East who are specifying VideoGuard for compliance with Dubai police requirements.
Licensing
Wavestore has also introduced a new licensing option for encoders and multi-sensor cameras, to lower the cost of deploying systems that use these products. The new Encoder and Multi-Sensor (EMS) licence type is available at all levels (base, premium, enterprise and ultimate) which licenses the entire encoder or multi-sensor camera instead of each channel. They can be mixed and matched as necessary with IP channel licenses. This means that users who wish to continue using legacy analogue cameras, now only require a single EMS licence in order to use a 16-channel standard definition encoder, a four-channel AHD/TVI/CVI encoder or a multi-sensor camera.
Julian Inman, Head of Product Management for Wavestore said: “We are constantly looking at ways in which we can enhance value and enable our customers to achieve more from their integrated security solutions and in this respect, many of the enhancements incorporated into V6.16 are in response to feedback from system integrators who wish to meet evolving market requirements. Our customers can be confident we remain committed to a programme of continual improvement and that we will be introducing additional innovative features and practical functionality over the coming months.”
