Hikvision has announced the launch of its HikCentral Lite (HCL) V1.1.2, an all-in-one security solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the integrators who support them.
The latest iteration offers streamlined deployment, more free channels, and a unified software platform to ensure consistent and dependable security performance.
Enhanced platform features
Vice President of Marketing at Hikvision USA, John Xiao, highlighted the platform’s enhancements, stating, "Our newly upgraded platform redefines SMB security by eliminating the initial software cost, giving integrators an enterprise-grade solution at competitive prices they can deploy quickly."
This upgrade emphasises improved speed and performance, aiming to deliver predictable costs and scalable solutions for partners and end-users.
Ready-to-deploy models
The LiteVMS RM, G7, and B1U models are pre-installed with HCL V1.1.2, equipped with Intel® i7 processors
The LiteVMS RM, G7, and B1U models are pre-installed with HCL V1.1.2, equipped with Intel® i7 processors, integrated managed PoE+ switches, hot-swappable drive bays, TPM 2.0 hardware protection, and storage ranging from 20 TB to 80 TB.
These specified hardware features reduce installation time and service calls, ensuring a stable and predictable start for all projects.
Comprehensive capabilities
HCL V1.1.2 broadens its array of free channels and incorporates advanced capabilities to enhance team efficiency.
Features include unified video and access control, high-capacity live views, multi-channel playback, people counting, scene analytics, classification of persons and vehicles, smart VCA search for efficient investigations, and a mobile app for remote access.
Integrated search workflows
To facilitate faster search workflows, HCL V1.1.2 integrates with AcuSeek NVRs for efficient natural-language video search and on-device retrieval.
AcuSearch provides additional precision filtering, thus supporting organisations as their requirements grow, without transitioning away from the familiar HCL platform.
Streamlined licencing and purchasing
Licencing for integrators is simplified through Hikvision's streamlined request process, and a direct purchase portal is accessible for end users seeking swift, hassle-free expansion.
Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, now announced the release of its HikCentral Lite (HCL) V1.1.2 all-in-one units.
Designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the integrators who support them, the new units combine streamlined deployment, expanded free channels, and a unified software foundation for reliable, everyday security.
Newly upgraded platform
"Our newly upgraded platform redefines SMB security by eliminating the initial software cost, giving integrators an enterprise-grade solution at competitive prices they can deploy quickly,” said John Xiao, Vice President of Marketing, Hikvision USA.
“This new release is entirely focused on driving speed and performance for our partners and end-users, ensuring predictable costs and pain-free scaling."
LiteVMS RM, G7, and B1U models
The LiteVMS RM, G7, and B1U models arrive preconfigured with HCL V1.1.2, giving integrators a ready-to-deploy system that behaves consistently across sites.
Each unit includes an Intel® i7 processor, an integrated managed PoE+ switch, hot-swappable drive bays, TPM 2.0 hardware protection, and storage options from 20 TB to 80 TB. This tuned hardware architecture shortens installation time and reduces service calls by providing a predictable, stable starting point for every project.
Set of free included channels
HCL V1.1.2 expands its set of free included channels and adds powerful built-in capabilities that help teams work faster, including:
- Unified video and access control in a single interface
- High-capacity live view and multi-channel playback
- People counting and scene analytics
- Person and vehicle classification
- Smart VCA search for streamlined investigations
- Mobile app access for remote visibility
Hikvision’s streamlined request workflow
For customers looking to accelerate search workflows, HCL V1.1.2 integrates seamlessly with AcuSeek NVRs for rapid natural-language video search and on-device retrieval. AcuSearch further enhances precision filtering. Together, these tools give organisations a clear upgrade path as their needs expand while keeping the same familiar HCL platform.
Licensing is simplified through Hikvision’s streamlined request workflow for integrators, and a direct purchase portal is available for end users who need quick, frictionless expansion.
