Paul Scott

Sites are visually monitored 24/7, by trained operators using Digifort open platform VMS Security Buying Group has launched a unique, remote CCTV, site monitoring service, complete with IT system integrity checks. Not only are sites visually monitored 24/7, by trained operators using the Digifort open platform VMS, but the IT equipment running the CCTV system is also continuously checked for correct operation. IT equipment can report tell-tale signs of problems, well before any system failure occurs. The IT integrity checks spot these signs, sending specific details which enable engineers to repair the system before the fault escalates or site security is compromised.Remote site monitoringPaul Scott, Technical Director at the Security Buying Group, explains, “The CCTV monitoring service applies to sites with any number of static and PTZ cameras. Digifort’s complete range of analytics, edge analytics, ALPR and alarm device handling can be implemented, with operators able to respond, in real-time, to site incidents. Audio challenge, ARC arm facility, and guard tour features can also be configured remotely.” “The CCTV monitoring service applies to sites with any number of static and PTZ cameras” “We use Digifort’s client software because it out-performs traditional, central monitoring station software by a long way. It enables remote access and control of a wide range of analytics functionality, with a complete audit trail, vastly improving system management efficiency.”IT integrity checks“Our IT integrity check service remotely tracks the management dashboard of the servers, storage devices, hard drives, or switches in a CCTV system. We can warn our customers days or even weeks in advance of any impending failure, enabling installers to avoid catastrophic, unmanaged failures with preventative servicing.”If it is not possible to use the Digifort client, monitoring can still be provided through integration with traditional central station software, such as IMMIX.

The offer lets sites benefit from the outstanding VMS functionality Aimetis Symphony offers The Security Buying Group is pleased to announce its exclusive Aimetis Exchange offer. Installers are given the opportunity to replace an existing video management software-based CCTV system with the current Aimetis Symphony solution, without paying channel licence fees. Aimetis Exchange offer “The exchange offer allows us to replace any current VMS CCTV system, larger than fifty channels, with an Aimetis Symphony solution,” explained Paul Scott, Technical Director of Security Buying Group. “Our pricing means integrators, in many cases, can reduce their annual VMS fees by switching to Aimetis. We simply ask customers to commit to annual maintenance and support.” Video analytics This offer means sites can benefit from the outstanding VMS functionality Aimetis Symphony offers, including taking advantage of its analytics capability. The Security Buying Group supports customers with system design, specification, training, and deployment as well as helping to manage the transition to the Aimetis platform. Maintaining high standards Paul added, “To maintain the high standard of the Aimetis products, including their installation, installers are requested to attend certification training. In return, they receive free licences for use on further projects. The cameras, servers, and storage devices being re-used need to be on our current, extensive integration list, which can be checked very quickly, before we proceed.” Save

The Security Buying Group (SBG) has added the Digifort, open platform VMS and analytics solution to its integrated IP systems portfolio. Digifort offers end users and installers a cost-effective, intuitive VMS and analytics solution with incredible functionality and scalability. It is available in four license types, Explorer (up to 16 cameras), Standard (up to 32 cameras), Professional (up to 64 cameras) and Enterprise (any number of cameras and sites). Enables client workstations of up to eight monitors Paul Scott, Technical Director of SBG, explained, “SBG is well established in the VMS and analytics market. We have been looking to expand our open platform VMS range and only Digifort met all our requirements. Digiforts’s Explorer gives us a cost-effective, entry-level option that competes with NVR pricing but offers many benefits over "closed" NVR technology. This can scale all the way up to Enterprise solutions, with unlimited users and cameras. It is easy and intuitive to set up, from its IT infrastructure configuration through to site commissioning and analytics. There is no annual fee for maintenance. Users only buy enhancements if they need them, such as adding ANPR or version upgrades. The system is compatible with edge analytics from leading camera suppliers, supports edge recording and enables client workstations of up to eight monitors. “Digifort has some interesting features like object speed. This can be used for traffic management, for example, triggering alarms when vehicles exceed designated speeds. We also have iLIDS compliance and a monitoring solution.” Digifort offers a broad range of video analytic functions including ANPR, traffic management (speed filter), object tracking, loitering, virtual fence, missing object, abandoned object, face detection, vehicle counting and people counting. Analytics can be used to create research and reporting data. All training courses are available on-line, keeping costs and time commitment down to a minimum. Security Buying Group has a comprehensive portfolio applications in many market sectors, which can be seen on its website: www.securitybuyinggroup.co.uk.

This offer allows applications to benefit from the outstanding VMS functionality Aimetis Symphony The ‘Aimetis Exchange’ offer from Security Buying Group! Swap any existing VMS system for Aimetis Symphony™ and pay no license fees. Opportunities for installers The Security Buying Group is pleased to announce its exclusive ‘Aimetis Exchange’ offer. It gives installers the opportunity to replace any existing VMS-based, CCTV system with a current Aimetis Symphony™ VMS solution, without paying the camera license fees. This offer allows applications to benefit from the outstanding VMS functionality Aimetis Symphony™ offers, which includes taking advantage of its built-in analytics capability. Security Buying Group supports customers with system design, specification, training, deployment and managing the transition to the Aimetis platform. Aiemtis Exchange offer “The Aimetis Exchange offer applies to any VMS-based, CCTV system with over fifty IP cameras installed using up-to-date software licenses,” explained Paul Scott, Technical Director of Security Buying Group. “The cameras, servers and storage devices must also be on our integration list, which is extensive, so rarely presents an issue. “Customers are expected to commit to annual maintenance and support, but our pricing for this is very competitive and will probably reduce annual VMS fees for integrators in many cases. To maintain the high standard of the Aimetis products, we also expect the integrator to attend certification training. However, they receive free licenses in return for the training investment.” Security Buying Group has a comprehensive portfolio of Aimetis applications in many market sectors.