Vivotek unveils its new VSaaS, VORTEX, at 2022 ISC West

Vivotek, the IP surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce the solution preview of VORTEX, VIVOTEK’s new proprietary cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS).

VORTEX will be on display during ISC West 2022, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center, in VIVOTEK booth #22015.

Deep-learning cameras-cloud integration

“By integrating deep-learning-based cameras with cloud hosting services, VORTEX can process multiple data streams such as video, audio, and analytics metadata, issue incident alerts, and perform video searches using metadata,” explained David Lui, President of VIVOTEK USA, Inc.

“The service is built on cloud architecture, making multi-site surveillance both simple and cost-effective. VORTEX is accessible via APP or web browser, making surveillance control and management easier and smarter than ever.”

Intuitive and time/cost-efficient

VORTEX focuses on centralising information, data, and video content in a secure storage space to enhance security

VORTEX is a key component of VIVOTEK’s development strategy, which focuses on centralising information, data, and video content in secure storage space and breaking free from conventional spatiotemporal restrictions to enhance security and efficiency.

“VORTEX is intuitive and time/cost-efficient,” Liu continued. “Recognising the tremendous potential of hosted surveillance services, we have selected North America as the initial release location. VORTEX will be a strong competitor in the VSaaS market.”  

Surveillance software analysis

According to a 2021 surveillance analysis report, global surveillance software revenues in 2022 will amount to USD 1.5 billion, a figure that will rise to USD 2.4 billion by 2025, for a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10 percent.

The CAGR for market turnover of other software devices and function/technology licenses is expected to exceed 12 percent, highlighting the potential of the surveillance software market.

Connects automatically after QR scan

The camera firmware can be maintained and deployed remotely after confirmation by the user

VORTEX is easy to set up and use, smart, and flexible. No camera or back-end software configuration is needed. Just set up the user account and scan the QR code, and the camera will automatically connect to the cloud and start recording.

Creating custom analytics rules is simple and intuitive. Alert notifications are set automatically for both app and web browser usage. The camera firmware, including analytics, can be maintained and deployed remotely after confirmation by the user.

Features of VORTEX

Because it incorporates deep-learning technology, VORTEX offers several major features that increase efficiency and effectiveness, saving both cost and time when operating the system. Users can receive alerts and review, archive, and share video footage through a mobile device anywhere, anytime.

Video searches filtering attributes of people and vehicles across cameras can be done within seconds. By leveraging VIVOTEK’s expertise in the design and manufacture of network cameras, VORTEX provides a flexible VSaaS camera portfolio at an affordable price to help users meet a wide range of installation needs on a budget.

One-stop solution

Using the mobile app or web browser, users can monitor different sites simultaneously

VORTEX is currently targeted at small and medium businesses and is perfect for chain stores that are spread across multiple locations and looking for a centralised management surveillance system. VORTEX is a one-stop solution that allows managers to oversee multiple stores in real-time.

The service can be set up effortlessly with minimal hardware and maintenance costs. Using the mobile app or web browser, users can monitor different sites simultaneously, precisely identify specific targets, conduct 24/7 video surveillance, and instantly back up data to the cloud.

Increased efficiency and accuracy

VORTEX ensures the integrity of stored data and employs deep-learning AI to increase the efficiency and accuracy of detection over time. Smart, effective, and easy-to-use, VORTEX is poised to become the preferred solution for SMBs in the VSaaS market.

“VORTEX features cutting-edge AI technology that provides users with real-time detection, warning, and search capabilities,” Liu concluded. “The service can also be coupled with the VORTEX Essential and Premium camera series, including our bullet, dome, and fisheye cameras.”