The Central Monitoring System

The Central Monitoring System (CMS) is an enterprise software application that allows the monitoring, management and control of thousands of digital video recorders from a central location. It equips security personnel with the needed information to verify reported events so that false-alarms are minimized if not completely avoided. It makes it easy to view a specific camera of a specific DVR no matter where it is located. It actively pushes the event information, a motion or sensor event for example, to the central facility. The remote users need not look for the information. Instead, the event information is dynamically presented to them.

Developed using web-based technologies, management and configuration of DVRs can easily be done through the CMS software. Through a browser, it is possible to modify nearly all of the parameters of the DVRs registered in the CMS. Furthermore, the DVRs regularly update the CMS of their statuses and vital signs. These information help in mitigating possible downtime and allows management personnel to be proactive rather than reactive.

The CMS software is designed having an enterprise environment in mind. That means it is designed for Multi-DVR, Multi-Site, Multi-User and Multi-Organization use. In more concrete terms, a company can effectively report events to any third party such as the police or the fire department, about any event in any of their satellite offices which could be scattered nationwide. The result can be a quick response to a verified event.


CMS Important Features:

• Standalone Server-based System - Highly-scalable Web-based System
• Supports Multi-Group or Multi-Company
• Supports virtually an unlimited number of DVRs per Group/Company
• Dynamic and proactive Event Notification
• Intelligent Bandwidth Utilization
• Remote vital sign monitoring of the DVRs and cameras
• Allows Centralized DVR Management and Control
• Provides management reports useful for analyzing historical events and response times
• Stores pictures/snapshots of historical events for future review
• Dynamic Screen Layout – relevant information is displayed automatically as needed
• Provides facility for integrating external alarm systems
• Configurable Event Notification
• Allows instant Playback of recent events
• Provides quick access to Live Video and Audio Feeds