I have just stumbled on to our helpful and informative site, with a CCTV design question.
I am busy designing an IP CCTV system to monitor a 7km perimeter and a 200sqm cars-park. In total there will be 110 static IP cameras on the perimeter, 25 static IP cameras and 5 PTZ cameras on the car-park. It is likely that I will be using Bosch IP camera due to their quality, local support and 3 years swoop guarantee (Middle East). I will be using an NVR as opposed to a DVR system.
My problem is that I can not decide on which monitoring/management software and head-end equipments to use for my project. 3 different softwares have been presented to me and they all look good. Please assist me in making a decision.
1. A Bosch vender is trying to sell me Bosch BVMS because it is a tried & tested system, very easy to use and it is reasonably priced.
2. Another agent is pushing Endura WS5000 (Pelco) down my throat, apparently for its capability to handle up to 500 cameras per unit, as opposed to other system where. With any other system I have been made to understand that I will need at least 3 NVRs to manage the site.
3. An Intelligent Video Surveillance agent (3Xlogics) tried to persuade me that Vigil VCM can not be compared to any other system. This is because of it is sophistication, technical capabilities including proactive fault finding of all the adjacent equipments etc.
I have always read and heard that IndigoVision is the best in the market.
Please advice. Which one should I choose.
Any advice on the actual question or my design is welcome. Thanks alot
