Hey all...
My business is purchasing storage facilities in various markets across the US and will be centralizing management of the facilities including the monitoring and management of surveillance equipment. Each facility we purchase generally has a standalone DVR with 16 analog cameras. (usually low end systems)
I was hoping that somehow I would find a software solution that would allow me to centrally view and manage these disparate systems so we didn't have to replace them but from my research I think I'm out of luck on that one. (if I missed one please fill me in)
My main questions are about recommended systems and technologies for replacing dvrs so that we can manage and monitor the facilities remotely. I would like to have this be a relatively simple swap and configure operation.
Requirements:
Remote monitoring from single application.
Unlimited number of cameras on remote management software.
Remote management, possibly remote firmware upgrades.
Remote backups?
Easily purchased in USA
Brand must have multiple types of systems so we can replace what is in place already. (Analog, ip, etc...)
Reasonable cost...would like to keep it below $600 for a 16 camera dvr but you tell me if that's reasonable.
Possibly integration into alarm outputs/inputs (not required)
Have I overlooked some key requirements? Probably...
Ability to record while monitoring and possibly downloading.
Questions:
Brand? What do you suggest?
Technology? TVI, CVI etc...?
System design? Are there better methods than a dvr swap that still allow to keep costs down implementation simple?
Any help is greatly appreciated...we really want to start out with the right strategy as we'll be committing to it going forward.
chardho
