Johnson Controls advances real-time incident response with centralised video, event management in victor and VideoEdge

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Johannesburg, 05 Apr 2018

Johnson Controls introduces the newest version of its victor Video Management System and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders (NVRs) from American Dynamics, version 5.2, a powerful video management system that provides enhanced video intelligence and analytics to greatly improve the efficiency of security personnel and daily business operations.

The victor client on VideoEdge hardware platforms allows users to leverage high-performance video streaming, audio, motion meta-data and an expansive feature set for improved real-time command and management.

"Active surveillance and security environments require immediate and streamlined access to critical event information and system health status to make the right decisions for incident response and conduct efficient investigations," said Stuart Bettle, video product marketing manager, EMEA, Building Technologies & Solutions, Johnson Controls. "With its powerful event assessment, the victor and VideoEdge platform is designed to enhance operator productivity, improve our customer's visibility of their entire environment, and provide greater business insight to their overall enterprise."

The combination of victor and VideoEdge maximises smart streaming resources to optimise operation of high-resolution cameras and robust analytics, while providing more efficient bandwidth management. In addition to the transcoding options, by accepting triple video streams from the camera to the NVR, victor and VideoEdge allow for more effective video management software operation in this bandwidth-intensive environment. Operators can both listen and speak to individuals near a camera for improved situational response and control with new bidirectional audio support.

The victor VMS streamlines user creation and privilege assignment with the union of roles between victor and the CoCURE 9000 security and event management platform from Software House. A single log/journal for both access control and video events saves investigation time by providing a single point of information for accessing alarm-related video and tools in intuitive, predefined layouts. Key system status indicators are clearly and visually displayed in a single graph form, ensuring operators have instant access to the most important system health information.

victor and VideoEdge also offer powerful command and control to seamlessly synchronise video surveillance with access control, fire, intrusion and other systems into one powerful, intuitive interface and recording platform, allowing customers to manage their business more safely and intelligently.

For more information on the latest version of the victor VMS and VideoEdge NVRs, please visit http://www.americandynamics.net.

Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Its 120 000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next-generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Johnson Controls' commitment to sustainability dates back to its roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. It is committed to helping its customers win and creating greater value for all of its stakeholders through strategic focus on its buildings and energy growth platforms. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow Johnson Controls @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions

Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions is making the world safer, smarter and more sustainable - one building at a time. Its technology portfolio integrates every aspect of a building - whether security systems, energy management, fire protection or HVACR - to ensure it exceeds customer expectations at all times. Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions operates in more than 150 countries through its unmatched network of branches and distribution channels, helping building owners, operators, engineers and contractors enhance the full life cycle of any facility. The company's arsenal of brands includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco, YORK, Metasys, Ruskin, Titus, Frick, PENN, Sabroe, Simplex and Grinnell. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow @JCI_Buildings on Twitter

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Johnson Controls advances real-time incident response with centralised video, event management in victor and VideoEdge

More robust unification between access control and video information, smart video streaming for bandwidth management improves operator and system productivity.