Video Management System

Intelligent surveillance at scale

AI-powered object detection, license plate recognition, heatmaps, and alarm management. 500+ cameras, zero per-camera fees.

Capabilities

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Enterprise features without enterprise pricing. Every capability designed for production environments.

AI & Analytics

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AI Object Detection

GPU-accelerated inference detecting people, vehicles, and objects across all cameras simultaneously. Per-zone class filtering and configurable confidence.

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License Plate Recognition

Read vehicle plates from any camera. Watchlist matching for residents, visitors, and blacklisted vehicles. Stolen vehicle database integration.

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Per-Class Heatmaps

Visualise activity patterns by object type. Filter by person, car, truck independently. See where activity concentrates over hours, days, or weeks.

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Appearance Search

Natural language search across all cameras. Find "person with red backpack" or "white truck" using AI-powered visual embeddings.

Line Crossing & Loitering

Define tripwires and dwell zones. Detect objects crossing boundaries or lingering beyond configurable thresholds. Directional counting.

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Video Synopsis

Condense hours of footage into compressed summary videos. Review an entire day of activity in minutes.

Operations & Security

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Alarm Manager

Define triggers, attach SOPs with checklists, configure escalation levels. Notify via Telegram, Discord, email, or webhook. Full audit trail.

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Access Control Integration

Connect Impro IXP, Gallagher Command Centre, Paxton, or generic systems. Link doors to cameras. Mustering and roll call.

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Evidence Management

Lock evidence during investigations, share via secure links, enforce retention policies. Digital signing for court-admissible footage.

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Role-Based Access

Admin, manager, and operator roles. Shared and personal views. Operators see only what they need, admins control everything.

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Video Anonymisation

AI-powered face and license plate redaction for POPI and GDPR compliance. Export anonymised clips for sharing with third parties.

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Lens Clarity Detection

Automatically detect dirty or obscured cameras. Generate alarms with snapshots so maintenance teams know which camera needs attention.

Infrastructure & Control

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Multi-Server Architecture

Distributed recording across multiple servers and sites. Automatic failover. Each recorder operates independently — no single point of failure.

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Interactive Maps

Camera locations on Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, or CAD floor plans. Click to view live feeds. Alarm locations pinpointed on the map.

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PTZ & CCTV Keyboards

Full pan/tilt/zoom control via ONVIF. USB joystick support, dedicated CCTV keyboard integration, configurable button mapping with profiles.

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Mobile App

Live view, recorded playback, and push notifications for alarms on iOS and Android. Stay connected from anywhere.

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Web-First Interface

No desktop client needed. Full-featured browser interface with dark/light mode, drag-and-drop, resizable panels, and saved views.

Cloud or On-Premise

Deploy fully self-hosted, or hybrid with recorders on-site and management in the cloud. Multi-tenant SaaS mode for managed service providers.

Pricing

Simple, predictable pricing

No per-camera fees. Choose a tier based on your deployment size, add only the modules you need.

Starter
Up to 16 cameras
R5,000/year
  • Live view and recorded playback
  • Multi-server recording
  • Alarm manager with notifications
  • Role-based access control
  • ONVIF discovery and time sync
  • Saved views and layouts
  • Web interface with dark/light mode
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Professional
Up to 64 cameras
R25,000/year
  • Everything in Starter
  • Multi-site deployment
  • Lens clarity detection
  • Evidence export and clip download
  • Interactive camera maps
  • PTZ control and presets
  • Priority email support
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Enterprise
Up to 256 cameras
R75,000/year
  • Everything in Professional
  • Server failover and redundancy
  • Evidence management with digital signing
  • CCTV keyboard and joystick support
  • Maintenance windows
  • Dedicated support contact
  • On-site installation included
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Unlimited
No camera limit
R150,000/year
  • Everything in Enterprise
  • Unlimited cameras and servers
  • Federated multi-site architecture
  • White-label option available
  • Custom feature development
  • 24/7 phone support
  • SLA guarantee
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Add-On Modules

Extend with AI and integrations

AI Object Detection

GPU-accelerated detection of people, vehicles, and objects. Per-zone class filtering, heatmaps, live detection overlay.

R25,000/year
License Plate Recognition

Read plates from any camera. Watchlist matching, visitor management, stolen vehicle database integration.

R15,000/year
Access Control Integration

Connect Impro, Gallagher, Paxton, or generic systems. Door-camera linking, access events, mustering.

R15,000/year
Video Anonymisation

AI-powered face and plate redaction for POPI/GDPR compliance. Export anonymised clips for third parties.

R10,000/year
Appearance Search

Natural language search across all cameras. Find people and vehicles by description using AI visual embeddings.

R10,000/year
Mobile App

Live view, playback, and push notifications on iOS and Android. Monitor your site from anywhere.

R10,000/year

Comparison

How we compare

256 cameras with AI detection and LPR

Traditional VMS
256 camera licenses @ R2,000
Base license
Analytics plugin
LPR plugin
R600,000+
Plus annual maintenance fees
Meridian VMS
Enterprise tier (256 cameras)
AI Object Detection module
LPR module
All base features included
R115,000
Everything included. 80% less.

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