Whether you’ve worked with VMS before or not, today’s capabilities can be daunting for security integrators; but the reward is worth the effort, say those with experience.
THE NEED FOR VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (VMS) when deploying surveillance systems isn’t a new one — a variety of manufacturers have been pushing different offerings out for years now. But like many aspects of the security industry (and the world), the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly increased the need for an efficient way to manage video, as business owners are keeping an eye on things from home. VMS has also grown in popularity due to its capabilities surrounding data collection, which can be used for contact tracing, temperature scanning, social distancing and more.
For security systems integrators, all of these new capabilities and use cases can be daunting. Here, SDM spoke with five integrators who are succeeding with VMS: Paul Allyn, president of Justice Systems, Auburn, Wash.; Jared Tyser, vice president of sales, Sound Solutions, Mexico, Mo.; Brent Fink, senior account manager, Delta Wireless Inc., Stockton, Calif.; Randall Renfroe, president, Allstate Security, Amarillo, Texas; and Daved Levine, owner and president, SCI Inc., Albuquerque, N.M. Read on for advice on how to become well versed in VMS.