The Video Management Software (VMS) is based on an open standard, and performs as an integrated system with functionality mirroring that of IP network and management architecture. The VMS recording capability is based on a true open architecture that requires no proprietary recording hardware. It also allows for use of non-proprietary PC storage hardware that does not limit the storage capacity and allows for gradual upgrades of recording capacity.

The VMS offers redundant features as options providing a “Live” and complete failover and back up of both the archived video and the main video server. This offers a continuance of command, and no single point of failure.

The VMS supports all forms of IP network connectivity including: LAN, WAN, VPN, Internet, and Wireless (Wireless LAN and Mobile broadband) technologies. The VMS provides for bandwidth limitations to protect the various other uses of the mobile WAN during training situation. Network throughput is managed directly through the VMS interface, and includes bandwidth throttling measures to accommodate network demand and traffic. These limitations are adjustable in real time without interrupting recording or restarting the services.

The Video Management Software (VMS) is able to control PTZ protocols and is not limited to PTZ protocols supported by a video encoder.

The system offers the option of server (VMS) based motion detection and the ability to control motion detection on-board the IP camera or IP encoder to enhance the training facility.

The Video Management Software (VMS) has Advanced Alarm Management, which has the ability to display any alarms associated with the VMS. The VMS supports Multicast and Unicast environments, as well as Multistream capability. The Video Management Software (VMS) is licensable per total number of camera connections, not by MAC address of camera