Basingstoke, 5 April 2016 - Sony’s new Network Video Management System gives professionals a customisable and flexible solution for managing, storing and analysing content. This system - which includes the HAW-E and HAW-S series of network video recorders (NVR) and the SOW-E and SOW-S series of server-based video management software - is designed for a range of commercial video capture applications, including city surveillance, transportation, financial services and education.
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​The VMS ​ supports a wide variety of IP camera formats, including the newest 4K technologies with the unique features offered by Sony’s 4K network cameras. The addition of a 4K capable recording and content management solution strengthens Sony’s 4K leadership position, offering the option of a 4K end to end solution (lens to screen), while maintaining flexibility to meet the needs for different markets and budgets.
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​4K image capture now combined with 4K recording lets users benefit from the detail-packed data of 4K high resolution to improve their situational awareness and detail recognition capabilities.
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​“This new VMS platform provides the missing link in the 4K workflow,” Roger Lawrence, Video Security Product Manager at Sony Professional Europe. “With support for a wide range of existing camera systems and fully integrated ​ 4K support meeting the growing demand for higher resolution, Sony is delivering a one-stop, end-to-end 4K solution for customers based on our cutting-edge imaging technologies.”
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​Key features of the new network video management system include:
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​ • Local or remote live view/playback and search capabilities.
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​ • Multi-client support on a wide range of devices including PCs, tablets and smartphones.
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​ • Enhanced search functions such as event, or time to increase the efficiency of system operations.
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​ • Situational awareness and detail recognition capabilities which support Sony’s unique features - Intelligent Cropping, both static and dynamic as well as Evidence Shot, which captures the camera’s highest resolution.
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​ • Flexibility to work with analytics embedded in new cameras.
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​ • Support for the complete Sony network camera line-up, including 4K cameras.
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Small to mid-sized business and Enterprise Options
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​Sony’s new network video management system will be available in two editions: Standard, for small to mid-sized businesses, and Enterprise, for larger organisations. The Standard edition offers improved functionality and the Enterprise edition is designed to fulfill user needs for large systems using many cameras. ​
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​The Standard edition, comprised of the easy-to-use SOW-S series and ready-to-run HAW-S series, enables the connection of up to 288 cameras, with support for 32 cameras per unit for the NVR.
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​The Enterprise edition includes the highly scalable SOW-E series and feature-packed HAW-E Series and enables the connection of up to 4096 cameras, with support for 100 cameras per unit when using the NVR. In addition, with Smart Wall, an additional fee-based feature, Enterprise users can utilise multi monitor to better see crucial areas. ​
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​The new network video management system also offers an option for users to “future proof” their technology investment as their video and content management needs change or expand. Sony’s Software Update Plan (SUP) is a fee-based method for customers to upgrade their system, for when new features and functionalities are introduced.
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​The new video management system is planned to be available in Europe towards the end of 2016.