• IBM Server Grade Hardware
  • EZ Click™ User Interface
  • Industry's Smallest Footprint
  • Nationwide Onsite Service
  • World-Class Performance

Retail

Put the Future in Motion

As a retailer, the world moves at a different pace. To be competitive retailers must move fast and not miss a detail. Today, emerging technologies are transforming the retail industry on every level. Security and Loss Prevention are at the forefront, but enterprise digital video solutions must go beyond shrinkage and risk management. Today’s security system must now provide real business intelligence.

  • Seamless integration with legacy security systems
  • Core Video Analytics to automatically detect fraud
  • Nationwide onsite service with 2 or 4 hour response
  • Effcient file transfer to ease law enforcement interaction
  • High performance 64-bit architecture with unmatched stability

DataCom Systems deploys Network Video Servers (NVS) to solve the problems retailers have been facing with legacy analog and Digital Video Recorder (DVR) systems. The modular architecture provides a high-performance platform for upgrades and business intelligence applications. For example, effciencies gained in performance and quality can be applied to video analysis applications, enabling end-users to receive real-time alerts for incidents such as slip, trip and fall or object counting.

The Datacom solution delivers 64-bit video capture technology on dependable IBM System X servers and storage devices, assembled and delivered by IBM’s largest distributor, Avnet.

Turn Cost into Profit

Now imagine providing vendors with a database of market intelligence from customer trafc patterns and purchasing preferences. DataCom’s open architecture allows integration of existing technologies, as well as, integration of new technologies as they become available. The system a retailer chooses today will determine analytical capabilities for years to come.

But that is not all. There is ROI as DataCom Systems’ security networks leverage existing analog sources and network components such as switches, Ethernet wiring, and storage devices. Consolidating IT and security support services while sharing existing infrastructure allows retailers to budget and operate more effciently. And with 24/7 onsite service, support staff have more freedom to focus on mission-critical operations.

Powered by IBM System X hardware, DataCom Network Video Servers (NVS) form the central component of an advanced security network. Each NVS records and displays up to 64 cameras of high-quality, real-time video. With an easy to operate interface, retailers can access and manage unlimited Network Video Servers through local, remote, or web access. Moreover, centralizing and consolidating resources is now possible through the superior network performance and video quality of the DataCom NVS.

Retail Requirement Competition DataCom Systems
Seamless Integration Proprietary components require dedicated storage and network infrastructure Utilize new or existing storage, cameras or network devices
Analytic Capability 32-bit architecture limits analytics to a few cameras of recorded video, limiting real-time alerts 64-bit architecture enables groundbreaking analytic capability
High Density A maximum of 16 cameras per Digital Video Recorder increases footprint DataCom delivers up to 64 high performance ports per NVS
Space consolidation 224 cameras require 1 full rack with 28 (110V) power outlets 224 cameras require only 1 (7U) BladeCenter® chassis and 2 (220V) outlets
Service Industry standard one-week turnaround on parts 2 or 4-hour on-site service available nationwide
Quality Proprietary 32-bit workstation hardware is expensive and failure prone Extremely stable 64-bit server platform from proven IT provider
Return on Investment Huge proprietary footprint requires larger initial and ongoing investment 64-bit server architecture, high density, and shared resources increase ROI

Technology Questions

How does 64-bit architecture improve stability and performance?

Sixty-four bit architecture allows all components to exchange more bits in every data transaction between devices. Public sector systems produce very large video data files and 64-bit architecture allows maximum quality and performance across all channels. Today’s 32-bit DVRs reach a point of diminishing returns limiting the number of cameras per system. Also, because 64-bit systems run more effciently, they are extremely stable and reliable providing a demonstrated return on investment. DataCom’s IBM server-based architecture allows you to accept no compromise.

How does hardware compression improve stability and performance?

The 32-bit DVRs in operation today process video as a software function in the central processing unit (CPU). Software-based compression seriously stresses the CPU with more than 90 percent CPU utilization. The DataCom system performs compression as a hardware function on the DataCom video capture board. This significantly decreases system CPU utilization to less than 20 percent for increased stability and effciency. DataCom then uses the headroom to provide advanced analytics and real-time alerts.

How does the DataCom solution improve video analysis applications?

DataCom starts with 64-bit technology that drastically improves stability and performance for high-quality image analysis. Hardware compression allows DataCom to dedicate CPU resources to live video analysis across all channels. Mpeg-4 H.264 reduces file sizes by only recording the data that changes between each frame. This produces a layering effect that improves the performance of analytical algorithms designed for pre-programmed alerts and response. The core platform provides a suite of integrated analytics that can be easily upgraded with available modules.

Conclusion

Whether leveraging existing surveillance resources, adding new surveillance capabilities, or building out new construction, DataCom Systems can design, implement, and manage complete security solutions. Built on IBM’s line of tower, rack-mount, and BladeCenter® servers and utilizing Avnet’s ISO 9000 certified production facilities and worldwide distribution network, the DataCom NVS seamlessly extends existing security and IT technology while maximizing stability and performance.