Johnson Controls has launched the P2000 Video Management System (VMS), an open IP video platform for video management, video analytics, system integration, and alarm management. The P2000 VMS installs on standard commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software platforms, and supports IP and analogue cameras from multiple manufacturers. It is a welcome addition for P2000 Security Management System users who have, until now, had to integrate third-party VMS and analytics solutions.

Says Neil Cameron of Johnson Controls: “CCTV systems and analytics are critical components of integrated security systems. While the P2000 security management systems is built on open systems and is recognised for its ability to integrate third-party solutions, organisations have often not been able to exploit the full functionality of third-party VMS systems. In addition, many VMS systems do not offer analytics, which has required investment in additional software. The P2000 VMS is feature rich and offers built in analytics.”

The P2000 VMS is highly scalable and provides tools for simplified, centralised deployment across multiple buildings and campuses. An intelligent, easy to use interface provides intelligent information, enabling comprehensive investigation of incidents and real-time response. User interface features include a dynamic, deep-linked site map; alarm notification and response log; a customisable display; multiple pan/tilt/zoom control options; and PC, Web, and various mobile clients.

Integration with the P2000 Security Management System allows operators to control all their security platforms from a single location, such as access control, intercom, intrusion detection, and video. Operators can see all their alarms, view live or recorded video, and create scripted actions for events.

Three recording server editions – Standard, Professional and Enterprise – facilitate different sizes and types of implementations. 

·         The Standard Edition for single server video systems supports an unlimited number of cameras and offers robust video recording features. Optional video analytics packages are available.

·         The Professional Edition for multi-server video systems adds third-party system integration and alarm management capabilities, creating a centralised system for security administration, intelligence, and response.

·         The Enterprise Edition is for high-availability video systems. It incorporates all the capabilities of Standard and Professional and adds features for mission-critical sites, such as the use of video walls, server farms, and automatic server failover.

Video analytics increases efficiencies and return on investment, turning passive video data into proactive security and business intelligence. Features include motion detection, camera signal loss detection, and camera obstruction detection. More advanced analytics functionality includes alerts when there is activity in designated restricted zones, automatic license plate recognition, dwell time and loitering alerts, and people and vehicle counting.

“The additional functionality the P2000 VMS offers and its seamless integration with the P2000 Security Management System means P2000 customers now have end-to-end security functionality,” says Cameron.

The P2000 VMS is now available in South Africa. The product is supported by the Johnson Controls development team.