Working with other VMS
VXG Cloud VMS is a complete VMS solution that provides cloud services for IP cameras.
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At the same time, VXG can work in parallel with any 3-rd party VMS being just focused on providing additional cloud services such as cloud recording, streaming, or analytics. VXG connects to cameras directly and not through 3-rd party VMS, making the solution independent from 3-rd party VMS.
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In some cases, customers will only need cloud services without VMS, for example when customers use free camera configuration tools like Hik-Connect. In this case, VXG will work in the background providing cloud services.
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For example, for cloud recording, VXG will connect the cameras to Cloud object storage providers. Customers can then view the recorded videos in two different ways:
Using any object storage browsers. The storage has a simple self-explanatory structure and file objects are in a standard video format.
Using traditional VMS UI provided by VXG.
See more about Direct cloud recording