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Vivotek VSS
VAST Security Station


What is VSS
Vivotek VSS Logo

VSS is short for VAST Security System. It's Vivotek's new VMS (Video Management Solution) that offers quick setup, AI functionality, and a variety of features / improvements to the original VAST 2 system.

It comes avaliable in 3 editions -
VSS Lite (a free to use, entry-level version for basic surveillance needs)
VSS Standard (a cost effective version, with more features, fit for small to mid-sized applications)
VSS Professional (the most expensive version, with all available features. Ideal for mid to large-scale deployments)


When comparing VAST 2 to VSS I am going to focus on the specs / features of VSS Pro, as this is the version that paying VAST 2 customers will be able to migrate to.

VSS vs VAST 2 - What does VSS have to offer?

Comparison Table:
VAST 2
VSS Professional
Max. number of Cameras per Server
256
320
Max. number of Substations per System
200
700
Data Magnet (3rd party integration licence)
Add-on Licence
Included
TCP Message (3rd party integration licence)
Add-on Licence

Included
Network Audio Integration
Add-on Licence

Included
Failover - Substation and CMS
Add-on Licence

Included
GIS / GPS (Transportation integration licence)
Add-on Licence

Included
POS (Transaction integration licence)

Add-on Licence

-
Exported Video Encryption
AES-256 CTR​
AES-256 CTR​
Recording Encryption
-
AES-256 CTR​
Virtual Machine

Yes

Coming Soon
Supported Clients

Windows 11, 10, 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows server 2012, 2016, 2019, and, macOS 10.16

Windows 11, 10, 7 (64-bit), Windows server 2012, 2016, 2019, and, macOS 10.16
Mobile App

iViewer (iOS / Android)

iViewer (iOS / Android)
Basic Functions - Live View, Recording, Playback, Export, Backup, Event, Dashboard

Yes

Yes
Alarms

Yes

Yes​
E-Map

Yes​

Yes​
VCA (Counting) Report

Yes​

Yes​
Video Wall (Matrix)

Yes​

Yes​
Search Features - Bookmark search, Event search, Log search, Thumbnail search, Alarm search, Smart search​

Yes​
Yes​
Deep Search - Object search, Attribute search, Scene search, Re-search
-
Yes​
User Roles - Administrator, Custom, Pre-defined
Administrator, Customizable​
Administrator, Customizable, User Pre-defined​


Overall, VSS offers the same features that VAST customers are already familiar with, while also featuring a selection of capabilities that were previously only avaliable as add-on licences (like TCP message, or Data magnet), alongside AI functions like Deep Search, and support for Recording encryption and Pre-defined User roles.



How to Migrate to VSS:

Moving over to VSS only takes a few steps, and is a simple switchover for exisitng VAST customers. Vivotek ask that users migrate between March 10th - August 31st 2023.
This will require:

1 - Back up VAST 2 config and REQ file
2 - Upgrade to VAST 2 v2.13
3 - Activate all VAST 2 camera licences before June 30th 2023
4 - Install and Migrate to VSS
5 - Transfer Licence
6 - Activate VSS Professional
For a more detailed explaination please refer to Vivotek's 'How to Migrate to VSS' instruction manuals.


For new users there are 3 options to choose from:

- VSS Lite is free to use and comes with 32 complimentary camera licences (which only support Vivotek models). This edition however does not support a wide range of features, and is instead restricted to basic surveillance capabilities. This is the ideal choice for entry-level users with only basic surveillance needs.

- VSS Standard is the cost-effective option, though not free to use, it makes up for its price with the inclusion of additional features, like AI capabilities, such as Deep Search, and support for substations (NVRs). VSS std also offers 8 complimentary camera licences, and is the ideal choice for users in need of a system for small to mid-size surveillance deployments.

- VSS Professional is the most expensive option, with support for all avaliable VSS features. This is the edition that current paying VAST 2 users will migrate to, and is ideal for mid to large-scale surveillance deployments. VSS Pro also features support for up to 700 substations, and over 22,000 cameras in a system (320 per server)

Vivotek also offer a 60-day trial.


VSS Download Page
Vivotek's VSS Download page offers 3 options - VSS Server/Client (Windows 10 or later), Matrix (Windows 10 or later. VSS Pro only), VSS Client (macOS 11 Big Sur or later)
Please consider the system requirments before downloading



Vivotek VSS is now available at use-IP. For more information on this product please see the linked page -
Vivotek VSS - VAST Security Station
 

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Vivotek have recently released some new information regarding what to consider when choosing a VSS Edition.

Below I have included some of the key notes, as well as a link to the full article on Vivotek's website.
Please consider the information below before purchasing a VSS edition, so you know what option will work best for your system requirements.


Things to consider when choosing VSS edition. Cameras, Storage, Features.


Vivotek Article - '3 Aspects to think about when you choose your VSS edition'
Vivotek VSS Flowchart -
Use this chart to find out which edition is best for you

Flowchart to use when deciding on VSS edition.


 
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