FLIR Adds New Advanced Features to United VMS with 9.0.1 Update

December 17, 2020

Following the release of FLIR United Video Management System 9.0 (United VMS) in August 2020, today FLIR Systems announced the global availability of United VMS 9.0.1 with new advanced features. The latest platform update offers further streamlined access to system status and alarms around the clock for security teams to react to threat activities faster, while enjoying improved reporting and cybersecurity functionality. 

The advancements include updates to the FLIR Latitude VMS Software as well as Horizon and FLIR Meridian Network Video Recorders (NVR), featuring: 

  •    –   The ability to access video and alarms from anywhere at any time using EZ Client for mobile devices, the FLIR web-based, feature-rich application
  •    –   Streamlined control center operations with Quick View, the new optimized video scene tracking capability
  •    –   Access to system events for improved cyber security within the United VMS reporting tool, as well as the sign-off reporting and the capability to produce custom reports 
  •    –   Additional bug fixes and other general software enhancements 

The United VMS 9.0.1 updates enhance the Health Monitor tool improvements that were launched with United VMS 9.0, which proactively monitors system health and alerts security personnel to issues before downtime occurs. This offers the ability to securely access video assets receive event alerts anywhere and anytime, improves efficiency, and increases peace of mind. 

Through an open platform solution, the system efficiently supports various visible cameras, thermal cameras, radars, and a combination of all three. Further, United VMS can accurately match any size installation while improving cost efficiencies through scalability and centralized management—no matter if the system supports a single location or multiple sites across the globe. 

The United VMS pricing structure provides extensive flexibility for deployment, including customizable software service agreements for simplified business continuity, further enabling critical facilities to make the most of this open platform solution while future-proofing its security system. 

Customers that previously purchased United VMS 9.0 can now download the update to United VMS 9.0.1 for free, other existing customers can contact FLIR support to get their system upgraded.

To learn more, visit www.flir.com/security/united-vms

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