Synology officially releases the version 8.0 of your video surveillance solution Surveillance Station 8.0

New version offers optimized performance and intelligent multi-transmission technology, as well as a number of advanced functionalities that aim to provide a better management experience.

The version is now available 8.0 of the video surveillance solution of Synology, Surveillance Station 8.0, that offers a new and efficient desktop client, features intelligent multi-transmission technology and easy failover setup.

“Surveillance Station 8.0 is an intelligent video surveillance system that allows a flexible implementation and a smoother live viewing experience. This release shows how easy it can be to gain greater control of security”, says Jonathan Wang, company product manager.

Among the new features included in this update is the Station Client that improves performance and efficiency, allowing you to forget about browser limitations. Thanks to the multiple transmission it is possible to adjust the resolution manually or automatically depending on the size of the window or monitoring element. In addition, saves on bandwidth consumption when browsing multiple channels. It also incorporates the option to automatically switch to a higher resolution recording when important events occur., maximizing storage utilization during continuous recording.

With the advanced action rule function, greater automation of the video surveillance system is achieved. By utilizing logical operators and multiple events, actions can be triggered when one or all of the previously defined criteria are met.

Users can enable flexible failover in CMS to enjoy a stable video surveillance structure with minimal downtime, more flexible server requirements and lower cost and management threshold.

New codecs have been added in this release, included H.265 allowing it to be compatible with more cameras at once, reducing bandwidth consumption by up to 25% and providing a faster streaming experience, both in live viewing and recording. Also supports Hikvision's optimized H.264+, Smart Stream by Vivotek and Zavio.

VS360HD firmware has been updated to allow you to easily connect the VisualStation to your NAS and manage almost all Surveillance Station features on VS360HD. QuickConnect ID and HTTPS connections are also supported so that users can access this video surveillance solution from anywhere in the world.

VisualStation VS360HD serves as a compact monitoring and playback station for local computers, no need for a specific computer. In addition, its industrial-grade design makes it suitable for deployments in harsh environments and where space is limited.

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