Synology Surveillance Station 8.1 Beta: designed for surveillance in shops

The beta version of this video surveillance solution, now available for download, offers remote recording archiving function and integration of POS devices and videos, Especially useful for application in the retail sector.

The manufacturer Synology has introduced the beta version of Synology Surveillance Station 8.1, encouraging security developers to participate in their testing program in order to provide information about its operation to take into account before the official launch of this video surveillance solution.

This beta version, as Ruby Lin explains, Synology product manager, incorporates "remote recording archiving function and integration of POS devices and videos, Offering a complete solution for businesses. By also integrating with intercoms (video interns), and be able to automatically switch between different security levels via Geofence, It is also an ideal security system for home users"

Synology Surveillance Station 8.1 Beta has also introduced the GPU acceleration technique, which significantly reduces its use and ensures a much smoother video display.

Key features:

• Remote recording file: This feature is designed to solve common problems that occur in most stores and branches where storage space is limited. Users can customize the recording time and type of event they will archive at the company's headquarters using the headquarters' own storage., o configure the runtime for archiving and bandwidth control tasks to prevent those tasks from affecting normal network activity.
• POS Integration: Stores can monitor transactions that take place in the establishment by accessing the corresponding videos, This allows you to quickly resolve any disputes that arise in relation to transactions by searching the history of the records. It is also possible to customize notifications to be triggered when unusual transactions occur or customize them with the application.
• Integration with intercom or video door entry cameras: thanks to this, user can search historical records in Surveillance Station 8.1 Beta, as well as enjoy two-way audio and manual access via DS Cam, allowing you to interact with visitors no matter where you are.
• HTML5 support: the user is no longer limited to using Surveillance Station Client or installing add-ons in Internet Explorer and Safari to manage the solution, since with this support you can watch the videos through Chrome.
• GPU acceleration: now supports Windows version of Surveillance Station Client. After upgrading to Surveillance Station 8.1 Beta and enable the GPU option, User can enjoy higher performance through built-in graphics card.

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