Hanwha Techwin America, a worldwide provider of IP and analog video surveillance services, has launched a new product called Pentabrid hybrid video recorders. These recorders can support both analog as well as IP cameras, hence, whenever needed they can be switched from analog to IP camera systems.
The newly launched Pentabrid series is equipped with a familiar interface and is compatible with numerous technologies and camera brands such as AHD/TVI/CVI(4K)/CVBS/IP(4K). Ray Cooke, the Vice President of Products, Integration, and Solutions at Hanwha Techwin America said that the company is pleased to provide its first ever hybrid DVR/NVR Pentabrid recorders. According to Cooke, the Pentabrid hybrid video recorder is an ideal choice for business owners who are already having analog connections and wish to upgrade to advanced recorder technology.
Today, there has been a tremendous rise in demand for security applications such as video surveillance to observe and record public places, borders, buildings, transportation infrastructure, educational institutes, ports, corporate houses, and others. All these factors are boosting the growth of the world IP video surveillance & VSaaS industry. Also, a report by Big Market Research states that IP video surveillance & VSaaS Market is anticipated to leverage high potential for the commercial and infrastructure industry verticals in 2026. Besides, surge in trends toward growth of smart cities is likely to bring in rewarding opportunities for growth of the market.
IP video surveillance cameras offer many benefits over an analog video surveillance system. When they are installed at strategic places in the operational areas of a business, they prevent acts of destruction, break-ins, and other serious crimes. However, according to a recent retail research, many small businesses who fail to install video surveillance cameras, lose around $50k in a year due to negligence in their safety and security solutions. Today, the increase in crime rates, frauds, and other serious damages have made it a necessity for all businesses to install video surveillance systems. Due to rise in implementation of advanced surveillance systems by the government sector, many business owners are now realizing the necessity for optimal IP surveillance systems.
Hanwha Pentabrid recorders are developed in such a way that any of their channels can be easily converted from analog to IP, whenever needed. For this, it only requires a simple software switch and there is no extra investment needed. These recorders are accessible in 4, 8, and 16 channel configurations and are available in resolutions up to 4K UHD.
Available Pentabrid configurations with fixed SATA internal HDDs:
Hanwha Techwin has indeed taken a great step in launching solutions that offer excellent reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency for professional safety applications.