Vivotek VAST 2 Video Management Software

Download VAST 2 Base Software for free here.

VAST 2 provides two installation versions: Free Standard Version (32 channels supporting VIVOTEK Cameras) and Trial Version (256 channels supporting VIVOTEK & ONVIF cameras). The Trial Version will become to the Free Version after 60 days. Users can purchase additional licenses to remove the limitation.

* Only VAST v.1.12.5.301 and later versions are supported for this upgrade. Because the features in VAST and VAST 2 are quite different, only Recordings & Camera List will be kept after upgrading to VAST 2. Once upgraded to VAST 2, users will also need to reset alarm settings, user permissions, recording schedules, etc.
* The installing/upgrading in embedded system is not a recommendation. Due to the current version isn’t optimized for embedded system usage, there might be some issues occurred when users install/upgrade VAST 2 in embedded system (e.g. NR-series)

Vivotek VAST 2 Overview

VIVOTEK’s VAST 2 is an easy to use IP video management software (VMS). To meet the real-world needs of users, it comes with exciting advancements such as easy operation on single or multiple monitors, custom layout to accommodate both corridor and panorama orientations, rapid export of multi-channel video and the acquisition of VCA analytics & cybersecurity attack events from VIVOTEK cameras and substations (such as NVRs) in a hierarchical system structure.

VAST 2 is integrated with VIVOTEK’s Cybersecurity Management Solution, Smart VCA and Smart Search II. Cybersecurity attack and Smart VCA events can be searched and replayed in Event Search and be set as triggers in Alarm Management. In addition, Smart Search II allows users to search for specific object or people related videos. It also provides the option to draw a custom zone to focus on any critical area. To efficiently solve users’ problems and system bugs, VAST 2 provides an automatic problem feedback mechanism to directly connect to VIVOTEK’s FAE system. Any feedback will be handled instantly.

Utilizing automatic configuration wizards, VAST 2 can significantly reduce the time and cost of installing multiple camera surveillance systems. With more advanced setup features such as logical tree, camera configuration, archive management and recording schedule backup solutions, VAST 2 provides easy and intuitive UI with rich functionality to meet the needs of any customer. For efficient video management, VAST 2 also provides multi-layered, interactive 2.5D maps, and sophisticated alarm management. Furthermore, VAST 2’s add-on solutions include failover protection, a transportation solution with GPS coordinates, transaction solutions with POS integration and Data Magnet integration solutions. All of these features combine to make VAST 2 the perfect VMS for use in retail, banking, transportation, and industrial applications.

• Intuitive UI Design: Direct intuitive custom layout adjustment and fisheye ROI control for better security management experience.
• Auto Setup: Easy configuration through a fully automated process. Saves user's time and cost to install surveillance devices.
• Problem Feedback Mechanism: Quick detect system problem and feedback to VIVOTEK’s FAE system via automatic popup or manual operation.
• Multi-Monitor & Tabs: Manage unlimited tasks with multiple screens for intuitive and easy surveillance.
• Advanced Search: Efficiently search suspicious video and specific events with thumbnail view and smart search.
• Evidence Lock: Manually extend the retention time for video recordings and manage a high number of investigation scenarios.
• 2.5D Visualization eMap: Multiple layers and camera's FOV views allow users instantly to pinpoint a selected camera located on the map.
• Export Evidence: Easily export multiple video recordings with custom layouts in a specific time period or instant snapshot with a fast click.
• 3rd Party Integration: Incorporate IP cameras with POS systems to record POS real-time transactions and detailed searches.
• VCA Report: Integrate VIVOTEK’s intelligence cameras to provide visual reports including video feedback, tables and charts.