Release notes: Sagitech VMS 2.6

We are pleased to introduce the new version of Sagitech VMS 2.6. We have added a new neural network-based staff monitoring module, enhanced video analytics modules, redesigned archive handling in the browser, and expanded security settings. A significant portion of the changes has been implemented based on your feedback.

Key Changes

New Neural Network-Based Staff Control Module

• Automatic tracking of employee presence in designated zones via video streams: detection of leaving and returning, generation of alarm events, quick archive search, and activity reporting.

New Password Policy Mechanism

• Centralized configuration of password requirements: length, complexity, lockout policies, expiration, and history, with the ability to apply settings globally or to specific user groups.

Updated Web Client

• Improved archive handling: new navigation and search elements, optimized data transfer.
• Added UTC support.
• Object tree added in “Archive” mode.
• Updated camera selection with preview and search.
• New timeline: zoom, scaling, scrolling.

Updated License Plate Recognition Module (Sagitech LPR)

• Improved speed and accuracy.
• Added support for special vehicle detection.

Updated Neural Object Detection Module

• Improved quality and stability.
• Extended tracking capabilities.
• Added new detector and counter modes.
• Optimized event processing and GPU performance.
• Improved archive playback.
• Reduced latency and improved audio synchronization.

Improved Linux Builds

• Increased stability and performance.
• Faster server sync with a large number of cameras.
• Fixed freezes and multithreading issues.
• Improved interface.
• Added HTTPS support.

Extended Script Capabilities

• New action: “Execute SQL query”.
• Module state persistence between restarts.
• Scenario interface improvements.
• New variables: %EventImage%, %HostID%, %HostName%, %TimeUTC%, %FR_TimeUTC%, %LPR_TimeUTC%, %TimeFormatT4%.
• Support for sending text and JSON over TCP.

Hardware Integration

• HTTPS support for camera connections.
• ONVIF: extended control features and improved compatibility.
• Expanded support for cameras and drivers: Axis, Iptronic, Hikvision, Dahua, ST+, Ruware, Brovotech.

Minor Changes

• Improvements to Enterprise version: server synchronization, permissions, domain behavior.
• API extensions: MP4 support, UTC, new analytics features.
• Updated PPE detection module.
• Improved MP4 export compatibility.
• Dashboards: support for staff monitoring module.
• Events now include frames with highlighted objects and zones.
• Ability to move the admin user to a child group.
• Restriction of remote user connections.
• Updated synchronization algorithm with Active Directory.
• Abandoned object detector: frame masking.
• Custom actions in interactive maps.
• POS module: Atol2 TCP support.
• Server event log storage configuration.
• Visitor counting: display of entry/exit difference.
• Security mode configuration for selected events.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed screen capture issues when scaling in Windows.
• Fixed sending signals to camera output ports.
• Fixed report and chart generation issues.
• Fixed loading of external analytics plugins.
• Fixed notification display in “Live View” mode.
• Fixed window behavior when adding new elements.
• Web client: event frame display fixes.
• Web client: image compression in archive.
• Localization fixes.