Generation 6 of DW's flagship video management software introduces a new system architecture and delivers additional features and capabilities.

Cerritos, CA (October 31, 2024) – Digital Watchdog® (DW), the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras, system peripherals and related management software, announces the release of DW Spectrum Professional. DW Spectrum Pro, Generation 6, is the latest update to DW's cloud-managed video management services software, designed for efficiency and optimized control in video management. This major release refines system operations and enhances workflows with features including Redesigned User Management, NVIDIA hardware decoding, and Camera Hotspots, making them more efficient, responsive, and user-friendly than ever.

"Digital Watchdog continues to set the standard for performance and usability in video surveillance," said Mark Espenschied, Director of Marketing, DW." Each new version of DW Spectrum serves as a benchmark for the 'Built for Users' experience, with intuitive new features and further extending the possibilities of cloud management."

New features include:

• Improved and Redesigned User Management and Temporary Users – With DW Spectrum Pro, administrators can craft permissions for both groups and individual users and create temporary users for time-limited access.
• Emails via DW Cloud™ – Choose to route emails through DW Cloud for improved remote responsiveness and flexibility.
• Camera Hotspots – Expand your vision with the ability to layer interactive icons over live video feeds. With Hotspots, you can instantly view a linked device without the need to open a new layout or search for a specific camera.
• LDAP Integration – Streamline user access management and eliminate manual updates with an enhanced LDAP integration.
• NVIDIA Hardware Video Decoding Acceleration – DW Spectrum Pro can leverage NVIDIA GPUs' advanced capabilities for video decoding, resulting in lower CPU usage, enhanced performance and a smoother video in both live and playback.

For a complete list of new features for DW Spectrum Pro, click here. DW Spectrum Professional is freely distributed, including the DW Spectrum server and client software (Windows®/Linux®/Mac®), the DW Cloud (dwspectrum.digital-watchdog.com) web client from all leading web browsers (Google® Chrome, Firefox®, Internet Explorer®, Safari® and Opera®), as well as the free DW Spectrum mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

DW Spectrum software updates automatically in existing systems where previous v3.2 and later software is installed. Version 4 or higher is required to upgrade directly to Version 6 Pro. Click here to download the software, or go to https://dwspectrum.com/ to learn more about the DW Spectrum solution.

Founded in 1987, DW® is a leading manufacturer of NDAA/TAA-compliant complete surveillance solutions, delivering easy-to-use, resource-saving artificial intelligence (AI), stunning image quality, advanced hardware capabilities, superior video management, reliable customer support and the lowest total cost of deployment for IP megapixel, Universal HD over Coax® megapixel, and legacy analog applications. DW's catalog includes perimeter protection devices, including motion detectors, illuminators and horn speakers, as well as an NDAA-compliant elevated skin temperature system. With offices in Cerritos, California and Tampa, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in Seoul, Korea, DW is committed to delivering powerful security solutions to its customers worldwide.