CCTV Core Infrastructure
Vendor-agnostic camera management that works with virtually any IP camera brand — ONVIF, RTSP, and existing VMS systems. A single platform to ingest, manage, and analyze streams from every site, every camera.
Modules in this solution
- ONVIF-Compliant Camera Integration
- RTSP Stream Support (IP Cameras & NVRs)
- Zone-Based Detection & Alerts
- Real-Time Event Notifications
- Snapshot & Video Clip Recording
- Smart Recording (Event-Based Storage)
- Camera Health Monitoring
- Multi-Camera & Multi-Location Support
- Integration with Existing VMS / NVR Systems
Overview
Before you can deploy AI analytics, you need a reliable, scalable foundation for ingesting and managing your camera streams. Servelens CCTV Core Infrastructure is that foundation — built on open standards so it works with the cameras, NVRs, and VMS systems you already own, regardless of brand.
Whether you have 5 cameras at a single office or 500 cameras spread across a national logistics network, the platform handles stream ingestion, health monitoring, zone configuration, smart recording, and event management from a single web-based dashboard. No proprietary hardware lock-in. No per-camera client software. No complex on-site setup.
Key Capabilities
- ONVIF Profile S & T camera auto-discovery and integration
- RTSP stream support — cameras, NVRs, DVRs, and IP encoders
- Frigate NVR integration for self-hosted deployments
- Add cameras by IP/RTSP URL or ONVIF auto-scan on network
- Smart recording — stores footage only on detected events, reducing storage by 60–70%
- Manual continuous recording mode available per camera
- Camera health dashboard — online/offline status, stream quality, uptime
- Auto-reconnect on stream dropout or network interruption
- Multi-site support — manage cameras across unlimited physical locations
- Role-based user access (Admin, Supervisor, Viewer)
- Encrypted stream transmission and stored footage
- REST API for integration with existing VMS, PSIM, or BMS systems
- Event timeline — filterable log of all detection events with evidence
Platform in Action
Each infrastructure module works seamlessly across all your cameras and sites — here's what the platform manages and monitors automatically.
Any Brand
ONVIF-Compliant Camera Integration
Auto-discovers and connects ONVIF Profile S & T cameras on your network — Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Bosch, and any other ONVIF-compliant brand, without manual configuration per camera.
H.264 / H.265
RTSP Stream Support
Ingests RTSP streams from IP cameras, NVRs, DVRs, and IP encoders — supporting H.264 and H.265 codecs from 720p up to 4K resolution without additional drivers or software.
60–70% Less Storage
Smart Recording (Event-Based Storage)
Records footage only when the AI detects an event — eliminating hours of empty recordings and reducing storage consumption by 60–70% compared to continuous recording setups.
Live Status
Camera Health Monitoring
Continuously monitors every camera for online/offline status, stream quality degradation, and tamper events — alerting administrators the moment a camera needs attention.
Unlimited Sites
Multi-Camera & Multi-Location Support
Manage cameras across any number of physical sites from one centralized dashboard — with per-site grouping, per-camera configuration, and aggregated event timelines across all locations.
API-First
Integration with Existing VMS / NVR Systems
Pulls streams from existing Milestone, Genetec, or Hikvision iVMS setups — preserving your current recording workflows while layering Servelens AI intelligence on top.
Camera Brand Compatibility
Servelens works with any camera or NVR that supports ONVIF or exposes an RTSP stream. The following brands have been tested and validated in production deployments:
Any camera supporting ONVIF Profile S or an accessible RTSP stream is compatible. Contact us to verify your specific model.
Smart Event-Based Recording
Traditional NVR setups record continuously — consuming enormous amounts of storage for footage that is rarely ever reviewed. Servelens Smart Recording changes this model: footage is only written to storage when the AI detects an event worth recording.
60–70% Storage Reduction
By recording only on AI-triggered events instead of continuously, organizations reduce storage costs dramatically without sacrificing any meaningful footage.
Pre-Event Buffer
Configurable pre-event buffer (5–30 seconds) ensures the clip begins before the triggering event — capturing full context, not just the moment of detection.
Deployment Architecture
Edge Deployment
For latency-sensitive or bandwidth-constrained sites, the Servelens AI engine runs on-premises on a local server or edge device. Streams never leave your network. Only event metadata and snapshots are sent to the cloud dashboard.
Cloud Deployment
For organizations with reliable internet connectivity and cloud-compatible network infrastructure, streams can be processed in Servelens cloud — eliminating the need for on-premises server hardware.
Hybrid Multi-Site
Large enterprises can run edge nodes at each physical site while managing all sites from a single cloud dashboard. Each site operates independently — a network outage at one site doesn't affect others.
VMS / NVR Integration
If you have an existing VMS (like Milestone, Genetec, or Hikvision iVMS), Servelens can pull RTSP streams from the NVR rather than directly from cameras — preserving your existing recording workflows.
Business Benefits
No Hardware Lock-In
Servelens works with ONVIF and RTSP — the two universal IP camera standards. Replace cameras from any vendor at any time without platform changes.
Protect Your Existing Investment
There is no need to replace existing cameras, NVRs, or VMS systems. Servelens layers AI intelligence on top of your current infrastructure.
Camera Health Visibility
Know immediately when a camera goes offline, suffers a stream quality drop, or is tampered with — from the central dashboard, across every site.
Scalable from Day One
Start with 5 cameras at a single site. Scale to 500 cameras across 20 locations without architectural changes — the same platform handles both.
API-First Integration
Servelens exposes a REST API for event data, camera status, and stream control — enabling integration with PSIM, access control, BMS, or custom dashboards.
Reduced Total Cost of Ownership
Smart recording reduces storage hardware costs. Centralized management eliminates on-site VMS software licenses. AI monitoring reduces guard costs. TCO drops significantly year-over-year.
Your Cameras Are Ready. Make Them Intelligent.
Servelens works with your existing infrastructure from day one — no rip-and-replace, no proprietary hardware, no disruption to ongoing operations.