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VMS Co. and Network Optix Join Forces for a Subscription-Based Video Surveillance Solution Published on 28 September 2026 by Christ-loisele (3 min read)
VMS Co. and Network Optix (Nx) have announced a technological partnership to offer a comprehensive video management solution on a subscription basis, built on the Nx Witness platform. This collaboration aims to simplify the deployment of video surveillance systems for businesses and government agencies, while optimizing costs and hardware compatibility.
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VMS Co. and Network Optix (Nx) have formalized a technological partnership to develop and market an end-to-end subscription-based video management solution (VMS) , relying on the Nx Witness platform. According to Security Journal UK , this collaboration allows VMS Co. to offer optimized hardware for Nx Witness , including new or refreshed MOSS (Media Optimized Storage Servers) options, available for purchase or subscription. The Nx Witness Enterprise platform, exclusive in subscription mode, integrates seamlessly with this offering, making deployment more accessible to integrators and end customers.
Nx Witness combines an intuitive interface with enterprise-grade capabilities, while offering a modular architecture to integrate third-party systems and advanced artificial intelligence tools.
Illustration: Lawing Tech Nx Witness: An Open, Scalable, and Resilient Platform
Nx Witness is presented as an open, intuitive, scalable, and resilient solution , capable of supporting large-scale surveillance applications and operational intelligence tools, according to statements from Nick Bowden , CEO of VMS Co., as quoted by Security Journal UK . The platform stands out for its modular architecture, enabling the integration of AI tools, analytics, and third-party security systems via plugins. It supports 99% of IP cameras on the market , thus offering broad compatibility with existing equipment, a major advantage for businesses looking to modernize their infrastructure without replacing everything.
Additionally, Nx Witness combines an intuitive user interface with enterprise capabilities , including APIs, SDKs, and development tools for integrators. The platform operates on Windows or Linux , the latter being preferred for its enhanced security levels, as noted by Security On Screen . It enables deployments ranging from a small site to global multi-site networks , with redundancy and server failover features to ensure optimal availability.
What This Means Here
For businesses and government agencies in Benin and West Africa, this collaboration could simplify the adoption of modern video surveillance solutions , particularly due to the broad compatibility with existing equipment. Organizations could thus reduce migration costs to centralized and scalable systems, while benefiting from advanced analytics tools and integration with already deployed third-party security systems.
The subscription-based approach could also make solutions more financially accessible , particularly for SMEs or local authorities, by avoiding heavy investments in infrastructure. Furthermore, the resilience and scalability of Nx Witness would address growing needs in physical security and risk management , especially in contexts where critical infrastructures (airports, urban centers, industrial zones) require reliable and centralized monitoring.
A technical and strategic solution for integrators
The partnership offers local integrators a turnkey solution , combining optimized hardware and scalable software, which could accelerate their ability to respond to public or private tenders. The modularity of Nx Witness would allow Beninese and West African actors to customize their deployments according to specific needs, for example by integrating AI tools for intrusion detection or crowd management. Finally, the ability to mix existing camera brands with the new optimized hardware would limit budget constraints while ensuring full interoperability.
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