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Alta cloud and Unity on-premises video

Avigilon

Avigilon offers two distinct video operating models: Alta for cloud-managed physical security and Unity for on-premises video management. Its camera, recorder, analytics, and search capabilities let Terapixels match the platform to ownership, retention, bandwidth, and integration requirements.

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WHERE THIS PLATFORM FITS

Match the technology to the operation.

Well suited to projects that value native video analytics, rapid investigation tools, and a clear choice between cloud-managed and on-premises architecture.

CURRENT PRODUCT FAMILIES

Hardware and software to build around.

This is a project-focused overview of representative product families and specialties. Final models, software editions, licenses, accessories, compatibility, and availability are verified during design.

CLOUD VIDEO

Avigilon Alta Video

A cloud-managed video platform for centralized administration, remote access, notifications, and multi-site operations with compatible Alta devices and services.

ON-PREMISES VMS

Avigilon Unity Video

An on-premises video management platform designed to bring cameras, recordings, analytics, alarms, and operator workflows into one controlled environment.

CAMERAS

AI-enabled cameras

Dome, bullet, box, PTZ, panoramic, and specialty models combine image capture with onboard analytics capabilities across different coverage needs.

RECORDING

NVRs and video appliances

Purpose-built network video recorders and appliances provide compute, storage, and deployment options for Unity-based systems.

SPECIALTY CAPABILITIES

What makes Avigilon distinctive.

Appearance-based investigation

Supported search tools use video metadata to help authorized users move more quickly from a known person or vehicle description to relevant recorded events.

LPR and classified-object analytics

License plate recognition and object analytics can support vehicle workflows, alerts, and forensic search when the capture point is correctly designed.

Cloud or local control

Alta and Unity let the architecture follow the customer’s security policy, bandwidth, integration, and system-ownership requirements.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Commercial environments where this portfolio can fit.

TERAPIXELS DELIVERY

The product is one layer. We connect the whole system.

Assess + design

Coverage, image detail, lighting, retention, bandwidth, cybersecurity, users, integrations, and operating workflow.

Build + migrate

Cabling, switching, cameras, servers, storage, cloud connectivity, configuration, testing, and cutover planning.

Operate + support

Training, documentation, health review, licensing coordination, troubleshooting, maintenance, and lifecycle planning.

AVIGILON QUESTIONS

Answers before product selection.

What is the difference between Avigilon Alta and Unity?

Alta is Avigilon’s cloud-managed security platform, while Unity is its on-premises platform. The appropriate choice depends on retention, bandwidth, integrations, cybersecurity policy, ownership, and operating workflow.

Can Avigilon analytics search existing video?

Supported Avigilon cameras and software can generate and use metadata for investigations. The exact search features depend on camera model, licensing, software version, and recorded metadata.

Does Terapixels design Avigilon recording and storage?

Yes. The design can include cameras, servers or NVRs, storage, retention, network capacity, user roles, remote access, integrations, migration, and ongoing support.

VERIFY THE CURRENT PORTFOLIO

Confirm the current portfolio with Terapixels.

Product names, specifications, software versions, licensing, integrations, and availability change. Ask Terapixels to confirm current manufacturer information and validate project fit and compatibility.

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Manufacturer and trademark notice. Product descriptions on this page are original Terapixels summaries based on publicly available manufacturer information. Product and company names, logos, imagery, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Current manufacturer information, final product selection and authorization status are confirmed for each project.

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