comprehensive list of security systems models produced by an OEM

Below are a few of the OEMs that I have discovered for the brands we service and sell at my company. Though not a comprehensive list of all models produced by an OEM, I have verified each in a group as virtually identical by cross-installing firmware or Windows server applications and/or by using a common client or CMS program to access each.

PCOpen is the OEM for at least three near-identical, Windows-based models:

• OpenEye OE4/OE5 (OpenEye is PCOpen's own brand)
• Honeywell Fusion
• Toshiba Surveillix

PCOpen Notes:

• These used to be compatible with each other's client software, but PCOpen coded a software check that started blocking that several years ago.
• I have cross-installed the server software on these to convert one brand to another to harmonize all units for a given customer. PCOpen now has checks in the installer to prevent this, but it can be defeated.

Dynacolor is the OEM for a large number of near-identical, embedded Linux models:

• Speco Technologies TN, TL, and TH-series
• OpenEye OE1/EasyDVR series
• CCTV Outlet
• Ernitec
• Many more

Dynacolor Notes:

• I have cross-installed firmware on some of these on our test bench (it just has to be from the same OEM series like the DG600, etc.)
• With a little effort, you can get Dynacolor's CMS software working with the OpenEye EasyDVR since OpenEye doesn't offer any client other than the in-browser client.
• Older models like the Speco T-series have an ActiveX that is not Windows 7 compatible, but if you have the customer try to connect to a newer model line like the OpenEye EasyDVR (they don't have to actually login, just allow the ActiveX downloads), the ActiveX .ocx will be replaced by a Win7-compatible version. Their Speco T-series will now work.

AVer is the OEM for at least two near-identical, Windows-based models:

• AVer/AVermedia
• Speco PCPro

AVer Notes:

• The PCPro can have its software replaced by newer versions of the AVer software and use the same license key

Mystery "white-label" OEM:
I have not identified the OEM for the following models, but I believe all of these are of a common origin as I they all use the same (typically unbranded) client software as the now-discontinued USAG units we used to sell

• USAG
• Intellix
• Ganz Digimaster
• CCTVONE
• Exelon PM
• Vitek VT-E
• Hunt HSR-Series
• Samsung SDE-120