Video management software (VMS)
Video management software (VMS): Milestone, Genetec and Nx Witness
Looking for IP camera software, or video management software (VMS), that suits your organisation?
RRB Security advises on, installs and manages video management software from Milestone, Genetec and Nx Witness. Thanks to our extensive IT expertise, we connect cameras and systems into one clear whole.
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Which video management software suits you?
We work with three video management platforms. Each has its own strengths. Below you can see briefly who each one is for; you can read more on the product pages.
Open platform
Milestone XProtect VMS
Video management software in four editions: from XProtect Express+ for small businesses to XProtect Corporate for business-critical installations. You can integrate ANPR, access control and video walls with it.
One platform for everything
Genetec Omnicast
CCTV on the Genetec Security Center platform, with access control (Synergis) and ANPR (AutoVu) added. On premises, in the cloud with Security Center SaaS, or a combination of both.
Simple and scalable
Nx Witness VMS
User-friendly video management software from Network Optix, from a few cameras to thousands. Runs on Windows and Ubuntu Linux, on premises, in the cloud or hybrid.
Milestone, Genetec and Nx Witness side by side
Facts as stated by the manufacturers themselves. We decide together on site which edition and licence suit you.
Milestone XProtect
Manufacturer: Milestone Systems, Denmark. Founded in 1998, part of the Canon Group since 2014.
Who it is for: From small businesses (Express+) and medium-sized installations (Professional+, Expert) to business-critical installations (Corporate).
Scale: Express+: max. 100 IP devices on 1 recording server. Professional+, Expert and Corporate: unlimited (depending on the system design).
Licensing: Base licence plus a licence per device, for use indefinitely. Updates through Care Plus (12 to 60 months).
Strong in: Open platform with many cameras and extensions: ANPR, access control, Smart Wall, retail.
At RRB: Integrator and specialist. Projects include Deltares and Spijkenisse Medisch Centrum.
Genetec Omnicast
Manufacturer: Genetec, Montreal (Canada). Founded in 1997.
Who it is for: Organisations that want to manage video, access control, ANPR and communications in one system.
Scale: Omnicast Standard up to 50 cameras, Pro up to 250, Enterprise unlimited. Connect multiple sites with Federation (Enterprise).
Licensing: On premises in packages (Standard, Pro, Enterprise). Security Center SaaS as a tiered subscription.
Strong in: Unification: manage security, access and vehicles from one interface.
At RRB: Certified for Genetec Omnicast (since March 2022).
Nx Witness
Manufacturer: Network Optix, United States. Founded in 2010.
Who it is for: Including security, remote monitoring, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality and transport.
Scale: From a few cameras to thousands; the manufacturer states no maximum.
Licensing: Nx Witness Enterprise as a monthly subscription. Nx Witness Professional with a one-off licence, only in certain regions.
Strong in: Easy operation, quick installation, Windows and Linux, cloud and hybrid.
At RRB: Advice, installation and management.
Sources: milestonesys.com, genetec.com, networkoptix.com (accessed 1 November 2026).
Video management software in figures
Figures from the manufacturers, accessed 1 November 2026.
See the software in action
Videos from the manufacturers themselves.
Milestone XProtect: product tour
Genetec Security Center
Introducing Nx Witness
Get more from your cameras with smart integrations
A video management platform is scalable and can be extended with other systems. You can also combine it with extra functions and applications, such as:
Also possible: intercom integrations, barriers and access gates, electric locks, point-of-sale systems (POS), Smart Walls and transaction processing.
Where is video management software used?
Video management software is used for, among other things:
- SMEs
- Retail
- Distribution centres
- Private alarm receiving centres (ARCs)
- General automation
- Process monitoring
Projects by RRB Security
Deltares chooses a VMS solution
Milestone + Bosch, 2024
Spijkenisse Medisch Centrum
Milestone XProtect, 2025
Rhenus Logistics
Milestone XProtect ANPR, 2019
Municipality of De Fryske Marren
Milestone XProtect, 2019
GGZ De Hoop
Milestone XProtect, 2019
RRB Security certified for Genetec
Genetec Omnicast, March 2022
Advice
How to choose the right video management software
How many cameras and sites?
Start with the size. Milestone XProtect Express+ works with up to 100 IP devices on one recording server; Professional+, Expert and Corporate have no fixed limit. Genetec Omnicast Standard goes up to 50 cameras and Pro up to 250; Enterprise is unlimited and connects sites with Federation. Nx Witness scales from a few cameras to thousands. If you have several branches, also look at centralised management.
Which cameras do you already have?
All three platforms work with cameras from many different brands. We check your current cameras against the manufacturer's list of supported devices, so you can keep using existing cameras where possible.
What do you want to integrate?
Do you only want camera footage, or also access control, ANPR, intercom or a video wall? Genetec Security Center brings video, access and number plates together in one platform. With Milestone XProtect, you add extensions such as XProtect LPR, Access and Smart Wall. Nx Witness offers APIs and SDKs for integrations.
One-off licence or subscription?
Milestone: a base licence plus a licence per device, which you use indefinitely; with Care Plus (12 to 60 months) you get updates and full trade-in value when you upgrade. Genetec: on-premises packages, or Security Center SaaS as a subscription. Nx Witness Enterprise is a monthly subscription; Nx Witness Professional with a one-off licence is only available in certain regions.
Management, updates and faults
Software needs to be maintained: updates, backups and checks of the recordings. With a service plan from RRB Security, we keep your system up to date and you can call our fault reporting line if anything goes wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about video management software
Can't find your question? Our specialists are happy to help with advice that fits your situation.
What is video management software (VMS)?
Video management software (VMS), also called IP camera software, is the software you use to view, record, search and export footage from IP cameras. You often integrate access control, ANPR and alarms with it as well.
Can I keep using my existing cameras?
Often, yes. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Omnicast and Nx Witness work with cameras from many brands. We check your models against the manufacturer's list of supported devices.
Do I pay once or monthly?
That differs per manufacturer. You use Milestone XProtect licences indefinitely, with Care Plus for updates. Genetec offers on-premises packages and Security Center SaaS as a subscription. Nx Witness Enterprise is a monthly subscription.
Which video management software suits a small business?
According to the manufacturers, XProtect Express+ (up to 100 IP devices on one server), Genetec Omnicast Standard (up to 50 cameras) and Nx Witness (from a few cameras) are suitable for smaller installations. Which one suits you best depends on your requirements and integrations; we're happy to discuss this on site.
Where can I find more frequently asked questions?
View more frequently asked questions about how we work, quotes and costs.
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