Quick start guide. Introduction

Document purpose

The Quick start guide contains information necessary to install and start C-Werk, as well as to configure and use the main functions of the software package. For more information about C-Werk, see User guide.

Purpose of C-Werk

C-Werk is a next-generation open-platform video management system (VMS) with a user-friendly interface. Thanks to exciting innovations from Grundig, the C-Werk platform has reached a whole new level of performance, reliability, efficiency, functionality, and accessibility.

Video surveillance system based on C-Werk is easily scalable and can include an unlimited number of video servers, operator workstations, and cameras.

C-Werk supports over 10,000 models of IP devices, including more than 1,500 models of network devices integrated using the proprietary protocol and about 4,500 ONVIF-compliant devices. C-Werk allows you to work remotely using mobile devices and a web interface, as well as efficiently use the computing resources of the hardware and communication networks.

Security needs of all sizes—from those of large-scale distributed facilities to the smallest sites—can be efficiently met with C-Werk video management software. Every license includes full, unrestricted VMS functionality, even on the systems with just one camera.