A good vendor is not only a datasheet. For field projects, evaluate camera compatibility, local inference, evidence, APIs, security posture, documentation and support workflow.
| Dimension | Questions to ask |
|---|---|
| Hardware capability | What video inputs, interfaces, storage, thermal design and deployment environment are supported? |
| Software stack | Which OS, SDK, model runtime, update mechanism and monitoring tools are available? |
| Model deployment | How are YOLO or custom models converted, tested, updated and rolled back? |
| Camera compatibility | Does it support your existing RTSP cameras under real network conditions? |
| Event evidence | What snapshot, short clip, timestamp, rule name, confidence and log data are stored? |
| Integration API | Does the system support HTTP/MQTT/WebSocket, retries, authentication and stable event schemas? |
| Security posture | How are local processing, default credentials, firmware updates, logs and vulnerability response handled? |
| Support process | Who helps during PoC, deployment, debugging, model updates and long-term maintenance? |
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