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IP Cameras · NVRs · AI Analytics · Remote Monitoring
Technology Sandbox designs, installs, and manages professional IP surveillance systems using industry-leading Alibi and Hikvision hardware — from single-location small businesses to multi-site enterprise deployments across NY, NJ, CT, and FL.
Technology Sandbox is Licensed by the
N.Y.S. Department of State #12000373086 in the Business of Installing, Servicing, or Maintaining Security or Fire Alarm SystemsProfessional Surveillance
Off-the-shelf consumer cameras leave gaps. Technology Sandbox deploys professionally configured IP surveillance systems with 4K resolution, AI-driven analytics, encrypted remote access, and redundant storage — managed by our team 24/7.
IntelliSearch™ and Smart VCA — detect people, vehicles, and intrusion events in real time. Find footage in seconds instead of hours.
View live and recorded footage from any smartphone, tablet, or browser. Managed mobile apps with push alerts included.
Local NVR recording with optional RAID, plus cloud backup. No gaps in your video evidence chain.
Cameras and NVRs on isolated VLANs, HTTPS access, and regular firmware management by our engineers.
Hardware
We specify the right optic for every location — indoor, outdoor, covert, or wide-area — using Alibi and Hikvision camera lines.
Low-profile indoor/outdoor. Vandal-resistant. Wide field of view. Ideal for lobbies, hallways, retail floors.
Long-range outdoor surveillance. EXIR illumination up to 100–300 ft. Ideal for parking lots, perimeters, entrances.
Operator-controlled or auto-tracking. Cover large areas with one camera. Ideal for warehouses, campuses, open spaces.
Single camera covers an entire room. De-warped playback with multi-view display. Ideal for retail floors and open offices.
Full-color imaging in near-total darkness. No IR washout. Ideal for identifying individuals in low-light conditions.
Flashing LEDs + audio alarm that triggers on detection. Stops crime before it happens. Ideal for outdoor perimeters.
On-camera facial detection, vehicle classification, people counting, and heat mapping. Reduces false alerts significantly.
Capture and log vehicle plates at entry/exit points. Integrates with access control and parking management systems.
Preferred Partner — NDAA Compliant
Alibi's Vigilant series is our preferred NVR platform for SMB through enterprise deployments. NDAA-compliant, 4K-capable, and powered by IntelliSearch™ AI — every unit is backed by a 3-year blanket warranty and unlimited US-based support.
Alibi Vigilant · Flex Series
ALI-NR042F — Small Business / Retail
Entry-level plug-and-play NVR with integrated 4-port PoE switch. Ideal for small offices, storefronts, and residential deployments. Supports H.265, Smart VCA, and remote mobile access.
Alibi Vigilant · Flex Series
ALI-NR082F — Small to Mid Business
8-channel Flex NVR with integrated PoE switch, Smart VCA detection (intrusion, cross-line, defocus), and ONVIF compatibility. Free Alibi Vigilant Mobile App and CMS included.
Alibi Vigilant · Performance Series
ALI-NR162P — Mid Business / Multi-Site
AI-powered 16-channel NVR with IntelliSearch™ — locate any event in seconds by framing a target. Supports face detection, vehicle detection, people counting, heat mapping, and VCA on all channels.
Alibi Vigilant · Performance Series
ALI-NR320PAI — Mid to Large Enterprise
Enterprise-grade 32-channel recorder with integrated 24-port PoE switch — no external switch needed. Smart VCA on all channels: face recognition, vehicle classification, temperature detection, and SIP intrusion prevention.
Alibi Vigilant · Performance Series
ALI-NR640PAI — Large Enterprise
High-density 64-channel NVR with 8 SATA bays for maximum storage. Ultra H.265/H.265/H.264 compression. Full Smart VCA event detection with email notifications, event log, and intuitive CMS management.
Alibi Vigilant · Performance Series
ALI-NR128P — Campus / Enterprise
Rack-mounted 128-channel NVR for large campus and enterprise deployments. Central management via Alibi Vigilant CMS — no license fees, supports up to 1,000 device connections and 2,000 HD channels per server.
World's #1 Surveillance Manufacturer
Hikvision's DS-7600, DS-7700, DS-8600, and DS-9600 NVR series offer professional-grade surveillance for every scale of deployment — with H.265+ compression, up to 4K recording, and seamless integration with the full Hikvision camera ecosystem.
Hikvision · DS-7600NI Series
DS-7604/08/16NI-Q1/Q2(/P) — SMB
Compact standalone NVR for small-to-medium deployments. H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 formats, HDMI and VGA outputs, plug-and-play with Hikvision PoE cameras. Remote access via Hik-Connect mobile app.
Hikvision · DS-7700NI Series
DS-7708/16/32NI-I4(/P) — Mid Enterprise
Mid-tier professional NVR with Dual-OS design for maximum reliability. 4 SATA bays, dual LAN ports (select models), alarm I/O, RS-485 for PTZ, and full iVMS-4200 CMS integration.
Hikvision · DS-8600NI Series
DS-8616/8632NI-I8 — Enterprise
High-capacity enterprise NVR with 8 SATA bays for long-term retention. Dual-OS reliability design, dual Gigabit LAN, alarm inputs/outputs, RS-232/RS-485, and full VCA analytics support.
Hikvision · DS-9600NI Series
DS-9616/9632/9664NI-I8 — Large Site
Flagship enterprise NVR with 8 SATA bays plus eSATA expansion, dual LAN, full alarm matrix, and VCA analytics. Designed for 24/7 mission-critical surveillance at large campuses, warehouses, and multi-building facilities.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Both are excellent platforms — Technology Sandbox specifies based on your compliance requirements, budget, scale, and integration needs. We carry both lines and stock common configurations.
| Feature | Alibi Vigilant | Hikvision DS-Series |
|---|---|---|
| NDAA Compliance | ✓ NDAA Compliant (MStar) | Not NDAA compliant — verify before gov use |
| Max Channels (standalone) | Up to 128 channels | Up to 64 channels |
| Max Resolution | Up to 32MP | Up to 8MP / 4K |
| AI / IntelliSearch | ✓ IntelliSearch™ (all Performance) | ✓ Smart VCA (select models) |
| H.265+ Compression | ✓ Ultra H.265 | ✓ H.265+ |
| Integrated PoE Switch | ✓ Up to 24-port built-in | ✓ Select /P models |
| Mobile App | Alibi Vigilant (iOS/Android) | Hik-Connect (iOS/Android) |
| CMS Software | Alibi Vigilant CMS — no license fee | iVMS-4200 — no license fee |
| RAID Support | ✓ Select Performance models | ✓ Select 8600/9600 models |
| Warranty | 3-Year Blanket Warranty | Standard 1-2 year manufacturer |
| Best For | Gov, healthcare, NDAA-required sites | Commercial, enterprise, multi-site |
Cloud-Native Surveillance Platform
Verkada is an all-in-one cloud-managed surveillance platform that eliminates the traditional NVR entirely. Cameras store footage locally on an encrypted onboard SSD and sync to Verkada's cloud — accessible from any browser or mobile device with zero server setup, zero VPN, and zero maintenance overhead.
Verkada · Indoor Dome
4K or 5MP · 30–120 days onboard storage
Vandal-resistant indoor dome with AI-powered people search, motion alerts, and tamper detection. Plug in a PoE cable — the camera is online in minutes with no NVR, no server, no configuration.
Verkada · Outdoor Bullet
5MP / 4K · IP66 Weatherproof
Long-range outdoor bullet for perimeters, parking lots, and entrances. On-camera AI detects people, vehicles, and license plates. Encrypted footage stored onboard — no exposed DVR to steal.
Verkada · Fisheye
20MP · Full 360° dewarped view
Single ceiling-mount camera covers an entire room with 20MP detail. Dewarped playback shows multiple virtual views. Ideal for retail floors, restaurants, open offices, and common areas.
Verkada · PTZ
2MP · 32× optical zoom · Auto-tracking
Cloud-controlled PTZ with 32× optical zoom and automatic subject tracking. Pan, tilt, and zoom from any browser or phone — no dedicated control station required. Covers large open areas with one camera.
Traditional NVRs need patching, hard drive replacements, power backups, and local network access. Verkada cameras are entirely self-contained — footage is secure on-camera even if your network goes down.
Verkada uses a zero-trust architecture with end-to-end AES-256 encryption, automatic firmware updates, and SOC 2 Type II certification. No exposed ports, no default passwords, no attack surface.
Live view, playback, and AI-powered search from any browser or the Verkada mobile app. Share clips with a link. Grant access by role. Manage hundreds of cameras at multiple locations from one screen.
Search by appearance — find a person by shirt color, or filter events to show only vehicle motion. On-camera AI processes video locally so you're not paying for cloud compute per-event.
Verkada's camera platform connects natively with Verkada door access control — view badge events alongside synchronized camera footage for seamless physical security management.
Manage 2 cameras at one location or 2,000 cameras across 50 sites — same app, same interface, same cost per camera. No per-user licensing, no per-location fees.
Our Process
Technology Sandbox handles the complete project lifecycle — from site survey to system handover and ongoing managed monitoring.
Our engineers walk your site, identify coverage gaps, assess lighting conditions, and produce a camera placement map with field-of-view overlays.
We specify the exact cameras, NVR, PoE switches, cabling, and storage — sized to your retention requirements and network architecture.
Certified technicians install all hardware, run structured cabling, configure VLANs, harden device credentials, and update firmware.
We train your team on live viewing, playback, event search, and mobile access — then document everything in a system operations guide.
Get a free site survey from our licensed installers — we'll design the right system for your space and budget.
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