Case Studies
Hanwha Techwin: Utilizing the JVSG tool has often assisted us in providing customers costeffective solutions and providing the required coverage for their business while showing them a return on their investment. – by Tas Maniatis, Technical Sales Engineer Hanwha Techwin, Australia, 2021. 
IP Video System Design Tool for CCTV sales person – by Ivan Pericoli, Italy, 2020.
STV Inc Article: Lessons from the Field: New Methods for Designing Effective Video Surveillance
– by Danielle LaFrance , P.E., PMP, System Engineer, USA, 2022
Comments and Testimonials
-”With so many camera manufacturers having free online tools, why would you or I pay for CCTV design software? My 90-day trial let me discover that every advantage others have described on this page about JVSG’s IP Video System Design Tool is actual true. I’ve used various 3D modelling software for my CCTV designs since 2000. For many years now I’ve only used IPVSDT. I use it for every design, whether my client wants it or not, because everyone loves the pre-visualization images, which is especially true with non-technical clients. Decisions about everything are so much more certain. Instructions to installers are so much more precise. In my role as an independent CCTV consultant for 25 years, no other tool has helped more than IP Video System Design Tool to minimize project risks for everyone involved: client, installer, consultant. I recommend IP Video System Design Tool to everyone without hesitation.”
Simon Lambert 
BSc(Hons), MIET, MASC, RISC. Independent CCTV consultant at Lambert & Associates, United Kingdom.
www.lambert-associates.co.uk
- “… Leonardo De Vinci was able to bring art to science, and in many ways the JVSG software brings the science of CCTV design into a form of art in its own. As a Board-Certified Physical Security Professional I highly recommend this software as one of the tools in your tradecraft arsenal to understand both what is desired and required. The JVSG is a great tool for the one-off camera project or the multi-facility projects.”… read more
by Jay C. McCormick PSP, CAHSO, Director of Sales Engineering at ITech Digital, Indianapolis, US (before: ESCO Communications).
White Paper: From CCTV Pre-visualization of Design to Fruition - by Jay C. McCormick PSP, CAHSO
- “SGW is an international security consultancy, covering a wide range of market sectors globally.
SGW have adopted JVSG IP Video System Design Tool as our primary surveillance system design tool within our business. The ability to model the camera Field of View (FoV) in both 2D and 3D is invaluable to us and our clients in defining the operational and achievable requirements of the camera FoV.
Utilisation of the JVSG software has assisted us in developing efficient designs that identify the optimal camera locations on our projects, reducing the possibility of site installation issues.
The ability to generate an estimation of required network bandwidth and digital storage space is also another significant benefit. This process assists us in cost estimation for the full surveillance system end-to-end.
Our engineers have previously tested and utilised a number of free manufacturer tools and other surveillance design software packages, and we are in collective agreement that the JVSG design tool is the best platform available. We would not hesitate to recommend the software product to any of our colleagues in the security industry.”
Richard Roberts , Principal Security Consultant, sgw-consulting.co.uk, UK, May 2022
-”I love IP Video System Design tool. It allows me to provide a sophisticated CCTV camera layout to prospective customers for many applications such as Video Analytics, General Surveillance, License Plate Recognition, and more. The fact that I can calculate pixels per foot, object percentage of FOV, height, angle, object distance, and other parameters is amazing.
Greg Skarvelis , Chief Solutions Architect, Verint Video Intelligence Systems, www.verint.com
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- “I have been selling “digital” camera systems for over 15 years, and it has always been difficult to explain to most customers why they need more cameras than they initially expected. Before I purchased your software, I would try to explain why, but many prospective customers felt like I was trying to sell them more equipment than they needed.
After purchasing your software, I have been able to get the customer involved in designing the system that they want.
When they see the area that the cameras cover or more importantly don’t cover, they understand the balancing act we perform, balancing quality of coverage vs. budget requirements.
It is great to have them tell me that they desire more cameras, rather than me telling them that they need more.
I have consistently sold larger camera systems, and have customers that are more satisfied because they were involved in the design process.”
Eddie Notgrass , President, Progressive Protection Security Systems Inc, www.ppprotection.com
- “JVSG’s IP Video System Design Tool is a must have for any system designer. There is no need for guess work anymore. Using this excellent feature rich software, you can design a detailed and accurate system from the comfort of your office. No more blind spots or miscalculated lens sizes. It truly is a must-have!‘
Stephen Cronshaw , Sales Engineer, AXIS Communications, UK
- “A prospective client who had already received two quotes from other suppliers contacted us for a quotation. When he told us where he wanted the cameras, it was clear the other installers had little idea of CCTV resolution or fields of view etc. So I purchased our first JVSG package to prove to the customer that the competitors design was all wrong. In the end not only did we win the contract, but the customer was able to reduce the number of cameras, yet still have better surveillance. This simple to use, yet comprehensive tool is now used on every design whether large or small”.
Howard Glynn , Director at 4C Surveillance Systems, ASIAL member
- “IP Video System Design Tool from JVSG is simply the best 2D and 3D drafting application for visualizing, communicating, and planning security camera projects.
The interface is intuitive and very easy to use, I was drawing after only one 20-minute training video. The quality of the rendered drawings is precise and realistic, giving you the ability to determine the exact location to mount cameras for optimal coverage. Virtually eliminating the possibility of an unforeseen blind spots when planning and designing video surveillance systems. When customer can visualize their security camera coverage, with elevations, before a single camera is installed it benefits both the customer & installer.
Many thanks to the team at JVSG for making a great tool that is easy to learn. IP Video System Design Tool defiantly helps us sell more quality work.”
James MacDonald , Red Hawk Fire & Security (acquired by ADT Security Services).
- “The JVSG program allows me to better collaborate with my customers (integrators and end-users) in choosing the right camera for the right application. By showing the camera views and pixels on target, they have a better understanding of how a CCTV system is designed, and why certain cameras were chosen. The ability to show camera height, tilt angle, focal length, better demonstrates to my customers that theirs is a custom design, and positions me as more of a trusted advisor, rather than a “spot and dot” designer”.
Aaron Yanagihara , RCDD, Director of Technology – Physical Security, Anixter Inc. , Sacramento, California Area
- “The software is an essential tool that I use to ensure that I have adequate coverage for my CCTV projects. It is excellent to help eliminate dead areas and provides a graphical representation of what the camera sees. It is an invaluable tool”.
Eric Martin , PSP
- “IP Video Design Tool made our work easier and more effective. The time spent on lens calculations and pixels per meter has decreased substantially”.
Martin Nordin , Founder, IP Advance Sweden AB
- ” Over the years that I have been using your product I sent a handful of emails with questions and requests. The responsiveness has been absolutely first rate. I have never had such a positive experience with any other company. Being in the surveillance business I had the opportunity to recommended your design tool to others in this industry at least 100 times and I have always mentioned the great support.”
Bob Noskowicz , Senior Systems Engineer, Pivot3, USA
- “Since the first time I have used IP Video System Design Tool then I have immediately understood the potentialities of this software. Practically – using one tool only – it is possible to shape an over-IP CCTV system, starting from the calculation of the lenses up to the calculation of the cameras bandwidth and the space of video storage on disk. I believe that IP Video System Design Tool is really a powerful software whose use is essential for all those technicians that daily work in CCTV field.”
Franco Talamonti , Purchasing and quality control manager,
Sintel Italia SpA, Italy
- “Three things I like about the JVSG software:
1. The software allows me to use the customer provided PDF files and overlay the camera placements and visual projections efficiently.
2. I can create a virtual working space with objects such as walls and people that make sense to my customers. Thus, they provide instant feedback to refine my design.
3. The software is quickly learned and has tools to support the installation team as well as the design team. These touches help me tremendously. Keep up the great work.”
Jose Frias , Video Sales Engineer at KASTLE SYSTEMS, kastle.com
- “Because we develop video analytics tools, we have to understand the relationship between the object we’re trying to detect and track, and its surroundings. What I needed was a quick and easy way to visualize the dead zones (“I can’t even see the object”), the relative size of the object (at its furthest) to the field of view (“I can’t track the object because it’s too small”) and the relative size of the object (at its nearest) to the field of view (“I can’t even start to track the object because it moved to fast”). The IP Video System Design Tool gives me the data to answer these vital questions. Without the answers, I will end up designing a system that may not be fit for purpose”
Dr Bob Banerjee , Product Marketing Manager, IP Video, Bosch Security Systems, www.boschsecurity.com, US
- “Anyone seriously working in the CCTV business should use JVSG IP Video System Design Tool. It is great to visualize the effects of different camera positions and the use of different lenses. It shows even in 3D!!
By using this software, it is very easy to show the installer (like a CCTV wholesaler will do) or end-users (like a CCTV consultant will do) what the end-result will be per camera.”
Norman Graafsma , Independent CCTV consultant, DUVICON CCTV Consultancy, the Netherlands
- “I find this software solution to be an invaluable tool in designing a CCTV system and presenting results in a PDF format to prospective customers. The simplicity of design and use enhances my ability to inform and educate. It has already been the deciding factor in a number of my contracts.”
Glenn McKenna, SecureTech Digital Video Systems, Canada
- “I have been using this software since 2016 for project management missions in the design of security systems. Over time, this tool has become almost indispensable within the company. It proves useful at every project stage, from the preliminary design with basic video coverage to the reception of worksites, providing a direct comparison between the 3D modeled expectations and the final site conditions.
The software has also provided more than just a simple design solution. It has significantly enhanced communication with end clients and installation companies. We have used it for projects ranging from a few cameras to over 1000 cameras, both indoors and outdoors.
I would also like to highlight the excellent quality of JVSG’s technical support, which has always been responsive and relevant. Over the past few years, the software has seen numerous improvements and technical innovations: new cameras, software fluidity, 3D models, etc. The list is long. I sincerely recommend this software, which I will continue to use in my regular business activities”
Alexis Cousture, ACE Digital Services, France
- “I use the JVSG’s IP CCTV designing software since 2010. Buying this software has been the best business investment. The software is not complicated to use and is very user friendly. Besides the calculators, the 3D picture is my favorite software feature. I believe the JVSG IP CCTV software is the best designing tool on the market and I highly recommend this product to video system designers.”
D. Dario , BA, CAS, NCSO, P.GSC, Senior Security Consultant, IRISS Security Solutions (now Interior Safety Network Limited).
- “I am finding that after a couple years of use it has become a valuable tool in my designer toolkit. I helps me conceptualize a customer’s ideas into a visual aide that I can present directly to them at planning meetings and can ‘tweak’ and refine the FOVs and camera perspectives just to their particular criteria. I get great response from my inhouse clients when I can overlay the cameras over our facility’s plot plan and give them a camera perspective of the locations and FOVs that I would not be easily able to do without the tool. Thank you for a great product!“
Joel Kriener, Sr. Project Manager, PBF Energy, US
- “I started experimenting with your trial version IP system design tool a couple of years ago. I frankly cannot live without this platform today. The JVSG software generated results really make my System Development work stand out from the competition. With this tool I create pixel analysis and 3D camera view presentations for sports stadiums, transportation hubs, corporate buildings and surrounding grounds. I present PDF renderings to our clients with an assortment of cameras and lenses and camera views. Often, I simply have clients markup floor plans and site drawings with camera positions they would like to see. I use the mark ups to draw scale views of the areas with the Design tool and create PDF slides for review. I include the JVSG generated pixel analysis information on the slides, often including more JVSG data for advanced discerning consultants as in distance to target, lens information, camera mount elevation etc.”
Mark Cruciani
Major Projects Senior Systems Development Engineer
Western Region
Sonoma, California
- “As a security consultancy specializing in the retail environment, we find this product invaluable in helping our clients understand the impact changes in their retail layouts will have on their business protection models. The ability to import 3D models from our own libraries of retail fixtures and fittings has meant we can provide a real-world environment for them to visualize the CCTV coverage they will have, and thus be able to accurately plan their security strategy. We fully endorse this product and advise consultants and installers alike to make use of it in their presentations to clients.”
Jeff Scott, RISC, MASC,
Director,
NorthStar Security Consultancy
- “I started to design video surveillance systems relatively recently. Shortly I realized that I needed something to better evaluate the planned design. Vendors and the web give plenty of tools (focal lengths, field of view, lens calculation, resolution comparisons, network and storage load), but I was surprised no one can show you what you will really get on the operator screen and an estimation of the effectiveness of the camera placement. JVSG IP Design Tool does all these things in a very intuitive way.”
Marco Desiati , Network Infrastructure Consultant,
Anixter, Italy
“WIMAX has been involved in the design, installation, and integration of security systems, especially CCTV systems, for nearly twenty years. We have been using JVSG software https://www.jvsg.com for many years. This software is developing steadily and updates are released several times a year which significantly increases its capabilities. The software allows quick visualization of spatial fields of view of cameras, which significantly speeds up the process of designing systems. It is an indispensable tool for any modern company in our industry. Without it, I could no longer imagine efficient work in designing CCTV systems. I recommend it to everyone designing CCTV systems.”
Adam Małecki, Co-owner of WIMAX www.wimax.pl
- “We are using JVSG IP Video System Design Tool since 2014 for CCTV Design and Coverage Studies. It is one of the best investments we made to enhance our system engineering capabilities. This tool have greatly simplified critical tasks like camera placements, blind-spot detection and avoidance, camera/ lens parameter selection, and storage calculations. From the time we started using this tool, the developers have continuously upgraded the software with features like built-in camera database (which is updated regularly), PTZ coverage, Cable calculations, and 3-D views, which have further improved its utility for CCTV engineering.
For us, the ability to import actual plot layouts for coverage calculations, determining camera positions to meet coverage requirements, and to provide realistic camera views in reports, have proved the most important features of the software. We believe this is the best CCTV designing tool available and highly recommend it to CCTV system designers and integrators.”
Kedar Warang , Technical Manager, Commtel Networks
White Paper: From CCTV Pre-visualization of Design to Fruition – by Jay C. McCormick PSP, CAHSO, ESCO Communications
IP Video System Design Tool for airport video surveillance planning
- “Designing CCTV in an airport can be quite a challenge. Through this software we can choose the right equipment lenses/resolution before the actual purchase. The design will end up very functional and objectives given are met. This program is quite an asset and saves us time in obtaining these designs. Will appreciate if 180- and 360- degree lenses are added to the software.”
Ing. James Theuma,
Networks Manager, www.maltairport.com
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