VIVOTEK has announced the integration of its Deep Search Plugin with the Network Optix platform, enabling advanced AI-powered search capabilities directly within the Nx video management ecosystem.
The integration allows organizations using Nx Witness to access VIVOTEK’s AI search functions through the existing interface, helping security teams investigate incidents and analyze footage without changing their workflows.
Enabling Edge AI Within The Nx Platform
The new integration reflects VIVOTEK’s commitment to open Video Management System (VMS) ecosystems and expanding the role of Edge AI in video surveillance. By embedding its Deep Search Plugin into the Nx platform, VIVOTEK cameras can deliver enhanced intelligence and search capabilities directly to users.
According to Shengfu Cheng, Vice President of OBM Business Group at VIVOTEK, the integration is designed to improve operational efficiency while strengthening situational awareness.
“By embedding Edge AI intelligence directly into the Nx platform, we empower customers to accelerate investigations, enhance situational awareness, maximize the value of their existing infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency.”
Advanced AI Search Capabilities
Through the Deep Search Plugin, users gain access to several powerful investigation tools designed to quickly locate relevant events in recorded footage.
Scene Search (Post-Search)
Scene Search enables users to draw Smart VCA rules—such as intrusion detection, line crossing, or loitering—on previously recorded footage. This allows investigators to identify events even if those rules were not configured at the time the video was recorded.
Attribute Search
Attribute Search allows granular filtering of individuals or vehicles based on characteristics such as clothing color, accessories, or object type. This makes it easier to locate specific subjects in large video archives.
Re-Search
The Re-Search feature allows users to select a specific face or body “vector” from initial search results and track that individual across multiple camera feeds. This capability is expected to be introduced in a future update.
Open Platform Ecosystem For Integrators
James Cox, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Network Optix, highlighted the role of open platforms in expanding AI capabilities across security deployments.
“VIVOTEK’s Deep Search integration is a strong example of what an open platform enables:
giving customers more choice in how they apply Edge AI while staying within the Nx interface and workflows they already rely on.”
The plugin is now officially listed in the Nx Marketplace, enabling system integrators and enterprise users to deploy it quickly across their video surveillance environments.
Demonstration At ISC West
The integration will also be demonstrated at ISC West 2026, where both companies will showcase how the solution enhances AI-driven investigations and operational efficiency within modern video management systems.
VIVOTEK a global provider of intelligent security solutions specializing in AI network cameras, video management software, and cloud surveillance technologies. The company integrates AI, deep learning, and edge computing into its solutions and operates in more than 100 countries.
Network Optix develops open-platform video software that transforms video data into actionable intelligence. Its flagship VMS platform, Nx Witness, supports enterprise-scale deployments and enables organizations to build intelligent video solutions for security, operations, and analytics.
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External Links:
https://www.vivotek.com
https://www.networkoptix.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the VIVOTEK Deep Search Plugin?
It is an AI-powered search tool that integrates with the Network Optix Nx platform to help users quickly locate events and individuals in video footage.
2. Which platform supports the new integration?
The plugin integrates with the Network Optix Nx platform, including the Nx Witness VMS.
3. What features does the Deep Search Plugin provide?
It offers Scene Search, Attribute Search, and an upcoming Re-Search feature for tracking individuals across multiple cameras.
4. Why is Edge AI important in video surveillance?
Edge AI processes analytics directly within cameras, enabling faster searches, reducing bandwidth use, and improving operational efficiency.
5. Where will the integration be demonstrated?
The solution will be showcased at ISC West 2026.