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Z-Series

byExacq Technologies
in Network Video Recorders
4.1

Overview

Product Information on Z-Series

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Z-Series?

Z-Series is a software offered by Exacq that provides video management system functionality for security and surveillance applications. The software supports live and recorded video monitoring, video storage, and search across multiple cameras and devices. It enables users to manage access permissions, integrate with third-party systems such as access control and analytics, and configure system alerts and notifications. Z-Series addresses the business need for centralized management and monitoring of video data, supporting operational security and incident response within various environments including commercial, educational, and industrial settings.

Z-Series Pricing

Z-Series software uses a perpetual licensing pricing model, where users pay a one-time license fee for each recording server. Optional annual software updates and service agreements are available separately. Additional features and integrations may require separate or tiered licenses. Pricing may vary by channel counts and storage capacity.

Overall experience with Z-Series

DIRECTOR OF IT OPERATIONS
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Exacq Z-Series Review”

4.0
Feb 16, 2024
The Exacq Z series server and software helps ensure security to our campus by providing an easy to use video surveillance system. The server and software are specifically configured to optimize video capture and playback. The solution supports a wide range of video cameras. The solution is easy to administer and support. The client software is intuitive and authorized personnel do not have issues. The solution does support limited web based access and it is mobile app accessible. This small to medium business solution is packed with security features that help our campus stay safe and meet our compliance standards. We find it easy to monitor as well as play back video as needed and it is easy to export in whatever format is needed.
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

Exacq, founded in 2002 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in the development and manufacturing of open architecture network video recording (NVR) solutions intended for use in security surveillance. The company's offerings include virtual matrix switching and display which facilitates the implementation of surveillance solutions for both remote and centralized monitoring. Exacq's range of products consists of network digital video recorders, IP video surveillance solutions, and OEM security products including CCTV and security system engines. The company caters to various sectors such as corporate, financial, educational, healthcare, banking, retail, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, construction, homeland security, and home monitoring. Currently, Exacq operates under the umbrella of Johnson Controls, a global entity specializing in smart building solutions.

Company Details

Updated 29th April 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2002
Head office location
Fishers, United States
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
http://www.exacq.com

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Reviewer Insights for: Z-Series
Performance of Z-Series Across Market Features

Z-Series Likes & Dislikes

Like

The ease of use regarding the client application. We have many employees that are non-technical able to use the software with little training. The security is ease to setup and granular enough to support multiple departments and video functions. Video exporting is quick and we are able to comply with law enforcement as well as other bodies without issue. We like the layout video options, allowing our employees the ability to view select cameras with little setup. We like that the software has no issues connecting to the Axis IP cameras we own without configuration or connection issues.

Like

Easy implementation and the software updates are easy to understand. Integration with other systems is a huge plus.

Like

The people I invite to join a call do not need as many requirements. I can simply send them an invitation through a link by e-mail, instant message, text message or even a phone call to give them a link and an identification number for the call. If you already have the Zoom application, the link takes you directly to the call. If not, the application is downloaded and installed to join the meeting. I can even invite more people to join the call after it is already in progress.

Dislike

We would like more integration with our door access control system. There is very little to no integration at this time. We would also like integration with a cloud platform, so that we could have local and cloud IP cameras supported by one console. We would also like gun noise capture and alert technology added to their solution. So that should our cameras have microphones, we could be alerted should a gun shot occur. Face ID capability would also be nice, allowing for the video tracking of an individual across the system.

Dislike

I do not have an dislikes about this product.

Dislike

Zoom, it works under the freemium model, this means that there is a basic option of the tool that we can try for free. However if we want to have added features or more power, in this case, more meeting time, we have to contract one of the paid versions. Sometimes it is possible to have audio problems, maybe due to a bad internet connection. Also in the middle of a presentation it is possible that some other participant comes to sabotage said presentation, since there is no permit from who can show or handle any presentation on the screen.

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Z-Series Reviews and Ratings

4.1

(4 Ratings)

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  • DIRECTOR OF IT OPERATIONS
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Exacq Z-Series Review

    4.0
    Feb 16, 2024
    The Exacq Z series server and software helps ensure security to our campus by providing an easy to use video surveillance system. The server and software are specifically configured to optimize video capture and playback. The solution supports a wide range of video cameras. The solution is easy to administer and support. The client software is intuitive and authorized personnel do not have issues. The solution does support limited web based access and it is mobile app accessible. This small to medium business solution is packed with security features that help our campus stay safe and meet our compliance standards. We find it easy to monitor as well as play back video as needed and it is easy to export in whatever format is needed.
  • IT Systems Manager
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Z-Series NVR for the win

    5.0
    Feb 25, 2020
    This NVR has been rock solid and is still going strong after 4 years. The interface is easy to use and we have not had any software or hardware issues.
  • Civil Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    calls with video for groups

    4.0
    Feb 10, 2019
    a tool that offers us high-definition video calls for groups and best of all, it's free, works with an Internet connection. not only offers video calls but also text talks and even allows any member of the group to share a computer screen with others. It works on Mac, Windows PCs, iPhones and iPads and any group call can be done with a combination of these devices.
  • Senior Executive
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Extremely useful high performance and high capacity recorders

    5.0
    Jan 24, 2019
    Extremely useful high performance and high capacity recorders.It is also capable to simultaneously remote sub connections (clients).
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