ESM 4.0 is based on a HTML user interface supported by both IE and Firefox browsers while providing a unified interface across the surveillance system. The HTML interface supports viewing of live and recorded video to unlimited simultaneous users from any computer(s) on the network thus removing the need for client software or local access to servers.

Map Navigation of Cameras The map interface provides an intuitive graphical interface to navigate building locations and cameras. Maps are navigated in the system tree at local, regional or national perspectives to include integration with Google maps for dynamic navigation. Selecting icons on the map opens either thumbnail or full resolution live streaming images.

Archive Search Searching video events is made simple through the popular 'Search Histogram' which allows users to identify motion detection events (red dots) for each minute of every hour. Advanced searches are made possible through multi-camera searches and synchronized playback. Protection from video purging is accomplished by exporting events to the Archive Library.

Matrix View & Multi-monitor Support The Matrix view allows users to view up to 50 cameras per monitor with support of up to 200 cameras in a multi-monitor configuration. Users have the option to customize and save screen layouts for simple selection of cameras of interest.

Alarm Monitoring The alarm monitoring interface provides real-time text viewing of events such as motion detection, camera connectivity, recording server status, and other related system wide events.

Administrative Interface The administrative interface is a HTML interface that provides system-wide management of cameras, buildings, devices, and users thus removing the need to have local access to the server(s) to administrate the system.