Certified Drivers¶
In the Netsocs ecosystem, a driver is a software component that acts as a translator, enabling the platform to communicate natively with third-party hardware, software, and protocols.
Drivers are fundamental building blocks of convergence, as they enable disparate systems—such as security cameras, IoT sensors, or cloud platforms—to send and receive data from a single centralized interface.
What is a Certified Driver?¶
A driver is considered certified when it has undergone a rigorous development and validation process conducted by the Netsocs engineering team.
Certification guarantees:
- Optimal Performance: Efficient operation within the Netsocs architecture.
- Stability and Security: Smooth and secure communication without compromising the platform.
- Guaranteed Compatibility: Accurate interpretation of third-party system protocols and functionalities.
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Each certified driver undergoes functionality, performance, and security testing.
Consult the details in the Driver Certification Test Matrix.
DriverHub: Centralized Management¶
Driver interaction with the platform core is managed through DriverHub, a central component that ensures:
- Harmonious integrations.
- Stable performance even as new devices are added.
- Simplified and unified management of all drivers.
Supported Integration Catalog¶
Netsocs maintains a growing catalog of certified drivers, enabling the integration of a wide range of technologies across different domains.
Types of Integrated Systems¶
- Electronic Security: Video surveillance, access control, alarms.
- IoT (Internet of Things): Sensors and connected devices.
- Vertical Systems: BMS, WMS, CRM.
- Industrial Control: SCADA, PLC.
- Cloud Services and API-first.
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
- GPS and Logistics.
Supported Protocols¶
Netsocs certified drivers support a wide range of industry-standard protocols:
| Category | Protocol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Security | ONVIF | Interoperability for IP cameras and video systems. |
| Contact ID / SIA | Standard formats for alarm event transmission. | |
| Wiegand / OSDP | Communication protocols between readers and access panels. | |
| Z-Wave | Wireless communication for automation devices. | |
| Video and Multimedia | RTSP / RTP | Protocols for real-time video/audio streaming over IP. |
| SIP / WebRTC | Voice and video over IP standards (intercoms, video calls). | |
| H.264 (AVC) / H.265 (HEVC) | Most widely used video compression codecs. | |
| IoT and Industrial | LoRaWAN | Low-power wide-area network for IoT. |
| MQTT | Lightweight messaging protocol for IoT sensors. | |
| Modbus / BACnet | Standard protocols in building automation and industry. |