The ready-to-deploy server adds facial and vehicle analytics, visual dashboards and fast forensic search to new or existing video systems.

Cerritos, CA (Auagust 18, 2026) – Digital Watchdog® (DW), the industry leader in cloud-centric digital recorders, surveillance cameras, perimeter protection devices, system peripherals and related management software, announces the addition of a powerful Slim Desktop server to its Metapix AI line, a compact edge-to-cloud video intelligence solution designed to help organizations add advanced AI analytics, visual dashboards and rapid forensic search to their surveillance systems.

Preloaded with DW Metapix Gateway software and integrated with DW Spectrum IPVMS, the DW-BJMAiDX-LX analyzes video at the edge so teams can find important footage faster, understand events in real time and gain more value from existing cameras.

The slim desktop server supports up to 64 recording cameras, 12 analytics streams, 320 Mbps recording throughput and up to 40 TB of internal storage. It includes one four-channel DW Spectrum license and is designed, assembled and tested in the U.S. for NDAA/TAA-compliant projects.

“The Metapix AI Slim Desktop Server makes advanced video intelligence easier to deploy at the edge,” said Mark Espenschied, Director of Marketing. “It helps users search video faster, act on real-time insights and extend the value of their existing cameras through seamless DW Spectrum integration.”

Key features and capabilities:
Intelligence and analytics

• Facial and vehicle analytics — Identify, classify and track people and vehicles with high accuracy to improve safety, operations and investigations.
• Rapid forensic search — Locate faces, vehicles or events across large video archives in seconds instead of hours.
• Real-time visual dashboards — Transform video data into clear, interactive visualizations that help teams identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Up to 12 analytics streams

Architecture and performance

• Edge-to-cloud design — On-premises processing delivers speed and reliability, while cloud connectivity supports scalability, updates and remote access.
• Works with existing cameras — Adds AI intelligence to current video infrastructure without a rip-and-replace upgrade.
• Seamless DW Spectrum integration — Native compatibility ensures a unified experience for operators and administrators.

Hardware

• Slim desktop form factor for compact, ready-to-deploy installations.
• 8 TB, 16 TB, 24 TB, 32 TB and 40 TB internal storage options.
• Support for up to 64 recording cameras and up to 320 Mbps recording throughput.
• 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA RTX 2000 ADA graphics.
• Ubuntu 22.04 LTS operating system on a dedicated 480GB SSD.
• USB mouse and keyboard included

Deployment and compliance

• Simple, drop-in deployment — Preloaded hardware helps speed installation and minimize disruption.
• Scalable across sites — Grows from a single location to global enterprise deployments.
• One four-channel DW Spectrum license included (DW-SPECTRUMLSC004).
• Designed, assembled and tested in the U.S.
• NDAA/TAA compliant for federal and government projects.
• Five-year limited warranty.

The Metapix AI Slim Desktop Server is available now. For more information about the Metapix AI Slim Desktop Server, DW Spectrum and Digital Watchdog’s AI-driven surveillance portfolio, visit www.digital-watchdog.com.

Founded in 1987, DW® is a leading manufacturer of NDAA/TAA-compliant complete surveillance solutions, delivering easy-to-use, resource-saving artificial intelligence (AI), stunning image quality, advanced hardware capabilities, superior video management, reliable customer support and the lowest total cost of deployment for IP megapixel, Universal HD over Coax® megapixel, and legacy analog applications. DW's catalog includes perimeter protection devices, including motion detectors, illuminators and horn speakers, as well as an NDAA-compliant elevated skin temperature system. With offices in Cerritos, California and Tampa, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in Seoul, Korea, DW is committed to delivering powerful security solutions to its customers worldwide.