Starting with Generation 6, Nx Media Server 6.1.1+, Nx AI Manager is included as a default integration in every download of Nx Witness Enterprise. Any organization running Nx Witness Enterprise can activate it, assign AI models to camera streams, and start generating real-time intelligence from their existing video infrastructure.
This article covers what has changed, what Nx AI Manager does, and what it means for organizations and channel partners already working with Nx Witness.
Three things have shifted since Nx AI Manager first launched.
It’s now a default integration in Nx Witness Enterprise. Previously, Nx AI Manager was available through Nx Meta (our developer sandbox) and within custom solutions built on Nx EVOS. It now ships with every Nx Witness Enterprise installation. There’s nothing additional to download — the plugin is included with the Nx Media Server and can be enabled per device through the Nx Desktop Client.
Per-channel pricing. Earlier deployments required Nx AI Manager to be active across all channels in a system, which made it difficult to justify for targeted use cases. That’s changed. Nx AI Manager is now available as a per-channel add-on service, managed directly through Nx Connect. Organizations can activate it on exactly the channels they need — whether that’s two cameras covering a restricted area or two hundred across a national deployment.
Windows support. Nx AI Manager previously required a Linux-based host. It now runs on Windows, significantly broadening the range of compatible server environments. Linux remains fully supported, and the platform continues to work across ARM-based devices.
Nx AI Manager adds an AI inference layer to an existing Nx Witness Enterprise system. It runs computer vision models on any device where the Nx Media Server is installed — whether that's a standard server, a purpose-built edge appliance, or an ARM-based device like an NVIDIA Jetson. Inference runs on the available CPU by default and can be hardware-accelerated using a supported GPU, NPU, or dedicated AI chip. The result is that standard camera streams become sources of structured, actionable data.
At its core, the workflow is straightforward. Enable the plugin on a device, select or upload an AI model, assign it to one or more camera streams, and configure rules to act on the detection output. Events generated by the AI models feed directly into the Nx rules engine, where they can trigger alerts, automated recording, push notifications, or custom workflows.
The platform includes a model library with off-the-shelf models covering common detection tasks such as person and vehicle detection. For organizations with specific requirements, custom models can be uploaded in ONNX format and deployed across a fleet of devices from Nx AI Cloud. The platform handles model optimization for supported hardware accelerators, so the same model can run across mixed-hardware environments without manual recompilation for each target.
For a deeper look at how deployment works, including a real-world scenario, read Turning Dull Cameras Into Smart Devices With Nx AI Manager.
For advanced capabilities like model chaining, built-in postprocessors, and custom pre- and post-processing, see Beyond Detection: Advanced Use Cases for Nx AI Manager.
If you’re already running Nx Witness Enterprise, Nx AI Manager is available to you today. It’s included in your installation. Activating it on a channel is a service add-on managed through Nx Connect — no new infrastructure, no separate vendor relationship, no additional integration project.
The practical impact depends on what you need from it. Some organizations will start with a single model on a handful of cameras to solve a specific operational gap — unauthorized access detection, occupancy monitoring, vehicle identification. Others will deploy across a fleet and iterate toward more complex pipelines over time. Both paths are supported, and the per-channel model means you’re not committing to a system-wide rollout from day one.
For integrators, installers, and managed service providers already deploying Nx Witness, Nx AI Manager represents a new service line available to your existing customer base.
The per-channel pricing model makes it practical to scope AI-powered video as a targeted add-on within existing deployments. You can position it as a service upgrade — a way for your customers to get more from the video infrastructure you’ve already built for them, without requiring a system replacement or a separate technology stack.
Service allocation is handled through Nx Connect, the same portal you already use for subscription and license management. There’s no separate procurement or provisioning workflow.
Nx AI Manager is available exclusively on Nx Witness Enterprise, our subscription edition. It is not available on Nx Witness Pro (perpetual license).
However, any existing Nx Witness Pro license can be converted to Nx Witness Enterprise. Pro licenses converted to Enterprise receive a credit toward Enterprise subscription duration, ensuring that existing investment carries forward. Once on Enterprise, Nx AI Manager can be activated on a per-channel basis through Nx Connect.
To learn more about the conversion process, contact your channel partner or reach out to our team directly.
Nx AI Manager is included in every Nx Witness Enterprise installation running the latest release of Generation 6. To activate it:
For technical documentation, visit the Nx AI Manager documentation.
To explore what Nx AI Manager can do, start with Turning Dull Cameras Into Smart Devices With Nx AI Manager.
For questions about availability, pricing, or the Pro-to-Enterprise conversion, talk to our team or connect with your channel partner.