IP surveillanceWhat is IP surveillance? IP surveillance is a digitized and networked version of closed-circuit television (CCTV). In an IP surveillance system, an IP camera records video footage and the resulting content is distributed over an IP (Internet protocol) network. Digitization offers a number of benefits over traditional analog CCTV, including: - Improved search capability.
- Greater ease of use.
- Better quality images and no degradation of content over time.
- The ability to record and play simultaneously.
- The ability to compress content for improved storage.
Adding networking capability to digital CCTV provides additional benefits, including: - Improved ability for remote viewing and control. Anyone on the network can potentially see video from any camera connected to the network.
- IP storage makes it possible to store data in any geographic location.
- Greater ease of distribution. An image of a crime suspect, for example, can be immediately distributed to officials.
- The ability to connect to email and other communications systems so that alerts can be sent automatically.
There is a growing industry trend towards replacing analog CCTV with IP surveillance systems. Learn More About IT:
> This Motorola white paper discusses the benefits of IP surveillance. > Barbara Darrow writes about the opportunity IP surveillance creates for VARs. > This Axis Communications white paper discusses migrating from CCTV to IP surveillance. > Andrew Hickey reported on IP surveillance catching criminals in New Orleans.
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