FEW REASON TO MIGRATE TO MODERN IP NETWORK SOLUTION SURVEILLANCE |
The DVR and IP-Surveillance concepts share a number of beneficial features and functions: recording to digital hard disk; no tape maintenance; high and consistent image quality; fast, easy image retrieval, access to recorded video over IP networks; and a few more. However, a more comprehensive comparison of the two technologies reveals how IP-Surveillance technology offers a number of significant advantages over a standard Digital Video Recorder: |
Lower cost: In many installations, the IP-Surveillance system has proven to be a lower cost alternative. Open and standard network, server and storage equipment enables cost-effective choices versus the “black box” single-vendor approach of a DVR. And that’s just looking at the hardware. Add lower installation costs and all the other benefits, and IP-Surveillance can save substantial sums for the end user. |
Interoperable open system: In many installations, the IP-Surveillance system has proven to be a lower cost alternative. Open and standard network, server and storage equipment enables cost-effective choices versus the “black box” single-vendor approach of a DVR. And that’s just looking at the hardware. Add lower installation costs and all the other benefits, and IP-Surveillance can save substantial sums for the end user. |
Excellent reliability: IP-based data transport enables off-site storage and the ability to use redundant infrastructure, server and storage architecture. By using standard server and network equipment, replacement time for faulty hardware is considerably shorter than if using proprietary DVR solutions. Management software provides real-time system health status and information on preventive measures. |
Embedded intelligence: Motion detection, event handling, sensor input, relay output, time and date, and other built-in capabilities allow the camera to make intelligent decisions on when to send alarms, when to send video, and even at what frame rate to send the video. Thus, improving information access and decision-making. |
Open platform: IP-Surveillance technology provides an open, easily integrated platform. As system integration becomes increasingly critical, be assured that access control, heating and ventilation, process control, and other systems and applications can be effectively integrated. |
Remote monitoring: Any video stream, live or recorded, can be accessed and controlled from any location in the world over wired or wireless networks. |
Internetworking integration: Only one type of network (IP) connects and manages the enterprise for data, video, voice, etc.-making management more effective and cost efficient. This advantage reflects the change within many organizations today, where Security includes both IT and physical security. |
Cost efficient infrastructure: Most facilities are already wired with twisted pair infrastructure, so no additional wiring (an expensive part of the CCTV install) is required. In cases where there is no infrastructure, installation of twisted pair is a fraction of the price of coax wiring. Using twisted pair also means that no separate wiring for PTZ control and power to the cameras is required. In addition, wireless networking can be used where cabling is impractical or expensive. |
Salability: IP-Surveillance scales from one to thousands of cameras in increments of a single camera. There are no 16-channel jumps like in the DVR world. Increase frame rate and storage by adding hard drives and PC servers to the network. Any frame rate for any camera at any time is available-no limitations |
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