IP Video is the greatest enhancement to the video surveillance industry since the DVR
. Now each camera is a little computer that transmits video across a standard
TCP/IP network in the same way computers communicate to each other in a
typical office environment. In fact, in some cases an existing computer network can be utilized
if enough bandwidth is available. However, if a new network needs to be installed, cabling
(CAT5e) is much cheaper than traditional CCTV systems (coax). IP Cameras connect with an Ethernet connection and send their video back to a switch, which
manages the network traffic and ultimately sends the video back to the server where it is
recorded on Hard Disk Drives (HDD). The switch and server are typical computer networking
components (not proprietary) and are not unique to the video surveillance industry. This
contributes to one of the best enhancements of IP Video, termed “open architecture”. This
term refers to the ability to take advantage of all current and future computing technologies.
Simply put, any conveniences and enhancements to the Microsoft Windows Operating
System or computer networking in general, will be experienced in IP Video. This makes
printing images or transferring video via CD, DVD, USB flash drive or email a snap. Other
enhancements in IP Video include megapixel (high resolution) video, 360 degree
fixed cameras, and easy migration into analytics (smart software), such as facial recognition
and object tracking. If you are familiar with Microsoft Windows operating systems, then
learning the software is a breeze. IP Video will “future proof” your video surveillance
purchases. We recommend IP Video for all sizes of installs where remote access to the video
is a must and the desire to stay current, and remain scalable, with new trends and
enhancements weighs heavily. Existing IT and network infrastructure is a plus, but not a “must
have”. Leverage your investment today, and in the future – try IP Video.
Milestone Software
Enterprise software that makes your experience with IP security cameras feature rich and yet
simple to use.
