Utilising the IEEE standard of Power over Ethernet (PoE), offers significant cost savings by using existing Ethernet cabling and reducing the requirement for expensive electrical work in the form of additional power outlets. Installation time is reduced and made simpler. Reliability for the entire surveillance network is increased as power backup can be centralised.

Megapixel image resolution surveillance systems currently offer up to 20x the resolution of traditional cameras, allowing for greater detail and easier identification when you need it.

Intelligence at camera level enables features such as alarm management, image enhancement, number plate recognition and people counting which means a more productive and effective means of surveillance.

Integrated pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) control over the same network cable. Traditional surveillance cameras require separate cabling from that of the video signal which is both costly and cumbersome. Camera direction can automatically follow movement or alarm sirens.

Again, traditionally only available with separate cabling to a digital video recorder. With a networked IP surveillance infrastructure, audio can be captured at the camera, synchronised with the video and integrated into the same video stream. 2 way audio is also possible if required.

Standard surveillance cameras have no encryption or authentication methods to secure the video signals, meaning that anyone can tap in or replace the signal from a camera with another camera signal. Networked surveillance addresses all of these issues offering methods of secure image capturing and transmission.

Vastly superior image quality to that of standard cameras, offering full image details with precise, accurate information using progressive scan.

Analogue cameras require expensive coax or fibre. Distances with coax will affect image quality and when requiring power, inputs/outputs and audio, the situation is complicated further. Internet Protocol (IP) cameras run on an established, standardised and inter operable network infrastructure. With digital images there is none of the reduction in image quality that is typically associated with analogue. Many video streams can be transmitted over one line.

Networked surveillance offers a true digital solution. Traditional cameras work by digitising an analogue signal in the cameras digital signal processor (DSP). This signal is then converted back to analogue for transport over the coax cable. Finally, the signal is digitised at the digital video recorder (DVR) for recording. With a networked surveillance system, signals are digitised only once, meaning no unnecessary conversions and no image degradation.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership when comparing the cost per channel, flexibility and performance.

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