IP Surveillance System

An IP surveillance system is directly attached to a network and sends video information to a recorder that has video management software. This IP surveillance system software then stores, displays, and broadcasts the images it records. And although this type of IP surveillance system is not currently favored over analog systems, many in the market predict that in a few years it will be the most popular system.

The innovative features of an IP surveillance system is that it can record at a higher frame rate and has better resolution than other surveillance systems. The cameras in an IP surveillance system can pan, tilt, zoom, and many also have audio capabilities. Plus, because an IP surveillance system is directly attached to a network you can set e-mail alerts and trigger alarms. You can set different times for the camera to start recording and the system can generate alerts according to your unique needs. According to crn.com, the additional benefits of an IP surveillance system are:

• Utilizes existing infrastructure.
• Flexible camera placement.
• Remote viewing from anywhere/anytime via a standard Web browser.
• Better image quality than closed circuit TV analog systems.
• No need for specialized recording equipment or training.
• Data can be encrypted across the network.

By using this type of surveillance system, you will be better able to monitor your surroundings and it will be easier to manage the data that you collect and send it to various parties across your network.

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