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SECURITY
A strong advantage of IP network-based video
surveillance systems over analog video systems is
scalability. IP-based systems scale easily from one
to thousands of cameras in increments of a single
camera. There are none of the mandatory 16-channel
jumps dictated by pre-configured analog systems
using digital video recorders (DVRs). This makes IPbased solutions ideal for growing a system as budget
allows. Installation can be done in stages and video
encoders can be used to incorporate existing analog
cameras, creating a hybrid system that preserves the
existing security system investment. It’s nearly always
less expensive to set up a hybrid IP video surveillance
system and gradually replace existing analog
equipment with the superior functionality of IP network
cameras and other components.
One of the significant advantages from an administrative
point of view will be the ability to centralise the
management and control of security systems. Customers
will increasingly have comprehensive video surveillance
integrated with access control and other building
management systems, all centrally managed and
controlled through an open platform solution. Such
systems will enable faster, more informed decisions and
better coordinated responses.
With IP video surveillance, live and recorded video
from the system can be set up for remote viewing via
authorised desktop computers, laptops, PDAs, and
smart phones.
As the adoption of IP based solutions grows, so too
does the ability for security systems to talk to each
other and maximise their effectiveness. As a result,
the organisational benefits of implementing a fully
integrated system that combines alarms, access control,
CCTV and other security systems also grows.
Delivering even more value, IP network cameras enable
easy use of a new capability in video surveillance:
situational awareness. Moving beyond simple motion
detection advanced software using video analytics
analyses digitised video from cameras to detect,
recognise and analyse objects and events. Also referred
to as video intelligence and video content analysis,
video analytics can identify a variety of different types
of behaviours, actions and objects. Examples are:
• People loitering in a particular area;
• An object left behind in an airport;
• Illegal parking in a restricted area;
• People gathering into a crowd;
• The number of people entering and leaving
buildings (people counting); and,
• License plates of cars.
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From identifying intruders to providing reassurance
to the public and your staff, the technology of CCTV
security cameras allow you to monitor any area you
choose and a Video Management System makes it easy
to quickly find high-quality footage of the event should
you require it.
Security integration – where to now?
With security systems becoming more sophisticated
and complex, the importance of choosing an
experienced and qualified provider capable of
designing [