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ADVERTORIALS FOSCAM FI9805W HD OUTDOOR WIRELESS IP CAMERA Indoor surveillance is all well and good, but what about when it comes to y p keeping an electronic eye on the outdoor perimeter of one’s property? This is a question that Foscam’s HD Outdoor Wireless IP at Camera seeks to definitively and reassuringly answer. The finitively et 1.3 megapixel internet protocol (IP) camera is well equipped ’s, with 36 infrared LED’s, which provide a night vision visibility up to 30 metres. Additionally, the camera provides footage ditionally, in the H.264 format and is also waterproof. This means it won’t stop when the rains start, no doubt reassuring, particularly as users head into the summer months. Furthermore, the IP camera can also alert users via email when a motion detection alarm is triggered, while supporting two way audio along with the IEEE 802.11n wireless protocol. However, the camera’s feature set isn’t limited to the device itself. It also works with a dedicated app on iOS, Android and BlackBerry smartphones, while video can alternatively be viewed on any internet browser, anywhere in the world. It has a RRP of R1 800 and is available from www.foscam.co.za. October 2013 | TechSmart HONEYWELL DIGITAL DVM R500 Monitoring large spaces and keeping track of multiple cameras, as found in the likes of factories, where secufac rity is critical, can be a daunting task. da The good news is that Th even this challenge has eve a solution, namely s Honeywell’s Digital Ho Video Manager Vid Release 500 Re (DVM R500). (DV The digital closed-circuit Th surveillance system boasts a number of features that help in ensuring su that security management is both swift and efficient, when dealing with tha multiple cameras. Boasting an intuitive user interface, the system also mu offers multi-camera views, synchronised instant playback and motion. off More specifically, the DVM R500 enables users to display multiple M cameras in a single drag-and-drop operation, which increases the c efficiency of its operator. e Also onboard is a multi-level camera tree, built-in filter search capability A and rapid access to recently used cameras. This allows businesses to a respond in a more timely manner to security incidents, where, typically, res every minute counts. Furthermore, the DVM R500 allows recorded video to be shown in a scrollable timeline, enabling flexible video playback with single or multiple cameras. The system is available from Honeywell. 55