1.) High Resolution:
High quality IP cameras are not restricted to the low resolution of analog cameras. With a 5 MP IP cameras you get ten times the detail then with an analog 4CIF. This higher resolution gives you two options that analog cameras couldn't bring. You can either cover a much larger area in your scene, or choose to receive a highly detailed image to meet demanding identification requirements.
In addition a high quality IP camera gives you a choice of various aspect rations. This makes it much easier to capture a wide scene and focus your coverage where you need it the most.
2.) Reduced installation costs.
High quality IP cameras can be installed using your existing computer network (depending on bandwidth needs), without the need to invest in all new cabling. In addition Power or Ethernet (PoE) technology eliminates the need to run dedicated power to each camera location.
Some wide angle, high resolution cameras can produce multiple feeds from one image. Giving the effect of having multiple cameras installed in one location. This drastically decreases the total cost by getting the results of four “separate camera feeds” with one piece of hardware.
3.) A truly digital signal.
Video feeds from analog cameras degrade in quality when transported over long distances or when converted between various formats. The true digital format of IP cameras is immune to this loss of quality. In addition to this loss-less format, a video feed can be sent to various recipients at the same time eliminating the need to be on-site to observe.
4.) Camera Intelligence.
High quality IP cameras can do a lot more then just produce high quality video. Cameras with built-in intelligence allow cameras to perform a number of tasks. This smart technology reduces pressure on operators, while delivering vital business data and increasing efficiency.
For example a motion detection program can be utilized to trigger an event as soon as the camera notices motion. This motion can be restricted to selected areas of a scene using cross line detection, to alert you that motion has occurred in a sensitive area while ignoring everything else. This functionality of IP cameras can be expanded to the limits of the imagination utilizing analytic algorithms.
5.) Fully integrated functionality
A high quality IP camera integrates power, video, audio and Pan, tilt and zoom controls into a single cable. This not only allows the camera to operate with much less wires running to it, but allows for integration possibilities. By using the input or output ports on a high quality IP camera you can enable entrance control with or without the need for supervision.
In addition a camera with built in two-way audio will allow an operator to communicate directly with the person standing at the door before granting access. The microphone can even be used to trigger a recording or an alarm when it detects sound.
6.) Built in Security
High quality IP cameras offer encryption of video feeds as well allow for multilevel access control. This means you can control permissions based on users as well as prevent any third-part manipulation.
Analog video by its nature is insecure as it lacks any encryption or authentication. The video feed from these cameras can be easily tapped into, altered, or replaced.
7.) Progressive Scanning Technology
Analog cameras work on older video technology called interlaced scanning. This means that only half of your image is displayed at a time. As the odd lines fire while the even lines are off. In a fraction of a second the lines alternate showing only the even lines, while the odd lines are off. This happens very quickly, and your brain sees a steady video on the screen. The problem with this technology is when any motion happening in between the passes will result in a blurry final image.
IP Cameras use progressive scan technology which displays the entire image on every pass. Giving your motion motion capture video a much sharper final image, which may allow for positive identification.
8.) Scalability
When the need arises IP based cameras systems are much easier to expand then traditional analog systems. When an analog camera system needs to expand it will call for much more cabling, as runs the risk of being proprietary. This reduces your selection down to one vendor.
With the use of ONVIF (an open industry forum for IP based physical security products), cameras the ability to expand your system is drastically increased. These types of IP camera systems allow for use of cameras from different manufactures on the same network.
9.) Lower Total Cost.
The cost of ownership of an IP-based system is much lower than that of an analog one. The initial investment of IP cameras while more upfront, will in the long run become a more affordable option. Labor and cabling costs associated with installation, and the expensive DVR equipment that analog cameras require bring up the total costs of older analog cameras to more then IP systems.
10.) New Possibilities
As technology improves, a high quality IP based surveillance system allows you to grow with it. This gives you more flexibility to take on future challenges and opportunities. Future proof your investment by investing into technology that can change as fast as your business needs change.
S&T Solutions will begin to work with you during the assessment phase of your security program and work with you to design a program that fits your needs and budget. We will then install the necessary technology to help you accomplish this. Although we won't stop there, we will work with you to establish communication and training that will be integral to creating the security culture to make your program complete. Give us a call today!
High quality IP cameras are not restricted to the low resolution of analog cameras. With a 5 MP IP cameras you get ten times the detail then with an analog 4CIF. This higher resolution gives you two options that analog cameras couldn't bring. You can either cover a much larger area in your scene, or choose to receive a highly detailed image to meet demanding identification requirements.
In addition a high quality IP camera gives you a choice of various aspect rations. This makes it much easier to capture a wide scene and focus your coverage where you need it the most.
2.) Reduced installation costs.
High quality IP cameras can be installed using your existing computer network (depending on bandwidth needs), without the need to invest in all new cabling. In addition Power or Ethernet (PoE) technology eliminates the need to run dedicated power to each camera location.
Some wide angle, high resolution cameras can produce multiple feeds from one image. Giving the effect of having multiple cameras installed in one location. This drastically decreases the total cost by getting the results of four “separate camera feeds” with one piece of hardware.
3.) A truly digital signal.
Video feeds from analog cameras degrade in quality when transported over long distances or when converted between various formats. The true digital format of IP cameras is immune to this loss of quality. In addition to this loss-less format, a video feed can be sent to various recipients at the same time eliminating the need to be on-site to observe.
4.) Camera Intelligence.
High quality IP cameras can do a lot more then just produce high quality video. Cameras with built-in intelligence allow cameras to perform a number of tasks. This smart technology reduces pressure on operators, while delivering vital business data and increasing efficiency.
For example a motion detection program can be utilized to trigger an event as soon as the camera notices motion. This motion can be restricted to selected areas of a scene using cross line detection, to alert you that motion has occurred in a sensitive area while ignoring everything else. This functionality of IP cameras can be expanded to the limits of the imagination utilizing analytic algorithms.
5.) Fully integrated functionality
A high quality IP camera integrates power, video, audio and Pan, tilt and zoom controls into a single cable. This not only allows the camera to operate with much less wires running to it, but allows for integration possibilities. By using the input or output ports on a high quality IP camera you can enable entrance control with or without the need for supervision.
In addition a camera with built in two-way audio will allow an operator to communicate directly with the person standing at the door before granting access. The microphone can even be used to trigger a recording or an alarm when it detects sound.
6.) Built in Security
High quality IP cameras offer encryption of video feeds as well allow for multilevel access control. This means you can control permissions based on users as well as prevent any third-part manipulation.
Analog video by its nature is insecure as it lacks any encryption or authentication. The video feed from these cameras can be easily tapped into, altered, or replaced.
7.) Progressive Scanning Technology
Analog cameras work on older video technology called interlaced scanning. This means that only half of your image is displayed at a time. As the odd lines fire while the even lines are off. In a fraction of a second the lines alternate showing only the even lines, while the odd lines are off. This happens very quickly, and your brain sees a steady video on the screen. The problem with this technology is when any motion happening in between the passes will result in a blurry final image.
IP Cameras use progressive scan technology which displays the entire image on every pass. Giving your motion motion capture video a much sharper final image, which may allow for positive identification.
8.) Scalability
When the need arises IP based cameras systems are much easier to expand then traditional analog systems. When an analog camera system needs to expand it will call for much more cabling, as runs the risk of being proprietary. This reduces your selection down to one vendor.
With the use of ONVIF (an open industry forum for IP based physical security products), cameras the ability to expand your system is drastically increased. These types of IP camera systems allow for use of cameras from different manufactures on the same network.
9.) Lower Total Cost.
The cost of ownership of an IP-based system is much lower than that of an analog one. The initial investment of IP cameras while more upfront, will in the long run become a more affordable option. Labor and cabling costs associated with installation, and the expensive DVR equipment that analog cameras require bring up the total costs of older analog cameras to more then IP systems.
10.) New Possibilities
As technology improves, a high quality IP based surveillance system allows you to grow with it. This gives you more flexibility to take on future challenges and opportunities. Future proof your investment by investing into technology that can change as fast as your business needs change.
S&T Solutions will begin to work with you during the assessment phase of your security program and work with you to design a program that fits your needs and budget. We will then install the necessary technology to help you accomplish this. Although we won't stop there, we will work with you to establish communication and training that will be integral to creating the security culture to make your program complete. Give us a call today!