With the transition to IP-based systems comes a whole new set of concerns and challenges related to system design, integration and budgeting. This article examines the elements of a successful IP-based video system and suggests approaches to maxim ... more

Selecting proper elements to successfully integrate numerous devices using wireless media can be a daunting task. Careful planning and calculations are necessary to minimize setbacks.

Even after having placed much effort into planning out ... more

The recent financial and economic climate has prompted the search for low-cost solutions while still delivering the same quality. Compared to wired transmission, wireless transmission can save tens of thousands of dollars per project on trenching, ... more

Todd Rockoff, Executive Director of the HDcctv Alliance, discusses managing storage from network, analog and hybrid devices.

The role of managing surveillance video has historically been dominated by DVRs. The increasing availability of ne ... more

One of the most impressive technical feats in designing and implementing video surveillance systems is mixing new technology with old to create fully integrated hybrid systems. In this article, Craig Howie, Commercial Director for Visimetrics, add ... more

Organizations have experienced increasing demand for surveillance technology, to protect people as well as private and public assets. Mark Wilson, VP of Marketing for Infinova, explores how recent events, from boarding airlines to protecting embas ... more

Video has come to an intersection where analog, IP and hybrid systems' capabilities meet, as explored by Alan Randy Matchett, Security Project Development Engineer III, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls.

As the surveillance industry tr ... more

Ethernet is compatible with all transmission data, thus allowing easy integration of separate devices into a single system. It maximizes existing cabling infrastructure to save costs.

Ethernet is picking ... more

With convergence heating up, transmission plays a crucial role in an integrated security solution. There are many options to choose from, depending on the devices used and the environment they operate in.

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Manufacturers have been promoting surveillance cameras with resolution specifications higher than 540 horizontal TVLs, implying that customers will benefit from enhanced resolution. However, even if a camera can pass a test that validates a resolu ... more