When considering how many images per second (IPS) are required for recording surveillance video in the event of the need for acceptable evidence, many considerations must be taken. IPS and "frame rate" are commonly interchangable terms. Most common...

Professionals just like you are asking how to reduce the overall system cost for upgraded and new IP video systems without compromising image clarity as new HD cameras are available.

The first place to start is at the IP camera...the source of most...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the standard method for powering IP cameras of all shapes and sizes. Not too long ago we were limited to about 12 watts per network switch port. Today we are able to provide multiple 60 watt per ports on a managed,...

We had the pleasure of attending Federal Forum 2014 yesterday in Washington DC. Left there wondering how this is going to impact the security industry as far as IP video stream management, multicast, unicast, etc. Not being IT professionals and...

As IP video security projects become the norm, structured cable and other IT-centric companies are entering the security market. Likewise, those entrenched in the security market are now seeing larger and larger IP video projects. Both of these...

Evaluating and comparing ultra-low-light cameras for security is difficult.  The best way to do this is to arrange a night demonstration on your own or with the assistance of your local manufacturer's representative. In the absence of an in-person...

Mother nature doesn't give us a break from rain, snow, wind, cold, or heat. Don't forget about that camera you plan on installing outside. Oh, and by the way, is it mounted on a bridge? Don't forget vibration challenges. But wait, it can get even...

Video analytics (IVA) can be used for many functions. Many manufacturers deploy the analytics on a server while others like Sightlogix and Bosch deploy the analytics at "the edge."

Edge deployment provides many benefits. First, you can create rules...

We hear about it on the news every day. Target has a data security breach which compromised 40 million customer records. Craft and hobby store, Michaels, has 2.6 million records stolen. The University of Maryland had 300,000 records stolen. 20,000...