Computer hardware considerations for video surveillance are often overlooked. 

Video Management Software (VMS), video storage, and workstation operations require careful consideration when upgrading or deploying a new video surveillance system.

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Whether you're a security professional or have been trusted to handle a security challenge in addition to your normal responsibilities, getting the experts and resources together to provide you with sound security advice can be a challenge.

STEP 1:...

Nothing beats a live camera demonstration.

This is true if the demonstration is similar to the conditions where your security cameras are being deployed. Considerations for a quality comparison include:

• camera system - fixed, pan-tilt-zoom,...

As more IP camera and Video Management System (VMS) manufacturers enter the security market with new features and benefits, compatibility becomes more complicated and critical for system functionality.

Learning about ONVIF profiles, SDK integration,...

Migrating from low resolution analog security cameras to high performance IP cameras has many advantages from improvements in camera resolution to longer video retention times.

However, the path to that end point may vary depending on your budget...

The MidChes YouTube channel is about to turn 150,000 views old! But that's not really the big achievement. The BIG NEWS is that 150,000 security professionals had their security questions answered by watching these videos.

How does this work?

It's...

Bosch continues to provide solutions for the operational needs of their security partners.

Now, Bosch has released a series of network and hybrid NVR recorders designed to help security professionals maintain existing analog video deployments while...

Southwest Microwave is pleased to announce the appointment of Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing as the manufacturer’s representative agency for Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, southern New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

“We look forward to...

The MidChes team took a few days this week to create a series of new educational videos. These address important aspects of executing a thorough video surveillance project design and site survey. Additionally, our Site Survey: Video Surveillance...

Command center design is focusing on both furniture ergonomics and operational functionality.

Winsted has many resources available to help your design turn into a solution:

Catalog: online or in your hand, you can download the Mini Catalog now...