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title: "IP Video: What matters? Bandwidth!"
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# [IP Video: What matters? Bandwidth!](https://blog.midches.com/blog/ip-video-what-matters-bandwidth)

 Written by [Matt Golueke](https://blog.midches.com/blog/author/matt-golueke) | Mar 20, 2014 8:19:00 PM

**When researching or deploying an IP video solution, it's easy to overlook a key component . . .**

**BANDWIDTH **

While end users are demanding the highest resolution for their system, now reaching the [4K Ultra HD](https://securityanswers.midches.com/4k-ultra-hd-cameras-are-here) level, the increase in network bandwidth continues to rise.  

So, if bandwidth is so important, how do you keep it in check?  

First, start with a smart camera.  One with technology built inside that reduces bandwidth as much as 50%. Content Based Imaging Technology (CBIT) reduces bit rates and still delivers crisp, detailed images.

So, why does this matter so much?

 

**Bandwidth = S****torage = Cost  **

** **

 

**Lower Bandwidth = Less Storage = Lower Cost = Successful Project**

 

 

Learn more here about IP Video basics, lighting considerations, bandwidth reduction, site survey checklists, network considerations, demonstration options, power consistency/reliability, and much more. [Check it out here.](http://midches.com/resources/10-steps-to-ip-video/)

 

 

**<http://midches.com/resources/10-steps-to-ip-video/>**

 

**<http://midches.com/resources/10-steps-to-ip-video/>**

 

 

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