An IP camera surveillance camera system, or any other security system for that matter, is only as resilient and dependable as the power to the system.

Aside from overall UPS power supply systems for the building, network, or security system headend...

The need for costly, copper phone lines (~$600/line/year) is quickly going away.  New technology allows for internet or web based communication of alarm conditions from existing alarm systems and are rendering copper lines obsolete.

Today, there is a...

As the quantity of video surveillance cameras grows exponentially around the globe, many security practitioners are asking, "How do I know which camera I should be watching? "What if I'm not actively watching my cameras and something happens?"

Most...

Countless hours are invested in alarm system design. Capability, functionality, and device placement are poured over to ensure proper coverage. But, what is monitoring the power to the alarm system? Does your intrusion alarm panel have the...

Critical Considerations about VMS Architecture, System Design, and Deployment

Simply put: our audience was quickly confused.Recently our team had the pleasure of delivering a VMS system design overview presentation for a variety of options available...

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This week Steve Pennington and I had the opportunity to attend a two-day discussion called The Great Conversation in Chantilly, VA which was bound together with The Security Executive Council’s Next Generation...

What is 4K ultra HD resolution?

Ultra HD (4K), ultra High Definition, or 4K ultra HD, as you may see the terminology referenced in different places, is the next big step in HD IP camera resolution. There are multiple varieties of 4K digital content...

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Security and IT are banding together and combining knowledge bases to create ideal IP camera systems for security. But today the discussion is evolving and includes communication. Voice communication to parking areas, gates, doors, emergency pull...

We posted two educational video clips. One was a comparison of four different frame rates: 7.5ips, 10ips, 15ips, and 30ips. The second was a video comparing seven different resolutions: 4CIF, 720p, 1080p, 5 megapixel, 4K, and 180 & 360 panoramic 12...