Why should I buy an NVR instead of building my own? 

• Is the system you're going to build going to have an optimized operating system?
• Will it have all unecessary services turned off?
• Do you know which services those are?
• Will your new NVR be easy...

A few days ago our team produced two demonstration video clips for a federal government agency that desired to see the difference between various IP camera resolutions from 4CIF up to 5 mega pixel. 

They also wanted to see four different frame rate...

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...

Cats. Not the subject matter I thought I'd be writing about...ever. Well, here I am, realizing that those pet lovers out there might get a kick out of this. Especially if they are worried about what else might be entering their house through that...

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,...

It seems that with intrusion alarm systems there's sometimes a catch when it comes to contracts and fees.

Enter feature-rich Bosch Security Systems' B-series intrusion alarm panels with a free app available for Apple or Android

The new B5512 and...

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...