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...

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,...

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...

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...

Question:

“I am an Operations Manager at a large airport. Continuous operation is the utmost priority. Even short down-times lead to high security risks  and clearing of the terminal . This results in flight delays and claims which cost  a fortune”

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Question:

“I am the security manager of a large bank. We are currently planning a large scale expansion of our video surveillance system. To minimize our total cost of ownership, we focus on saving hardware costs and energy” 

Solution:

The Bosch...

The question of IP versus analog has been posed now for about five years.

More than five years ago there was a large group of early adopters who had specific reasons or deep enough pockets to "go IP."

Today, IP video camera and storage costs are at...

The topic of how to backup CCTV video is posed frequently during meetings with our team.  Simple question on the surface...if you don't define "backup."

So, let's take a few minutes to get everyone on the same page.

How do you define "backup"? I bet...