Networked Video Surveillance

Networked video surveillance is a technology that increases the effectiveness of security staff by creating a centralised system which is deployed across multi-service networks utilising common infrastructures. It can help you to reduce crime, protect your assets and also improve the welfare of your staff.

Most traditional CCTV systems have been developed utilising separate infrastructures to that of the telephone, access control and data networking systems. Many of these systems are proprietary which limits choice and flexibility. They can also cause potential operational issues with respect to adds, moves and changes. Often the system will have a video tape recording that proves difficult to manage and service, as well as providing poor image quality.

Nowadays, surveillance can be seen as just another application operating over a company network. Digital networks have the capability to carry surveillance and data traffic simultaneously with a high degree of standardisation for transmission, management, user control and maintenance. Today's digital networks are very reliable and the flexible architecture allows for the easy addition of new and existing surveillance equipment. Wireless network technology further enhances these advantages, making the deployment of new cameras even easier and more cost-effective.