CCTV IP Security Solutions
IP Based Video Surveillance Systems and CCTV
Improve your security and cost effectiveness with IP-based Video Surveillance
An IP-surveillance application creates digitized video streams that are transferred via a wired or wireless IP network, enabling monitoring and video recording as far away as the network reaches, as well as enabling integration with other systems such as access control. In the last three years, IP digital-surveillance products, including network cameras, video servers and DVRs, have emerged. Scalability and cost effectiveness are two prominent benefits that IP surveillance brings.
What is an IP Camera?
A network camera can be described as a camera and computer combined into one unit. It connects directly to the network as any other network device. A network camera has its own IP address and built-in computing functions to handle network communication. Everything needed for viewing images over the network is built into the unit. A network camera has built-in software for a Web server, FTP server, FTP client and e-mail client. Other features include alarm input and relay output functions. More advanced network cameras can also be equipped with many other value-added options such as motion detection and an analog video output.
Already have an analogue system in place but want to benefit from the advantages of IP, break free of the limitations of analogue!
Receive video & audio on any networked computer, anywhere, any time. Retain video quality with digital storage. Get all these digital benefits and more without scrapping your investment of an Analogue system.
Video servers integrate easily with your existing analogue CCTV (closed circuit television) system.
A video server digitises analogue video signals and distributes digital images directly over an IP-based computer network (e.g. LAN / Intranet / Internet), essentially turning analogue cameras into network cameras and enabling users to view live images from a Web browser on any networked computer, anywhere and at any time. (Access to live images can be restricted to only authorised users through several levels of password protection.)
Digitising your Analogue World
Discover how network video products can make your analogue surveillance / remote monitoring system more effective.
You've invested time and money to install an analogue surveillance system in your building, with analogue cameras, multiplexes, time-lapse recorders, expensive cabling and control room . . . but there are drawbacks: poor quality video, worn out tapes, video recorders that constantly need servicing, and no possibility to access live images when you're outside the building.
The solution? Simply add a network video server to your analogue system and you can start reaping the benefits of the digital world.
One of the greatest advantages a video server provides is the ability to remotely view live digital images (derived from analogue cameras) at any time, from any location using a networked computer.
This, for example, gives you the ability to check on false alarms while on the road or from the convenience of your own home.
In addition, images from an alarm event could be easily and quickly distributed via computer networks to many people in different locations for further examination.
Going digital also means you'll have crisp, quality images that can be stored on a hard disk at remote locations for convenience and / or security purposes. There is no need to buy videotapes, change videotapes or service the video recorder. Digital storage also reduces the risk of image degradation and provides quick and easy search capabilities.
A video server is easy to install. Simply plug an analogue camera into the server and images can be transmitted via a LAN, DSL, modem, wireless network adapter or cell phone. All that is needed on the receiving end is a networked computer with a Web browser. Often, an IP-based computer network is already in place, which saves on infrastructure costs.
Connect your networked video products directly to a computer network or modem, and you'll have access to live video streams directly from your desktop using a standard Web browser. You can set up the system to save the video data to a file server at certain time intervals or when motion is detected, for later viewing and analysis. Share the images with a small working group or with the whole Internet community.
Key Features of IP
- Alarm
- Motion Detection
- Video Recording
- Email Notification
- Remote Camera Operation for Wide / Detailed Views
- Pan / Tilt / Zoom Control
Why not look through the APC Demo Camera!
How Can IP Cameras Benefit You?
Education
Network video products can be used to remotely monitor school property and deter vandalism. A sophisticated, built-in motion detection system can generate an alarm, which automatically transmits images to your security operators giving them accurate, up-to-the-minute information upon which to base their decisions.
Another interesting area of application for this technology is remote learning. A network video solution can be used to make attending lectures "at a distance" a viable option for students who are unable to attend lectures in person.
With the use of network cameras and a private area on the Internet, day care centers can meet requests from anxious parents who want to check on their children from home or work.
Industrial
Give staff visual access to critical points along the production line. Discover and avoid potentially dangerous incidents at an early stage. Save money by preventing costly production jams.
Keep project management informed about the real time status at a construction site. Save time and money by following the progress of the building remotely over the Internet.
Monitor the physical conditions of remote equipment to prevent potentially costly malfunctions. With a networked video device focused on the critical observation area, you can troubleshoot remotely, even without an Internet connection. Use a cellular phone modem or a standard telephone jack for the connection, and sensors to detect activity.
Retail
Monitor your shop and follow the business from the comfort of your home or office. A camera facing the entrance can capture a snapshot of each visitor. Store the images remotely to ensure the visual evidence is out of reach of potential criminals.
Office Environments
Simply add a network camera to your existing network and follow what's going on from any computer on the network. Keep an eye on sensitive areas such as the server room. Screen visitors and remotely open or unlock the door from a remote PC. Reduce staff by having employees watch visitors arrive in the reception from their office workstations.
Remote Access, Any Time, Anywhere!
You can access real-time video images at any time from any computer anywhere, saving time and travelling costs. The video can be stored at remote locations for convenience and / or security.
Flexibility
Place it anywhere. You can connect the product to a LAN, DSL, modem, wireless adapter or cell phone.
Functionality
Network video products can be programmed for a wide range of applications.
Scalability
Designed to provide plug-and-play simplicity for small installations and flexibility for integration into larger, more professional applications.
Ease of Installation
Everything needed to connect and start streaming video is built into the device, which reduces installation time and simplifies network management.
Reliability
Several levels of password protection and a tamper-free network appliance design deliver the most reliable operation.
Future Proof
Use of open standard protocols and networks for communication means easy system integration with equipment from different manufacturers.
If you are interested in IP cameras, why not click on the links below and have a look through a demo camera and see how they could benefit you.
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