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IP surveillance benefits
The digital, network video surveillance system provides a host of benefits and advanced functionalities that cannot be provided by an analog video surveillance system. The advantages include superior image quality, remote accessibility, distributed intelligent video capabilities, easy installation and integration, and better scalability, flexibility and cost-
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Scalability and flexibility
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Distributed intelligence
Remote accessibility
Easy, reliable installation
Superior image quality
Image quality is clearly one of the most important features of any camera, if not the most important. Superior image quality enables the user to more closely follow details and changes in images, making way for better and faster decisions to more effectively safeguard people and property. It also ensures greater accuracy for automated analysis and alarm tools. Axis network
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In a fully digital IP surveillance system, images from a network camera are digitized once and they stay digital with no unnecessary conversions and no image degradation due to distance traveled over a network. In addition, digital images can be more easily stored and retrieved than in cases where analog systems are used.
There are almost no limitations as to where a network video product can be placed. Axis network video has the capacity to provide a high level of integration with other equipment and functions, making it a continually developing system. A fully integrated Axis network video system can be used for a multitude
integrated Axis network video system can be used for a multitude of applications simultaneously: for instance, access control, building management, point-
A network video system can grow with a user’s needs—one camera at a time, while analog systems can often only grow in steps of four or 16 at a time. IP-
the same cable and any number of network video products can be added to the system without significant or costly changes to the network infrastructure. This is not the case with an analog system. In an analog video system, a dedicated coax cable must run directly from each camera to a viewing/ recording station. Separate pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) and audio cables may also be required.
Network video products can also be placed and networked from virtually any location, and the system can be as open or as closed as desired. Since a network video system is based on standard IT equipment and protocols, it can benefit from those technologies as the system grows. For instance, video can be stored on redundant servers placed in separate locations to increase reliability, and tools for automatic load sharing, network management and system maintenance can be used—none of which is possible with analog video.
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A network video system may also provide insights into ways of improving a business. For example, in retail applications, implementing network video analytics may help improve customer flow and enhance sales.
These days, a massive amount video is being recorded, but never watched or reviewed due to lack of time. As a result, events and activities are missed, and suspicious behaviors remain unnoticed.
With network video, intelligence has been brought into the camera itself.
Axis network cameras and video encoders have built-
analyze inputs to detect an event and to automatically respond to an event with actions such as video recording and sending alarm notifications. Other unique features include audio detection and active tampering alarm. Axis network video products also offer AXIS Camera Application Platform which allows download and installation of third-
Remote accessibility
With network video, users can access real-
An IP surveillance system is fast and easy to install. Axis network cameras and encoders offer Power over Ethernet support, which simplifies installation since only one cable is needed for power and video. Products that are vandal-
Digital pan/tilt/zoom, remote zoom and remote focus enable convenient adjustment of the camera’s angle of view and focus over the network from a computer. Axis Corridor Format allows the installer to mount the camera in the most
effective way for the situation at hand, and the pixel counter helps the installer verify that the system fulfills any regulatory or specific customer requirements. To further facilitate easy installation and configuration, Axis offers a number of free software management tools, such as AXIS Camera Management.