Monthly Archives: July 2010

Emerging Video Technologies – IP Cameras (Standard Definition) Pt2

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Taken from the ‘Emerging Video Surveillance Guide 2010’ from http://ipvideomarket.info/

Potential Benefits: The most important advantage of using IP cameras is the ability to directly connect these cameras to an IP or computer network. By contrast, analogue cameras require the use of an additional computer (usuall either an encoder or DVR). In certain scenarios, using IP networks can significantly reduce the cost of installation. In general, the greater the distance that video needs to be transmitted, the more likely IP cameras will be beneficial.

Remote viewing of video, though generally marketed as a benefit of IP cameras, is really not an advantage compared to many of today’s DVRs. Whether one uses analogue cameras and DVRs or IP cameras, video can still be viewed remotely with only minor technical differences.

COST: IP cameras usually cost 30-70% more than equivalent analogue cameras. These costs are often more than off-set in larger scale systems or when the cameras must stream video over great distances

  • End User Risks: While the technology is fairly mature, the main risk lies in operational / integration issues. Risk no.1 is that existing recorders do not support IP cameras or only support a very limited type of IP cameras. Risk 2 isthat the existing IP network in one’s facility is insufficient to handle the IP cameras through lack of bandwidth (although, this risk is rather easy to overcome in most situations)
  • Installer Risks: Lack of technical skills on an Installer’s existing staff is the strongest risk to deploying IP cameras. With traditional electronic security systems, an installer may find it sufficient to have only 1 or 2 highly trained IT Technicians (out of a staff of 10-30). However, with IP cameras, a far greater percentage will require IT skilss to conduct even the most basic installation / service activities.

What are your opinons??!

Emerging Video Surveillance Technologies – PIXC revolution! Pt1

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An interesting guide has just been issued from http://ipvideomarket.info/ entitled ‘Emerging Video Surveillance Guide 2010’

it details ‘What to Look for and what to Look Out for’ so over the next few days we will detail some of their opinions – for the full guide, head over to their website and simply sign up to receive the free PDF!

Emerging Technologies

  • IP Cameras
  • Megapixel Cameras
  • IP Based Storage (NAS / SAN)
  • Storage on-Board IP Cameras
  • Mesh Wireless IP Networks
  • Panoramic Cameras
  • Video Analytics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Remote Video Monitoring
  • Managed Video / Hosted Video Surveillance
  • Physical Security Information Management

they are keen to point out that the directory is purely meant as a survey of key risks for the ‘non-expert’

we think it is a great discussion document in this emerging Security arena…………………more to follow…………….

CCTV jobs

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CCTV jobs, Vacancies in the security industry

Are you currently looking for a job in the CCTV security industry? Must be frustrating?..over the last two years an unprecedented number of jobs have been lost as companies batton down the hatches while the recession bites. As budgets are cut no new vacancies seem to be on the horizon. If you sell or did ,you must have felt like you were searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow……….that actually was not there . Consumers have stopped spending and new sales are about as rare as hens teeth. On the installation or service side of the fence and you would have seen redundancies or overtime bans that have cut to the quick. Of course this is not true for everyone but many will empathise with the situation. So what’s round the corner? Salesmen will know that offering a cheap deal will help …but help who ? Not the company who has to reduce their margins and the commission on discounted deals will hardly keep the wolf from the door. Engineers will have seen hours slashed and those looking for work will be thinking how they can ever get back into the CCTV security jos market again.

Ipcctv is a way back for all that want a future. Running cables is soon to be a thing of the past and understanding networking and ip solutions will ease those who still want to pursue a career in CCTV access control and intruder alarms back into an employable position ip ip and ip, to be blunt it is the way forward, think about it, with broadband supplying pretty much every service we can think of into our businesses and our homes what other way is there to go?

Keep up with the latest information by registering here at integrated CCTV and who knows what may seem like a hopeless situation at present could turn into a very bright future indeed.

Basler IP CCTV camera

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Basler has just released their new IP dome camera.

Basler have released two new ip dome cameras. There are two models, the BIP-D1000c-dn and the BIP-D1300c-dn. The former offers a resolution of 1028  x 768 and the latter a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels.

On board storage.

On board storage is a great feature and the camera has an operating range of -35 to + 50 degrees C. This allows the camera to be used externally in very tough conditions and energy efficiency is also an important feature that Basler have not neglected to include.

Power over Ethernet.

POE and multi-streaming mean this camera meets most requirements and true day night functionality means there is not many environments that this camera range will not fit into.

well worth a visit to the website to view the specification in more detail.

Cathexis Hybrid DVR

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Cathexis catSytems.

Cathexis are a well established manufacturer of digital surveillance equipment. The catSystem range offers both hardware and software products that boast a level of flexibility not seen in many products of this type.

Customised for every requirement.

The catSystems have the ability to to allow the customer to specify a custom built recording suite that allows hybrid integration of both new and existing cameras, both analogue and IP.

H.264

Using H.264 compression technology high performance is assured. Used extensively in the retail and mining sectors, a powerful database engine allows real-time recording and monitoring. This, synchronised with audio allows customers to build a system exactly suited to their needs. This solution means no over specified unit costing more than is actually required allowing more budget to be spent on quality cameras as well.

Hybrid DVR solution.

The Cathexis DVR has an application to meet every need it has been engineered for stability and reliability and the fault monitoring side of the product with full system logging is a godsend for installers. It is highly net-workable for hybrid options and remote monitoring and maintenance gives CCTV control staff high levels of functionality through advanced CCTV software.

Integrated CCTV.

Finally third party integration has been considered a must in the the design of this product allowing fire systems, access control and EPOS all to be seamlessly integrated. A robust product designed for blue chip companies can also be used by medium sized business as well. A visit to the website would not go amiss.