Video surveillance has been there for a very long time already. Closed-circuit television, more commonly known as CCTV, is what comes up in our minds when we hear video surveillance. That is because CCTV has been the primary form of this technology for years. It’s only until the advent of the internet that a new form of surveillance emerged: the IP-based Video Management Systems.
An IP-based VMS works just like a CCTV, but much better. CCTVs are analog, coax based video systems that were wonders before but are now too outdated and inefficient. As the name implies, the CCTV is a closed-circuit, which means each camera needs its own cable to connect to a monitor and display the footage. Imagine the number of cables, cameras, and monitors needed to set up video surveillance using CCTV; it is huge. Not only that, these analogs, coax-based video systems have minimal industry standards, no integration capabilities, and no remote connectivity. However, IP-based VMS addresses all these problems.
IP-based cameras use the internet to send and receive data. This means that they are more flexible and easier to install than traditional CCTVs. IP-based VMS uses existing infrastructure, which makes them efficient and reliable. They are scalable, have better storage capabilities, have remote monitoring, and have other previously unavailable things with CCTV systems. IP-based surveillance systems can protect more people and businesses when used correctly.
IP-based cameras do not have their own monitors, unlike CCTVs. Instead, you can view their footage on any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that is connected to the internet. The recorded footage can also be stored remotely. It allows the users to monitor whatever they need from wherever they are, which is very handy when they are off-site.
The data of recorded videos from all the IP-based cameras can be quite big, but they can be stored on servers where they can be quickly archived and accessed when they’re needed. This is a lot more efficient than having physical storage for the recordings using analog systems.
Since IP-based VMS does not require cables and is not physically connected to computers, it is easier to widen their surveillance area. Increasing the number of cameras will not be as grueling as that of a CCTV system. This feature of IP-based VMS allows for easier and cheaper expansion in any location.
IP-based VMS can utilize other security systems technology such as facial recognition, automated license plate recognition, and other video analytic plugins. These technologies help users improve their level of security with minimal adjustments.
In order to bring together all the components of a network, a VMS is needed. The VMS lets users manage all the devices and components from the network. The VMS also divides different users according to their level of access and control over the network.
This approach to the VMS allows new technologies to be integrated into existing systems rapidly. The open platform community boosts innovation by working together. Each party contributes what they can to advance the innovation process. Working together reduces the risk of unpredictable changes and makes the technology future-proof.
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(Source: Techradar)