The Top 10 Myths about Network Video

The IP-Surveillance solution shatters misperceptions surrounding networked video

By Fredrik Nilsson, General Manager, Axis Communications U.S. Inc.

Myth #4: Networked video image quality is not as good as analog

Reality: Good quality network cameras have the same high quality image sensors (CCDs) and optics as analog security cameras. Furthermore, by employing video servers, an analog specialty camera or those that are already installed can be incorporated into an IP-Surveillance system. In comparing network and analog cameras, we must emphasize "good" quality network cameras built for professional use. These high quality professional network cameras should not be confused with lower-end network or PC Webcam cameras used for "Web attraction." These cameras cannot deliver the same capabilities as a full-function network camera.

Soon, network cameras and IP-Surveillance technology will deliver superior image quality by means of mega-pixel resolution. Analog cameras are limited by the 0.4 Megapixel resolution of NTSC/PAL standards.

Myth #5:
Network cameras cost more than analog cameras, making IP-Surveillance too expensive.

Top 10 myths

What is IP-Surveillance?
Why misperceptions about IP-Surveillance technology?

Myth #1:
DVRs are the latest, greatest CCTV security technology

Myth #2:
IP technology is unproven. If it's better, why aren't security solution providers selling more?

Myth #3:
IP-Surveillance cannot meet the demands of enterprise level applications.

Myth #4:
Networked video image quality is not as good as analog.

Myth #5:
Network cameras cost more than analog cameras, making IP-Surveillance too expensive.

Myth #6:
If I already have analog cameras installed, IP-Surveillance isn't an option because I need a DVR.

Myth #7:
Transferring all that video data over my network will overload it, making this an unworkable technology.

Myth #8:
Transmitting video for security purposes over an IP network is not secure.

Myth #9:
IP-Surveillance is less reliable than alternative technologies; for instance, the network go down.

Myth #10:
IP-Surveillance is still five years away.

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