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Stop Buying Megapixels: How to Actually Engineer Camera Coverage

Posted by Terry Wilson on Feb 13, 2026

Stop Buying Megapixels: How to Actually Engineer Camera Coverage
Stop Buying Megapixels: How to Actually Engineer Camera Coverage Most surveillance systems do not fail because of hardware defects. They fail because of design mistakes. The most common one? Buying cameras based on megapixels instead of coverage geometry. A 12MP camera mounted at the wrong height with the wrong lens is worse than a 4MP camera engineered correctly. Resolution al …

How to Find the Best NVR (Network Video Recorder) to Record IP Surveillance Video

Posted by Ani Willet on Apr 18, 2024

How to Find the Best NVR (Network Video Recorder) to Record IP Surveillance Video
The network security camera is only half the surveillance equation. You also need to store surveillance video to have the evidence that will protect your premises. There are three options for storing IP surveillance video: Network Video Recorder (NVR) Network-Attached Storage (NAS) SD/microSD Card SD cards are used for in-camera storage, which is useful …

​The 2024 IP Surveillance Revolution: A Comprehensive Look at Mid-Market Businesses

Posted by Herman Watson on Jan 20, 2024

​The 2024 IP Surveillance Revolution: A Comprehensive Look at Mid-Market Businesses
Embracing the Future of Security with Advanced IP Surveillance TechnologiesIn the rapidly evolving world of IP surveillance, 2024 has ushered in cutting-edge trends and innovations. As a mid-market business, staying abreast of these developments is about enhancing security and leveraging technology for operational efficiency and business intelligence.The Evolution of IP Surveil …

The Difference Between Indoor and Outdoor IP Cameras Explained

Posted by M. Pallister on Dec 02, 2020

The Difference Between Indoor and Outdoor IP Cameras Explained
Whether in a home or business setting, the installation of a new security system involves considering a myriad of factors. What sort of space will the camera be in? What sort of area do you want the camera to monitor? Is the camera indoors or outdoors? These and a series of other important factors are critical to deciding what sort of security system is the best for you …

The Pros and Cons of PTZ IP Cameras

Posted by M. Pallister on Nov 20, 2020

The Pros and Cons of PTZ IP Cameras
We’ve all seen that episode of a crime show or scene from a dramatic movie. The officers are gathered in a dramatically lit room, walls of monitors display streams of data and video feed. Then the breakthrough happens: A lone camera captures a figure. Excitement fills the room, they leap for the monitors and call for the picture to zoom and enhance. A box comes onto the …