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​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 …

How Many Megapixels Do I Need? Deciphering Resolution in IP Security Cameras

Posted by S. Charles on Oct 29, 2020

How Many Megapixels Do I Need? Deciphering Resolution in IP Security Cameras
In the IP security camera world, manufacturers often highlight how many megapixels (MP) a camera has. More megapixels, or higher resolution, often mean a significant increase in camera prices as well. So what are megapixels, and should you really pay up for them? Let’s start off with just the pixel. All digital screens display images that are broken up into tiny little squ …

​Hikvision: Hiring a Superhero and saving bandwidth

Posted by S. Charles on Oct 23, 2020

​Hikvision: Hiring a Superhero and saving bandwidth
If I were a business or homeowner looking to purchase a new surveillance system, I would think, as a diehard comic book fan, “well, why can’t I just hire a superhero? They can see in the dark, lift cars, and fly.” Unfortunately, due to superhero labor costs and their alleged nonexistence, I can't hire one. Luckily, Hikvision has software solutions that can do most of …