Advantage of IP based CCTV System
Here are some reasons why….
IP-based system offers a lower total cost of ownership than a traditional analogue-based surveillance system. The IP-based video surveillance system will cost less in particular with a number of cameras in a network greater than 16. Factors such as system maintenance, video recording and playback, cameras, installation, configuration, training and cable infrastructure will save up to 30 to 40% in cost & time. The cost to acquire, install and operate an IP-based system is between 10 and 50 per cent lower than a legacy system (depending on the individual parameters) consisting of analogue cameras and DVR-based recording. Overall, an installation with 32 cameras is the break-even point for IP-based systems versus analogue systems.
An IP-based system will cost less than an analogue system if the installation includes at least 32 cameras. With any installation between 16 and 32 cameras, the cost of IP versus analogue is similar although slightly lower for analogue systems. Where an existing IT infrastructure, IP-based surveillance systems would always be lower cost, i.e. even for systems consisting of 1 to 32 cameras. There is an overwhelming lack of knowledge about the total cost of ownership when it comes to analogue versus IP-based systems. It is well known to us that the costs and the values of an IP system are still misconceived by most of the public.
Network cameras provide superior scalability, greater flexibility and image quality, also mega pixel functionality and offer video compression based on H.264 standard, which produces better image quality streams for a given bit rate when compared to MPEG4 based video compression. This allows you to save up to 50% of bandwidth for remote monitoring via Internet. In addition, IP systems typically include better maintenance and service agreements for the equipment, plus they can be remotely serviced over the network for easier maintenance. IP systems clearly make the most sense both from an economic and technological standpoint.
Last but not least, the IP technology represents the future and any existing legacy system will therefore phase out sooner or later into an IP-based system.
Future Proofing
By deploying an IP CCTV solution future proofing can be achieved by enabling integration and support for new technologies and applications such HD, proximity access control and identification indexing, Video Analytics, Facial Recognition and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
Integration with the above technologies enables CCTV to be extended to provide an additional level of security for traffic monitoring, parking, and access control applications.
Linking CCTV with Access Control technology can deliver real benefits. For example in a school a single card could be used for students and staff for access to secure areas, library card, identification, time and attendance records and cashless vending. CCTV images can be linked to Access Control records so that in the event of crimes such as vandalism, pilfering or identity theft rather than simply having a database you have a visual image to quickly identify if the access records are correct and also avoid any rebuttal from potential suspects.
Remote Accessibility
Secure remote access enables an IP based solution to be monitored from anywhere not just in a central control room. Using the integrated intelligence of IP based solutions automated audio response and alarm escalation out of hours can also be achieved as well as incorporation of help points and streaming video to mobile phones.
Analytic
Below are the features that can be integrated in an IP CCTV environment at any time without disturbing or replacing any hardware.
- License Plate Recognition
- Container Plate Recognition
- Face Capture and Recognition
- Multi-Zone Motion Detection
- Body Tracking
- Object Tracking
- Left Baggage Detection
- People Counting
- Traffic Monitoring
- Video and transaction synchronization indexing








