You have probably heard or read about IP video, a new way of transmitting video and audio signals over traditional network connections. It is an alternative to the traditional analogue model that is being used by more and more companies for all the advantages it provides.
When it comes to implementing a modern, sophisticated and scalable security system in a company, IP video is the best alternative today.
What is IP video
IP video or IP surveillance in security and remote monitoring is a system that allows users to monitor and record video over a network, whether local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) or over the Internet.
It is called IP because it uses the internet protocol to transfer data remotely. This technology is ideal for ensuring a high level of performance and security, and is commonly used by most devices and networks on the market.
Although IP video has struggled to establish itself as one of the best alternatives on the market, progress and improvements in network connections have made it an ideal system in commercial, enterprise and industrial environments. For example, thanks to fibre optic connections, high quality video transfers over IP video are fast and efficient.
What are the characteristics of IP video?
Let’s look at the main characteristics that define this type of video, audio and image transmission:
- Transmission of audiovisual elements over a network in real time, with a high level of efficiency and speed.
- Remote access via mobile devices or computers.
- Uses high-resolution video transmission, which guarantees optimum quality..
- Enables connection to centralised surveillance systems.
- Uses digitisation instead of traditional analogue systems.
- They are ideal for video surveillance and monitoring systems.
- They do not require a large infrastructure for installation.
- They provide a high level of protection of the transferred information.
Why use IP video in security systems
Security systems using IP video benefit from a number of very interesting advantages, among which we can highlight:
Flexibility and ease of installation
IP video facilitates the installation process of surveillance systems by offering the option of connection via wifi, so there is no need for a wired Ethernet connection point in any case.
Moreover, by using a company’s own network infrastructure, there is no need for a separate installation as with traditional analogue systems (such as CCTV camera circuits, for example).
Increasing the security level of the system
Video and analytics systems for perimeter security increase their value and level of security when using IP video technology, as they comply with international security standards (encrypting the transmission to ensure data integrity and privacy).
Ensures remote and real-time access
These systems allow cameras to be accessed and the video stream to be viewed in real time from virtually any location via internet-connected devices such as computers, mobile phones and tablets.
Easily integrated with other technologies
Security systems that rely on IP video can be integrated with other interesting technologies such as:
- Cloud storage to save all the videos, images and audios transmitted.
- NAS storage systems for local backup copies.
- Editing and monitoring tools to carry out follow-ups and to be able to execute specific actions, such as implementing a facial recognition system in real time.
This ability of IP video to perform advanced analysis makes it an essential tool for maximising the security of a company or environment, providing greater control, information and response capacity in the event of incidents or problems.
Faster and more efficient access to recordings
With IP video, all recordings are made in digital format, making access and viewing more flexible, faster and more controlled. In addition, the digital format allows for different levels of compression, so that many hours of video can be saved in a small storage space.
Scalability
Video surveillance and security systems mounted with IP video are highly scalable, i.e. they can be expanded at any time by adding new cameras to meet specific needs (monitoring a new area or a new business within the system).
High profitability
The investment made in an IP video system has a high return on investment because, with an adjusted investment, multiple benefits will be obtained.
IP video is a modern and efficient way of transferring content in video format that is mainly used in security and video surveillance systems. This type of transmission takes advantage of current networks to provide a fast, secure and flexible system that guarantees access to high quality video images in real time.
Contact Microsegur to receive a service adapted to the specific characteristics of your business. We are specialists in security for business and industrial environments, and we have highly qualified professionals and extensive experience in the sector helping all types of companies to raise the security level of their systems.
