Has the era of DVR come to an end?
DVRs and analogue cameras are progressively being swapped out for IP cameras and NVRs by many security system installers.
Why are digital security systems becoming more and more popular?
Unlike DVR, NVR uniquely identifies each video feed from IP cameras using an IP address. It provides more flexibility and features when compared to a traditional DVR.
Standalone Security System
In contrast to analogue cameras, which require a DVR, IP cameras can operate independently, enabling you to set up a single camera and use it to administer an effective security monitoring system. It was the case when Amazon introduced Ring cameras in 2014 to meet demand from the domestic market.
Scalability
IP security surveillance solutions certainly help the system’s ability to scale up.
Integration
A system can be connected to a third-party application using ONVIF and other protocols. For instance, Paxton’s Net2 allows the integration of IP cameras that will provide digital images of Net2 events. It means that security operators can view the video footage of an incident by just double-clicking on the access event.
Video quality
In general, IP cameras provide higher-quality video than analogue cameras. They send digital data, enabling the retrieval of more details, and many IP security systems include sophisticated video analytics, including facial recognition.
Storage and Security
There are several advantages to cloud storage, one of which is that you can view and download the video footage even if the camera is damaged or faulty. Depending on your service provider, you may be able to have strict security measures to protect your data. RSA, AES, SSL, and TLS are a few of the encryption techniques used to protect the data.
PoE application
Power and data are simultaneously transmitted over an Ethernet cable by PoE IP cameras, often using Cat 5 or 6. In contrast, the analogue system needs one for power and one for video.
In conclusion, we can say, the analogue system’s slow collapse is mostly inevitable. CCTV engineers should become familiar with IP cameras, NVRs, and other digital technologies for their benefit. Why not start learning from today? At Cube, we deliver many security courses. Our level 3 IP CCTV course is the best way for an engineer to learn about IP CCTV. Get in touch with us now to know more about the course and how we can help you.