Whether
it’s access control systems, POS (point of sale) devices or NVRs (network video
recorders), these network-centric digital appliances can be safely and
conveniently integrated with IP video surveillance systems across a single open
platform so that they can be accessed on a secure network using an intelligent
and intuitive graphical user interface. Through this integration, security
professionals can obtain a better and bigger picture of their facility, making
the management of data and video more intelligent and efficient. Single
platform control is a trend that is quickly gaining traction, but is still in
its relative infancy across disparate systems, such as point of sale and
environmental systems. Integration is a system criterion that will continue to
play an increasingly important role in your system operations. In this case,
it’s best to consult with a systems integration company that has proven
experience in this area to ensure that your systems will actually “talk” to one
another and meet your expectations.