Integrated surveillance and security networked systems are widely recognized as the standard for today’s enterprise applications, providing numerous functional and financial benefits. In addition to their intended use, these systems are increasingly deployed in applications that transcend conventional security for a more proactive approach to video surveillance using new business intelligence sources and big data. This shift to proactive security is driven by the superior image quality of today’s cameras as well as the advanced functionalities, such as embedded analytics, that were not possible with older technologies. Video streams can now be remotely accessed by security administrators via laptops, mobile phones and more. Plus, today’s IP surveillance systems are more cost-effective than ever, and with meaningful integrations they can deliver a high return on investment (ROI) with volumes of data for various enterprise business and operations applications.
However, the overarching objective for any IP surveillance system is to meet each end user’s specific needs and requirements. A robust, well-designed and implemented system should deliver: 1) proactive analysis to help detect and prevent incidents from escalating before they cause harm to people and property, 2) accurate video and data for forensic investigations and 3) a system that is seamlessly integrated with other physical security systems such as access control, to provide a single management and control platform.