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Why use network video technology?
Remote accessibility
You can access up-to-the-second images at any time
from any computer anywhere. The images can be stored
at remote locations for convenience and/or security, and
the Internet can be used as carrier for the information.
Flexible
A camera can be placed almost anywhere. There are no
limitations tied to physical inputs or frame grabbers;
you can connect the product to a LAN, xDSL, modem,
wireless adapter or cell phone. Anywhere that you can
receive a phone call or an SMS on your mobile phone,
you can receive network video images.
Cost-effective
Network video technology is highly cost-effective, since
you do not even need a PC to make the camera usable.
For viewing video images, existing computers can be
used; there is no need to buy dedicated video monitors.
Existing network cabling can be used for transmission;
no separate coaxial cables are required.
Convenient hard disk storage
For storage purposes, a computer hard disk has the
advantages of being more durable than VCR and magnetic
tapes, confi gurable for constant hot standby (to mini-
mize redundancy) and is easy to back-up.
Scalable
A network video system can be expanded by just
adding capacity. The scalability of this technology
makes it an equally practical option for large organiza-
tions using thousands of cameras, as it is for small
businesses employ ing only a few. It also makes for easy,
step-by-step upgrades from an existing analog to a new
digital system.
Future proof
Since network cameras use modern digital technology,
today’s investments will yield long term benefi ts.
Many uses
The beauty of network cameras, besides the numerous
practical and cost advantages, is that they can be used
in such a broad variety of different situations.
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