Search Reports:
(just type - it returns results automatically)
Key Factors for High Quality Surveillance Video by John Honovich
on November 23, 2008 for IP Cameras "Getting high quality surveillance video can be challenging. Indeed, many reports or surveys indicate that most users are not happy with the quality of their surveillance video. This report identifies the key"
SVC - A Better H.264 Coming For Video Surveillance by Bob Beachler
on October 02, 2008 for IP Cameras "SVC will solve a key problem of H.264: While H.264 generates a fixed quality and sized video stream, video surveillance users can benefit greatly from the dynamic re-sizing that SVC allows. The two main benefits o"
Should You Use Auto-Tracking PTZs? by John Honovich
on September 25, 2008 for IP Cameras "Though available for many years, Auto-Tracking PTZs are generating renewed interest with Axis' recent release of their 233D camera. The claim is that "auto-tracking enables a single PTZ dome camera to cover "
How to Migrate from Analog to IP Cameras by John Honovich
on August 23, 2008 for IP Cameras "Migrating from analog to IP can be tricky, mainly because most everyone has existing infrastructure in place. You rarely can simply throw out that infrastructure and start anew - the economics usually do not suppo"
IP vs CCTV by John Honovich
on July 31, 2008 for IP Cameras "An in-depth Q&A with industry leaders on IP vs CCTV has been published by Security Technology and Design magazine. I have summarized interesting points below and encourage you to use the comments section to discu"
Top 5 IP Camera Problems by John Honovich
on July 26, 2008 for IP Cameras "The overwhelming majority of people buying cameras today do not choose IP cameras. While most people see the move to be inevitable, serious debate exists on how long it will take to get there. Recently a number "
IP Cameras for the Mass Market by John Honovich
on July 15, 2008 for IP Cameras "While Axis brought IP cameras to the enterprise, ACTi could be fostering IP cameras to the masses. With a broad camera line and extensive NVR support, ACTi offers reduced pricing for simpler features. I believe AC"
Schneier Unfair to CCTV: Exploring CCTV Advantages by John Honovich
on July 02, 2008 for IP Cameras "While Bruce Schneier is a brilliant security thinker, I find his recent arguments against CCTV to be unfair. This is a critical issue because Schneider's opinions are singularly critical to shaping both security "
Introduction to Video CODECs : MJPEG, MPEG-4, H.264 by John Honovich
on June 14, 2008 for IP Cameras "CODECs are a critical element of choosing, designing and using video surveillance systems. CODECs can lower the price of overall systems and increase the usability of systems. As such, having a basic understand"
IP Camera Advantages and Disadvantages by John Honovich
on May 14, 2008 for IP Cameras "IP cameras have become accepted by the security industry. Yet most cameras are still analog and most video management systems are still DVRs. When and how do we make the transition? Is it a fast transition? Whe"
