The first Internet Protocol cameras were introduced as far back as 1996. Internet Protocol cameras or otherwise known as IP camera surveillance make use of the Internet standards and protocols to record video images and do monitoring of a specific area. Axis was the first company to utilize the power of Internet Protocol cameras and is still a leader in the provision of platforms to manage the technology. Companies converting to IP camera surveillance technology have the advantage of open source software, the use of existing network infrastructures, lower monitoring costs and increased image sharpness. One of the advantages not to be overlooked when selecting Axis technology as available through IDTek is that of being able to upgrade the firmware through the existing Internet infrastructure, making additional uses and installations in future possible.