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.
When having to choose between IP camera surveillance and analog camera surveillance, the choice shouldn’t be difficult. The main difference lies in interlacing. IP camera surveillance has the distinct advantage of being able to capture fast moving objects without any blurring whereas the analog systems frequently encounter blurring.
Another advantage that IP camera surveillance offers is that of Power over Ethernet which ensures cost effective setup and running without the need for hurdling. IP camera surveillance also offers higher resolution capabilities than the analog camera surveillance system. Although it took a long time to get to this place where monitoring can effectively be integrated with existing computer networks, the advantages offered are enough reason to convert to the new technology.