More and more companies are choosing to switch from analogue CCTV to IP CCTV systems. This is because IP CCTV has proven to have a lot of benefits over analogue CCTV systems. IP CCTV systems have now also become a lot more affordable.
This means that you can have an IP CCTV system installed that is better than an analogue system without having to spend a lot more money.
Comparing CCTV And Analogue Systems
The first thing that should be noted is that analogue systems are closed circuit. This means that it is very difficult to integrate these systems with things such as access control, alarms or any other system found in a building. All the devices on the analogue system cannot communicate with one another and this is why a lot or people favour IP CCTV systems. The IP CCTV system can be easily integrated and communicates with IP video phones and access control very easily.
The installation procedure is also a lot more straight forward and easy when it comes to IP CCTV systems. Wired or wireless IP CCTV cameras can be installed quite quickly because they connect to existing IP networks easily. Analogue systems are a bit more complicated to install. This is because every CCTV camera has to have separate wiring back to the monitor and each camera has to have its own power source. This means that installing a new system or making extensions to an existing one can be an expensive and time consuming.
It is also a well known fact that IP CCTV cameras record in much better quality. This is because the resolution has no limit as long as there is bandwidth to transmit the images. Analogue systems have a maximum resolution of 414 720 pixels. This low resolution means that more cameras will be required if you
wish to monitor a certain area well. IP CCTV cameras can provide up to three times better quality than analogue cameras can. It is also important to note that these cameras are affordable as well. They cost around the same as an analogue system would.
Analogue Cameras
IP Cameras
Recorders
Network Video Recorders
Hybrid Video Recorders
CCTV Monitors
If you are still using an analogue CCTV system, you might be missing out on significant benefits. An IP CCTV upgrade can offer better integration with other security systems and clearer images, which makes a big difference when you need to review footage. We can assess your current setup and advise on the most effective way to switch to IP CCTV. For a discussion about upgrading your CCTV, contact us for a free written quote.