So What is Network Camera Technology?

It may be used for many various professional
security (and even non-security related) applications. The many
possible uses include offices and retail complexes, casinos, and
manufacturing or production processes. We would more commonly know
this as CCTV.

Lets take a closer look at some of these possible
applications.....

Security Surveillance

Network Cameras are very often used in
professional and commercial security systems. They allow live video
to be monitored from a remote location by the relevant personnel.
These CCTV cameras can be easily incorporated into more complex
security systems. However they can also operate as stand-alone or
solitary solutions in various types of entry-level / surveillance
applications.

Network cameras may often be used for surveillance
purposes at high-risk locations. By 'high risk' we would include
operations such as casinos, banks, shops and anywhere else large
amounts of money change hands. Pictures of these areas can be viewed
constantly from a remote control room which may be at a police
station or specialist security sites.

CCTV systems are also an incredibly effective
substitute for older Analogue Cameras which have always been used to
keep public places safe for all users at al times of the day and
night.

Access Control

Cameras can be linked to access control systems
such as barriers, doors or gates. They will enable a security
operator at some remote location to identify and direct personnel and
authorise or deny access as necessary. Both people and vehicles can
be monitored and even recorded with time stamps which are simple to
store, locate and review as required. These images can also be stored
away in a remote location, ensuring that is is practically impossible
to access or steal this information.

Remote Monitoring

Network cameras are very easy to connect to an
existing IP Network. This makes it a simple operation to enable
updates of  top quality video  in real time, and which can be
accessed from any other computer station within the Network.
Notoriously sensitive areas such as the reception area, access areas
or the server room - or any remote site - can be monitored closely in
both a cost effective and reasonably simple method over the Internet
or a local network.

Web

Network CCTV Cameras enable live video streams of
a high quality to be shown across the whole of the internet
community. And remember that this live video feed is an effective -
and cheap - way to keep visitors returning to a particular web site.

So network camera technology definitely enhances
any web site and attracts more visitors. Weather Cameras or other
forms of live feed cameras are popular ways to increase web traffic.
Cameras may be mounted in virtually any location - city centers,
popular tourist attractions, by the coast etc.

IP networked cameras and similar product types are
remarkably versatile. They can be used within a huge and varied range
of environment and can deliver benefits and advantages at so many
different levels. Look at some of the most popular applications here:

Retail premises

CCTV network cameras enable the monitoring of any
retail building by making sure that all is operating in perfect
order. Any manager or business owner can monitor one or more sites at
a time from wherever they happen to be. And being aware that they are
being monitored will keep members of staff 'on best behaviour' -
knowing you can check on them on a continual basis. Situated over a
desk or counter a manager can  monitor all staff /and customer
interactions. This information can then be used to improves all
aspects of the retail environment - particularly customer service.

Office / Commercial Environments

A Network camera system is an ideal convenient way
of monitoring the office. Areas such as a reception area or meeting
rooms can be monitored at all times in case of problems occurring.
Also  users are able to keep track of  anyone who - for instance-
accesses the server room or any other areas storing sensitive data.

Buildings which incorporate multiple occupier
offices can also be linked to some form of central reception area.
And a CCTV camera linked to a remote access control system can be
controlled from a desk enable other jobs and duties to take place
making a most efficient use of labor.

Manufacturing

Camera systems can be utilized within the
manufacturing industry to easily monitor machineery and production
lines. Managers or service engineers can monitor all operations
remotely and only physically attend the area as necessary.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras can be used to look at small or hard to access
areas any time required.