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How to Select an IP Video Management Solution - MILESTONE SYSTEMS
A strategy for managers to systematically compare IP video management and surveillance systems
Introduction
The benefits of Internet Protocol (IP) technology are driving a major change in the video management and surveillance field. Organizations are interested in IP video surveillance for:
• high quality recordings
• fast search and retrieval
• easy maintenance
• freedom from dealing with tapes.
They are also attracted to the networking capabilities — everything from the ability to integrate with other security equipment and business systems to the simplicity of running multiple cameras on the same network to cover larger areas more efficiently.
Yet not all IP video surveillance and management systems are the same. The rush to embrace IP technology has led some vendors to offer composite products that consist of a mix of IP and analog technology patched together with software.
This has resulted in gaps between what is being claimed and what these products actually deliver. This is particularly evident in the software designed to help users manage and operate the solution. This white paper presents a strategy for managers and organizations to systematically evaluate IP video management solutions by explaining what an IP video management system is and providing a list of criteria to consider in selecting a system.
About the Author:
Kim Macallan is Head of Product Management at Milestone Systems, the world’s leading developer 1 of open platform IP video management software. Macallan has a strong technical profile within data communications software. He holds a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, as well as being a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Certified Novell Engineer. His career includes positions as a Networking Consultant, Technical Support Manager, Product Manager, IP Architect, and Senior Manager leading Product Management, working with Business Development. Before coming to Milestone Systems, he worked for a publicly listed software company developing desktop management and security software sold in more than 80 countries in 14 languages.
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