Digital Video Recorders are the equivalent of older multiplexers and video cassette recording systems for surveillance requirements. They allow multiple camera recording capabilities and non-linear playback facilities with all recordings being placed on computer hard disk arrays. However, despite their name, DVRs are used for recording analogue video images and are unsuitable for digital IP camera networks and therefore suffer from the disadvantages of analogue recording environments.
Theft and anti social behaviour is being tackled in cinemas across some US states after networked digital video recorders are being installed by Dedicated Micros.
CCTV networks using NetVu now have additional scalability with the ability to rapidly deploy additional analogue cameras and link them into the network easily and quickly.
PDA edition of NetVu allows emergency services and key holders to view CCTV images on mobile devices allowing crucial decisions to be made more easily and effectively.
Safety Vision enters alliance to link its mobile camera and recording equipment to analytics and media storage facilities to improve quality of video evidence management.
Video server supports multiple functions for making video monitoring more efficient and with less use of valuable bandwidth and featuring integrated biometric support.
Latest DaVinci digital signal processors from TI boost performance in video surveillance systems by supporting additional functionality such as on-board video analytics.
Southern train operator improves station security and passenger safety with powerful video management software and recording facilities from Dedicated Micros.
Intelligent video application now available for embedding in smart cameras and DVRs placing less demands on applications running across camera networks.
Streamlined public sector procurement process instrumental in Siemens Building Technologies winning control room refurbishment order from local council
