Surveillance involves monitoring the behavior, activities, or other changing information, typically of individuals, with the goal of influencing, managing, directing, or protecting. While it can refer to the observation of people or groups by government entities, it can also encompass disease surveillance, which tracks the progress of diseases within communities without directly observing individuals.
The term “surveillance” originates from the French word for “watching over,” where “sur” means “from above” and “veiller” means “to watch.” Surveillance plays a crucial role for governments and law enforcement in maintaining social order, identifying and monitoring potential threats, and preventing or investigating criminal activities.
Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) have evolved significantly, leveraging powerful computer processors and high-density storage to digitize, compress, and record video from analog cameras. Today’s advanced cameras are equipped with embedded processors, allowing video to be compressed directly within the device and transmitted in real-time over IP networks to Network Video Recorders (NVRs), which centrally manage video streams from multiple IP cameras.
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Access control is a system that allows an authority to regulate entry to specific areas and resources within a physical facility or manage access to particular premises. It involves selectively restricting access to a location or resource. The act of accessing could involve consuming, entering, or using the resource. Authorization refers to the permission granted to access a specific resource.
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An individual’s access may be granted through facial recognition or fingerprint verification via the controlling device, after which the system manages the entrance.
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Holistic perimeter security systems combine various technologies to ensure the perimeter serves as both a physical and electronic deterrent while also detecting and monitoring intruders using sensors and video surveillance. These systems manage site access by verifying individual identities and enforcing access policies through an integrated perimeter security and access control system.
Perimeter security systems not only act as a deterrent to potential intruders but also integrate into a broader security strategy, serving as the critical first point of entry to an organization’s site. The system effectively manages staff and contractor access, ensures compliance with induction and safety policies at the point of entry, and helps maintain a safe and qualified workforce, thereby reducing the risk of accidents or operational disruptions.
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IP-based security surveillance solutions are deployed in some of the most high-demand security environments across various industries, including Critical Infrastructure sectors such as Ports, Power, Oil & Gas, Transportation, BFSI, and Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare. These solutions are also utilized in Security Infrastructure projects like Homeland Security and Safe City initiatives. They provide the reliability, investment protection, flexibility, and authenticity that public safety agencies need, all without requiring costly or disruptive system upgrades.
With IP-Based Video Surveillance, you can enjoy the following benefits:
Enhanced Security:
IP Video Surveillance provides real-time access to video feeds and allows for remote monitoring of security operations, extending your security coverage and helping minimize losses. Advanced digital features, such as keyboard-controlled video access, freeze frames, real-time digital zoom, and image export, enable faster incident response, investigation, and resolution.
Cost Savings:
By consolidating into a single, unified surveillance system, you can eliminate redundant CCTV infrastructure and reduce system maintenance costs while saving on storage and equipment space. Additionally, IP Video Surveillance ensures high reliability and availability, resulting in less maintenance and greater surveillance capabilities.
Investment Protection:
IP Video Surveillance preserves your current investment in surveillance equipment with a gradual “pay as you go” migration approach. You can start with a hybrid system that combines analog and IP technologies, then transition fully to IP as your needs evolve. Since your existing displays, controls, cameras, and matrix switches can still be used, there’s no need for costly equipment upgrades or operator retraining. The standards-based IP solutions are also compatible with equipment and software from a wide range of third-party vendors.
