Grandstream Surveillance Buyer's Guide - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction
With advancement comes opportunity. This is particularly true
with technology and how its continual evolution opens up a world
of opportunity for businesses seeking out ways to compete in the
marketplace. A common thread that we -- Grandstream Networks
-- believe is that regardless of size (based on number of employees or
revenue), all businesses deserve access to the same productivity and
customer service enhancing solutions.
One area of growing business importance is the more proactive
approach to the safety and security of its people and assets. With
declining prices and rapid technology advancement, IP video surveil-
lance is experiencing remarkable growth. Contrary to closed circuit
television (CCTV) systems that require a dedicated network and
cannot be integrated with other solutions, IP video surveillance can
be integrated with an existing IP/Ethernet network. This makes all
IP video surveillance solutions extremely easy to install and manage
while allowing for the addition of endpoints for scalability and future
expansion. Best yet, because IP video surveillance can be integrated
onto existing IP/Ethernet networks, no new network infrastructure is
needed and businesses can combine their IP video surveillance net-
work together with other voice, video, data and mobility solutions
for one easy-to-manage communications network.
The possibilities for IP surveillance system design are nearly endless
with a wide range of available HD cameras and numerous options for
recording, viewing and managing video—including access via mobile
devices. The potentially crippling effects of not placing importance
on surveillance and security such as lawsuits, injury, theft, loss of life
and more are simply not worth the risk. Video surveillance network-
ing has evolved where it’s no longer complicated or expensive to
build, maintain and use a comprehensive surveillance solution. In
most cases, IP surveillance can simply be implemented with the in-
frastructure a business already has. IP video applications are placed
onto the same network as the VoIP phone system which allows
businesses to unify all communications on
one integrated network that can be easily
managed. IP cameras are easy to install
and future-proof allowing companies
to add cameras anywhere in the
world onto a single unified net-
work for real-time monitoring and
review and allows them to send
and access video feeds from any
device with an Internet connection.
IP-based NVRs allow businesses to
record and monitor feeds from any
camera in the world as long as it’s on
IP video surveillance offers
affordability, lower total
cost of ownership, scalabil-
ity (use existing equipment
and grow as you can) and
abundant features.