Grandstream Surveillance Buyer's Guide - Manual (Page 5)

for surveillance coverage. Additionally, the progressive scan fea-
ture provides clarity of rapidly moving objects.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) – With the elimination of
dual networks, affordability of IP video equipment, reduced in-
stallation and maintenance costs and other related costs savings
and efficiency gains, the TCO of an IP video surveillance solution
is quite impactful.
• Reduced Cabling – With power over Ethernet (PoE) capability,
external power supplies or extensive cabling is eliminated.
• Better image storage – Network video recorders store digital
images and recordings and eliminate bulky, obsolete DVR tapes
that require physical storage.
• Locate video quickly and easily with faster, smarter search
capabilities
• Increased recording time
• Easy installation and system upgrades – No technical degree is
needed to install IP cameras with one-step auto provisioning.
• Scalability – Adding new cameras or locations as business needs
fluctuate is easily achieved.
• Encryption & authentication – Secure data transmission
through encryption and authentication methods such as video
watermark, HTTPS and password protection.
Five (5) Steps to Building an
IP Surveillance Solution
Grandstream has developed a simple 5-step process to help you
build a comprehensive IP video surveillance solution to protect your
business, your employees, your home and more. These 5-steps cover
everything from where to place cameras, how to select the right
camera, where to install the cameras, how to set up the network as
well as how to integrate various other devices with your surveillance
network to extend the life and value of the solution. Areas we’ll dis-
cuss include:
1. Identifying areas needing surveillance
2. Choosing the right cameras
3. Installing cameras
4. Using an NVR for recording and monitoring
5. Integrating your surveillance solution with IP
PBXs and other devices including 3rd party
alarms, intercoms and more
Reasons For Adopting IP
Surveillance Programs
• Employee monitoring/theft
• Protection of physical
assets
• Protection of employees
and customers
• Entry identification
• Monitoring of entrances/
exits
• Monitor money transaction
areas
• Improve employee
productivity
• Compliance monitoring
• Increase during work/
after hours property
surveillance
• Decrease risk of theft/
shoplifting
• Verification and evidence
of events