Article: Choosing The Right Storage For The Application

By John Centofanti, Panasonic System Networks Company

Data storage is an important and expensive component of today's networked video surveillance systems. Because the amount of storage needed for data-heavy digital video files can be substantial, it is important for integrators to make smart technology choices. Traditionally a function of digital video recorders (DVRs) and network video recorders (NVRs), storage has now evolved into a separate system component, in line with best practices of the IT industry.