Article: Smarter At The Edge And Better Throughout

By Bill Taylor, President, Panasonic System Networks Company of America

Today's IP-based network environment offers a multitude of benefits for the end-user. Ranking high among these benefits are easy access to video anywhere it is needed and the ability to integrate with other IP-based physical security and business operational systems.

Several developing trends in video surveillance camera technology are helping to maximize the benefits of IP-based systems. First, the emergence and wide implementation of HD and megapixel imaging technology has transformed the way systems are deployed and the kinds of information users can obtain from their systems. Next, a remarkable increase in intelligence inside the cameras is enabling better imaging and more data, creating an impact at the systems level. Let's look at the potential effect of these developments – often working together – to make IP-based systems better.