Axis IP-Surveillance.
Endless possibilities for video surveillance.
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For the security manager, the shift to network video creates new opportunities where digital
technology can be put to use to deliver maximum value.
Superior image quality
Scalability and flexibility
Image quality is clearly one of the most important An Axis network video system can be expanded by
features of any camera, if not the most important. adding more network cameras. You can choose exactly
Superior image quality enables the user to more closely what you need today, and scale the system at any time
follow details and changes in images, making for bet- to meet your growing needs. New technologies, addi-
ter and faster decisions to more effectively safeguard tional cameras, and extra storage capacity can all be
people and property. It also ensures greater accuracy easily added as required, thanks to strict adherence to
for automated analysis and alarm tools. Axis network industry standards.
cameras provide high-quality video images, and mega-
pixel network cameras are available to provide even Cost-effectiveness
more image details.
Based on open standards, Axis network video products
run on IP networks. Using standard PC server hard-
ware rather than proprietary equipment such as DVRs
Remote accessibility
With network video, users can access real-time video radically reduces management and equipment costs,
at any time from any authorized computer anywhere. particularly for larger systems where storage and serv-
Axis network video products provide an easy way to ers are a significant portion of the total solution cost.
capture and distribute high quality video over any kind Additional cost savings come from the infrastructure
of IP network or the Internet. The video can be stored used. IP-based networks such as LANs and the Inter-
at remote locations for convenience and security, and net can be leveraged for other applications across the
the information can be transported over the LAN or organization.
Internet.
Distributed intelligence
These days, a massive amount video is being recorded,
Easy, future-proof integration
There are almost no limitations as to where a network but never watched or reviewed due to lack of time. As
video product can be placed. Axis network video has a result, events and activities are missed, and suspi-
the capacity to provide a high level of integration with cious behaviors remain unnoticed. With network video,
other equipment and functions, making it a continually intelligence has been brought into the camera itself.
developing system. A fully integrated Axis network vid- Network cameras can have built-in video motion de-
eo system can be used for a multitude of applications tection and alarm management so the camera decides
simultaneously: for instance, access control, building when to send video, at what frame rate and resolution,
management, point-of-sales systems, ATMs, as well as and when to alert a specific operator. Other unique
fire, intruder and visitor management.
features include audio detection and active tamper-
ing alarm.
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The IP Way:
How it works
Protecting existing CCTV investments
Significant investments in analog CCTV systems may
have already been made. The technology shift to net-
work video does not, however, mean that existing ana-
log CCTV investments have to be discarded. With an
Axis network video solution, you can integrate your
existing analog system into an IP-based solution. The
solution enables you to take advantage of numerous
functionalities such as remote pan/tilt/zoom, Power
over Ethernet, audio, video motion detection, while
meeting user requirements for image quality, recording
capabilities, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Leveraging IT investments and achieving a
lower total cost of ownership
The majority of businesses now have high-speed, IP-
based networks connected to the Internet. Adding an
Axis network video system simply utilizes and extends
the same infrastructure to include video functionality.
Standard IT equipment such as switches, PC servers for
video recording and storage, are used, so existing in-
vestments in IT infrastructure and devices can be lev-
eraged, ensuring high return on investment.
Analog cameras
Axis video encoders and
rack solutions
Axis video encoders make it possi-
ble to move toward a network video
system without having to discard
existing analog equipment. They
connect to analog cameras, digitize
the images and send them over an
IP network, allowing analog cam-
eras to take advantage of many of
the same benefits as provided by
network cameras.
A more secure system
Network video offers more ways to secure access to video than can be provided by an analog CCTV system.
Passwords can be used to limit access, and video can be encrypted before being sent over the network to make
sure it cannot be viewed or tampered with. The system can also be set up to authenticate the connection
using encrypted certificates that only accept a specific network video device, thus eliminating the possibility
of anyone hacking into the system.
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An Axis network video system is able to send video without the need for a dedicated
physical infrastructure. It uses standard IP networks, such as Local Area Networks (LANs)
and the Internet, for transporting information, rather than dedicated point-to-point
cabling, such as that used in analog video systems.
IP NETWORK
Axis network cameras
Video management and
Remote access
Axis video decoder
Connecting directly to the IP net- storage
work, they capture and send live A standard PC with video manage- motely from anywhere on the LAN monitored on existing analog equip-
Any camera can be monitored re- If network video streams need to be
video directly over the IP network.
ment software can be used to mon- or the Internet.
itor and record the video.
ment, an Axis video decoder can be
used.
Easy and cost-effective expansion
A network video system is extremely flexible. Cameras can be moved freely around the network, and the
system can be expanded by adding more network cameras. This is easily done regardless of whether the new
cameras are to be placed at the same site, or at a new location communicating over the Internet.
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Making the most out of your system
With Axis network video solutions, you can take advantage of advanced features that will
further enhance your application.
Progressive scan:
Depicting moving objects clearly
Wireless networking:
For full installation flexibility
Many network cameras employ progressive scan tech- Sometimes wireless solutions are the best and most
nology that better depicts moving objects clearly. This cost-effective option for video surveillance installa-
advanced image capture technology means that the tions. For example, it is useful in historic buildings,
whole image is captured at one time, thus providing where the installation of cables would damage the in-
crystal clear images even with a high degree of motion. terior, or within facilities where there is a need to move
cameras to new locations on a regular basis. The tech-
Power over Ethernet:
Increasing savings and reliability
Not available for analog cameras, Power over Ethernet
nology can also be used to bridge sites without expen-
sive ground cabling.
(PoE, IEEE 802.3af standard) means that the cameras Video compression formats:
get power from a PoE-enabled switch or midspan over H.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG
the same standard cable that transmits video. PoE pro- Video compression formats can be a determining fac-
vides multiple benefits, including reduced installation tor for a video surveillance application. Many Axis net-
costs and flexibility in camera placement. In addition, work video products feature advanced real-time video
cameras can get centralized backup power from the encoding that can deliver Motion JPEG, MPEG-4 as
server room, so in the event of a power failure they will well as H.264 video streams. This gives the flexibility to
continue to operate.
maximize image quality for recording while reducing
bandwidth and storage needs.
Megapixel resolution:
See what you’ve been missing
Intelligent video:
A megapixel network camera provides more detail or Scalable intelligence at the edge
can cover larger areas. In addition to the advantage of Intelligent video makes video more manageable for
depicting more detail with greater pixel density, it can systems and persons. Applications range from analyt-
be used to digitally pan, tilt and zoom, and to create ics such as video motion detection and audio detec-
multi-view video.
tion, to more advanced systems including camera tam-
pering detection, people counting, virtual fences, and
vehicle license plate recognition. Building this sort of
analytics into edge devices such as network cameras
has major advantages. An intelligent network camera
is never idle and supports the operator 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. It is constantly on guard, waiting
for an impulse to start recording or sending an alarm to
the operator.
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Total cost of ownership at a glance
All the advanced features offered by network video come at a cost. The initial price for a net-
work camera can be higher than an analog camera, if one compares only the camera. But
comparing the cost per video channel, the Axis network video system, with all its superior
flexibility and performance, quickly becomes comparable with an analog system anchored by
a DVR. In many system configurations, the upfront cost for a surveillance system based on
network video products is lower.
According to independent research on the differences > If an IP infrastructure is installed, the network video
between analog and digital solutions, installation, con-
system is always lower in cost.
figuration and training costs for analog systems are > Network video systems of 40 cameras or more have
almost 50% more than for IP systems. For example,
cabling is almost three times as expensive in analog
a lower total cost of ownership than analog-based
systems.
systems compared with IP-based systems. The primary > 32 cameras is the break-even point for IP systems vs.
reason is that coaxial cabling is more expensive than
Ethernet cabling. Also, analog typically requires sepa-
rate power cabling, while Power over Ethernet elimi-
nates the need for electrical connections in the IP sys-
analog. Beyond 32 cameras, the network video sys-
tem in common scenarios has a lower cost, and be-
tween 16 and 32, the cost is quite similar or may be
slightly lower for analog systems.
tem, and separate cabling is also needed to control > Network video products have other benefits that
analog PTZ cameras. A network video system allows
users to incorporate open PC systems and open storage
with video management software, which costs 20%
less than DVRs.
cannot be quantified: scalability, easier integration
with other systems, superior image quality, better
maintenance and service, easier troubleshooting,
and many more.
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Why Axis
IP system
US$ 61,382
Analog solutions
US$ 63,481
> Worldwide #1 in network video,
the world’s leading expert
> Proven installations across all
continents
> Broadest product portfolio in the
industry
> Broadest network of security and
IT partners
> Over 20 years of networking
excellence
The total cost for network video systems with existing infrastructure vs.
analog solutions will range from 35% lower for systems with up to four
cameras to an average of 15% less for systems with more than 60 cam-
eras. In cases where there is no existing IP infrastructure, analog solu-
tions have a 5%-10% price advantage for systems up to 32 cameras
vs. IP. But beyond 32 cameras, the price advantage for network video
systems averages 5%.
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About Axis Communications
Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions
for professional installations. The company is the global
market leader in network video, driving the ongoing
shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Axis
products and solutions focus on security surveillance
and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative,
open technology platforms.
Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide
with offices in more than 20 countries and cooperating
with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984,
Axis is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange under the
ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit
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