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.
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.
Analog 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.
