Derek Rice

Analyzing the IP Megapixel Race: Good or Bad?

As the race for higher and higher megapixels begins to slow down, another ‘race’ begins to speed up — that of higher picture quality no matter what the megapixel count.

Derek Rice

May 18, 2012

While analog may still comprise the majority of already installed video security systems, IP cameras are not only here to stay, but there will come a day when they make up the majority of installations. In the IP arena, HD and megapixel are gobbling up greater market share. In fact, IMS Research forecasts that more than 70 percent of all network cameras sold in 2015 will be megapixel cameras.

IP for Sale

There have been some ‘stunning’ improvements made to IP cameras recently, according to security professionals. This makes them ideal for a wide range of new applications, translating to more sales opportunities for your company.

Derek Rice

February 22, 2012

End users’ desire for high-definition and megapixel technologies has driven the vast majority of advancements in the video surveillance industry — yet because the security industry has been adopting IP cameras more slowly than expected, end users may not necessarily be aware of the newest advancements.

Whether you’re in a sales or technical position, you will gain from ‘sitting in’ on this discussion among three experts about the capabilities, trends and future direction of video management systems.

Under the Hood with VMS

Derek Rice

April 11, 2011

Driven by the widespread availability — and expectation — of high-definition video, video management systems are playing an increasingly larger role in video security.

3 Misconceptions About DVRs & NVRs

DVR and NVR experts describe the top three most common misconceptions about the technology — and why those are wrong.

Derek Rice

January 31, 2011

There are exciting things happening in the DVR and NVR business, many of which are shaping the future of video surveillance. Unfortunately, wherever excitement goes, it often brings with it a degree of misunderstanding. Video industry professionals talk about what they say are the top three most common misconceptions about DVR and NVR technology and system selection.

Automation Platforms: Central Station Software Update

Derek Rice

January 1, 2011

A sneak peek at Bold’s upcoming mobile application will include the ability to view video using a smart phone.Overhauled Web Access, PSAP Lead Manitou Improvements The last year has been

Wireless Strengths

Derek Rice

December 1, 2010

Wireless is ideal for remote locations such as the Usibelli Coal Mine in Healy, Alaska, where a wired infrastructure would be cost-prohibitive.The use of wireless technologies in security systems is

Image is EVERYTHING

Derek Rice

November 1, 2010

If the quality of security video depends on the quality of the camera that captures it, then how important is the lens that’s attached to that camera? Because all light

Video Solutions: LPR

Derek Rice

September 1, 2010

Images captured by a conventional camera lack the sharpness and clarity that is produced by LPR-specific cameras such as the Bosch REG LPR camera.A license plate is essentially the DNA

KILLER KABLE

Derek Rice

August 1, 2010

If you install video systems on a regular basis, you may think you know all you need to know about cable and wire. Think again. Between the variety of cable

Life on the Edge

Derek Rice

July 1, 2010

Intelligent edge devices are ideally suited for highly secure facilities such as airports, where a larger number of entities need access to video from cameras. Sony’s Miguel Lazatin says having