IP Video technology in its simplest form is CCTV (Close Circuit Television) that runs over your existing network infrastructure. IP video is becoming a very common technology used throughout many industries on a daily basis. It can help to remotely and cost-effectively protect and monitor your business, your staff or pupils and your property.

IP video systems have many uses including:

IP Solutions for Education

Implemented correctly IP video can aid teachers in tackling many behavioural and attendance issues, including:

• Bullying & behavioural incidents
• Deterrent for drug use & weapon carrying
• Attendance & truancy
• Teacher training

You can collect data or evidence which is easily recalled and monitored via intuitive software and used to evaluate, educate and teach or convict - making your IP Video system more than a simple CCTV system.

Image Quality

• No Signal Conversion: The signal remains digital from the camera, along the cabling to the PC / workstation. This ensures the highest quality image is recorded.
• High Megapixel Resolution: Allows the user to view clear and high resolution images which can be enlarged via a zoom, often with better results than analogue.
• Progressive Scan: Removes the blurring effect caused by fast moving objects that can affect an analogue system.

Flexibility

• Flexible Upgrades: Open source solutions give you the flexibility to utilise your existing analogue CCTV system and continue to upgrade the system in the future weather adding cameras or software changes.
• Remote Access: IP based video solutions allow users to view feeds from a range of different devices including desktop PC's, laptops and PDAs either from the LAN or over the internet. Allowing alerts to be sent giving warning of break in or if an event has occurred and been recorded.
• Wireless Cameras: When cables are not practical cameras can also be added to a standard wireless network for added ease and flexibility.
• Trigger Links: Certain cameras have triggers which can be activated when an event happens such as, unlocking a door for a colleague, switching on the lights to disturb a burglar or relaying a security message.

As with any large expenditure you need to consider the ROI, including:

• Saving money on replacing / repairing property due to theft or vandalism
• A safer environment improves learning among pupils
• Encouraging less anti-social behaviour
• Providing teachers with the means to evaluate performance with an aim to improve teaching skills
• Improve the perception of schools by future parents & students when enrolling

Misco offer a complete IP video installation solution service, from design to installation Misco's trained engineers will deliver and install IP Video technology to your establishment inside or outside. Misco provide:

• Training
• Advice on system setup
• Storage suggestions
• Software advice
• Installation
• Maintenance or self maintenance ideas
• How to integrate exist systems
• Tips on how the system could be improved or added to in the future
• Out of hours alarm centres