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: systems allow live streaming video and still image transfer (both one-way and two-way) at an average of 30 frames per second into a standard, easy-to-use web browser, so video can be viewed in real-time from police cars and other emergency vehicles.

IP-based systems deliver a great deal of additional functionality. For instance, they provide motion detection, auto time and date stamps, easy transfer of visuals, and pre- and post-alarm messaging. Business owners are notified immediately if any event occurs; they can then log on to the system remotely to see what’s happening in their offices and businesses.

Frost & Sullivan analysts inform that the traditional CCTV systems have witnessed an increase in demand due to technological improvements and advanced features in terms of integration with other access control technologies like biometrics and digital video software. Additionally, smart cameras that provide intelligent analysis of captured video images are also driving the market. While traditional CCTV solutions still account for majority of the market, analysts point to IP technology as the next step forward for surveillance systems. Moving from analogue to digital is heating up the security surveillance and monitoring market.

Analysts say that the trend from analogue CCTV to fully digital, network video surveillance is in its infancy and will ensure that the video surveillance market grows at a healthy pace for many years to come. Currently, Swedish manufacturer Axis dominates the market for network cameras. Other players in analogue cameras—Panasonic and Sony—are fast catching up. They are paying more attention to IP surveillance and are expected to launch a large number of IP-based surveillance products in the next year or two.

UK-based Dedicated Micros, a provider of digital video multiplex recorders and IP CCTV products for security applications, is launching its operations in India soon. The company’s security and surveillance products are already deployed in select locations like shopping malls, hotels and corporate offices. Globally, it boasts of deployment for public safety monitoring at London’s fashion district and Heathrow airport, Sydney Opera House, Qatar TV. In the Middle East, Sharjah Police uses the system for traffic monitoring and the Dubai Police for monitoring Gold Souk visitors.