IP video offers more than just security surveillance

IP video offers  more than just security surveillance

The shift to IP-based video systems creates new opportunities going beyond CCTV's traditional purpose of security surveillance.

Whilst its prime use remains security, a host of other areas of operation is now benefitting from network video. In many cases we see IP video cameras being used in a multi-purpose fashion, often for operations management during the day and security surveillance at night.

Retail

IP video is widely used in retail for detecting check-out shrinkage, monitoring store presentation and analysing customer behaviour.

Manufacturing

Within manufacturing, network video is used to monitor production lines, manage quality control processes and detect intrusion of hazardous zones.

Education

In addition to detecting night-time vandalism, IP video is used in schools and colleges to manage student behaviour and tackle bullying. Teacher training and monitoring computer rooms are other common uses.

Transport

Transport terminals benefit from network video by monitoring and controlling vehicle movement and record vehicles at in and out gates.

Healthcare

Monitoring patient care, protecting expensive equipment and sensitive areas such as operating theatres and drug storage, as well as student training and remote export advice are all example use cases of how IP video is deployed in hospitals and medical centres.

Construction

Whilst IP cameras are used for remote security monitoring, on many sites cameras are being used for progress monitoring, creating high-quality time lapse movies and online project promotion.