HDcctv: Non-IP Megapixel Coming to Video Surveillance?

Will non-IP cameras soon provide megapixel resolution? It sounds strange and almost a contradiction in terms. Today, only IP cameras provide anything above standard resolution (like 720p, 1080p, 1.3MP and 2MP cameras).

A new industry group, called the HDcctv Alliance, has been formed to promote the development of a non-IP megapixel standard and the release of products based on that standard. 

[Update 6/16/09: Details are now available including our in-depth competitive analysis of HDcctv compared to IP Megapixel and Hybrid DVRs]. Also, watch the sales pitch overview from the HDcctv:

The Importance of Megapixel

Megapixel is the strongest growth driver in the industry today:

• Industry professionals voted megapixel as the top emerging technology trend
  
• I recommend megapixel as the best way to grow video surveillance sales
• Users are really excited when they watch demos of megapixel cameras
  
• I believe it is the strongest motivator for switching to IP Video

What Will happen to non-IP Megapixel?

I need more technical details to guess what will come of this. It could be a powerful force that stems the growth of IP cameras or it could be a last ditch effort by analog providers that goes nowhere. It all depends on how well it can work and how well analog manufacturers can join forces together.

[Note: An earlier version of the article referred to this technology as "analog megapixel'. Referring to it as 'analog' is incorrect. I have requested the principles of the HDcctv Alliance to provide more information in the near future.]