Update on IP Cameras: Anixter H.264 Performance Claims Examined

Posted on Dec 23, 2009




Other Updates on IP Cameras

Selectable Power over Ethernet Classes on Feb 10, 2010
As cameras offer more options (storage, analytics, etc.), their power needs will certainly rise. ...

Optimizing Bandwidth Consumption Through I Frame Settings on Feb 04, 2010
A blog post from Genetec offers an interesting example of lower level IP camera optimizations tha...

The Risk of Skewed IP Camera Comparisons on Oct 12, 2009
One of the most misleading and common problems in evaluating IP cameras is drawing comparisons to...

Features and OEMs for Video Encoder / Servers on Sep 05, 2009
Encoders, often called streams in Europe or Digital Video Servers (DVS) in Asia, are an increasin...

Detailed IP Camera Bandwidth Calculator on Jul 30, 2009
In a July 2009 report about calculating video surveillance bandwidth, I mentioned that calcu...

Challenges in Supporting 3rd Party IP Cameras on Jul 09, 2009
A few people asked about the difficulties for adding VMS support for IP cameras. A key difficulty...

Is SVC the Next Big CODEC? on May 24, 2009
SVC, or Scalable Video Codec, can dynamically change the resolution and bit-rate of video streams...


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IT is Now in Charge of Security Systems on Mar 11, 2010
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Funding for TimeSight on Mar 11, 2010
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Raises Modest New Funding on Mar 11, 2010
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Using LPR to Repossess Automobiles on Mar 11, 2010
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On-Line Technical Training Videos from Axis on Mar 10, 2010
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