HD Surveillance expected to grow to 859 Petabytes by 2017.

HD Surveillance Growth

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE MARKET?

FROM ANALOG TO IP, BETTER IMAGE QUALITY & MORE

Over the last several years, a hot topic in video surveillance has been the migration from analog to IP, and what’s required in order to make a smooth and successful change-over. While that’s certainly an important discussion, there are several other emerging trends and technologies that are not only reshaping the infrastructure behind video surveillance, but also transforming how organizations of all shapes and sizes are fundamentally using this technology.

By the end of 2015, more than 70 percent of all network camera shipments will have megapixel resolution∗. This shift is happening due to:

  • Improved compression codecs (H.264)
  • Networks (networking hardware, server and storage) supporting IP surveillance are higher performing and purpose built
  • Better image quality, higher resolutions give more useable image detail
  • Improved performance of high resolution cameras in difficult lighting conditions (e.g., lowlight and WDR)
  • Reduced storage costs
  • Better coverage, potentially reducing camera counts

High-definition resolution provides up to five times higher resolution than standard analog. The two most widely used high-definition standards come from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE): 296M (720p) and 274M (1080).

In essence, 296M defines a resolution of 1280×720 pixels with high color fidelity in a 16:9 format using progressive scanning at 25/30 Hz and 50/60 Hz. 274M defines a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels with high color fidelity in a 16:9 format using either interlaced or progressive scanning at 25/30 Hz and 50/60 Hz. A camera that adheres to one of these standards indicates HDTV quality and provides the benefits in resolution, color fidelity and frame rates.

245 Million

Installed video surveillance cameras globally (2014)

20 Percent

Portion of network based (IP) surveillance cameras

14.2 Percent

Global video surveillance growth in 2014

$15.7 Billion

Estimated video surveillance equipment market by end of 2015

859 Petabytes

Estimated daily data dump from video surveillance cameras worldwide

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE TRENDS TO WATCH

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The Move from Analog to IP

The technology advancements of IP cameras give businesses the ability to improve video quality with higher resolution and instant conversion to digital, yet using fewer cameras to monitor the same square footage. That means better capture quality, lower costs, easier monitoring and faster analytics.

The Resolution Revolution

While full HD resolution is becoming mainstream for high quality video surveillance, 4K imaging, developing on the HD standard, will begin to take hold due to its impressive ability to zoom in on high definition images. This ultra-high definition standard is quickly becoming available without compromise on frame rate or light sensitivity.

The Move to Multi-Dimensional

New visual enhancement technologies will play a significant role in shaping video surveillance for years to come. The demand for low-light sensitivity and infrared technology at HD resolution is being complemented by high performance image processing, to ensure image delivery is not compromised in any light condition.

VIDEO

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WHITE PAPERS

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Video Surveillance & Mission Critical Data Storage

NetApp

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Xprotect System Architecture Guide

Milestone

INDUSTRY REPORTS

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Hybrid Solutions Become an Increasingly Critical Part of Analog-to-IP Migration

SDM Magazine

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“Game of Nodes” Understanding Converged & Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

Needham Insights

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Questions Remain About How To Use Data From License Plate Scanners

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