How to migrate DVR into IP system leveraging existing infrastructure?

How to migrate DVR into IP system leveraging existing infrastructure?

1. Turn your existing DVR 'IP enabled and remotely accessible using enVigil NVS+

( Networked Video Server) without changing analog cameras. Our Video Server comes with storage.

1. Add NVR- enVigil IP+ add new IP cameras to your current infrastructure.
2. Use Central Management System to access any camera of your choice across DVR and NVR


Cradle Technology offers:

1. enVigil IP+ - 4, 8, 16, 32 Cameras - Our Plug and Play IP series
2. enVigil E ( Enterprise)- 8, 16, 32 Cameras - upgrades analog DVR to Digital and remote accessible
3. Central Management System - integrates envigil IP+ and enVigil E and gives seamless visibility of cameras across IP and analog technologies. Also can work with only analog or only IP solution offered by Cradle Technologies.


enVigil NVS+ ( Video Server) and enVigil IP+ ( NVR) operates on regular bandwidth and still enables remote viewing. Even using a data card ( Verizon or Reliance) one can access 32 channels live with smooth viewing experience offered by enVigil's bandwidth adaptability feature. Using enVigil Product Line it is easy to access multiple locations from anywhere, anytime. Just upgrade your old DVR system to enVigil Networked Video Server (reuse existing wiring,cameras) & make your CCTV system Modern & full featured. For new expansion add enVigil IP+ ( NVR) with IP Cameras and seamlessly integrate both with enVigil CMS. You get real time pre set SMS & email Alerts & capability to access property by iPhone, Blackberry or PDA real time. View Forensic Recording remotely & fully manage enVigil CCTV remotely. You can use enVigil CCTV product line to access your property for security & also go beyond security to monitor business processes & staff resulting in increased profits. enVigil transfers all Video Data over VPN ( virtual Private network) securely while traveling over Internet so nobody can snoop in your property. Large 2 TB storage can be built in the system, add extended storage via Networked Attached Storage ( NAS).

Fully networked compact enVigil Video Servers (analog and IP+ video servers) users can access from LAN, WAN, Mobile

enVigil product line is great for remote monitoring your business and multi location businesses since you can access multiple enVigil Video Servers from any where in the world.


Why enVigil product line?



* Save on existing infrastructure use enVigil NVS+
* Add new infrastructure with modern enVigil IP+ with new IP technology that has capability to add HD, Mega Pixel and Panoramic Cameras
* Inbuilt VPN for secure video data transmission
* Works on low bandwidth
* Distributed architecture
* Rapid deployment
* Smart system delivers system down alerts via email and SMS
* Software upgradable systems
* Great Remote viewing experience.


http://www.cradle.com/envigil_product_offering.html
contact@cradle.om

Parking Lot Security

Parking Lot Security
A Lot of crimes or lead to the crime can be found out if the parking lots are monitored by the security system.
In retail malls or at office buildings parking lots are large and not monitored with a lot of activity of cars coming and going,
It is important for forensic reasons to find out what really happened. Also it is great to have such evidence handy when there is some accident in the parking lot and some Insurance liability can be avoided with the proof that you have.
Also the business does get reduction on insurance premium if you have the video surveillance in place.

One can use wide angle cameras, night vision cameras, hidden cameras etc according to the need of the business and parking lot.

www.cradle.com's enVigil IP+ solution offers a great solution using the wireless techniques to avoid wiring and digging of your finished parking lot.

Our system works with various wireless options and provides you complete solution using wired and wireless techniques according to yoru unique situation.

enVigil IP+

enVigil (IP+) Product line is available in 4, 8, 16 and 32 camera system. Contact us for pricing.

enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR Pre-packaged solution for you.

enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR is a pre-packaged video surveillance solution consisting of a Network Video Recorder (NVR). and four Panasonic cameras (wired or wireless).

Customers have an option of choosing Sanyo or Axis HD cameras instead of Panasonic cameras.

enVigil (IP+) 4 is a Linux Based NVR solution. It is a highly flexible and cost-efficient solution supporting Megapixel IP cameras.

enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR comes with unique features such as secure transmission of Video data and bandwidth adaptability for ensuring the best remote viewing experience.

Administrative access for configuring recording schedule and user privileges have been made easy. Users have easy access to recorded data using Mobile Phone and 3G technology.

enVigil (IP+) 4 is the most suitable NVR solution for retailers, homes, banks, small offices and other commercial or residential buildings.

enVigil (IP+) 4 connects to enVigil client (eWatch) which allows motion based or continuous recording and instant playback.

Web / Mobile Viewer (client) is available
enVigil System Overview
Component Description
eWatch (Client) eWatch is the client in the server-client architecture. eWatch connects remotely to enVigil NVR

* Monitor live video (up to 4 channel)
* Playback recorded video (up to 4 channel)

eWatch logins to enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR can be done as 3 different user groups privileges: administrator, power user, user. Each user group has its own distinctive privilege in system configuration, live view camera, access to private cameras and playback camera.
Remote Playback System (Client) Remote Playback application can playback 4 channels of recording
Plug and Play enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR is a plug and play system. Cameras can be connected to the network using Wifi network, Ethernet over Power) (EoP and, Mesh Technology etc.

Cradle’s patent pending central server enables plug and play thus eliminating the need for port forwarding.


Web / Mobile Viewer (client)

* eWatch can both display live video (4 channel) and playback recordings (4 channel) on remote server.
* i-Phone and Safari or any web browser can stream video from enVigil (IP+) 4

enVigil IP+ is the best NVR solution for mid and small size businesses

enVigil IP+



enVigil (IP+) Product line is available in 4, 8, 16 and 32 camera system. Contact us for pricing.

enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR Pre-packaged solution for you.

enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR is a pre-packaged video surveillance solution consisting of a Network Video Recorder (NVR). and four Panasonic cameras (wired or wireless).

Customers have an option of choosing Sanyo or Axis HD cameras instead of Panasonic cameras.

enVigil (IP+) 4 is a Linux Based NVR solution. It is a highly flexible and cost-efficient solution supporting Megapixel IP cameras.

enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR comes with unique features such as secure transmission of Video data and bandwidth adaptability for ensuring the best remote viewing experience.

Administrative access for configuring recording schedule and user privileges have been made easy. Users have easy access to recorded data using Mobile Phone and 3G technology.

enVigil (IP+) 4 is the most suitable NVR solution for retailers, homes, banks, small offices and other commercial or residential buildings.

enVigil (IP+) 4 connects to enVigil client (eWatch) which allows motion based or continuous recording and instant playback.

Web / Mobile Viewer (client) is available
enVigil System Overview
Component Description
eWatch (Client) eWatch is the client in the server-client architecture. eWatch connects remotely to enVigil NVR

* Monitor live video (up to 4 channel)
* Playback recorded video (up to 4 channel)

eWatch logins to enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR can be done as 3 different user groups privileges: administrator, power user, user. Each user group has its own distinctive privilege in system configuration, live view camera, access to private cameras and playback camera.
Remote Playback System (Client) Remote Playback application can playback 4 channels of recording
Plug and Play enVigil (IP+) 4 NVR is a plug and play system. Cameras can be connected to the network using Wifi network, Ethernet over Power) (EoP and, Mesh Technology etc.

Cradle’s patent pending central server enables plug and play thus eliminating the need for port forwarding.


Web / Mobile Viewer (client)

* eWatch can both display live video (4 channel) and playback recordings (4 channel) on remote server.
* i-Phone and Safari or any web browser can stream video from enVigil (IP+) 4

Almost 50 percent of NYC subway cameras don't work

Almost 50 percent of NYC subway cameras don't work



This is New York and not some small random city in the world !
Lack of Video Slows Hunt for a Killer in the Subway

While there were some conflicting witness accounts, the police believe the man who fatally stabbed two others with a knife during a subway brawl early Sunday morning fled the train at the Christopher Street station.
Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

There are no cameras in the Christopher Street station, where the police believe a killer fled.

In an era of heightened security, when it seems as if virtually every step one takes in Lower Manhattan is captured on hidden camera
somewhere, subway surveillance cameras might well have recorded the man
leaving the station.

Except for one problem: the Christopher Street station has no cameras.

Moreover, nearly half of the subway system’s 4,313 security cameras that have been installed — in stations and tunnels throughout the
system — do not work, because of either shoddy software or construction
problems, say officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the city’s bus, subway and train system.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/nyregion/30subway.html


Can you talk about how one can fix this problem?

Does it need a fix? How can one use exiting cameras and infrastructure and upgrade with less money?
http://www.gobeyondsecurity.com/forum/topics/almost-50-percent-of-nyc

Retail Survey Shows Crime Increases Tied to Economy: Is this the time to add security?

Retail Survey Shows Crime Increases Tied to Economy:
Is this the time to add security?

-The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today released the Current Crime Trends Survey, revealing evidence that crimes against retailers are trending upward in correlation with the down economy.

The survey examines the observations from 52 of the largest and fastest growing retailers in the US, ranging from grocery, drugstore, and mass merchant to specialty apparel, electronics and appliances, and fabric and craft retail. Focusing on the time period associated with the current economic downturn, the survey seeks to identify corresponding trends in unlawful activity.

The report concludes that crimes of opportunity as well as more sophisticated organized retail crime (ORC) are on the rise across all retail segments.
Key findings include:
84% report an increase in theft/amateur shoplifting
76% report an increase in financial fraud
80% report increases in organized retail crime
77% of specialty retailers report increases in ORC

If you need a security system for your retail shop and also can view your shop remotely live or also view recorded video on regular bandwidth then contact us
contact@cradle.com

storage, bandwidth and access issues in security field

It makes sense to use a Networked Video Server that can use Analog Cameras and compress the maga data and make it digital and then send it across to the client. I would suggest to have a look at enVigil video server

The topic of this discussion is "Network Video Storage and Megapixel Camera Technology" not IP Camera's!

The reason people are so hooked on doing Camera based storage and analytics is due to the premise that IP is the solution for moving SD/HD Video between a Camera and a storage solution be it DVR, NVR, NAS. IP has severe bandwidth, QoS and cost per channel issues when trying to move realtime HD Video across a network.

D1/VGA Camera's are causing performance issues with 720p and 1080p having 4 to 8x more data, the problems of network design and infrastructure become even more apparent.

1) Centralised Video Storage and Image Analytics will ALWAYS be cheaper than Camera based storage and analytics due to Moore's Law.

2) IP transport between a Camera and DVR has limitations that are directly impacting Video quality in terms of both Frame rate and Compression, to meet bandwidth, QoS and cost per channel targets.

3) IP Video Transport is perfect for DVR to Client, as latency and packet loss is not a real issue when reviewing a single stream of Video for review.

4) IP has a hard distance limitation of 100M, and High Frame rate, High Quality HD Video will require GB Ethernet with Cat6 Cable. Distances beyond 100M require Repeater, Routers or Fibre Optic Convertors

The traditional DVR/Camera model with point to point Analogue DVR/Camera transport and IP based Client control and review still offers the best price/performance ratio in the market today. For 16 Camera or less systems with less than 4000 sq/ft, there is simply no need to incur extra costs for an IP Camera architecture, that a) Costs more b) Is harder to Install c) Slower Frame Rates d) Poor picture quality.

NTSC/PAL in D1 is successfully servicing 98% of the installed based and over 90% of new installations. HD Camera's represent less than 150K per year world wide and technologies such as HDcctv (www.highdefcctv.org) will embrace the proven SD DVR/Camera architecture and offer better, cheaper, faster and easier solutions for deploying HD CCTV systems to 85% plus of the market.

IP is great transport and when used correctly offers many benefits but other technologies such as SDi exist for a reason as they offer inherent advantages over IP for certain applications (Uncompressed, Realtime, QoS, Cost per Channel, Low Latency, Distance, Ease of Install). SDi in particular is the backbone of the Broadcast Industries move to HD Video and the investments being made in R&D are an order of magnitude higher than IP Video for CCTV.

SDi makes sense for Camera to DVR
IP makes sense for DVR to Client
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$7.7 million in stimulus funds for airport surveillance announced

The stimulus package committed more than $3 billion for homeland security projects through DHS and GSA; of the $1 billion allocated to TSA for aviation security projects, $700 million is dedicated to screening checked baggage and $300 million is allocated for checkpoint explosives detection technology

DHS secretary Janet Napolitano announced approximately $7.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, aka stimulus funds) funding for the installation of new closed circuit television systems at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Spokane International, Gerald R. Ford International and Boise, Idaho airports. "State-of-the-art surveillance technology provides another critical layer of security at our airports," said Napolitano. "These projects will inject critical Recovery Act dollars into our local economies and create sophisticated security networks designed to detect threats and aid our emergency response efforts."

Closed circuit surveillance systems are an integral part of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and airport security operations, helping in threat detection and enhancing emergency response and risk mitigation. CCTV technology is used at hundreds of airports across the United States, and TSA has collaborated individually with sixty-two airports nationwide to expand these sophisticated and integrated security networks to increase safety for airport facilities and employees.

To date, Napolitano has announced four projects funded by ARRA for new inline baggage handling systems that will improve airport security, travel efficiency and create jobs-totaling $62 million for technology upgrades at Orlando International, Jackson Hole, Philadelphia International, and San Francisco International airports.

In awarding ARRA funds, DHS says it prioritizes shovel-ready projects that infuse resources into local economies quickly while meeting critical security needs. DHS has obligated more than 20 percent of its ARRA funds to date, and is on track to obligate more than 50 percent by the end of September 2009.

ARRA, signed into law by President Obama on 19 February, committed more than $3 billion for homeland security projects through DHS and the General Services Administration (GSA). Of the $1 billion allocated to TSA for aviation security projects, $700 million is dedicated to screening checked baggage and $300 million is allocated for checkpoint explosives detection technology.

Networked DVRS (Analog) V/S IP Cameras and VMS

Ram Natarajan Cradle Technology CTO talks about the advantages of Networked DVRS (Analog) V/S IP Cameras and VMS

Smart networked Analog Servers like enVigil incorporate efficient streaming of compressed video ( MPEG4 or H.264) using a matrix of cameras and streaming a single of channel of Video with multiple cameras embedded into it. This is accomplished by having a matrix composition in the memory at a high refresh rate ( about 10 to 15 frames a second), encoding using MPEG4 or H.264 and streaming it at anywhere from 200 to 500 Kilo-bites per second. The resulting user experience is much better compared to remote view of NVRs or consolidating IP cameras at the same bit rate. This is mainly because the IP cameras stream individual JPEG streams and because of the low Internet bandwidth available one ends up with a inferior quality of video with low refresh rates. Since it takes enormous amounts of processing power to composite the incoming IP streams in a matrix form (because it involves decoding the incoming JPEG/ MPEG4/ H.264 IP streams scaling down and composition), it is impossible to achieve the same smooth motion rendition video as with the networked Video Servers.

Also with IP Cameras the internal LAN bandwidth requirements significantly increase when the number of cameras exceed 32 and when you want to save the video data at high quality. You are forced to use a parallel network that will carry the IP Video Streams. So in affect the claim from IP Video Surveillance people that the customer will save on wiring is just not true. In terms of power supply the IP cameras and Analog cameras behave in the same manner, in that they need a power supply unit. Analog has an advantage since the power and Video, Audio and RS485 signals can all run on a single CAT5 cable.

enVigil for Hospital Surveillance

Hospital- video surveillance
In hospitals and healthcare facilities, video surveillance is an effective tool that goes beyond security and helps the hospital administration monitor the business processes and increase productivity, quality of care and also control costs and wastage. Surveillance systems like enVigil can work to protect hospital employees and provide valuable visual evidence to prevent dishonest claims. enVigil from www.cradle.com can provide the video technology to the hospitals with added flexibility in their video surveillance installations, while offering benefits such as remote video monitoring and more effective storage capabilities.
enVigil provides these benefits to the hospitals & health care facilities.

1. Increase security and safety – enVigil can help to prevent crimes and break-ins and monitor for unauthorized visitors in restricted areas.
2. Improve productivity – enVigil improves productivity and quality of care because you can train and monitor the staff.
3. Prevent dishonest claims – In instances where patients or visitors falsely attest to injuring themselves on hospital property, visual evidence from the facility's security cameras can disprove such assertions, saving the hospital from pricey unwarranted insurance claims.
4. Resolve employee disputes – Employee disputes are easily resolved when clear visual proof is available. Surveillance cameras can shed light on incidents in question.
5. Continuous real-time monitoring –Cradle’s enVigil System allows authorized hospital employees to monitor critical areas continuously, in real time, from their personal computers and notebooks.
6. Extended Storage –. enVigil systems enable the user to store recorded footage digitally on the enVigil DVR (up to 2 TB) and then also Networked Attached Servers (NAS), where the surveillance video is easily accessible to authorized users, and offers improved searching capabilities.
7. enVigil offers section wise security- enVigil offers section wise security and you can have multiple enVigil servers monitoring the hospital buildings dividing the facility in smart sections to do the monitoring easy and give the monitoring job to appropriate personnel.
8. Remote video monitoring – Remote monitoring is an extremely helpful tool in medical facilities. enVigil Systems allows hospital employees to view security camera footage remotely from any PC with network access.
9. Smart Alerts via SMS, Emails- enVigil can send you smart alerts by sms and emails with visual picture attached.
10. enVigil can be integrated with Access Control systems- You can integrate enVigil with existing access control systems
11. Easy upgrade and reuse of infrastructure- enVigil is a smart upgrade because you can reuse the cameras and wiring of the current system and just changing DVR will make your whole surveillance system have up to date technology.
12. enVigil is specially good for multi location hospitals- Since enVigil can provide smooth video and it can work on regular band width it is specially good for multi-location facilities

A well balance physical security and video surveillance combination is a way to go
Over reliance – While video surveillance is an important part of any hospital's security plan, it's also critical that the appropriate level of physical security personnel is in place.
Privacy Issues needs to be addressed
A hospital should be aware of patient’s personal privacy. Security cameras are effective tools for monitoring many sections of a hospital, but patient privacy should be considered when determining whether or not cameras should be placed in a facility's more private areas.

Do you agree that Proper surveillance can save small businesses?

Do you agree that Proper surveillance can save small businesses?
There are many incidences that show that proper surveillance not only can secure small businesses but also can go beyond security and help you monitor your business and improve customer service and support, reduce shrinkage and does loss prevention.

So it actually helps you increase your bottom line and have more profits.

enVigil like networked video surveillance product can get your investment back in a store with in 6 months and keeps increasing your profits and business processes.

Cradle Technology reveals the key features of their networked CCTV - enVigil

cradle technologies reveals key featurs of enVigil ( The networked Video surveillance system or networked cctv)
Highlights of envigil Networked Video Surveillance Server:-
1) US based technology being sold in US and India
2) enVigil NVSS is more advance then CCTV, DVR and NVR
3) Complete Remote Surveillance Solution:
* Dynamic DNS Support - No need of Static IP.
* VPN enabled secured access
* Video transmission over LAN/WAN fully encrypted
* Much superior live remote Audio & Video monitoring
* Adapts to fluctuating Internet bandwidth
* Remote Private camera viewing
* Talks to server remotely
* Continuous remote archiving capability
* Central configuration / administration management capability
* Remote audit of proper working of all cameras
* Advanced user access management option
* Remotely at a time multiple location/server access capability
* Remote live PTZ control access capability
4) Robust and Compatible Server (Platform):
* Handle up-to 32 cameras
* Linux based security server
* Industry compliant H.264 & MPEG4 compression
* Audio Support on all cameras
* Extensible storage support through NAS & RAID
* Easy scale up capability – Additional cameras, audio, sensors, relays & storage
* Hot swap capability
* Intelligent UPS support to enable graceful shutdown to eliminate loss of data
* Parallel installation of enVigil using existing wiring & cameras
* Best data storage capability
* Compact in size, wall mountable
* Compatible to advanced Intelligent video analytics
5) Alarm Triggers:
* Motion detection
* Programmable motion mask
* Configurable sensitivity for motion detection
* Blind/Obscured camera detection
* Loss/Disconnected camera detection
* Supports sensors with triggered recording capability (Motion/temperature/humidity)
* Online event logs for instant update
6) Alarm Actions:
* Enable email alerts to PC’s & PDA’s
* Enable SMS/Text messaging alerts
* Enable Video/Audio recording on one or more cameras
http://www.cradle.com/downloads.html
contact us at contact@cradle.com
or at info@cradle.com
www.cradle.com

Delhi Hyatt uses enVigil from cradle.com to upgrade their existing CCTV

Delhi Hyatt uses enVigilfrom cradle.com to upgrade their existing CCTV.

Delhi Hyatt adapts enVigil to modernize their existing cctv systems. The hotels security staff acknowledged the fact that upgrading the old system with enVigil has given them great flexibility, increased unlimited storage and remote live access locally and remotely.

Are you looking for upgrading your old CCTV and not spend too much?

Hello,
In current economy one does not want to spend a lot of money but security and surveillance is so important because the rate of crimes has gone up.

We hear so many stories of small and mid size robberies in homes, malls and small stores that one do want to upgrade their cctv and make sure you have right tools to monitor your property.

Such a upgrade should have these features
1. remote access- so you can see the property real time from anywhere over the net
2. Intelligent Alerts by email, SMS with a real time clip or photo of the site.
3. Monitor your business and property remotely to improve bottom line

www.cradle.com's enVigil system allows you to do this very easily.

visit-http://www.cradle.com/downloads.html to see more information

Also you can send email to contact@cradle.com or info@cradle.com to find out more.
The replacement is affordable and gives you all the modern featurs of the IP Systems

The best Networked CCTV by Cradle.com- enVigil

enVigil is the best networked cctv or Networked Video Surveillance system in the India market and now the product is also offered in US market.



Technology
Cradle is vertically integrated Video Surveillance Technology Company. Cradle is unique in it's offering of enVigil - we build the chip, the firmware (H.264 and MPEG4 encoders), the Janus card, the host Linux server software (which does the storage, streaming and server management) and also the remote Java based client software.


We use our own award winning, patented multi-core chip CT-3600 in enVigil.
Using the CT-3600 we have designed Janus, a PCI add-on card. Janus has a single CT-3600 with multiple A/D convertors. Each Janus card can process

* 16 channels MPEG-4 at CIF resolution (352x240) at 30 Frames per second each or

* 8 channels H.264 at CIF resolution (352x240) at 30 Frames per second each or equivalently

* 4 channels of MPEG-4 at D1 resolution (720x480) at 30 frames per second each or

* 2 channels of H.264 at D1 resolution (720x480) at 30 frames per second each or equivalently
* 8 channels of MPEG-4 at 1/2-D1 resolution (720x240) at 30 frames per second each or
* 4 channels of H.264 at 1/2-D1 resolution (720x240) at 30 frames per second (fps) each


An enVigil server can have up to 2 Janus cards supporting up to 32 cameras. Each camera can be set to record at anywhere from 1 fps to 30 fps each depending on your storage requirements (typically, the higher the fps, the higher the storage requirement). The quality of the recording can also be set independently - you can select a constant quality recording (here amount of storage will vary depending on the motion in front of the camera) OR you can select constant bit-rate (here the amount of storage will be the same regardless of the motion in front of the camera).

We recommend that our customers use 16 channels at full D1 resolution at 7.5 fps each with constant quality recording. This gives reasonably good motion rendition, and high picture resolution, and by using constant quality, the picture does not degrade with large amounts of motion in the scene.

enVigil inserts an I-frame every 1 second regarless of the fps - this means that when playing back, the nearest I frame is 1/2 a second away on the average.
mobile enVigil-M server will work with the DC power supply available in the mobile environment and is also vibration hardened. It uses 2.5" laptop hard disk which are more resistant to vibrations, but can only support up to 500 GB storage.

for more information please visit here
also send email to info@cradle.com or sales@cradle.com for more information and product brochure

Rapid Technological Advances in Object Tracking and Image Analysis to Drive Video Surveillance Equipment Markets

Rapid Technological Advances in Object Tracking and Image Analysis to Drive Video Surveillance Equipment Markets

LONDON, /PRNewswire/ -- Following the tragic 7/7 bombings and the subsequent failed bomb attacks on London, the importance of video surveillance equipment such as digital video recorders (DVRs) and closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) has never been more apparent.

Although manufacturers of surveillance equipment have had to cope with unfavourable public attitudes towards surveillance equipment and their encroachment on individual privacy, these attacks only reinforce the need for such equipment on buses and public transport systems that are most vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

Europe already leads the way in the number of CCTV installations in the world. However, with the market approaching maturity, manufacturers need to offer added features such as facial recognition, digital video and intelligent video software to sustain revenues.

"Currently, London has approximately four million cameras in use and the ratio of camera to people is estimated to be one camera for every fourteen people. The smaller cities and towns in Britain are no exceptions, although the ratio there is much lower," observes Frost & Sullivan (http://autoid.frost.com) Senior Research Analyst Soumilya Banerjee.

The European video surveillance equipment market generated revenues worth US$2.36 billion in the year 2003 and is expected to grow at a 6.0 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach US$3.55 billion by 2010.

A shift in demand from digital to IP-based security systems that permit remote monitoring is expected to be one of the major causes for the increase in revenues during this period, followed by the rise in demand in eastern European countries such as Poland, Croatia, Latvia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria among others.

Improvement in image quality and analysis is another area that manufacturers are focusing on to drive uptake of CCTVs. In fact, the incorporation of algorithms has made it possible for CCTV systems to send out alerts before or during the initiation of a crime and ultimately assist concerned authorities in taking immediate action.

"It is expected that developments in chip technology will also eliminate undesirable interference in the images, resulting in far superior picture clarity," explains Mr. Banerjee. " Cameras in future can be expected to be able to capture more number of pixels and also allow operators to zoom in on particular elements of interest while retaining high picture resolution."

Another area of focus gaining popularity throughout Europe is the video motion anomaly detection (VMAD) system, which has a preloaded algorithm to help users study the movement of pixels within the image. These smart cameras can also identify objects that are partially or completely hidden from view for a certain period of time.

Some manufacturers are also working on intelligent cameras with non-lethal weapons that have the ability to lock on their target, measure the distance and shoot if the target is within a range of 50 feet. These cameras are expected gain acceptance in extremely high security and high-risk areas such as prisons or covert government research facilities.

Although the acceptance of smart cameras in the European market is highly promising, manufacturers need to solve the issue surrounding the false alarm rate (FAR). Dallmeier Electronics, Germany has developed the Self Educating Detector (SEDOR) that aims at reducing future FARs by incorporating movements in the field-of-view that have previously generated false alarms.

The European industry is likely to witness wide spread consolidation as competition intensifies and smaller companies try to catch up with major participants such as Panasonic, Bosch Security Systems, Sony Corporation, JVC, Tyco International, SeimenBT and Honeywell that account for 55.0 per cent of the market.

"Larger companies have acquired smaller ones that have faced rising manufacturing costs and falling margins with a view to acquiring new or niche technology or expanding into new geographical areas," says Mr. Banerjee.

In the future, as the emphasis on public safety increases, integration of DVRs with other technologies such biometrics is likely become a popular trend that would result in highly efficient security systems.

What is a NVSS or CCTV system? What all parts one need to purchase when one has to install this system

NVSS connects to the internet and you can watch the property from anywhere, anytime.
CCTV is on LAN and can be watched only locally.

What is a NVSS or CCTV system? What all things are involved and what all parts you need to purchase when you want to purchase a CCTV or NVSS system.


When one thinks about total security, and monitoring about any facility then Advanced and Networked CCTV has to be part of the package other wise the full security can not be complete.

The traditional CCTV is also in use but these days networked CCTV or NVSS- that is Networked Video Surveillance Systems are also available for the mid-market and the pricing has come down for such systems so mid size businesses can afford such systems

Netwroked CCTV or Networked Video Surveillance System (NVSS) has following components cameras, recorder with storage, additional storage (if needed), monitors, peripherals.

NVSS or CCTV Recorder is the main brain of your security system. This is the one that you need to select properly. If you do not have the main NVSS the correct kind then the other peripherals are easy to choose.
Please make sure you select this correctly. To find out more about this here-





One should understand the latest technology in this area. What is the difference between CCTV and NVSS. You have to take into consideration your business need according to that you have to select the correct recorder for you.



CCTV cameras are the image capture elements essential in security sytem. Selection of right cameras is based on the purpose of the security system, installation requirements and installation location (indoor or outdoor) also plays a vital role in determining the right combination. There are many types of cameras used for CCTV systems - Fixed mini domes, night vision cameras, , compact cameras, IP cameras and speed dome cameras, PTZ Cameras ( Pan Tilt and Zoom Cameras)






In a security system, monitor is used to display images captured by the camera and processed by the NVSS recorder. There are many Types of monitors used for such system is TFT monitors and CRT monitors. Now a days the range of monitors rages from the TV monitors, computer monitors to flat screen monitors.





Storage is another important component in CCTV system. The storage now a days can come inside the recorder also with NVSS system using NAS one can extend the storage since the need for the storage has increased up to 90 days in some of the industries like banking industry. You must make sure that the system you purchase has the option and have NAS connection so that you can add the storage later as your need for storage increases.

Installation is another important aspect of any surveillance system. If you are a owner you should get involved in the installation process since each installation is different according to your business need and location. The cameras and location of cameras is important in this regard.

Such mid market and also higher level NVSS is available also by Cradle Technologies.

Traditional Video Surveillance VS Networked Video Surveillance

Traditional Video Surveillance VS Networked Video Surveillance

CCTV surveillance system

1.Security focused, meant for monitoring by guards

2.Physically walking around site for inspection

3.Monitoring CCTV systems, only one location

4. If an incident occurs, the guards are your first level decision makers with limited information and authority

6. Comes as windows based system and virus problems

7. No integrated solution available and no warranty for product

Disadvantages of such old generation of CCTV


1. Decision makers are informed after a time delay with little to no details

2. Failure to meet the needs of growing multi-location

3.Does not give access to businesses or executives on the move

4. Dumb recording of all data- whether motion is there or not.

5. Limited Storage Capacity.

6. Does not take advantage of what internet can offer



Now Basic Market Demands are following

Basic Market Demands

1. Takes advantage of internet and counts available bandwith and gives you access for your desired location 24x7x365 with Maximum reliability, Systems Should work 24x7x365, Storage Protection.

2. Use existing network infrastructure and reuse existing wiring and cameras for low start-up and operating cost

3. Sensors can be integrated and alerts can be sent.

4. Can do motion base recording and Motion based alerts.

5. Turns Analog Video data into Digital Data can be married to business applications
example- At a ATM- the video can be sent with each ATM transaction.

6. Integrated full solution box is available with warranty.

Such a networked Video Surveillance Systems are now available in India and US markets for mid market.

The challenges for Networked Video Surveillance System in India

The challenges for networked Video Surveillance system in India are multi fold.

The main issue is the band-with for the multiple Videos to stream over the internet.

Even though the band-with is increasing in India, it is a challenge to stream multiple videos take a lot of band-with and when one is trying to stream 8, 16 or 32 videos real time.

The network Surveillance system go beyond security and provide you important business information to improve your business in many ways.

You can monitor your employees for following areas
Attendance
Over time
Customer support Quality
Training
implementation standards.

Also you can avoid thefts and unwanted intrusions.

Also one can monitor the business remotely anytime and from anywhere.


Cradle Technology with their innovative Networked Video Surveillance system is able to stream such videos real time and is able to give you remote access from home or if you are traveling via your lap top.

Cradle Lauches their Next generation surveillance product NVSS ( Networked and Advanced CCTV) in Pune, India.

Cradle Technologies Launches their Next generation surveillance product NVSS ( Networked and Advanced CCTV) in Pune, India.



Cradle had their first Installers meet in Pune India in the presence of India CEO Mr. Satish Gupta, VP of Sales Manish Dalawat,

Sr. Markeing Manager Vijay Khuspe. Cradles partners CBC and Hitachi were also present at this function that took place in Hotel Pride in Pune India.

More than 50 Installers participated in the meet and spent the time understanding this next generation product that is first launched in India.
Cradle Network Video Surveillance Systems
Cradle offers advanced video surveillance solutions with real time intelligent alerts to enable effective security management and remote supervision for businesses, offices and factory floors. Cradle technologies has developed its networked video surveillance systems for accessing mission critical video surveillance information , at any time and from anywhere. The relevant information is also accessible by variety of clients like PCs, MACs, Mobile Phones and PDAs. By enabling storage and management of video data on local as well as Network Attached Storage (NAS) and taking advantage of RAID technologies, not only that the video data is accessible 24x7, it is also protected from system failures. Easy to install and easy to configure CradleWatch video management software allows live preview as well as forensic analysis of Video locally or remotely.

Please review Cradle Brochure for more information.

Benefits

* 24x7 and reliable access to mission critical video data.
* Customizable Alerts and Alarms
* Easy Upgrade without rewiring or replacing existing cameras
* Simple to install, configure, preview and analyze.



In the presentation Mr. Satish Gupta emphasized on following plus points about the system.

Remote Supervision

Cradle's Networked Video Surveillance System go beyond security and enable effective remote supervision. Advanced Video Content Analysis enables detection of relevant events in and delivers Actionable Intelligence in real time to the appropriate persons, regardless of their location and access device. This empowers management to take timely action to improve business processes such as customer service, sales and manufacturing.

Interestingly enough under Indian Broad-band conditions also the system can stream 32 videos live over the internet because Cradle's system comes with their patented technology chip called Jenus that is the fastest DSP in the world.

Vijay Khuspe gave the live demonstration of the system and surprised installers with the quality of the video on site and also remote access quality of video.

Manish Dalawat urged the installers to become partners and start installing Cradle NVSS. This is the first Networked Surveillance complete product that is being lauched in India with one years warenty.


Cradle will be arranging similar Installer Meets in Major cities.


Also Cradle is participating in the IFSEC 2008 in New Delhi in October