This has several important advantages.  There is never any analog to digital conversion - the images come straight from the camera.  There is no signal loss with long cable runs - the network takes care of delivering packets and is highly resistant to tampering and interference.  Wiring is simple - standard CAT 5.  It is compatible with other equipment already in your data center, like network switches and routers.

Analog cameras are limited to the resolution of a television screen - 480 lines for NTSC.  Frame rates depend on the speed of the capture card - rated in total frames per second, divided by the number of cameras.  With IP video there are no such limits.  The network is infinitely expandable and resolution and frame rate are determined by the camera.  This is where it starts to get really exciting.

A new generation of MegaPixel video cameras are now available that will redefine what you expect from a video surveillance system.  Just like that new digital camera you bought, MegaPixel video provides larger images and more detail.  At 3-5 megapixels, these images are better than HDTV!  You can't get that level of quality from a DVR system!

IP video is great for applications involving distance.   A typical application would be a corporate headquarters wanting to monitor a production facility in another state, or even off-shore.  This tele-presence has helped companies meet their delivery schedules and gives them a way to work together to solve problems if any arise.  Access control, industrial process control, security alarms and other equipment can be integrated into a TCP/IP based system to address your comprehensive security needs.