Comparison of IP- and analog-based surveillance systems: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
(via Axis.com)
When the question is asked “Is a network camera more expensive than an analog camera” the answer is a resounding “yes”. It should be, since it includes more functionality than its analog counterpart. When the next question asked is “Is a network camera system more expensive than a DVR system with analog cameras?” the answer will depend on who is in the room. Some say “absolutely” while others “maybe”
and some “no”. Why is this?
To some extent it depends on lack of knowledge about the total cost of ownership for both analog as well as network video systems. Secondly it depends on what type of system that is being discussed; how many cameras, the location of the cameras, the facility the cameras are installed in, etc. In spring of 2007, research was conducted aiming at bringing some clarity in this area, which is presented in this
white paper. The research was conducted by an independent researcher focusing on measurable hard costs for the total cost of ownership. It did not factor in any of the additional benefits of network video such as better image quality, the ability to utilize the benefits of megapixel cameras or easier upgrades of additional cameras.
This white paper describes the procedures and findings of a total cost of ownership (TCO) study for two types of video surveillance systems:
> Analog surveillance system: Analog cameras and DVR based recording
> IP -based video surveillance system: Network cameras, IP infrastructure, Server, Software and Storage
When the question is asked “Is a network camera more expensive than an analog camera” the answer is a resounding “yes”. It should be, since it includes more functionality than its analog counterpart. When the next question asked is “Is a network camera system more expensive than a DVR system with analog cameras?” the answer will depend on who is in the room. Some say “absolutely” while others “maybe”
and some “no”. Why is this?
To some extent it depends on lack of knowledge about the total cost of ownership for both analog as well as network video systems. Secondly it depends on what type of system that is being discussed; how many cameras, the location of the cameras, the facility the cameras are installed in, etc. In spring of 2007, research was conducted aiming at bringing some clarity in this area, which is presented in this
white paper. The research was conducted by an independent researcher focusing on measurable hard costs for the total cost of ownership. It did not factor in any of the additional benefits of network video such as better image quality, the ability to utilize the benefits of megapixel cameras or easier upgrades of additional cameras.
This white paper describes the procedures and findings of a total cost of ownership (TCO) study for two types of video surveillance systems:
> Analog surveillance system: Analog cameras and DVR based recording
> IP -based video surveillance system: Network cameras, IP infrastructure, Server, Software and Storage
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