CCTV Software is used to manage and record images from CCTV cameras and systems. There is now a wide range of network (often called IP) cameras from leading manufacturers such as Axis, Sony, Panasonic etc. There is also a wide range of network cameras imported under various brands from the far-east. Many cameras have ‘free’ bundled IP CCTV Software but this is rarely adequate for most users. There is a new breed of CCTV Software coming onto the market which can manage and record most network cameras and servers, and can also provide all the functionality required by the users. Using powerful PCs and operating systems, modern Network CCTV Software, such as ViewCommander from www.camea.co.uk, can add significant functionality to a CCTV system. ViewCommander has sophisticated algorithms for motion detection, image tracking, alarm management and specific functionality fro retail systems, such as footfall measurement.
CCTV Software manages network cameras directly, but traditional analogue CCTV systems can be upgraded to network systems by using Video Servers. Video Servers take analogue images and convert them into network video streams, making them available to the CCTV Software.
When selecting Network CCTV Software you need to ensure that drivers exist for the cameras you are installing; using CCTV Software like ViewCommander allows you to use the widest range of cameras, ensuring that your system can keep up with your requirements. You must also ensure that the software can handle the network throughput and number of cameras that you intend to install.