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Cisco Security Camera Monitoring for Video Surveillance

Posted by Amy Hite on Jan 1, 2016

Cisco security cameras are a popular commercial video camera manufacturer. They show up 83,500,000 times in Google search results.

Cisco security cameras can be a part of an effective security solution. Numerous studies (1, 2) show that video surveillance systems can reduce crime with the greatest effect when the cameras are watched live, such as by UCIT Online’s live video surveillance service.

About Cisco

Cisco is an American multinational corporation based in San Jose, California. Cisco is the largest networking company in the world. Cisco security cameras offer efficient network utilization and high quality video. These surveillance cameras can be found at basketball arenas and music venues. Cisco Systems was founded in 1984 by two computer scientists.

Security Camera Technology

IP (Internet) security cameras provide superior technology to older analog CCTV cameras that use coaxial cable. IP video cameras provide a higher resolution and a wider and deeper viewing field compared to CCTV cameras. The advanced digital technology of IP cameras enables excellent vision at high and low light levels during both daytime and nighttime.

Security cameras for commercial use are specially designed for high quality video that can watch and track people, vehicles, and their movement that may be far away and important details that may be small in size. Commercial cameras feature megapixel video resolution with superior lenses and imaging sensors. In addition to cameras, an effective video surveillance system typically includes a network video recorder (NVR) for video storage, lighting for superior night video, Internet access, network cable, wireless equipment, and affiliated system design, equipment, software, installation, setup, and training.

Security Camera Compatibility

UCIT Online’s live video surveillance service can watch most Canon ONVIF-compatible IP security cameras, as well as many IP and analog cameras from other manufacturers.

Canon manufactures the Cisco Video Surveillance 6400E IP Camera, and the Cisco Video Surveillance 6020 IP Camera. and the Cisco Video Surveillance 6000P Bullet IP Camera.

Low Cost Solution

Live video surveillance is a part of a low-cost Cisco camera solution. Proactive video monitoring can generate significant savings by helping to reduce break-ins, damage, and theft. More importantly live monitoring can actually increase revenues and property value. Cisco cameras with live speakers can deter unwanted visitors from trespassers to criminals. Customers tell us they’ve been able to both increase occupancy and raise rents.

If you have security guards doing live video monitoring or otherwise on-site, you know how expensive they can be. Pay typically starts at $20 per hour. Plus there can be costs for uniforms, benefits, golf carts, guard shacks, office space, and much more. UCIT Online’s live surveillance can provide live surveillance at a cost of up to 80% off the price of a security guard.

Cisco Security Cameras

UCIT Online can watch a full spectrum of IP and analog security camera models.

  • Full body cameras. Full body security cameras are also referred to as box surveillance cameras. They are commonly found outdoors. The camera itself is protected inside a box casing. Full body surveillance cameras can be placed on poles, columns, walls, and ceilings. Cisco manufactures the Cisco Video Surveillance 6400E IP Camera. The Cisco Video Surveillance 6400E IP Camera has a motorized focus and zoom. The integrated infrared illuminator can light up an area up to 30 meters.
  • Dome surveillance cameras. Indoor and outdoor dome security cameras are typically placed on the ceiling and often in parking garages. Many dome cameras are vandal resistant and can withstand blunt force and spray paint. Cisco manufactures the Cisco Video Surveillance 6020 IP Camera. The Cisco Video Surveillance 6020 IP Camera streams 1080p 2.1 megapixel video at 30 frames per second. This Cisco security camera has true day/night functionality with an infrared filter.
  • Bullet surveillance cameras. Bullet surveillance cameras are generally found indoors. These security cameras can be strategically placed on ceilings or walls. Weatherproof bullet surveillance cameras can be placed outside. Cisco manufactures Cisco Video Surveillance 6000P Bullet IP Camera. This Cisco surveillance cameras has support for ONVIF 2.0 allows for standards based interoperability and communications with other ONVIF appliances.
  • PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) surveillance cameras. PTZ cameras can be remotely controlled in real-time by a UCIT operator to move up, down, left, right, and zoom in and out. Outdoor PTZ security cameras can see long distances, including out to entrances and fences, along entire buildings, across parking lots and fields, and to other buildings. PTZ cameras can zoom in live for close-up angles that show details such as what people are doing, license plates, tools, weapons, and faces.

About UCIT Online

UCIT Online and Stealth Monitoring are the leader in live video surveillance in the U.S. and Canada with over 400 employees, 11 offices, and 3 live video monitoring control centers. Stealth proactive video monitoring watches over 17,000 IP and CCTV security cameras. Our security solutions feature advanced technology and can detect and deter crime while reducing security guard and other expenses. Stealth’s remote monitoring service can reduce or even replace security guards at a fraction of the cost. A remote surveillance operator can see suspicious activity, activate a speaker warning, and call the local police.

Please call toll-free (866) 382-3873 or contact Stealth today for more information to protect your outdoor assets. Visit the Stealth web site to see real videos of criminals being arrested at construction sites, multifamily apartments, shopping centers, office buildings, warehouses, auto dealerships, and other commercial real estate properties.