Reality: This myth raises some very relevant questions that have
more to do with security market structure and buying practices than
with the performance and reliability of the IP-Surveillance solution.
IP-Surveillance is a relatively new technology and many existing,
powerful players have a competing solution, the DVR. It’s only
natural that these players want to protect their investment in DVR-oriented
solutions. Related to this, a new technology and a new mind-set
require building up the knowledge and infrastructure among the
integrators, consultants, and industry influencers in order to
overcome normal, status-quo
thinking and procedures. How many of us remember when we told
typewriters provided all the technology required, who needs these
new-fangled word processors? Too long ago? What about cassette
players or that VCR you haven’t exchanged for a DVD just yet?
Entrenched technology and entrenched interests require time to
overcome.
The fact is, the number of IP-Surveillance
installs out there is growing quickly, and the number of integrators
and distributors is growing daily. It won’t be long before the
market recognizes IP-Surveillance’s superiority, and then we’ll see
a rapid increase in the installed base and infrastructure to support
it.
If this argument is not compelling, we
really don’t need any further proof than the recent entry of a giant
like IBM into the networked security market, as well as interest
from players like Cisco and Proxim to drive and educate the market.
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