IP-Surveillance is a term for a security system that gives users the ability to monitor
and record video and/or audio over an IP (Internet Protocol-based) computer network such as a local area network (LAN) or the Internet. In a simple IPSurveillance system, this involves the use of a network camera (or an analog camera with a video encoder/video server), a network switch, a PC for viewing, managing and storing video, and video management software.

Unlike analog video systems that use dedicated point-to-point analog cabling from the camera location to the viewing/recording station, IP-Surveillance (or network video) uses the IP network technology as the backbone for transporting information. In an IP-Surveillance application, digitized video and/or audio streams can be sent to any location—even around the world if desired—via a wired and/or wireless IP network, enabling video monitoring and recording from anywhere with network access.

Because of the digital nature and method of video distribution, IP-Surveillance provides a host of benefits and advanced functionalities that gives you greater control and management of live and recorded video, as well as alarm events. This makes the system highly suited to security surveillance applications.