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Why Custom-Built Servers Aren’t Always Better

Why Custom-Built Servers Aren’t Always Better

The general public has direct access to computer hardware and consumer electronic parts thanks to online retailers such as Amazon, Newegg, and TigerDirect. Because of this easy access, it’s possible for anyone to purchase the components needed to custom-build their...

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BCD Launches Powerful New Storage Accelerator Solution

BUFFALO GROVE, IL – March 8th, 2019 – Revolutionizing how throughput is maximized in Milestone Systems video recorders, BCDVideo released today the BCDVideo Accelerator (BVA) equipped video recording servers for Milestone, which incorporate the company’s innovative...

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Shortest Path Bridging for Video Surveillance

Shortest Path Bridging for Video Surveillance

Availability and performance are critical considerations when deploying a network optimized for video surveillance. With more arrangements requiring always-on video, networks must support the video data they carry. There are multiple options for providing a highly...

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Segmenting a Video Surveillance Network

Segmenting a Video Surveillance Network

Above: Video network segmented by camera count, with layer 3 LACP between the core switches Designing an IP video surveillance network can be a complex task, with many issues that can occur when the network backbone supporting it is not built correctly. Performance...

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Unicast vs. Multicasting Networks in Video Surveillance

Unicast vs. Multicasting Networks in Video Surveillance

Video surveillance is all around. From traffic monitoring to retail management, this technology complements various security measures. These videos can stream via internet protocol (IP) cameras over a network in two ways — unicasting and multicasting. Each network has...

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