Total cost of ownership at a glance
All the advanced features offered by network video come at a cost. The initial price for a net- work camera can be higher than an analog camera, if one compares only the camera. But comparing the cost per video channel, the Axis network video system, with all its superior flexibility and performance, quickly becomes comparable with an analog system anchored by a DVR. In many system configurations, the upfront cost for a surveillance system based on network video products is lower.
According to independent research on the differences between analog and digital solutions, installation, con- figuration and training costs for analog systems are almost 50% more than for IP systems. For example, cabling is almost three times as expensive in analog systems compared with
>If an IP infrastructure is installed, the network video system is always lower in cost.
>Network video systems of 40 cameras or more have a lower total cost of ownership than
>32 cameras is the
>Network video products have other benefits that cannot be quantified: scalability, easier integration with other systems, superior image quality, better maintenance and service, easier troubleshooting, and many more.
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US$ 61,382 |
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The total cost for network video systems with existing infrastructure vs. analog solutions will range from 35% lower for systems with up to four cameras to an average of 15% less for systems with more than 60 cam- eras. In cases where there is no existing IP infrastructure, analog solu- tions have a
Why Axis
>Worldwide #1 in network video, the world’s leading expert
>Proven installations across all continents
>Broadest product portfolio in the industry
>Broadest network of security and IT partners
>Over 20 years of networking excellence