Definition
A digital security camera that sends video as data over a network cable. IP cameras deliver higher resolution, smarter analytics (motion zones, person/vehicle detection), and single-cable power via PoE.
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In security and surveillance, this term usually connects to image quality, coverage, and whether footage will actually be usable when you need it.
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Discipline: Security & Surveillance