Most high specification new build projects include "flood wiring" at the building stage to provide the most cost effective method of data networking as the building develops and uses and layouts are changed to meet the changing needs of the owner/tenant.

 

Digital video compression techniques have been developed for storing, transmitting and recording video footage in increasingly high quality while reducing the storage space and bandwidth required.

 

This makes video calls and conferencing possible even when data connection is slow but also permits high quality surveillance images to be sent from an IP camera to any location with a connection to the IP address of the camera if permitted.

 

For ease of installation many IP cameras are available with POE (power over ethernet) to eliminate the need for local power supplies.