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<h1>Overview</h1>
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IVS makes use of <b>Axis Communications IP-based</b> <em>(aka "network")</em> cameras.  
IVS makes use of <b>Axis Communications IP-based</b> <em>(aka "network")</em> cameras.  


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<dd>We use Axis cameras exclusively because we have an excellent relationship with Axis as a vendor and their cameras are extremely reliable. When we have issues with cameras, RMAs are typically straightforward as well.</dd>
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<b>"Fixed cameras"</b> is an industry term given to cameras that are set to a single viewing position and do not move.
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Revision as of 20:31, 10 April 2026

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Overview

IVS makes use of Axis Communications IP-based (aka "network") cameras.


Why Axis Communications?
We use Axis cameras exclusively because we have an excellent relationship with Axis as a vendor and their cameras are extremely reliable. When we have issues with cameras, RMAs are typically straightforward as well.

Why IP-based cameras?
  • Direct API control of the cameras over IP to adjust PTZ
  • Ability to leverage pre-encoded video/audio streams at much more efficient bitrates
  • Direct format support for video/audio from the cameras allowing us to avoid transcoding and support up to 50 cameras/server


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Fixed Cameras

"Fixed cameras" is an industry term given to cameras that are set to a single viewing position and do not move.


Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras

A Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera is a camera that the user can remotely pan, tilt and zoom (control) through the VALT software.


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