Standards
With the ongoing migration from analog to IP video, the demand for interoperability standards amongst IP cameras is increasing. In 2008 the speed of progress and the vendor commitment to support standards increased significantly. Two major industry trade groups have formed - the PSIA and ONVIF.
Most Recent Coverage on Standards
IP Camera Standards Use Revealed
on May 21, 2012
"Just four years ago, IP camera standards were no more than a dream. All IP cameras were integrate..."
"Just four years ago, IP camera standards were no more than a dream. All IP cameras were integrate..."
ONVIF Deployment Statistics
on May 06, 2012
"This note has been replaced by the IP Camera Standards Use Revealed report."
"This note has been replaced by the IP Camera Standards Use Revealed report."
UL / Safety Approvals
on Mar 14, 2012
"If your surveillance equipment is not UL listed, it can be ripped out. Often this feels completel..."
"If your surveillance equipment is not UL listed, it can be ripped out. Often this feels completel..."
ONVIF New Profiles Reviewed (S)
on Feb 06, 2012
"More than 1500 products are now ONVIF compliant but users cannot easily determine which features ..."
"More than 1500 products are now ONVIF compliant but users cannot easily determine which features ..."
UTP Cable Termination for Cameras
on Jan 04, 2012
"One question that regularly comes up when discussing cabling for surveillance cameras and other s..."
"One question that regularly comes up when discussing cabling for surveillance cameras and other s..."
'Standards' for Access and Intrusion in 2012?
on Dec 14, 2011
"In November 2011, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance released version 1.0 of its&nbs..."
"In November 2011, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance released version 1.0 of its&nbs..."
Vendor Misrepresents ONVIF in Trade Advertisement
on Apr 14, 2011
"While ONVIF has been widely accepted as the 'independent' protocol of choice for integrating IP c..."
"While ONVIF has been widely accepted as the 'independent' protocol of choice for integrating IP c..."
Can Multiple IP Camera Standards Co-Exist?
on Mar 25, 2011
"3 years ago, when IP camera standard groups emerged, we naively claimed that two 'standards' coul..."
"3 years ago, when IP camera standard groups emerged, we naively claimed that two 'standards' coul..."
Testing: ONVIF Integration in Action
on Feb 13, 2011
"The IP Video market has come a long way since 2008 when 'standards' were first proposed by 2 indu..."
"The IP Video market has come a long way since 2008 when 'standards' were first proposed by 2 indu..."
PSIA Standards Progress Examined
on Dec 21, 2010
"In our 2010 IP Camera Standards State of the Market report, we examined how far behind PSIA was a..."
"In our 2010 IP Camera Standards State of the Market report, we examined how far behind PSIA was a..."
IP Camera Standards State of the Market
on Nov 14, 2010
"In just over 2 years, IP camera 'standards' have made impressive strides. In 2008, when the effor..."
"In just over 2 years, IP camera 'standards' have made impressive strides. In 2008, when the effor..."
Camera Standards Endorsement and Support Grow
on Oct 09, 2010
"In this update, we examine the growing and nearly ubiqutious level of camera standards support de..."
"In this update, we examine the growing and nearly ubiqutious level of camera standards support de..."
Is the HDcctv Alliance Shooting Itself in the Foot?
on Sep 29, 2010
"We believe that the HDcctv Alliance's uniquely combative PR strategy is hurting their cause. The ..."
"We believe that the HDcctv Alliance's uniquely combative PR strategy is hurting their cause. The ..."
IP Camera Standards Battle?
on Sep 12, 2010
"While we all speak lovingly about the goodness of standards, the fights to set and control standa..."
"While we all speak lovingly about the goodness of standards, the fights to set and control standa..."
'Standards' Production Support: ONVIF Outpaces PSIA
on Jul 23, 2010
"ONVIF adoption is far outpacing PSIA in almost 1 year of manufacturer announcements for 'standard..."
"ONVIF adoption is far outpacing PSIA in almost 1 year of manufacturer announcements for 'standard..."
What Products are Ready for PSIA / ONVIF IP Camera 'Standards'?
on Apr 28, 2010
"Lots of press releases and happy talk but major questions remain about what specific products are..."
"Lots of press releases and happy talk but major questions remain about what specific products are..."
ONVIF Timetable for Recording Specification
on Apr 26, 2010
"ONVIF continues its plans to expand beyond IP cameras, with a timetable for releasing an interope..."
"ONVIF continues its plans to expand beyond IP cameras, with a timetable for releasing an interope..."
Standards Battle Expands to Access Control
on Apr 08, 2010
"While IP cameras were the first battleground for establishing standards, the fight is now expandi..."
"While IP cameras were the first battleground for establishing standards, the fight is now expandi..."
Will Troubleshooting 'Standards' Support be a Problem?
on Feb 25, 2010
"In our first 3 tests of IP camera 'standards', we have run into problems with 2 of them. In the S..."
"In our first 3 tests of IP camera 'standards', we have run into problems with 2 of them. In the S..."
ONVIF/PSIA Video Interviews Examined
on Nov 21, 2009
"Security Squared posted a long video featuring interviews with key members of the ONVIF and PSIA ..."
"Security Squared posted a long video featuring interviews with key members of the ONVIF and PSIA ..."
PSIA Standards Webinar Examined
on Nov 05, 2009
"A webinar sponsored by VidSys discussed how new security standards (specifically PSIA standards) ..."
"A webinar sponsored by VidSys discussed how new security standards (specifically PSIA standards) ..."
Surveillance Recorder Standards Examined (PSIA / ONVIF)
on Oct 26, 2009
"Security managers suffer from no standards for surveillance recorders. Even large organizations w..."
"Security managers suffer from no standards for surveillance recorders. Even large organizations w..."
Estimated Timetable for PSIA and ONVIF Adoption
on Oct 21, 2009
"With ASIS announcements demonstrating broad manufacturer commitment to IP camera specifications, ..."
"With ASIS announcements demonstrating broad manufacturer commitment to IP camera specifications, ..."
PSIA Demonstration - Milestone and IQinVision
on Aug 17, 2009
"Milestone and IQinVision has successfully demonstrated interopability between an IQ cam..."
"Milestone and IQinVision has successfully demonstrated interopability between an IQ cam..."
Examining HDcctv's Bold/Dubious Claims
on Aug 04, 2009
"Info4Security features an interview with the HDcctv Alliance. Most of the article covers top..."
"Info4Security features an interview with the HDcctv Alliance. Most of the article covers top..."
How Will IP Camera Standards Impact Video Surveillance?
on Aug 03, 2009
"Over the next 6 months, more than a dozen manufacturers are likely to announce production support..."
"Over the next 6 months, more than a dozen manufacturers are likely to announce production support..."
Lack of VMS Standards
on Jul 20, 2009
"One of the most common end user questions is: How do you watch video from multiple DVR/VMS system..."
"One of the most common end user questions is: How do you watch video from multiple DVR/VMS system..."
Pixim and CSST Join HDcctv Alliance
on Jul 16, 2009
"Two fairly sizable companies are joining the HDcctv Alliance - Chinese video surveillance leader&..."
"Two fairly sizable companies are joining the HDcctv Alliance - Chinese video surveillance leader&..."
1st ONVIF Product Shipping
on Jul 15, 2009
"In June 2009, LILIN announced support for ONVIF in their camera lines and is shipping t..."
"In June 2009, LILIN announced support for ONVIF in their camera lines and is shipping t..."
Can ONVIF Lose?
on Jun 15, 2009
"In conversations with over a dozen manufacturers, the consistent theme I hear is a preference for..."
"In conversations with over a dozen manufacturers, the consistent theme I hear is a preference for..."
Results of IP Camera Survey
on Jun 06, 2009
"94 respondents answered the IP camera survey. Here are some highlights of the results: 73% bel..."
"94 respondents answered the IP camera survey. Here are some highlights of the results: 73% bel..."
Panel on IP Camera Standards
on Mar 01, 2009
"TechSec featured a debate on IP camera standards - ONVIF, PSIA, etc. Sam has a long writeup and t..."
"TechSec featured a debate on IP camera standards - ONVIF, PSIA, etc. Sam has a long writeup and t..."
IP Video Close to Standards???
on Feb 19, 2009
"Once a new technology gets media coverage, it's common to presume that it's immediately ready for..."
"Once a new technology gets media coverage, it's common to presume that it's immediately ready for..."
Video Retention Standards - Need Industry Clearinghouse
on Dec 28, 2008
"Beyond CODECS, a need exists for video standards of care, as a supermarket court case below demon..."
"Beyond CODECS, a need exists for video standards of care, as a supermarket court case below demon..."
Will ONVIF or PSIA win the IP Camera Standards Battle?
on Nov 25, 2008
"While momentum grows for IP camera standards, significant questions exist as to what will happen ..."
"While momentum grows for IP camera standards, significant questions exist as to what will happen ..."
Benefits of Standards for Specifying IP Cameras
on Sep 24, 2008
"Specifications are valuable but often are done poorly, creating problems or biasing the bid. &nbs..."
"Specifications are valuable but often are done poorly, creating problems or biasing the bid. &nbs..."