HDcctv Alliance

Q. There has been a steady migration from analog to digital IP, even during the recent recession. How has this affected the management of your products?

A. The intensity of the migration from analog to IP varies depending upon your geographic location and the industries you service. At Speco Technologies, we do not see anything resembling a steady migration. It is a more cautious, gradual shift and only done when and where it makes economic sense. Now that the IP hype has died down, dealers are learning when it makes sense to use IP and when analog is still the best choice.

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In his July 2010 column, Scott Goldfine writes:

"If HDcctv technology gets into production at a reasonable cost, you can bet the response from dealers holding out against the issues of IP-based cameras and those who have stepped in and been burned will be immense,” writes Ed Fitchett, president of Toronto’s Fitch Surveillance Systems. While some leading manufacturers are dismissive of emerging HDcctv solutions, to what degree is that perspective based on the technology’s viability as opposed to the billions of dollars they have collectively spent developing and marketing IP?

Sam Pfeifle of Security Director News sits down on the ISC West 2010 show floor with Todd Rockoff from the HDcctv Alliance to discuss the benefits of HDcctv as a camera connection technology.

Direct from the show floor at IFSEC 2010, I4S spoke to Todd Rockoff about the HDcctv Alliance's progress, its move towards a compliance standard, and when we should expect to see HDcctv-compliant products on the market.

In Episode 51, we hear from Todd Rockoff, executive director of the HDcctv Alliance, as he gives an update on this industry group, its members and video surveillance standards the organization is creating. The interview was recorded at ISC West 2010.

Megapixel network camera technology has dominated the conversation when it comes to high definition (HD) video surveillance. However, a new alternative has emerged called "HDcctv". Find out what it is, what it isn’t, and what it may become.

Standardisation is one of the hottest topics in video surveillance today. GDSF Asia 2010 unites the PSIA, ONVIF and HDcctv Alliance under one roof for unparalleled dialogue. Hear about the latest in video standards and interoperability in what promises to be a lively discussion on Thursday April 22 at 1pm in Seminar Room 402.

DENISON, Texas—While thus far most talk of HDCCTV has been theoretical, systems integrator Gnisec, based here, has been doing some of the first installations of HDCCTV equipment manufactured by SG Digital. The equipment is in a McDonald’s franchise in nearby Sherman, Texas, and Saks Fifth Avenue has installed a test system in its New York City location.