Keep a watchful eye on your business cameras using network video recorders. But how do you determine the right surveillance recording system for your commercial property? Your choice is essential for the security of your business—make the right decision and work with Union Alarm in Edmonton.
Our team has decades of experience installing and servicing network video recorders, video surveillance systems, and commercial camera systems. We offer professional solutions for commercial security issues!
- Shop our selection of NVR & DVR video recorders, available in 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64-channel configurations. Larger systems are available for enterprise-level requirements.
- We carry a full range of Network Video Recorders, Digital Video Recorders, and we also carry Hybrid units.
- Use Hybrid DVRs and NVRs to record platforms with older analog cameras as you start to upgrade your system toward a full IP platform.
- You can depend on the advice from our experienced technicians; to speak with a video specialist or network professional, contact us today.
If you’re upgrading an older analog camera system, start by using a hybrid video recorder. You can keep using your existing cameras while you implement newer IP cameras. Lower your costs and improve your security with a hybrid video recording system.
At Union Alarm, we offer IP-based solutions to offer you the latest in network video recorder technology. Choose from brands such as March Networks, ExacqVision, HIKvision, and Bosch. Contact us to inquire about managed network switches and POE distribution for high-definition IP cameras.
Frequently Asked Questions
Video Surveillance System – Q&A
Analog Recording vs. IP Based Recording?
We’re going to explain how each network recorder works to help you decide:
Analog camera systems send the video stream via coaxial cabling to a DVR unit that processes and records it. These traditional CCTV cameras are now somewhat outdated, and the format demands significantly larger storage drives for video retention.
IP camera systems are different; they use a network-based solution. Not only do they offer higher definition recordings, but they compress files to minimize storage requirements. Before the security camera sends the video signal through the network, it encodes the signal. Then, the data is stored on a local network-based NVR unit.
NVR vs. DVR - What’s the difference?
While both systems record live video, they process data in two different ways. DVR systems (digital video recorders) use internal capture cards to process the raw video stream.
NVR systems (network video recorders) receive compressed data that’s been encoded by an IP camera system. The NVR acts as a network storage device for playback and hosting.
How do I benefit from a Hybrid NVR?
Transition from analog cameras to IP cameras using a Hybrid NVR. You can keep using your older cameras as you add new ones to lower your upfront costs.
Hybrid Network Video Recorders
Lowest Cost of Ownership
Businesses across Edmonton are switching from analog cameras to Hybrid NVRs. It’s easy to migrate your analog system to an HD IP video platform; we’ll help you do all that with one recording platform. Hybrid NVRs are highly reliable and versatile; they’re available in 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64-channel models.
At Union Alarm, we offer storage drives that starts from 2TD and can increase up to 3PB!
Improve your security with the addition of high-definition security cameras in Edmonton. Upgrade at a pace that suits your budget and continue using your analog cameras for maximum cost-effectiveness. We can help you sort through the options.
For more information about our hybrid video recorders, contact us today!
March Networks – Built to support AI
Future-proof your network video recorders and surveillance systems with a platform that’s purpose-built to support tomorrow’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications.
Introducing the X-Series, a powerful family of hybrid recorders with a dedicated AI engine and NVIDIA system-on-chip (Soc) technology – a rare feature in hybrid NVRs. Utilizing March Networks’ next-generation software for increased efficiency and performance, the X-Series provide a uniquely powerful and intelligent security solution that’s ideal for commercial organizations that want to move toward an AI-powered surveillance solution.
The platform is fully compliant with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 889.
Get a quote for a Network Video Recorders in Edmonton today!
Monitor your commercial property with high-definition network video recorders. Our technicians will help you upgrade your existing video management software and switch to using Hybrid NVRs. To request a free quote, contact Union Alarm today!
Network Video Recorders – Hybrid?
Maybe you already have a few analog cameras around your business, but you’re ready to upgrade to IP cameras. If so, you might worry that you’ll have to make the change all at once; the upfront costs can be steep.
With a Hybrid Network Video Recorders, you can integrate your existing analog cameras with new IP cameras. Upgrade at your own pace to gradually increase the security of your business.
At Union Alarm, we can help you upgrade your surveillance cameras by providing cost effective solutions like IP Dome Cameras, and Hybrid Series Digital Video Recorders. Products designed to fit your budget. Call us today for a written proposal.
Think about Hard Drive Storage!
How long do you need to retain your security footage? Maybe you only need a week of recorded footage; perhaps you’d like to review recordings from a month ago.
Whether you choose network video recorders or a digital system, select a storage size that will suit your needs. Hard drives can be added to the video recorder to custom tailor the length of storage required.
We have Western Digital – Purple (Video Series) Hard Drives available in 8TB and 16TB sizes.
