VERKADA

Verkada is a fast-growing technology company that specializes in providing simplified security solutions for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2016 by Hans Robertson, Filip Kaliszan, James Ren, and Benjamin Bercovitz, the San Mateo, California-based startup aimed to modernize the video security industry. Verkada’s mission revolves around bringing the ease of use and broad access of cloud technology to security systems, fundamentally changing how enterprises manage their security footage and devices.

Verkada distinguishes itself by offering high-definition security cameras that are integrated with software and access controls, all managed centrally through the cloud. This approach allows for real-time alerts, easy scalability, and AI-powered analytics for facial recognition, people counting, and more, making it an attractive solution for organizations of all sizes.

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Dome Camera

Main Benefits of Dome Cameras:

If cameras are installed in areas highly susceptible to tampering or vandalism, it’s wise to choose vandal proof dome cameras. Many dome cameras come with vandal-resistant ratings (for example, IK08 and IK10), indicating the degree of mechanical protection. Once these surveillance cameras are installed, they are difficult to be tampered with because they are completely enclosed and require special tools to dismantle.

Many outdoor dome cameras are designed to be weatherproof and water-resistant, so monitoring is ongoing despite weather conditions. These outdoor dome cameras often carry a rating of IP65, IP66, and IP67. Many security vendors provide outdoor domes that also provide integrated temperature gauges and heaters so cameras can operate in extreme temperatures.

In addition to the sleek design and an all-around versatile nature, dome cameras also don’t require additional lens attachments, making it an ideal solution for businesses looking to scale coverage quickly and easily.

Depending on the make and model of the dome camera, resolution may vary; however, most vendors offer dome cameras with fairly high resolution. Many modern video security solutions offer dome cameras with a 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixel) sensor that enable recording up to 50% greater detail than 1080p, as well as varying options ranging from 2-6 megapixels.

Because of the dome cover, it may be hard for onlookers to determine the direction of the camera lens at a distance. This makes it difficult for intruders to foresee which areas are being monitored without getting fairly close to the camera itself, making it an effective deterrent for crime and vandalism.

Dome cameras with varifocal lenses provide a variable focal length, giving teams the flexibility to adjust the camera lens to a desired distance. The shape of the dome encasing allows monitoring at a wider angle, as the lens has the flexibility to move.

Many dome cameras come equipped with infrared (IR) illuminators and a progressive CMOS sensor. This combination enables unparalleled low-light camera performance for up to ranges of 30 meters or more, for both indoor and outdoor use.

Bullet camera

Main Benefits of Bullet Cameras:

With a mounting handle attached to the body of the camera, bullet security cameras are easier to install compared to other types of surveillance cameras. Without having to remove any cover, bullet cameras can be quickly mounted to a wall, ceiling, or a bullet camera mounting bracket. Bullet cameras also often have flexible positioning, making it simple for an installer to quickly and easily move the camera into position, as well as reposition when needed.

Many outdoor bullet cameras are designed to be weatherproof and water-resistant, so monitoring is ongoing despite weather conditions. These outdoor bullet cameras often carry a rating of IP65, IP66, and IP67. Many security vendors provide outdoor bullet cameras that also provide integrated temperature gauges and heaters so cameras can operate in extreme temperatures.

Due to the longer form factor, bullet cameras are typically capable of housing larger lenses. For longer distances, bullet cameras with a telephoto lens are ideal for coverage in large areas and environments, including parking lots, airports, and roads. At a shorter distance, mini bullet cameras have a wide-angle-lens that can provide a wider viewing angle in smaller areas, such as a traffic intersection.

Bullet cameras are an ideal solution for license plate recognition (LPR). While LPR requires specific software for picking up license plates, bullet cameras and their form factor of a larger lens, built-in IR illuminators, and protective covers from intrusive lighting enhance the ability to effectively detect license plates. Additionally, make sure to understand all placement considerations to ensure LPR cameras operate as intended.

Depending on the make and model of the bullet camera, resolution may vary; however, most vendors offer bullet cameras with fairly high resolution. Many modern video security solutions offer bullet cameras with a 2MP (1940 x 1080 pixel), however, there are premium options with sensors that enable recording up to 50% greater detail than 1080p, as well as varying options ranging from 2-8 megapixels.

Unlike other surveillance cameras, bullet security cameras are often much easier to spot due to their larger, protruding bodies. While this may make them more distinguishable, this added presence actually makes bullet cameras highly effective at deterring criminal behavior such as vandalism and theft.

Most bullet cameras come equipped with infrared (IR) illuminators to enhance and continue surveillance into the night. With the longer range of bullet cameras, these cameras can provide some of the furthest night vision.

Fisheye camera

Must-Have Features of Fisheye Cameras:

Fisheye cameras are useful as outdoor cameras as they can provide wide-viewing angles, which is helpful outside of buildings, in parking lots, or in open areas like fields. To find an outdoor waterproof security camera, look for an outdoor fisheye camera that carries a waterproof IP67 or IP66 rating. Many security vendors also provide outdoor fisheye cameras that include integrated temperature gauges and heaters so cameras can operate in extreme temperatures.

With many having a dome-shaped body, fisheye cameras are a great option for a tamper-proof security camera. When selecting a fisheye camera with the highest resistance to damage, look for fisheye cameras carrying anything from an IK08 to IK10 vandal-proof rating. Many tamper-resistant fisheye cameras will carry both a high IP and IK rating, helping protect against both harsh weather conditions and impact.

Whether using an indoor or outdoor fisheye camera, having one with built-in night vision is important to enhance security into the night. Using an IR illuminator, these fisheye surveillance cameras emit infrared light so they are able to adjust their recording to accommodate low-light and dark conditions.

Since fisheye cameras provide ultra-wide, panoramic images, selecting the right HD fisheye camera is important to ensuring clarity with your recordings. When considering options, look for 5-6MP fisheye cameras, as these provide a greater number of pixels in each image. If using a fisheye to create split views, both 4K and 12MP fisheye cameras are a great option, as it’ll provide higher clarity for each view.

180° fisheye cameras and 270° fisheye cameras provide wide, panoramic views to cover large areas. Typically used for coverage across vast horizontal areas, fisheye cameras are mounted on a wall or, in some cases, a ceiling to provide a wide over-head view of an area.

IP Camera

Features of IP Cameras:

Storage space is a huge consideration when surveying IP cameras. By law, many companies are required to retain security footage for a specific amount of time depending on their industry and local mandates. Most surveillance systems will transmit video data onto cloud storage, a Solid-State Drive (SSD), or a Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Advanced solutions store footage locally on an SSD or HDD while also backing it up in the cloud; these “hybrid cloud” security systems are considered safer and more reliable than systems that rely on just one method

IP cameras that can be powered over a PoE connection eliminate the risk and cost of running electrical wire. Compared to purely wireless cameras, PoE IP cameras tend to have more stable data transmission and less likely to encounter interference from nearby devices. You can use either STP or UTP cables for the connection.

How secure an IP camera is depends on its level of data encryption and network security. Encryption is a way to conceal information by scrambling data so that only authorized parties can decode it. Since IP cameras are often targeted in IoT breaches, utilizing modern security standards is key to prevent hackers from lifting company information and even disabling whole systems. There are two states of encryption, at rest and in transit.

Data encrypted “at rest” means data is protected while on the camera. RSA and AES are two examples of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption standards, which ensure that anyone who accesses video data won’t be able to extract it from onboard storage.

Data encrypted “in transit” means data is protected while it’s traveling over the network, or being transferred from local to cloud storage. Secure systems encrypt data in transit using HTTPS/SSL over Port 443, and only make outbound connections to dedicated cloud services.

4K Video Surveillance Camera

Features that Impact Bandwidth and Storage for 4K Surveillance:

Many modern solutions incorporate motion detection, so cameras only record footage in 4K if meaningful activity is detected in frame. Cameras that record continuously in 4K consume a considerable amount of bandwidth. This can be a powerful tool for intelligently reducing network stress while still retaining high-quality video footage.

Frame rate, or frames per second (fps), refers to the number of consecutive images (frames) that a surveillance camera captures every second. A higher frame rate results in a smoother video, but also larger video files. For recording fast-moving subjects, a higher frame rate helps smoothly capture movement and prevents choppiness. If storage or bandwidth is limited, a lower frame rate results in smaller videos and less stress on the network.

File storage answers the question of where and how video footage is kept. Storage capacity depends on a camera’s image resolution, frame rate, compression ratio, and days of retention. The higher these are, the more storage space is required.

Many enterprise security solutions use on-premise hardware like DVRs and NVRs to store video footage. However, storage space on these devices is limited and the number of hours they can store decreases as video quality increases. For example, a DVR may be able to store 80 hours of footage if the video is in 1080p, but only 40 hours if it’s 4K.

Many cameras offer local on-camera storage on an SD card or solid-state drive (SSD). This could be a good option for users who don’t want to pay for a cloud storage subscription or have limited internet bandwidth. Similar to NVR and DVR systems, on-camera storage space is limited and reduced by the capacity of 4K video.

With the rise of IP Cameras, cloud storage has become a popular way to save video footage. Footage stored in a cloud-based platform is kept on centrally located servers and accessible via the internet. However, pure cloud systems can result in costly subscription fees and high bandwidth consumption, especially in regards to 4K video data.

Hybrid solutions store footage both locally on-camera and off-site on cloud-based servers. They can be a bandwidth-friendly option to intelligently reduce network stress when deploying 4K camera systems. Verkada’s hybrid cloud camera stores up to 120 days of footage on the camera’s solid-state drive (SSD) and operates in “steady state”. In steady state, cameras send a continuous metadata stream (which includes thumbnail images and video analytics) to the cloud using a WAN bandwidth uplink of only 20 kbps per camera. By this measure, organizations can deploy a hundred 4K cameras at the same bandwidth footprint of one traditional cloud camera (2 mbps).

PTZ Security Camera

Features and Advantages of PTZ Cameras:

PTZ cameras are used to monitor a large area, and often recommended to use in conjunction with a fixed camera to avoid gaps in coverage. Depending on the model, cameras can move anywhere between zero pan/tilt and the full 360 degree pan/180 degree tilt. Some solutions also have digital pan and tilt, which allows for video to be adjusted after recording – though the resulting video would be grainer and lower res.

Auto tracking is a function that enables PTZ cameras to adjust their field of view to follow moving objects automatically. The use case for this function is typically best applied in quiet areas with minimal movement (for example, a museum after closing).

Conventional PTZ cameras can be manually and remotely adjusted to track suspicious activity. This allows users to change the camera’s field of view without having to go onsite. A few common control mechanisms include: Mobile apps, joystick controls, and computer apps which all allow operators to adjust cameras with the control they prefer.

Most PTZ cameras support optical zoom, which is used to view and capture faraway objects like license plates or faces. Optical zoom (ie: 20x, 30x, 40x) refers to the maximum focal length divided by the minimum focal length – the larger the number, the further the zoom.

Verkada extends beyond just cameras, offering integrated access control solutions to manage entry points and movement within secured premises effectively.
Given the breadth of their product line, Verkada’s offerings are continuously expanding and evolving to include the latest in security technology advancements. For in-depth, current product descriptions, specifications, and visual representations, direct consultation with Verkada’s resources is advisable.

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