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Eye on Video: H.264 Compression
By Fredrik Nilsson
SecurityInfoWatch.com

Increases over MPEG4 and MJPEG could make H.264 the No. 1 format for surveillance

H.264, the newest video compression technology, presents a huge step forward for many industries. Without compromising image quality, an H.264 encoder can reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 80 percent compared with Motion JPEG compression and as much as 50 percent more than with the MPEG-4 Part 2 standard. With far less network bandwidth and storage space required for a video file, users can save money or achieve a much higher video quality for a given bit rate...
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Live from the NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
By Greg McConnell
SecurityInfoWatch.com

Members bring fire detection and business legislation proposals to House and Senate

Many members of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) recently invested their own time and resources to make the trip to Washington, D.C. for the NBFAA's annual Day on Capitol Hill to discuss issues important to the security industry. From meetings with the NBFAA lobbyist to addresses from representatives, the event was a chance to promote security and life-safety legislative needs in Washington...Full Story »