The working life of security devices like card readers and cameras has tended to be 10 to 15 years or more. Whether or not to replace them depends on the bigger picture context.
Q: A security colleague of mine told me that his company is not just keeping their analog cameras, they are buying new ones now. How can that make sense?
A: The rest of the story is likely about two things – cybersecurity considerations and investing in video analytics.
Security Camera Bigger Picture
For companies having a significant investment in analog camera infrastructure – especially outdoors – there are many factors to consider regarding the surveillance camera deployment.
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