Bolide helps integrators bridge the gap between IP and HD over Coax

SAN DIMAS, Calif. – November 26, 2018 -- According to research done by IHS Markit 62 percent of all security cameras shipped in 2017 were network cameras. Dealers may be wary of making the switch from HD over Coax to Internet Protocol cameras due to the perceived hassles of networking and a lack of IT skills; however, San Dimas, Calif.-based BOLIDE Technology Group is paving the way for making the transition a smooth and painless process that fits every dealer’s budget.

The company is celebrating 25 years in the surveillance industry with a new line of technology that was first revealed at the 2018 ISC West show in Las Vegas - including the world’s first and only 32-channel 4K NVR with 32-port built-in PoE, as well as the only pre-made Fiber Video cable made especially for CCTV.

BOLIDE’s iPac NX series of standalone Network Video Recorders (NVRs) now includes a full range of channel options for dealers to offer their customers to meet the needs of a small project on up to projects that normally might need expensive server solutions. Each model in this line has a built-in POE switch, H.265 compression technology and the ability of 4K resolution output. This series of NVRs includes 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 channel NVRs that do not require any configuration or port forwarding but are aimed at getting installers in and out of job sites quickly. The bandwidth throughput of this line of NVRs goes up to 640Mbps on the brand new 64 channel model which allows dealers to add 64 4K IP cameras.

Eliminate license fees

For large surveillance projects enterprise level server-based license fees can easily bust any budget with the license fees ending up costing more than the cameras themselves. BOLIDE offers dealers a big system at a small cost: the entire family of NVRs requires no license fees. Their 32 channel and 64 channel NVRs hold up to 64TB of storage and do not require any license fees. While enterprise solutions can often include costly features that most customers will not use on a daily basis, BOLIDE’s NVRs come with useful features like 4K resolution display output, 32-port built in POE and an intuitive Central Management Software.

Efficient and easy installations

Dealers understand that the bottom line can be adversely affected by excessive time spent at installation sites in terms of labor costs. BOLIDE’s iPac NX series features BOLIDE’s Quick Connect P2P (Peer-to-Peer) technology that makes installing its IP cameras an easy 3-step process: download the app, scan the QR code on the NVR, and connect instantly. The Quick Connect app allows live view, remote playback, PTZ control, local playback, snapshot, pinch to zoom and push notifications on smart devices such as iPhones and Android devices. The app is free and does not require any registration.

Overcoming the IP price barrier

One of the traditional advantages that HD over Coax has had over IP is the cost. IP camera prices have been coming down over the years and are becoming more attractive alternatives considering all the features and flexibility they provide. BOLIDE’s iPac NX line with motorized varifocal lens and full color at night offers dealers a spectrum of options including 2MP, 4MP, 5MP - all for the same price and competitive with what other brands charge for their 2MP cameras. BOLIDE has now revealed its iPac 4K line of 8MP 4K resolution cameras that, when coupled with 4K monitors, can offer stunning picture quality.

Integrating the Old and the New on One Platform

Does your customer want to upgrade to IP cameras but keep their existing analog cameras? BOLIDE has the world’s first and only solution with their Apollo LX Linux-based enterprise Video Management System (VMS). Their specially designed 16 channel hybrid DVR can serve as an encoder integrating traditional analog TVL cameras with new IP cameras. Now dealers can help customers enjoy the cost benefits of piggy backing on an existing surveillance infrastructure while upgrading to an easy to use IP system that offers clearer images.

Pre-Made Fiber Video Cable for CCTV

In the past when faced with the challenge of camera cable runs that exceed the limits of coax or Ethernet cable like Cat5 or Cat6 dealers turned to extenders to span the required distance. Traditional fiber cable might have scared off CCTV technicians with no background in splicing and terminating the fiber but BOLIDE now has filled the void with the industry’s first pre-made Fiber Video cable designed specifically for CCTV. Now CCTV installers with no background in fiber can easily and economically (similar to the cost of coaxial cable) run 1500 feet off one cable run and, when combined with the HD over Coax or IP camera converters that BOLIDE also offers, can feel confident that they can meet the challenge of long camera runs. This pre-terminated cable is UV-rated for both indoor and outdoor usage and the built-in messenger cable shield eliminates the need for conduit.

Future proofing your surveillance business

BOLIDE is unique in offering a family of affordable commercial-grade surveillance technology that meets the needs of both mom and pop dealers all the way up high end integrators. Along with its HD over Coax line of cameras and hybrid DVRs, cable and accessories BOLIDE Technology Group stands out as a one-stop shop for all of a dealer’s surveillance needs.

For more information visit www.bolideco.com or call 1-800-355-0895.