Security : Video Servers, Video Encoder

A video encoder is a dedicated server on which video encoding software runs.

A video encoder can convert analogue videos into a new digital format to enable users to share existing material even where the target device only supports specific digital formats. There are a large number of analogue cameras in use today. By using a video encoder, the analogue cameras can be integrated into an IP surveillance system, making it easy for storage, access and sharing.

The best encoder devices and software allows users to organize and share a vast wealth of material including YouTube clips, television series or any other recordings and enables them to watch this material any time on practically any device, such as web browsers, iOS devices, Android phones and many more.