There’s a lot to compare before buying a video intercom system – performance, price, and interoperability. But don’t overlook lower operating costs that can result in savings in both time and money. Let’s use the Aiphone IX Series 2 video intercom as an example.
The IX Series 2 offers the power of an enterprise platform with the simplicity of a single system. Master stations serve as command points for other integrated security layers such as access control and emergency communications. Use a picture-in-picture feature to toggle between the 1.3-megapixel camera embedded in the IX Series 2 and any other ONVIF Profile S camera.
There are no added server costs. As a peer-to-peer solution each IX Series 2 station acts as its own system — a PoE network drop is all that’s needed. That means there’s also less equipment to maintain.
You may eliminate the cost of some or all standard phone lines with the units’ SIP compliance, enabling you to use Cisco® Unified Call Manager to place or forward calls to an internal or external number.
Here’s more ways the IX Series 2 saves time and money;
- Help your security staff to multitask with a mobile app enabling guards to patrol your site while remaining in full control of the system
- Know your investment is protected as you’ll be able to expand and/or upgrade legacy IX systems now and into the future
- The IX Series 2 has no Aiphone annual licensing fees, lowering your total cost of ownership
Finally, for a good indication your system will last for the long haul look at the reliability of the manufacturer. Aiphone is a two-time recipient of the Deming Prize, recognized internationally as a hallmark of production quality.
Add up the features, reliability, and lower cost of operations and it’s easy to see why the Aiphone IX Series 2 is the ideal choice for a network-based video intercom system.
