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TALKING POI NTS Yet cost remains the top factor in IT decision-making about data storage system purchases. Among the many factors that can affect the cost of storing video surveillance data over time are: ■ The video management system and storage system architecture ■ The size of the video files generated, which depends on how the camera has been programmed to record video, resolution, recording speed and the compression algorithm used in reducing backup and archive file sizes ■ The storage medium ■ How often the video data needs to be accessed in the future Given the many tools on the market today designed to extract information from data, the value of stored video data only stands to increase. Preserving potential value by archiving video If your organization is like many, you store many files that you view initially and seldom—if ever—need to view again. To take advantage of data over time, organizations often archive data, rather than discarding it or backing it up. An archive differs from a backup in that it keeps your data accessible. An archive that relies on a mix of disk and tape can best serve to control costs and keep the files accessible as needed: disk arrays ensure rapid access to the most-used files, and tape storage affordably ensures the integrity of the data over the longer term. While designing a video data storage architecture for your organization's long-term needs may feel like leaping onto a moving train, choosing the appropriate mix of information manage- HOMELAND SECURITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Courses for public safety practitioners. Courses include: YOU ment and storage technologies for your organization can allow you to protect your video assets over time with a low total cost of ownership, and without having to discard video because of cost or space limitations. An archive keeps most-used files accessible, protects data, and reduces storage system bandwidth. VLM and data analytics tools are making it possible to extract additional value from stored video data, even when the value of the data is not apparent at the time it is stored. ■ Ray Heineman joined Spectra Logic in 2000 as director of business development and later director of library engineering. As of 2013, he serves as business development lead for video surveillance worldwide. Heineman has been involved in various industry committees and standards organizations for the development of storage product interfaces and protocols. EARNED IT The Best Quality Badges backed by the industries Law Enforcement Professionals Available Now! ONLY Full Lifetime Warranty Fire Service Professionals Available Now! Emergency Management Professionals Coming Soon! No fees, no cost! Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium DISCLAIMER: This project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 2008-GD-T8-K015 administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, Training and Exercises Integration Secretariat. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not represent the ofcial position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Badges Insignia Medals Awards Collar Insignia Nameplates Challenge Coins Pins Accessories To learn more, visit your local Smith & Warren dealer or visit www.SmithWarren.com Contact@SmithWarren.com Ph: 914.948.4619 Fax: 914.948.1627 To enroll or get more information please visit www.preventivestrategies.net or call 1-800-860-6657. Design your badge online /smithandwarren @SmithnWarren Circle 84 on Reader Service Card Circle 85 on Reader Service Card www.officer.com September 2013 Law Enforcement Technology 45