The transition from analog to IP video has given businesses an opportunity to expand their use of video for applications across their organizations. How? Thanks to network technology, video surveillance systems no longer require specialized equipment. Digital video lives on the IT network, and is accessible from a PC with the click of a mouse. This makes it easier for businesses to distribute video to managers for review and decision-making. In addition, digital video can be collaborated with data from other systems, telling the whole story and allowing businesses to get the most out of their data and their video systems. Robust software programs can also match analytics with video, making it a proactive rather than a reactive tool. Network video systems, with their convenience, ease of integration, scalability, and functionality are a far cry from legacy surveillance systems.