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Retrofits are a large percentage of installations, encompassing many of our industry\u2019s technologies. By using such solutions, along with the help of open standards provided by ONVIF, security directors are able to easily blend legacy physical security devices and software with newer products and services, without a complete overhaul of their existing system. This saves them time, makes future retrofits easier, and allows for cost saving measures while still keeping up with end user demand.<\/p>\n

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Check out this article<\/a> by Per Bj\u00f6rkdahl, chair of the ONVIF steering committee, to learn how our standards can help to future proof your system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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