Internet protocol (IP) network-based cameras and digital video management software are maturing, and many issues that have surrounded them, including bandwidth, data storage, ease of use, and integration are starting to become clearer as the technology continues to evolve. Prices are going down and the number of features is going up. Many school district security officials are weighing the pros and cons of moving from analog to IP when it comes to their surveillance systems. It's a significant step, and there are some things to think about first. In this article, the author discusses what anybody involved with campus security needs to know about the analog-to-IP transition.