Airports are complex operations. Baggage systems, radar screens, arrival boards, SCADA controls—dozens of mission-critical computer systems run 24/7. But here’s the problem: Those screens aren’t connected to your Video Management System (VMS). If something goes wrong, your cameras won’t help you figure out why.
DeskCamera fixes this. It’s a software video encoder that converts any Windows PC into a virtual ONVIF camera, streaming its screen directly into your centralized VMS.
Why Airports Need Screen Recording
Forget bulky HDMI encoders and the tangled mess of cables they require. DeskCamera eliminates hardware by encoding the screen in software. This means:
- No Single Point of Failure: Hardware encoders fail. Cables disconnect. Power adapters die. Software doesn’t have those problems.
- Easier Management: Treat every PC screen like a regular IP camera in your VMS.
- Cost Savings: One software license replaces hundreds of dollars in hardware per endpoint.
What Gets Recorded?
- Control Room Audit: Log operator activity, including SCADA interactions and cyber incident responses.
- “Hot Monitors”: Investigators pull up specific cameras to track a passenger. DeskCamera records what they’re watching, creating a complete evidence chain.
- Operational Screens: Baggage handling, arrival/departure boards, radar feeds, perimeter defense systems.
Unified Evidence
When security investigates an incident, they need context. DeskCamera stores all screen data in your existing VMS/NVR, indexed on the same timeline as your physical cameras. Investigators can scrub through footage to see what the control room operator saw at the exact moment an alert was triggered.
Built for Critical Infrastructure
Airports can’t afford downtime. DeskCamera uses GPU acceleration to encode video without slowing down the host PC. It’s ONVIF-compliant, so it works with any professional VMS (Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, etc.).
Secure Your Airport’s Digital Operations Stop flying blind on your digital screens. DeskCamera is compatible with any VMS that supports ONVIF. Upgrade your airport security today.