Setting up a Tele-Cam system is almost always a team project so it is critical that you start with a goal. Since every goal, location or circumstance is different no one system will suit everyone's needs. Security, remote observation, promotion, home business, web attraction, whatever the application having a goal will aid in calculating the network requirements and help with the equipment purchases. It is smart to be frugal but the end result will always be less then what you planned for and most importantly, remember... you will tend to get what you pay for in the technology arena. Worldtelecams put together some hints and guidelines to get you or your company started on the right track. For advice on a specific system we suggest you contact the professionals at WebCamProShop.com. They really know their stuff and can offer hardware and services packages for every application.

Issues to consider
Static or Robotic? For security and remote monitoring it is best to use a combination of static cameras and a pan, tilt, zoom system poised over the area(s) of most concern. When considering a system for promotional presentations keep in mind there are over 3.4 million web cams on the Internet. Which one do you remember? Probably only the sites you saw here on Worldtelecams, which are all interactive pan, tilt, zoom systems. By letting the visitor interact with the camera at the physical location you, the host, are providing a presentation experience that your visitors will remember. This is why the promotional Tele-Cam systems are so popular for tourism, universities and retailers.

Web site layout
Setting up a professional Tele-Cam system is no easy task even for the most seasoned IT professional, since there are many variables involved with set up, network, and server configuration. An important aspect that is easy to over look is once the system is working how is this going to fit into your web site? Basic web site design is one thing but live camera integration is very different. Most systems have template pages that are included with the hardware purchase. However, we would suggest using a design firm like Dotworkz who specializes in camera integration to insure your promotional camera site is implemented correctly. At the very least ask around for a Webmaster who has some experience with this type of programming.

Basic Requirements

	Suitable mounting location
	Static IP address (your ISP or Network Administrator can provide this)
	Suitable Power source
	Proper Bandwidth allocation (needed for promotional sites)
	Roof permission (For rooftop mounting on locations other then your own)

Promotion
WorldTeleCams offers many different promotional opportunities. Advertising on WTCams makes sense, we are the premier name in Tele-Cam promotions. WTCams and our affiliate sites see over 60K visitors per day and rising. We offer a free banner exchange for any of our "Editors Choice" nominees as well as monthly prizes. Be sure to sign up for our WTCams Newletter to stay on top of any new offers on broadband relaying, product upgrades and press releases (see Cam Masters for details).

Summary
We hope this helps to get you started in the right direction. "Tele-Technology" is just now coming into the public eye. More and more institutions, security professionals, and corporate businesses are now realizing the cost savings that this form of communication provides. We are now seeing this used for remote medicine, construction monitoring, security, and of course tourism. If you have any suggestions or ideas please let us know.