The decentralized storage technology pioneered by MOBOTIX reduces the number of recorders that store the smooth high-resolution video by up to 90%. 40 cameras store smooth video streams including audio on a single PC, with every camera managing its own ring buffer and image database. These 40 video streams are equivalent to 1200 frames per second in VGA resolution or 4800 CIF images per second. This cannot be achieved using old DVR technology. Additional software for storing and managing the images is usually not necessary, thus eliminating license fees and costly management software.