The Alliance-mx encodes video using Main Profile H.264, the most efficient video compression available, resulting in a smooth, high-quality image, low network bandwidth utilization, and reduced storage costs. Requiring less than 3.8W PoE, the Alliance-mx is highly energy-efficient and economical. A movable day/night IR filter and 3-13 mm varifocal lens enables field-of-view adaptability for a wide range of settings and applications.