If you mean the company that makes the network cameras, it is kinda nice that you don't have to change your code for every new camera or version of software. S

If you mean the company that makes the network cameras, it is kinda nice that you don't have to change your code for every new camera or version of software. Sometimes what works does not need to be changed,* especially when your talking physical security, where a camera system may be installed for upwards of 20 years. Oh, and guards who still don't know how to operate it. * In this case I think they have made substantial changes behind the scenes to fix security holes, but the UI remains the same.