IP CCTV systems provide several advantages over traditional CCTV systems. They offer an intuitive user interface, integration with other systems like access control via a standard PC architecture. IP CCTV systems are also scalable, flexible, future proof with software updates, and reduce carbon footprint. Additional software can provide applications like perimeter monitoring, object tracking, and integration with POS systems or access control. IKEA implemented an IP CCTV system that provided a return on investment within 8 months and savings of €225k in the first year on internal shrinkage.