Category: CCTV
Video Management System – What is a VMS?
When considering a CCTV system there are many considerations that you will make. We have written blogs on these issues – camera type, locations, operational requirements, number, recording platform, retention period and the list goes on.
The Thermal Camera Sentiment World Map
Thermal cameras are not new technology but in the fight against the global pandemic the heat sensing technology has taken centre-stage; as one of the tools used to detect high temperatures which could potentially detect COVID-19.
Installing CCTV – How to choose the correct CCTV type
Today, CCTV systems are common in most areas of our lives. Whether this is a good thing or not is a different story, but it is important that if you are in any way responsible for a CCTV system then you should ensure that it is as good as it can be.
People Counting CCTV Systems and Occupancy Management
If you manage a building, there are many reasons why you might want to know the number of people that are in it. This could be to ensure in the event of a fire or other evacuation event that everyone has in fact left the building.
Common CCTV Questions Answered
CCTV images are personal data if they contain identifiable images of an individual. Also, your registration plate is considered personal data. As with all personal data you have the right to a copy of any data that an organisation holds on you.
CCTV rules and regulations UK: Data Protection, GDPR and your business
It is perfectly reasonable to have CCTV installed at your workplace. A video surveillance system can provide your company and its employees with many benefits. For example, a camera system can increase the overall security of a site creating a safer workspace for employees.
Which Wireless CCTV cameras are available for home and business?
There are many ways to achieve a Wireless CCTV system and most reasons to fit Wireless CCTV are due to the premises existing issues preventing a wired CCTV system being installed. For some buyers, the benefit of Wireless may be convenience, to others it may be price-driven.
Which CCTV technology is best to use?
When looking for the best CCTV camera system, how can you decide which route to take and spend your CCTV budget wisely and hope for an outcome that satisfies your own home or your business security needs? We hope to highlight the CCTV technologies used today, without technical specifications.
Covid-19 Pandemic and the use of Thermal Imaging. How, where and why?
Businesses across the UK are continually looking to mitigate the risk of the virus entering their business premises. Taking various measures possible to minimise the risk of infections of their staff should decrease the overall risks to the business continuity and ensuring the health and safety of its employees.
A Quick Guide to CCTV Systems for Retail Centres
We are used to seeing security cameras in retail stores throughout the UK. CCTV cameras play a key role in the security strategy of today’s retail businesses and can make a world of difference for the safety of your customers, your staff, and ultimately, your reputation.
CCTV uncovered: The most-surveilled boroughs in London
London is the most-surveilled city in Europe with around 630,000 cameras watching 9.6 million inhabitants in the UK capital, that’s 68 cameras per 1,000 Londoners. People living in Paris, Madrid and Athens are surveilled far less with between 3 and 11 cameras per 1,000 people.
What is CCTV? CCTV Explained
CCTV stands for Closed-Circuit Television. This is a closed-circuit system because the signal is not openly transmitted as it is with broadcast television. The video cameras transmit the footage back to a set number of monitors.