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The simple differences between Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 Cables
Going over an installation checklist for a new network, or a bill of materials for a network older than a few months or so feels a bit like walking into the office of a Vogon clerk. You’re expected to navigate a checklist with terms like Cat5, Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 – none of which are cats, sadly.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to WiFi Black Spots
WiFi black spots are part of everyday reality in many homes and offices in London. Every office has that dreadful meeting room where you just can’t pick up the WiFi signal. Eventually, someone installs an extra WiFi access point and the problem sort of goes away
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What Is a Wireless Bridge and Why Do You Need One?
A wireless bridge is a solution (specifically, a set of devices) that allows you to connect two networks, or more accurately two network segments, over a wireless channel – sort of like a bridge, if you will, hence the name.
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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.
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Is now the time to have hands-free Access control?
Access control is just as much a conversation topic today as the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines, Thermal imaging screening, and deep cleaning of touchpoints to mention just a few. While Covid has changed our health and safety policies at work in many ways, what will be of importance for the future as we go back to some normality post-vaccine deployment?