Archive for February, 2010

IP security

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

IP security products.


Why are IP cameras the way forward?

Well basically its simple. IP cameras are easier to install, They always have been but until now the cost of these cameras has been somewhat prohibitive.

Although for a long time manufacturers have used the ease of install as a good reason to charge more for their product this excuse is now wearing a… Continue reading

Hybrid CCTV

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Legacy equipment.

Where legacy CCTV equipment cannot be removed due to cost implications manufacturers are now coming up with some ingenious solutions in order to accommodate both the past the present and the future.

These are called hybrid network surveillance servers and combine analogue and IP cameras into a single box solution.

This is of course a huge market place and one many facility managers and… Continue reading

CCTV Analytics

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Why will analytics be such a huge step forward for CCTV?

Analytics is an advanced form of video motion detection that uses
Software algorithms in order to generate alarms when certain
conditions and scenarios occur within the field of view of the camera.
For example if a person is seen to be loitering in area for a length
of time

What is integrated

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

What is integrated ?

Why do we use the word and what does it mean when applied to the security industry?

Well the official definition from our on line friends at wikipedia says INTEGRATED:” combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole”.

When you read it like this it is obvious it means joining together the three main security sectors, Intruder alarms, CCTV… Continue reading