Archive for May, 2011

CCTV Cameras – Back to the Future???

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

CCTV cameras …..constantly evolving.

One of the various technologies on display at IFSEC was the variety of HD and Megapixel cameras.

But, despite the hype ongoing regarding ‘Megapixel cameras to replace PTZ’, there were actually a lot of HD cameras with ZOOM lenses on them….yes, you are reading correctly, Optical ZOOM lenses!!!

CCTV cameras

HDCCTV perfect for the UK CCTV installer

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

HDCCTV . Why it will sell more cameras than IPCCTV in the UK.

How many miles of coaxial cable currently service CCTV camera systems here in the UK? Well I don’t know and I would suggest that this has never been documented. But lets consider. CCTV has been actively sold into UK business’s on a large commercial scale since the early 70′s and there must be hundreds of thousands… Continue reading

HDCCTV – what’s it all about?

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

HDCCTV over coax…the perfect solution?

Having been around since 2009, you could be forgiven for thinking that this technology simply hasn’t caught on…..the Betamax of the CCTV world

But, having seen some kit at IFSEC, and looking further into the technology, it strikes us that this Betamax is not destined for the same fate.

First of all, what is HDCCTV ?

It’s the concept that allows… Continue reading

IQinVision. The interview.

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

IQinVision CCTV

IQinVision are one of the largest and most progressive technology companies in the USA, but what is the secret of their success and where did it all start. In a frank interview with Ian Johnston, Integrated CCTV find out all the detail on how IQinVision has  become

IFSEC 2011 – an alternative view

Friday, May 20th, 2011

IFSEC 2011

So, all the hype and advertising is now over….for another year

Was it worth the visit?

Well, this is just my take on it, but here goes….

Spread over 2 halls, Hall 4 and 5, IFSEC was probably no bigger than last year….something of a surprise in that much had been made of exhibitors returning after a year or two absence…..but we couldn’t really… Continue reading