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The CCTV regulation debate

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

So the debate goes on. Is CCTV out of control is a question asked in the recent security briefing from IFSEC. References to government legislation that seem to be pointing to far greater control over CCTV in public places is a highly contentious issue. We already have the data protection act and this has served us well over a number of years. Do we really need more… Continue reading

Avigilon financial figures q1 2012 shows HD CCTV growth is accelerating

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Avigilon have released financial figures that prove the shift to HD CCTV is accelerating and at quite some rate! With revenue up 77% the results are encouraging for everyone who is trying to promote HD into the world of CCTV and Avigilon’s approach and easy upgrade path from analogue to HD is proving highly successful.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/avigilon-corporation-announces-first-quarter-200000580.html

Check the full set of financial results through the link above… Continue reading

Hard Drive Prices update

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

We blogged before that potentially suppliers and distributors were using the Thailand floods to maybe profiteer on increased Hard Drive prices.

hard drive western digital floods shortage 2012

We just heard that at least one supplier has lowered their HDD prices back. When asked why the sudden move, the response was that they had cleared… Continue reading

Helicopter crash dramatic images

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Helicopter crash caught live on TV… Continue reading

hard drive shortage latest update

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

This is the latest information we have been given regarding the hard drive shortage resulting from the floods in Thailand.

It seems that the  shortage could persist for much of next year. This is a blow to CCTV installers who have seen prices falling recently, there is however little that can be done in the short term to rectify this situation.