CCTV
5 Benefits of Having CCTV Installed at Your Business
A commercial CCTV system (Closed Circuit Television) benefits businesses and commercial buildings in many ways. Regardless of the industry sector, location or size, CCTV cameras have become a vital piece of security equipment to safeguard staff, visitors, equipment, and premises alike. Not only do CCTV cameras help deter crime, but they also provide many other…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Business Safe Over Summer
As the summer season arrives and we all look forward to trips away and leaving work promptly to enjoy the early evening sun, it’s important to think about the increased security risks that the summertime can potentially bring to your business. Here’s some useful tips on how to keep your business safe over the summer.…
Read MoreWhat we can learn from the security shambles at the Euro 2020 Final
The otherwise joyful occasion that was the Euro 2020 Wembley final between England and Italy (well, at least until penalties, that is) is one that will go down in history as an event that showed off both the very best and the very worst of Britain. Of course, for the former, we have the incredible…
Read MoreA Brief History of CCTV
It is 2021 and CCTV is so common that it surprises anyone. Today, there are approximately 5.2 million CCTV cameras in the UK, with a ratio of 1:13 cameras to people. CCTV technology has come a long way and continues to evolve, protecting us more than ever. But have you ever wondered about its origins?? Let’s take…
Read MoreHow to protect your CCTV security footage
When you have a CCTV security system installed in your home or business, the first instinct is to keep the cameras themselves safe and secure, of course. But few spare a moment to consider the footage your cameras are capturing. Because, not only are they capturing the footage that could put a thief behind bars or prove…
Read MoreAlternate uses for your CCTV
There are thousands of us across the country that use CCTV to protect our homes and our businesses. They have been keeping burglars at bay for generations now but (and this is particularly true of more modern models) did you know they were useful for more than just catching out criminals? Here, we’ll be exploring…
Read MoreWhat you can and can’t record (legally) with CCTV
There has never been a better time to invest in a personal CCTV security system. With more of us spending more time at home than ever before and certain individuals taking advantage of the chaos and confusion of coronavirus, it’s an investment in the safety and security of your home and your family that you’ll be…
Read MoreWhen is CCTV use appropriate?
Popular culture has cast a negative shadow over CCTV usage, to the extent that it is often seen as an ‘invasion of privacy’. But when used correctly, video monitoring can save money, property, and even lives; offering an impartial eye of a situation that would otherwise be missing. But with smart CCTV becoming more prevalent and a…
Read MoreCCTV vs manned security – The benefits of going remote
Deciding on a security solution is a more complicated affair than it once was. These days, there are so many options and technologies to consider that it’s no longer simply a case of deciding who to choose but what to choose. The most fundamental choice is whether to opt for a physical presence or to…
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