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  1. Most CCTV surveillance systems still vulnerable to attacks, research suggests

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    The majority of CCTV systems are vulnerable to being hacked, but their owners lack the technical expertise to properly address these issues, a recent research report has been able to suggest.

    The survey of a cross-section of UK social housing providers, found that while almost 60 percent of respondents are aware that their CCTV systems are vulnerable to being hacked, 30 percent don’t know how to make their system more secure.

    The research also found that a third of housing associations are worried that their CCTV images are too low quality to identify criminals or intruders – even though this is why most of them installed CCTV in the first place, which means that they’re also in breach of the Data Protection Act (DPA), which states that data recorded with the purpose of identifying individuals performing criminal activities must be of sufficient quality to do so, otherwise its capture is unjustified.

    Last, but certainly not least, 99 percent of housing providers rated the quality of CCTV images as being significantly important.

    CCTV Surveillance – delivering secure and reliable systems at Police standards

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  2. CCTV surveillance cameras to be used for flood detection across North-East rivers

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    The Environment Agency will use twelve CCTV surveillance cameras to monitor rivers across the North-East of England as part of an initiative to protect the region against flooding, a news report has been able to suggest.

    Twelve cameras have been installed at flooding hotspots where debris screens have been put in place to reduce the chance of a blockage or a debris dam being created.

    Real-time images from the cameras at sites across County Durham, Darlington and Teesside, will be relayed to Environment Agency staff working in the region’s incident room, who can react to rising water heights.

    CCTV Surveillance – experts in deploying CCTV video monitoring solutions across any environment

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. Our CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget while meeting (and exceeding) all your specific requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  3. Surveillance Camera Commissioner launches fresh consultation into national surveillance camera strategy

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    The future of CCTV surveillance across England and Wales could change as the Surveillance Camera Commissioner has recently launched a consultation on a draft national surveillance camera strategy.

    The strategy aims to provide direction and leadership in the surveillance camera community to enable system operators to understand best practice and their legal obligations (such as those contained within the Data Protection Act and the Private Security Industry Act). It also aims to enable the surveillance camera community to demonstrate compliance with the principles of the surveillance camera code of practice and other guidance.

    The commissioner’s strategic vision is to assure the public that surveillance cameras in public places are there to keep and make them feel safe, and that those cameras are deployed and used responsibly, as well as transparently, in a manner which is proportionate to their legitimate purpose.

    Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter said:

    “This draft strategy has been 10 months in development – I’ve been working with a group of industry experts to get it into shape and now we are ready to consult on it. I welcome views from anyone whether they are an expert in the industry or a member of the public – the strategy is designed to benefit them – so their input will be invaluable to making sure it meets their needs when we begin work on delivering its objectives in 2017.”

    CCTV Surveillance – the go-to company for deploying or upgrading CCTV systems

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  4. Video analytics set to become standard features in IP CCTV cameras

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    Video analytics capabilities are likely to become standard built-in features for IP CCTV cameras as some of the biggest equipment manufacturers are making some very interesting moves in this direction.

    The increasing demand for highly detailed, 24/7 video images tends to generate huge amounts of data, which requires extensive transmission and storage capacity as well as time-consuming monitoring and assessment.

    One leading camera manufacturer, Bosch, has announced the roll-out of video analytics inside their cameras which means at the edge as a standard feature. By enhancing their existing and future IP cameras with this technology, Bosch claims it will enable users to effortlessly search through large amounts of video data and to pinpoint the information that matters most to them.

    Implementing a video analytics system right inside the camera will help create an intelligent video security system, using metadata which already means adding sense and structure to video data at the point of capture (at the edge) and enabling each camera to operate independently.

    Plus, decentralizing intelligence in this way eliminates a single point of failure (central analytics server), meaning that if one camera or encoder fails, the system maintains full performance. With built-in (edge) analytics, each camera in the network can then interpret captured video data and alert users of potential security threats in real time based on configurable triggers.

    CCTV Surveillance – experts in deploying the most advanced IP CCTV cameras with video analytics

    CCTV Surveillance supplies a full range of IP CCTV cameras and network solutions, designed to meet and exceed and customer’s requirements, regardless of the site’s size, location or particular features.

    Our IP CCTV systems can broadcast images across LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks) or the Internet to a central location, where they can be recorded, viewed and managed.

    Plus, they deliver evidence-grade performance, since the range of IP surveillance cameras supplied by CCTV Surveillance offer megapixel resolution, at least 3x better quality than standard analogue cameras, within a very affordable budget. Unlike analogue CCTV systems, where the quality of the recorded video can degrade when copies are made, with IP CCTV, there is no loss of image quality on playback or recording.

  5. Video surveillance equipment to become increasingly popular across education security market

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    Video surveillance equipment is likely to become a key growth factor across the US education security market, a recent market research report has been able to suggest.

    The Education Security Market research report suggests that video surveillance equipment will see some of the fastest gains through 2020 in light of developments in the increasingly affordable, better performing IP cameras. These products have been favoured in recent years as a tool both to protect students and staff during major security incidents, and to deal with more routine disciplinary issues.

    The paper also points out that the various types of educational facilities have different security needs. For instance, higher education institutions are large campuses with multiple buildings, generally including residential facilities, laboratories with costly and sensitive equipment, and arenas and theaters where large crowds routinely gather. Therefore, their security needs are relatively extensive and involve the use of more costly systems.

    CCTV Surveillance – suppliers and installers of advanced IP-based CCTV camera systems

    IP CCTV video surveillance solutions (also known as networked cameras, IP CCTV cameras, Network Cameras, Internet-enabled security cameras or web cameras) are the future of video monitoring installations, as they deliver superior HD-grade image quality and ease of use at a very affordable price point.

    Networked cameras convert video and audio feeds into data, which is then streamed over a network or an Internet connection to just about anywhere around the world. Since they often use existing network points and cabling for faster and easier setup, IP cameras are also a most cost-effective and easily scalable solution than analogue CCTV systems.

    Beside supporting a superior level of flexibility in terms of installation options, IP CCTV cameras also deliver a significantly higher image quality than analogue solutions, with megapixel HD-grade models recording evidence-grade footage that can be easily and rapidly stored onto a standalone network video recorder or on dedicated network storage and retrieved.

    Furthermore, IP CCTV solutions can be integrated in a much more seamless fashion with other existing IT systems, in order to deliver centralised control and monitoring. Data from other security devices and from business systems can be associated with IP CCTV images and recordings to provide full ‘situational awareness’, while cameras can be easily controlled and monitored even from a web browser, due to the built-in remote operation capabilities.

    CCTV Surveillance supplies a full range of IP CCTV cameras and network solutions, designed to meet and exceed and customer’s requirements, regardless of the site’s size, location or particular features.

  6. CCTV video monitoring systems can help reduce crime in the workplace

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    CCTV video monitoring systems can help reduce the level of crime in the workplace, which accounts for an estimated £2 billion in lost revenue for UK companies each year, according to the BDO’s latest Fraudtrack report.

    It found that 32 per cent of that figure can be directly attributed to employees, costing organisations an estimated £46 million.

    However, in their UK Loss Preventions Survey of 2014-2015, 75 per cent of all respondents claimed that CCTV/DVR systems are in use across their business, while a further 75 per cent rely on security guards and alarm monitoring.

    Data from these reports suggests that small businesses are particularly vulnerable to internal crime as they lack the tight monitoring and security measures put in place by larger organisations.

    A separate report titled: Tackling Staff and Dishonesty, jointly published alongside the CIPD, acted as guide to raise awareness of the potential threat posed by staff fraud and dishonesty and to provide examples of generic best practice that can help employers manage and mitigate the related risks.

    CCTV Surveillance – your partner of choice for CCTV video monitoring

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. Our CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget while meeting (and exceeding) all your specific requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  7. Upgraded CCTV System in Colchester delivers impressive results

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    A major upgrade process that saw a boost of the quality of CCTV footage and coverage in Colchester town centre is being heralded by the borough council, as it has led to the arrest of 104 people in just five months, a news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    A Colchester Borough Council spokesman said: “We moved our CCTV monitoring centre to a new location in the town centre in late 2014, which also included a major upgrade to ICT and monitoring equipment as well as improvements to our processes and procedures.

    “In the past year we have delivered further improvements to our CCTV network by investing £27,000 on high-definition cameras at 13 locations in the town centre.

    “These new cameras have approximately four times better image quality and much-improved night vision capabilities.”

    Mike Lilley, borough councillor for safer communities, added: “I am enormously impressed by the technical improvements that have been made to the CCTV and monitoring service in recent years.

    “Our monitoring team has superb in-depth knowledge of the streets and areas in and around the town centre, and between April and August 2016 was able to provide CCTV evidence to the police which assisted in 104 arrests.”

    CCTV Surveillance – experts in the deployment of city-wide CCTV video surveillance systems

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  8. Video analytics systems help transform video data into actionable business intelligence

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    Video Analytics is the latest-generation development in the field of video surveillance solutions, designed to help customers further improve the overall effectiveness of their CCTV security solution. These systems monitor video streams coming from analog, digital, or IP CCTV cameras in near real-time and automatically create current security alerts when recognizing specific types of events and activities, prompting the operator to act.

    These systems can be put to good use in a variety of segments, with ANPR and security being the most obvious. However, there are other possible applications available, such as the ones applicable in the retail sector – where one can analyse dwell times in specific areas of retail units and then cross-reference the data with the actual purchases, providing valuable information for marketers that can be then transformed into actionable business intelligence.

    Using a Video Analytics system to automatically monitor camera video feeds and alert for events of interest enables superior efficiency and cost reductions by eliminating the need for manual work and helping operators notice and respond to threats sooner, rather than later.

    However, a Video Analytics solution can also be used for analysing historical data to identify specific incidents and patterns (forensic analysis).

    CCTV Surveillance – Suppliers of Top-Range Video Analytics Solutions

    The Video Analytics solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance features specific applications for perimeter protection intrusion management, crowd management and situation indication, which facilitate extensive, highly complex surveillance operations and highlight crucial decision data in a very visible manner.

    Video Analytics is a very practical and effective solution that meets the needs of all stakeholders involved in the surveillance system’s operation, including operators, security officers, and corporate managers.

    If you would like to find out more about the Video Analytics Systems supplied by CCTV Surveillance, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  9. Average UK person is captured on CCTV cameras up to 70 times a day, research suggests

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    The average UK resident is likely to be caught on CCTV 70 times a day, considering the fact that the UK has around 5.9 million CCTV camera’s including 750,000 in schools, hospitals and care homes, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

    The study suggests that the U.K accounts for approximately 4.2% of the CCTV cameras used globally, and that there is roughly ‘1 CCTV camera for every 11 people’ in the UK. However, it also points out that CCTV surveillance cameras have a major impact as a deterrent factor, reducing overall levels of crime in the areas where they are installed.

    The paper also points out that intelligent technology CCTV technology is becoming increasingly more intelligent and versatile, with more and more schools and other organizations in the educational sector deploying cameras which have facial recognition technology, used to identify and track those who miss their classes. Plus, ANPR Systems are used to monitoring unauthorised vehicles while IP Cameras, as well as Access Control, identifies perpetrators who may intend to harm children or staff.’

    CCTV Surveillance – a trusted supplier of affordable and versatile CCTV systems

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  10. Entire city to be covered by CCTV surveillance systems as of this autumn

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    One of the world’s largest, most populated cities will be completely covered by CCTV surveillance systems as of this autumn, a news source can reveal.

    Mumbai will be under close-circuit television (CCTV) camera surveillance as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to launch Phase II and III of the project, which is expected to meet its September 30 deadline.

    The CCTV surveillance project involves the installation of over 6000 cameras in Mumbai to step up surveillance at crucial places in the city. While Phase I covered south Mumbai, Phase II will cover north and east Mumbai, and Phase III will cover the entire central and western parts of the city.

    Fadnavis had launched the much-awaited and talked about CCTV project in November, 2015. This included installation of 1381 cameras at key points in south Mumbai, which would be functional round the clock.

    “By the end of the project, we would have an integrated system, wherein we would be equipped in face detection, number plate identification, data analysis system and much more through this network,” he had said.

    CCTV Surveillance – experts in large-scale, city-wide CCTV systems’ deployment

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.