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Selecting the DVR Features You Need

Selecting the right system can be difficult for people who aren’t familiar with security camera installs. This can be due to the fact that every type of CCTV user has different needs and requirements.

These can be broken up e.g. the needs of a home user are different to the needs of a retails store. Basic requirements for all users of DVR systems are Triplex, the ability to back it up, strong technical support, and ease of playback.

What Is A Video Server?

Converting your existing CCTV system into an IP network video system has become a reality largely thanks to the introduction of Video Servers.

A Video Server is a device that converts a signal from an analog CCTV camera into digital format, which is similar to IP network cameras. You can plug the server into your computer network, which allows you to record relevant video to a network device such as a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage).

CCTV Sector Thriving

The results of a British Security Industry Association research initiative have revealed that business for the CCTV sector has increased for the second year running. The research covered the BSIA’s CCTV section members and was undertaken to find out more about the current state of the sector.

Securing Employee Safety

British employment laws do not prohibit employers from installing CCTV cameras in every nook and cranny of an office to monitor employees. The only protection from intrusion of privacy comes from the Data Protection Act, which sets limits to the recording of material filmed on CCTV.

Britain After Dark

Britons are far more in favour of closed circuit television (CCTV) to fight street crime as opposed to motoring offences, an ntl:Telewest Business survey carried out by YouGov revealed.

With one CCTV camera for every 14 people in the UK, Britons are caught on camera at least once every five minutes. Nevertheless, the majority (88 per cent) of the population are happy for CCTV to be used to fight crime.

Upgrade Or Replace 2

Having discussed the functionality aspect of your CCTV security system, we will now look into the remaining two factors you should take into account when deciding whether to upgrade or replace.

Upgrade Or Replace

With technology rapidly advancing in the develoment of CCTV security systems, the debate over whether or not to maintain, upgrade or replace aging electronic security systems rages on. Should you maintain the status quo by performing maintenance and repairs? Upgrade a system (or portions thereof)? Or just chuck it all and replace it?

This is not simply a technical question. For many it encompasses all areas of a security operation and requires consideration of a number of factors.

CCTV To Pilot In Taxis

CCTV security cameras are to be placed in some town centre taxis to monitor passenger behaviour as part of a pilot scheme to help protect taxi drivers from abuse.

The pilot scheme is expected to start in December in time for the busy Christmas period using a number of CCTV cameras in black cabs and private hire taxis. There will be an evaluation of the success of the cameras in early 2007, after which talks will begin with taxi companies about how to extend the scheme further.

CCTV In 14 Towns

There is to be a massive expansion of CCTV coverage across Northern Ireland in a bid to cut crime with 87 new CCTV cameras established in 14 town centres. It has also emerged that police and the Northern Ireland Office are looking at the possibility of introducing mobile CCTV technology to tackle street violence.

The Government will invest £2m in the CCTV schemes, located in areas where there are long-standing problems with anti-social behaviour and crime.

Zero Tolerance On Litter Louts

In a bold move, Peterborough City Council plans to use its 135 CCTV cameras placed across the city to catch litter bugs in the act. Camera stills will be made public and residents will be asked to shop the culprits who will be handed a £75 fine.

The council already spends £1.65 million a year on fighting the city’s ever growing litter problem.