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3 Ways CCTV Can Help Your Business

January 15, 2012

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Many business managers and owners discount the idea of installing a CCTV system on their premises. Worried about costs and benefits, they use other security measures to protect their stock and their staff.

CCTV: An Introduction To CCTV

December 28, 2011

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What is CCTV? Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is an installation of directly connected components creating a circuit which cannot be viewed by anybody outside of the circuit. This is different to a terrestrial television broadcast system which anybody with an antenna and reception equipment can view.

CCTV Security System: Are You Getting The Right One?

December 27, 2011

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Are you thinking of installing a home or office CCTV security system? Don’t rush it. Take the time to shop for the latest gadgets and choose a system that’ll work well for you. This is an investment worth your money, time, and effort.

Glossary of Terms CCTV (A-C)

December 19, 2011

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AC Alternating Current ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM Electronic system used to allow, restrict and track the movement of people through entry/exit points in a site. This is achieved through the use of electronic individual codes, keys or cards etc, to release a locking mechanism. ACTIVITY DETECTION A feature built into some multiplexers, which is used to detect movement within a camera’s [...]

Glossary of Terms CCTV (A-D)

December 18, 2011

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DARK CURRENT Leakage signal from a CCD sensor in the absence of incident light. DARK NOISE Noise caused by the random (quantum) nature of the dark current. DECIBEL (DB) A logarithmic ratio between two electrical signals or values. Usually refers to power, but can also be used for voltage and current.

How Is Your CCTV IQ?

December 15, 2011

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“You always admire what you really don’t understand” – this is what the famous 17th century mathematician Blaise Pascal said. When it comes to techno talk, it will be appropriate to say, what you don’t understand will intimidate you. So how’s your CCTV IQ?

Don’t Cry Wolf If You Don’t Have Home CCTV Or Digital Surveillance

November 30, 2011

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Remember the boy who cried wolf? He laughed so hard when people came rushing to help him because it was all a joke. But when the big bad wolf came, nobody believed him. Don’t let this happen to you. If you don’t have any electronic surveillance, don’t cry wolf!

CCTV Technology: Where You Go, I Will Follow

October 16, 2011

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Picture this: A man is followed by CCTV cameras. He walks into a crowd and is supposed to get lost from the cameras’ eyes, but he doesn’t. The camera is focused on him, and even if he switches jackets or puts on a fake beard, he is still in focus. Sounds incredible? It’s possible.

When CCTV Can Help Your Business

July 7, 2010

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Many business managers and owners discount the idea of installing a CCTV system on their premises. Worried about costs and benefits, they use other security measures to protect their stock and their staff. CCTV systems could be more beneficial than you think. Here are three key ways that CCTV can help to protect your business. Deterrent Although [...]

How Is Your CCTV IQ

April 24, 2010

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“You always admire what you really don?t understand” ? this is what the famous 17th century mathematician Blaise Pascal said. When it comes to techno talk, it will be appropriate to say, what you don?t understand will intimidate you. So how?s your CCTV IQ? Unlocking the mysteries You?ve got a surveillance system installed in your house and [...]

Glossary of Terms CCTV AC

January 19, 2010

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AC Alternating Current ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM Electronic system used to allow, restrict and track the movement of people through entry/exit points in a site. This is achieved through the use of electronic individual codes, keys or cards etc, to release a locking mechanism. ACTIVITY DETECTION A feature built into some multiplexers, which is used to detect movement within a camera?s [...]

Buyer’s Guide: CCTV, Video Surveillance, and Security Cameras

April 9, 2009

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In today’s environment, businesses increasingly rely on video surveillance systems. But how do you choose the best CCTV system, camera, or DVR? Read on to learn the steps to take in choosing the right video surveillance system for your needs.