Video Surveillance: Motion Detection Most of our customers will be familiar with my constant gripes about how unreliable video motion detection is. Well today I am quite upbeat – I am recommending that all our customers consider installation of the full AI enabled XVR when deploying CCTV solutions. Yes it does cost more. The Challenge […]
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CCTV has traditionally been viewed as a re-active system, with some degree of deterrent effect. Manufacturers are now releasing active deterrent cctv cameras. In this article we look at the difference between active deterrent cameras and standard cctv cameras. Built In PIR (Passive Infra-Red) Sensor. Standard cctv systems rely on video motion detection. When a
Digital CCTV – in the last few days alone we have received a number of requests from customers who have been advised by somebody to upgrade their cctv system to digital. Of course it is time to upgrade to High definition Video – In an era of 4K and 8K video what is the point of
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False Alarms – False Alarms – and more false alarms!We’ve all had the frustration – waking up abruptly- in the middle of night, at the sound of a screeching siren. Hurriedly returning home from the school function at the call of the armed response company – only to find , you guessed it – a
Covid-19 and it’s derivatives are here to stay – at least for the foreseeable future. Congestion at Business EntranceFor those of you with large numbers of people seeking access to your facilities, e.g. Universities, Technikons, Shopping Malls and Large Hyper Stores – you are obviously battling with resource allocation and congestion at access points. Congestion at
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It’s time to get your security systems into shape, and to secure those vulnerable areas around your home or business. More fence hoppers, child snatching, hijackings, home invasions now than ever before. Security is expensive right? But can you afford to put the safety of your loved ones and home or business in the hands
The answer depends largely on what cctv cameras you have, your budget and your surveillance objective. What does HD and UHD Mean? Let’s start by defining what HD/UHD means, and why it’s important for CCTV. UHD: Offers four times higher resolution than Full-HD at 3840 x 2160 pixels (Roughly 8 Megapixel) Full HD: Full HD
What monitors (HD/UHD) are suitable for CCTV surveillance? Read More »
Hi Just as a follow up to my last communication, I wanted to show you our basic offering. The above are basic, generic estimates with these limitations. I have estimated about 12.5m per camera. If your cameras are further apart than this we will need to quote additional cable. The image doesn’t show it –
Facebook Ads for Cheap Electric Fence – are they realistic? Ads abound on Facebook and the internet, advertising cheap electric fence at R80 or R90 a meter. Do not expect these ads to reflect what your fence will cost. Fences this cheap are basic, and generic – they are not designed for your unique requirements.
Malvern SAPS statement suggests that a growing sense of nonchalance is creating oppurtunities for criminals – in the wake of the latest home invasion in malvern. The statement mentioned that home owners have an attitude of “this won’t happen to me”. In response to this latest incident, SAPS is recommending that gate operators be locked
