CCTV

When considering video recording of advanced solutions, installers and integrators have had two choices: the embedded hardware NVR or a software-based VMS solution. Increasingly there is a third choice: the security appliance. Benchmark considers the pros and cons of each to see which offers a …

As an increasing number of installers and integrators embrace the additional functionality and flexibility of network-based solutions, many are having to reappraise the pros and cons of historically accepted security philosophies. Networked solutions offer the ability to design systems that benefit specific sites, and address …

Sensitivity is a specification that should tell installers and integrators a lot about a camera’s performance. Indeed, it was once the case that those seeking cameras would look first at the resolution and sensitivity specifications, and often those two alone would significantly affect the purchasing …

They say that there is no such thing as a free lunch, and whilst some might disagree with such a sentiment, the truth is that few commercial organisations satisfy shareholders by giving something away! There is always a point at which a payback is expected. …

Ever since security – and predominantly video surveillance – moved towards a more networked approach, there has been something of an expectation that the inherent flexibility of the technology will introduce radical changes to the way in which security systems are designed. Many have looked …