CCTV

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 …

Most sites are at a higher degree of risk when light levels are poor. Darkness conceals the identities of intruders, and gives cover for criminals to work. For many, it is during such periods that surveillance takes on an increased level of importance. Benchmark looks …

Composite video – analogue systems and devices – has served the video surveillance sector well over the years. There are still a high number of career criminals serving time because of composite images! It might be fashionable to knock composite solutions, but is such criticism …

ANPR (automatic numberplate recognition) has been around for many years, and has achieved a high degree of success in the field, especially for law enforcement agencies and border applications. However, the technology can also offer a high degree of flexibility for commercial sites. Just as …