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CCTV Systems

Browse through our articles section below for useful guides, advice and insights into our industry and the technology available. If you have a question, get in touch with our friendly team.

Cloud Based CCTV

Cloud Based CCTV

Topic: CCTV Systems

Cloud based CCTV is probably one of the biggest technological moves in electronic security in recent years and in recent times products have developed to such a level of maturity that the main benefits are now well established. 
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Alarm Monitoring London

Benefits Of A Monitored Alarm System – Is It Worth It?

We're often asked what benefits a monitored alarm system has for our customers and whether it's worth the extra money. It's not easy to say in a blog post which benefits relate to your situation if you opt for monitored alarms, which is why we direct people to our free site survey - so we can assess them on an individual level.
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Home CCTV London

Should You Buy Home Security Products?

On a weekly basis we receive calls asking us to install home security products that people have bought at their local DIY store. And, on a weekly basis, we have to politely decline.
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Security Company London

Why Security Lights And Locks Aren’t Enough

According to statistics from an FSB article, business security measures are lax in Britain. Incredibly, 60 per cent of small and medium enterprise respondents in the UK rely on locks and security lights to protect their business, while two thirds of these enterprises didn't even have these security measures operational during working hours.
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Security Company London

Pokemon Go Evolves Into A Security Risk For Businesses

This week, the technology headlines have been dominated by Pokemon Go. The new augmented reality game has now officially been released in the UK, but fans who couldn’t wait were able to get their hands on the game early by doing a bit of digging online.
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CCTV London

Westminster City Council Scrapping 75 CCTV Cameras

On the 31st May 2016, Radio 5 Live announced that Westminster City Council are looking at switching off CCTV cameras to save money. Currently, £1m a year is spent maintaining the 75 cameras located across the west end, Parliament and other famous London landmarks.
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Wifi CCTV Systems London

What Is A Wifi CCTV Camera?

Choosing from the many types of security cameras available on the market is hard, from the Wifi CCTV camera to the wired, there are many differences between individual models too.
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Home CCTV London

How To View Your CCTV On Holiday

Going on holiday is meant to be relaxing and stress free, so why should you need to learn how to view your CCTV on holiday? Simply because burglars target houses where the owners have gone on holiday. They don't have to be psychic to find this information out either, all they have to do is use social media, carefully observe your home or sometimes they can even just get lucky.
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Wireless CCTV Kent

What Makes Good Wireless Security Cameras – HD, Night Vision, ANPR

Along with burglar alarms, wireless security cameras are one of the best deterrents on the market against burglary. But what makes a good wireless system and why do you need one?
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HD CCTV Kent

Do You Need A Night Vision Camera? 5 Decisive Questions

The night vision camera is a high precision piece of technology that allows you the super human power of being able to see clearly when your eyes just can't cope with the dark.
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CCTV Monitoring Kent

CCTV Monitor Vs Using A TV The Pros And Cons

"Should I buy a CCTV monitor or use my TV?" It's a question we get asked often. There's no simple answer - there are so many different televisions and CCTV monitors out there it would be impossible to try to compare them all.
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Home Security Kent

Home Security Tips For Holiday Makers [Infographic]

Home security tips are something you probably don't think about all the time. And especially when you're going on holiday, there are so many other things to think about; holiday insurance, packing, flights, transfers, passport renewal, who's going to feed the cats, converting your spending money etc...
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Home Security London

3 Ways Jenson Button Could Have Used Holiday Home Security

A few weeks ago, Jenson Button and his wife were robbed whilst staying with friends in a holiday home in the South of France. It is believed that thieves put gas into their air conditioning system to knock out the holidaymakers. Then they broke in and stole valuables, including a £250,000 engagement ring.
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HD CCTV Kent

5 Benefits Of HD CCTV Cameras For Your Business

With descriptions such as high-definition, covert and wireless CCTV, it's easy to wonder what it really is you're getting. For HD CCTV, this much can be said - you're getting the ultimate CCTV security for your business.
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Commercial Security Kent

6 Business Burglary Prevention Tips

Businesses can suffer from repeat burglaries if preventative measures are not taken from the first incident. If burglars can see your commercial property is lacking security, you’re more likely to be their next target.
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Home CCTV Kent

The Ultimate Domestic CCTV Guide

In October 2014, a word of warning was voiced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regarding the use of CCTV security systems.
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Security Company London

Home Burglary Prevention Tips From A Criminologist

In the 400th issue of Scambusters, Criminologist and Associate Professor of Justice Studies at Appalachian State University Elicka S.L. Peterson-Sparks, provided insight into home burglary prevention advice.
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Domestic Security Kent

5 Tricks Thieves Use To Target Homeowners

Approximately seven million homes were victims of property burglary during 2013. Data from Privilege Home Insurance has identified five common methods that criminals are using to target your home.
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Commercial Security Kent

Security Suggestions For Golf Clubs

If the burglar alarm on the house next door to yours goes off, it is very likely that, as a good neighbour, you would at the very least go and take a look.
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Security Company London

The Perfect Match – Spy Alarms Sponsor Charlton Vs Wolves in London

Spy Alarms have been maintaining the security for Charlton Athletic Football Club in South London for several years. So it was a great pleasure to sponsor the recent match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 16th September.
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Security Company Sevenoaks

Sponsoring The Sam King Golf Day in Sevenoaks, Kent

Spy Alarms are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring hole 15 in the Sam King Golf Day on Thursday 11th September at Knole Park Golf Club in Sevenoaks.
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Security Company Charlton

Spy Alarms Renew Maintenance Contract With Charlton Athletic FC

Long term Charlton Athletic supporter, Martin Foster, is delighted to announce that Charlton Athletic FC have renewed Spy Alarms' maintenance contract with the club in South East London for a further three years.
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CCTV Sevenoaks

CCTV – Effective, Affordable Security For Your Business

Cameras mounted around an office building, car parks and property provide effective surveillance, checking for intruders and vandals while also allowing an efficient method of discovering fire or any other form of property damage.
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CCTV Installer Sevenoaks

Why HD CCTV? High Definition Leads The Way In Solving Crimes

HD CCTV is so much better than analogue in very many respects. You have probably seen countless analogue images on television of crimes being committed, where shopkeepers are robbed by gun or knife-wielding assailants.
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CCTV Installers Sevenoaks

The Reasons Why Your Business Needs CCTV Security

If you own a traditional bricks and mortar business a vital part of your armoury is CCTV. It can be a major contributor to helping prevent crime on your premises in the first instance, and provide vital information to the police if a crime is committed.
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CCTV Sevenoaks

CCTV Systems To Protect Your Business Over The Winter Months

Following LV's announcement of police data on burglaries and break-ins, many businesses are also looking at their security systems.
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CCTV Sevenoaks

CCTV keeps an eye on fishermen in North Sea

In April, 2013, the European Parliament website revealed that MEPs had voted to adopt a ban on discarding unwanted fish from 35 species caught between the North Sea and the Baltic - otherwise known as the Skagerrak.
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Security Company Kent

Crime stats matter, but look behind the headlines

I don’t know about you, but I get bamboozled by statistics! I love stats actually, they’re essential for collecting data, so that we know where we are.
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CCTV Sevenoaks

Sales of Analogue Versus Network Video Cameras

Worldwide growth in network cameras continues to outpace sales of analogue cameras in 2013. The sales of network video cameras are fuelling the continual growth in surveillance equipment throughout the world.
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CCTV Sevenoaks

Surveillance Camera Code of Conduct Comes into Force – News stories – Inside Government – GOV.UK

Public authority use of surveillance cameras will be subject to a new code of practice published by the Home Office today.
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CCTV Systems Sevenoaks

New Home Office Guide On Using CCTV For Small Shops

A new guide on the use of CCTV in small shops has been launched by the Home Office at the Association of Convenience Stores' (ACS) Crime Prevention Forum.
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CCTV Installers Sevenoaks

Who’s on Your Business Property – When You’re Not at Work?

It’s inevitable that at this time of year your work premises will be empty at some time. Empty buildings carry many risks, we know that. It's worth repeating, can't be understated, you need to know: who's on your business property - when you're not at work?
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Security Installers Kent

Easy Steps to Keep your Home Safe This Winter

The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in. That means bonfires, jumpers and sadly, a rise in break-ins.
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CCTV Installation Kent

FREE Peace of Mind!

It’s all too familiar, the police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted burglary. There was one reported recently in Swindon, Wiltshire Police are on the case.
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CCTV Installation Kent

Brilliant Ideas from Brilliant CCTV

I’ve just read about another brilliant idea, an idea to improve our security and make life even more difficult for crooks.
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CCTV Installers Kent

Covert CCTV Systems In The News

Lots of interesting stories in the news recently about hidden CCTV systems, both in the home and out in public.
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Commercial CCTV Kent

Police Turn To CCTV As Officer Numbers Fall

According to the British Security Industry Association, CCTV and other electronic security systems are now even more important for the maintenance of a safe environment for the public.
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CCTV Installation Kent

CCTV Technology Company Forecasts Strong Growth Despite Recession

Viseums success lies in the proven ability of its intelligent CCTV software and unique surveillance camera designs, which makes the companies offering attractive for those requiring cost effective high security.
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Making Solihull Safer Rapid Vision System’s Nomad CCTV Cameras

Rapid Vision Systems latest NOMAD redeployable CCTV cameras were installed by the Safer Solihull Partnership.
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Cyclopes Pro

Each Cyclopes comes with an 8 metre and a 3 metre light weight, telescopic handle where the wireless CCTV camera and monitor/DVR attach securely allowing the surveyor to select and prove the ideal camera location as well as record video of the location to show the end user typical images that will be achieved from each location selected.
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City Surveillance Projects to be Fastest Area of Market Growth in India

In a recently published market report The Indian Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment, IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc., forecasts that city surveillance will be the fastest growing vertical market in the country over the next five years.
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Growing Public Acceptance of CCTV Since Summer’ Riots

New research released early this week by D-Link has shown that the majority (86%) of people believe Britons are more accepting of CCTV, as a result of the successful identification and prosecution of hundreds of rioters based on CCTV evidence.
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CCTV Design Lens Calculator 1.0

CCTV Design Lens Calculator offers all features of other standard Lens calculators and in addition several new and more effective tools.
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Magenta Security Says CCTV Can’t Replace Traditional Security Measures

According to studies conducted by various research groups, Britain has far more watchful eyes trained on its population than other countries. And surveys carried out following the riots which hit the UK last summer suggest that public support for CCTV surveillance has grown.
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MEL Secure Systems Introduces a New High Speed IR PTZ CCTV Camera

Warrior, a new high speed PTZ CCTV camera has been launched by MEL Secure Systems, a developer of surveillance and security solutions.
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IndigoVision Installs CCTV System at Shanghai Diamond Exchange

A state-of-the-art IndigoVision CCTV system has been installed at Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), the only diamond exchange in China.
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Winsted to exhibit at key CCTV seminar

Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted EMEA will be exhibiting at Global MSC Security's 6th March seminar and exhibition, being held in Bristol in conjunction with Bristol City and South Gloucestershire councils.
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Introducing new battery solutions for fixed and redeployable CCTV applications

Designed to meet the needs of system integrators and installers, they deliver market-leading performance in a wide range of overt and covert CCTV and ANPR applications.
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Seamless Management of IP and Security Data for Enterprise CCTV Installations

Bosch launched a new version of the Video Management System (BVMS), making it more flexible and extending its use into even larger enterprise installations.
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CCTV Surveillance System Helps Prevent Theft at Recycling Site

Due to high commodity prices metal theft is afflicting numerous industries, with many property managers and landlords finding their buildings targeted, particularly in the rail, construction and telecoms industries.
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Home Security Through The Ages Infographic

Further to our post on Home Security and Crime Rates in the USA, here's a small section of the infographic on home security through the ages in more detail.
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Camera Surveillance

Whether it is the jealous MP’s wife stealing a kitten from the home of his mistress in Birmingham or the lady in Coventry caught putting a cat in a wheelie bin, the successful use of mini CCTV camera surveillance has been very much in the news recently, and not just for spying on your pet.
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Data Protection Law and CCTV Systems

It is vital that funding is made available for both local councils and private establishments to keep cameras and systems up to date and in compliance with the legal requirements of Data Protection Law.
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Canterbury CCTV Systems Used In Search For Hoax Bombers

According to Kent News, another suspicious package was found in Canterbury on Wednesday 14 September and Kent Police are, again, examining CCTV footage from local premises in the Broad Street area, as well as carrying out house to house enquiries.
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London CCTV and Anti-Terrorism

In a fascinating article, Peter Houlis talks us through the role of CCTV in the counter-terror agenda and asks whether the current legacy system, which dates back to the 1990s, can possibly cope.
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CCTV Systems and the London Riots

Despite concerns that the current infrastructure of London's CCTV systems may not be up to the demands of combating terrorism, the Boston Herald cites London as having possibly the highest concentration of security surveillance cameras in the world resulting in the riots being the 'most photographed outbreak of civic mayhem ever'.
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Distraction Thefts in Tunbridge Wells, Westerham, Sevenoaks, Larkfield, Swanley and Edenbridge

Most recent news from Kent Police is a warning on their website about a series of 'distraction thefts' in shops and offices in Tunbridge Wells, Westerham, Sevenoaks, Larkfield, Swanley and Edenbridge, resulting in the loss of mobile phones and cash.
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London Borough CCTV System Upgrade

According to the Guardian newspaper, the London Borough of Ealing is planning to invest £10m in a four year project to replace its existing fleet of vehicle-based traffic enforcement CCTV cameras.
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The UK Has One CCTV Camera For Every 32 Citizens

As part of an initiative to help investigating officers to locate CCTV evidence more effectively, Police Community Support Officers throughout Cheshire visited businesses to collect information about the locations, types, image retention and use of closed circuit television systems.
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Internet Eyes – CCTV Monitoring in London

Deputy Commissioner David Smith said: "CCTV footage should not end up on YouTube when it shows someone simply out doing their shopping.
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CCTV Systems and London Crime

Following on from the television revelations that CCTV footage was instrumental in the conviction of Levi Bellfield, the MET continues to lead the world in catching criminals caught on camera.
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London CCTV Systems

The Soho Society allow us to read at first hand the inscription on a plaque commemorating the contribution of Councillor Ian Wilder to the London CCTV Systems that we know today.
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How CCTV Systems in London Work

How the control centre for CCTV Systems in Westminster, London works.
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