If you’re installing or upgrading CCTV, one of the first decisions is whether to have it monitored. Both options use the same cameras and the same recordings. But they work very differently in practice, and the right choice depends on what you actually need your CCTV to do. This post explains the difference between monitored and unmonitored CCTV, what each option involves, and how to work out which is right for your site. What Is Unmonitored CCTV? Unmonitored CCTV, sometimes […]
Construction sites and vacant properties share a problem that most occupied commercial premises don’t have to think about. For large parts of the day, and often entire weekends, there’s nobody there. That makes them two of the most targeted property types in the UK for theft, vandalism and trespass. CCTV is one of the most practical ways to address this. But the requirements for a construction site or an empty building differ from a standard commercial installation. This post looks […]
Most businesses have CCTV. Far fewer have it properly monitored. There’s a meaningful difference between cameras that simply record footage for later and a system someone is actively watching in real time. With monitoring, someone is ready to act the moment something looks wrong. Remote CCTV monitoring is what turns a passive recording system into an active part of your security strategy. This post explains what it actually involves, how the process works from detection to response, and why it […]
There has been a lot of debate about how the Protection of Freedom bill will work. My particular concern is in regard to the CCTV usage. Reports over the years have suggested that Britain is probably one of the most watched nations on earth, making it, what many call a ‘surveillance society.’ There are up to 4.2 million CCTV local cameras operating in Britain – about one for every 14 people. The average Briton finds himself captured on CCTV footage roughly […]
