When we are sick, our bodies experience an information management crisis. What is happening is such a case is that, the critical supporting components of the body’s defense mechanisms are not getting the right information at the right time to facilitate the best possible reaction to the intruders. An organization – whether small, medium, or large; government, publicly traded, or […]
CCTV SURVEILLANCE 101: Video motion detection recording
CCTV SURVEILLANCE 101: Video motion detection recording All digital recording systems use video motion detection for recordings. Video management software (VMS) will analyze consecutive frames of the video for changes in pixels and then will write the section of video to disk. This process is very CPU intensive and is one of the limiting factors with respect to the number […]
CCTV SURVEILLANCE 101: Total cost of ownership
CCTV SURVEILLANCE 101: Total cost of ownership So, yo want to install a CCTV system? Have you considered the TCO of the system? But what it it?When we purchase surveillance systems it is recommended to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO). TCO = purchase cost + life cycle cost + replacement cost. Purchase costs unfortunately are not the only […]
CCTV SURVEILLANCE 101: Risks of recording on motion detection
CCTV SURVEILLANCE 101: Risks of recording on motion detection Whaaaat? Yo want to tell me that there are risks? Well consider the following: The most common way that video management systems are set to record is when motion or pixel changes occur in front of a camera. Risks Someone may enter and leave a room before the video motion detection […]
No Blind Area any more!!: Panoramic PTZ providing “Seamless Surveillance”
The ever evolving surveillance field continue to bring home more marvels than ever imagined. The all-seeing power of Panoramic PTZ is a groundbreaking new technology meant for monitoring open areas with extreme detail. To realize this feature we have to bring in the synergy of megapixel fisheye cameras with speed dome cameras, a resulting power that will allow users to […]
IP Surveillance: The ultimate game changer in Surveillance Industry
It is here and it is causing jitters in the analogue camera market. Some see it as an unworkable solution due to the initial costly setup costs yet other refer to it as messianic. Regardless of what may call term it, there an indisputable fact that IP surveillance alters the terrain for all the gatekeepers. Take for instance the IP […]
Planning to Carry Out a Large-Scale CCTV Installation Project?
We have been inundated by requests to install CCTV system to a number of organizations in this country in the recent past. Of course, being one of the oldest boys in the field… with expertise rolling back to 2004, then we have a lot to offer in terms of advice on what should really guide any CCTV installation if one […]
Managing Cyber-crime Menace: Train, train, and more training!
According to Techopedia, Cyber-crime is defined as a crime in which a computer is the object of the crime (hacking, phishing, spamming) or is used as a tool to commit an offense (child pornography, hate crimes). Cyber-criminals may use computer technology to access personal information, business trade secrets, or use the Internet for oppressive or spiteful purposes. Criminals can also […]
Bank Robberies of the Future: No need for Get-Way Cars anymore!!
In 1998, there was one daring bank robbery in one of the banks here in Nairobi. The robbers are said to have gone to the bank and made their entry as the bank staff were getting in. Upon entering, they held the bank staff captive and ushered in customers when the time for banking came. They are even said to […]
The Truth about Wireless and Cameras
When one is installing a surveillance security that seeks to protect their property, it is important to gather accurate and adequate information. This helps one make conscious decisions in regards to the best system that suits their needs. When one approaches a certified CCTV security system installer and requests their services, one of the questions that will arise in the […]