You can choose from a wide variety of CCTV cameras to take care of your surveillance and monitoring requirements. Traditional cameras are wall mounted and can swivel from left to right as well as up and down to give you a wider area of focus. Ceiling mounted cameras give you a 360 degree view of an area and can also be controlled remotely. Each of these cameras can offer you a regular image, infrared image or you can choose a camera that can switch between day and night vision. The footage from the cameras can be sent to a number of monitoring devices such as a television set, computer screen or laptop.
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Closed circuit television (CCTV) equipment is a great way to take care of the surveillance requirements in your business. The cameras can be used to monitor outsiders entering your premises to ensure that they are not there for any nefarious purposes. You can also monitor internal employee movements to ensure that your staff are performing their jobs as specified and are conforming to the policies and procedures of your company. You can get a wide range of CCTV equipment to meet your unique surveillance requirements.
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Minor theft and shoplifting in your store or retail establishment can add up over time and result in huge losses in profit in your business. Surveillance equipment on your premises can help you monitor your customers as well as your employees so that you can begin eliminating this drain on your turnover. The cameras can help you catch thieves in the process of stealing as well as record any criminal activity that can be used as evidence against the criminal. There is a wide range of surveillance equipment available on the market to meet the unique requirements of your business.
CCTV And Surveillance Are The Cornerstones Of Security
The British complain of being exposed to more CCTV and surveillance coverage than any other country in the world. Even though this is most likely an exaggeration, the positive impact of these devices on the country’s crime rate would certainly seem to justify such measures and is an object lesson to the many South Africans who fear for the safety of their loved ones and their property.
Mounted on poles and other high vantage points, these cameras are silent sentinels that record any event that may occur at high risk areas on city streets and in alleyways. CCTV and surveillance are essentially synonymous and have replaced live guards to a very large extent in the role of observers. Cameras don’t suffer from fatigue or boredom. They cannot be distracted and are not vulnerable to human weaknesses such as bribery or threats. Finally, it is cheaper to maintain a dozen cameras than to support a single security guard so making the choice is a no-brainer and the guards can be then be allocated to other security tasks.
On business premises, CCTV and surveillance measures are gaining favour and they are to be found in banks, supermarkets, at various spots in our shopping malls and in public places such as hospitals, airports and railway stations. In car parks they protect our vehicles and at sports stadiums they may help to curb overzealous behaviour by fans.
Overseas, they are commonly found on public transport such as buses and railway carriages where they are a means to combat vandalism and violence against staff and passengers.
Correctly installed, CCTV and surveillance equipment such as that supplied by IDtek can be almost undetectable to the point when even staff members that are aware of their presence tend to forget they are there and have been captured on camera in all manner of situations. This is one of the great strengths of this form of security and adds considerably to its deterrent value.
Cameras may remain static, in order to focus on one particular area such as a valuable museum exhibit or they may pan continuously so as to maximise overall coverage. Other CCTV and surveillance cameras are designed to allow a remote operator to redirect them and zoom in, totally unnoticed, on any suspicious activities. This handy function allows plenty of time for a security guard to apprehend a suspect while simultaneously collecting and storing the detailed video evidence that may later be needed to secure a successful conviction.
There have been many advances in camera design that have resulted in much improved image resolution. Upgrades to the software and the use of internet technology have made many new functions possible. Newer CCTV and surveillance systems are not confined to the use of cables to transmit video signals between cameras and monitors. The use of secure networks that employ wireless routers make installations simpler and far more flexible since units may be placed anywhere within radio range without the need for cabling. Alternatively IDtek offers systems that operate over IP networks in which the internet substitutes for the cable. These are not limited in range like wireless networks and video may be viewed securely wherever a broadband connection is available.
CCTV and its use for surveillance purposes are growing rapidly in South Africa as it is elsewhere in the world. It is a powerful security tool with an exceptionally wide range of potential applications. Despite their power and potential, however, these systems are still very simple to operate and, at today’s prices, they are, without any doubt, the most cost-effective working security solutions on the market.
IDtek offers individuals and companies a range of top quality products from the world’s leading manufacturers of CCTV and surveillance cameras and accessories.
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IDtek offers clients an excellent range of surveillance equipment as part of our complete security solutions installed at client premises. The IndigoVision PTZ IP dome cameras are worth a mention because of their amazing features such as H.264 built-in compression abilities and compatibility with the IndigoVision Control Centre Video and Alarm Management as well as the range of Network Video Recorders. Three main types of mounts are available in the 9000 series of PTZ IP Dome Cameras including the swan neck, false ceiling, and pendant mounts. Power, data, and video run on one cable, ensuring cost effective installation. Suitable for office blocks, shopping malls, airports, campuses, libraries, schools, and large retail premises, the IP dome cameras have features such as above average low light operating abilities, image stabilization, sun shroud, and lens covers.
IDtek installs and maintains a wide range of security solutions. We also install, where relevant, AXIS Outdoor Network Cameras at university campuses, airports, public spaces, government and large corporate or industrial premises. The AXIS outdoor network cameras are robust in design with weather proof casings and can operate in temperature fluctuations. The cameras come equipped with tampering alarms and include day and night functionality. Easy to install, and ideal for traffic monitoring the outdoor network cameras require no external housing. If outdoor surveillance cameras suitable for placement with external housing are required, you will be glad to know that such are also available in the reliable AXIS product range.
The IP surveillance camera installation process normally entails excellent planning as the bandwidth requirements must be assessed as well as where to install the IP surveillance cameras. Another consideration is that of image quality required and how many days of footage history must be available for quick retrieval. Disk space needed and integration with other security solutions should also be considered. Once the IP surveillance camera assessment and planning have been done, installation takes place and IP addresses are allocated with all the units working on the same sub network. A database and scheduling are setup for the recording time and intervals. Where the existing network can handle additional bandwidth load requirements, the client company saves. If not, steps will be taken to ensure that the network is not overloaded.
Electronic risk control has been made possible with improvements in technology over the past two decades. Although intruder protection is still and important part of security, internal threats such as document theft, fraud, and industrial espionage have also become part of business life. As such electronic risk control systems allowing for fingerprint recognition, door access control, time & attendance systems, and building management solutions to be integrated with security equipment such as digital camera surveillance, offer numerous advantages including cost savings. Stolen items can be retrieved, camera footage can be used as evidence against a fraudster, fewer security guards are required to patrol the premises, 24 hour surveillance is possible and the solutions are scalable. If you want improved security contact us for electronic risk control solutions that will fit your company premises.
IDtek is one of the leading providers of integrated corporate security solutions in South Africa. Our approach is to assess every client’s security, access, and safety requirements. We identify risk factors for the specific location and industry and have in-depth discussions with the clients regarding their specific corporate security requirements before we make recommendations regarding the infrastructure and brands to be used. We also have an experienced project management team to ensure the timely installation, training, and management of relevant corporate security solutions. Our clients range from campuses to airports, cold storage facilities, large warehouses, and corporate office parks. We offer time & attendance solutions, parking management solutions, access control systems, fire detection equipment, and building management as well as advanced surveillance for top quality corporate security.
An example of how we are able to improve not only the security, but also the safety at client premises is our completed project at the Unilever warehouse. We have installed a VESDA fire protection system and have secured the premises effectively. Since we follow an integrated approach, we have been able to connect the VESDA fire protection system with camera monitoring and with access control systems. We installed a biometric access control system, have included a fully integrated camera surveillance system, and have connected the access control systems to time & attendance solutions. Client companies rely on the expertise of IDtek to help improve all aspects of security, surveillance, and safety at their premises. With the successful installation of the VESDA fire protection system and the intruder protection system at the 40 000 square metre warehouse, we have once again showed that we are the best company for the job.
Fully integrated access management control holds several benefits for the client company. One such a benefit is that of being able to streamline payroll and time& attendance functions while also improving security. If the entrances to the building and workplace have biometric access control with CCTV cameras for added security and monitoring, and the system is also connected to a time & attendance solution such as ClockWatch which can be connected to the payroll system, better access management control will be obtained. While also using the existing network infrastructure we are furthermore able to reduce the cost of installation of the additional access control systems. Integrated access management control also offers the benefit of improved safety. The fire detection system connected to the alarms, and controlled from a single point can be connected to door control and intercoms as well as CCTV cameras.