Legal and Privacy Considerations for CCTV Camera Placement in the Workplace
CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) has many benefits to businesses of all sizes, including crime prevention and deterrence, remote monitoring, employee safety and much more. However, the use of this technology comes with several regulations and guidelines to protect the privacy and rights of individuals. Make sure you’re up to date with all relevant information before you […]
Farm Thefts on the Rise Due to War in Ukraine, Says Thames Valley Police
Police say thefts of high-tech farming equipment has soared in recent months due to the war in Ukraine. Oxfordshire farmer Robert Redman told the BBC that £70,000 worth of GPS units were stolen from tractors and combine harvesters on his farm this year. He believes this was linked to sightings of drones flying over the area a […]
Applications for Network Cameras
Network camera technology can be used for literally thousands of high-value, professional security and non-security applications. Uses range from offices and retail to casinos, and extend into monitoring manufacturing processes and web attraction. Here are a few of the many cost-effective and highly productive applications for network cameras: Security Surveillance Network Cameras are used in […]
Saving Money by Investing in IP CCTV Cameras
One of the common misconceptions when a business is thinking of investing in a camera system is that there is no return on investment. Money spent on security and safety whilst often necessary is viewed just as a cost with no quantifiable savings. In terms of security, it could be argued that this is correct […]
Do You Rely on CCTV or the Vigilance of Security Officers?
How do you deal with management of your site? Whether you have CCTV or not, the future of efficient site management is state-of-the-art remote monitoring. Specifically tailored by Sygma Security Systems Ltd to meet your individual requirements of each site – remote monitoring can give you peace of mind, without the fear of human error. […]
Thermal Imaging for Security
Electromagnetic radiation is all around us. We can see a small band of it in the form of visible light and feel thermal energy as heat. However, the majority of radiation which surrounds us goes undetected unless specialist equipment is used. Hungarian physicist Kalman Tihanyi invented thermal imaging in 1929. Initially used for military purposes […]
Cloud vs In-House Servers: What is the Best Choice?
Choosing how to store your IP CCTV footage has now become a choice between the traditional method of in-house servers and the relatively new evolution of ‘cloud storage’. Each has specific advantages and risks. What works for you today, might not suit your needs tomorrow, and each comes with a different cost structure. Security, control, […]
Lawless Britain: Where are the Police?
Shocking new research from Channel 4 highlights just how few crimes are being investigated and solved by Britain’s police. It has always been prudent to take every measure to prevent your business or home being targeted by criminals – but this research reveals just how important a robust security system is if you are not […]
How to Install CCTV at Home
Installing a CCTV (closed-circuit television) system will help to improve home security, however with the array of products available on the market today, finding and installing the right security system for your home can seem a little overwhelming. For that reason, we’ve put together an introductory guide to help you install a CCTV system and […]
Keeping Your Business Safe
UK Police just announced that crime has fallen by 28% over lockdown, in fact from 12th April there has been a 37% drop in burglaries. However, it appears that many businesses are left susceptible to such crimes, by not having many or sometimes any security measures in place. Federation of Small Businesses said 109,391 burglary […]