CCTVs

Find the best CCTV solution for you

Written by Eric Fleming

Every business needs to be aware of the safety of its products, employees, and physical environment. One of the best ways a business can do this – all the while protecting itself from liability lawsuits – is through a CCTV system.

What is CCTV?

CCTV stands for closed circuit television. CCTV uses cameras to transmit video to monitors for viewing and archiving. It is most often used as part of a larger security system.

Why CCTV Is Such a Critical Component of Business Security Systems

Other aspects of business security, such as motion sensors, employee vigilance and theft-prevention devices, are certainly important to a business, but CCTV cameras can do things other security measures can't. Among them is the ability to watch parts of the business that would otherwise be inconvenient or impossible for employees to monitor. This could include the outside of a business (important, but inconvenient for employees to patrol when they're needed inside). In manufacturing, cameras can view processes unfit for humans, either because of extreme temperatures or chemical exposure.

In addition, a CCTV system is important because it can record events. It does this most often through a digital video recorder (DVR), which can store huge amounts of information for months or years, depending on the size of the device.

Why a Business Should Use a Professional Installer

While at first glance a CCTV system is relatively simple (at its most basic it consists of a camera and a monitor), with each extra feature, more advanced pieces of technology, and more areas to watch over (and therefore more cameras needed), a once-simple CCTV install becomes more and more complex. Because of this, using professional CCTV installers becomes almost a necessity.

A professional installer will be able to combine disparate items, from cameras, mounting brackets, software and monitors, into a workable system, and can do so more quickly and with less intrusion and hassle than do-it-yourself jobs. Knowing that your CCTV system was installed by a professional means you'll have someone to go to with questions, or if problems arise.

Installation

Depending on the CCTV system, installation can be as easy as mounting a bracket to a wall, placing the camera on the bracket, and then connecting the camera to the monitor. As more and more cameras are added, extra connections need to be made, wireless capabilities become more and more attractive, and more powerful software is necessary. And as outdoor cameras are installed, extras such as pan-and-zoom capability and weather protection come into play.

Finally, the materials used in constructing your building come into play as well. Some materials, such as wood, make mounting and installing cameras simple, while older brick buildings make using a professional installer a near-must.

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