NSI issues new CCTV Code of Practice
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has updated its CCTV Code of Practice for the design, Installation and maintenance of CCTV surveillance systems. NCP 104 issue 3, which supersedes the previous C0P, applies to all installations from May 1st, 2019. NSI’s recent Summit provided the UKAS accredited certification body’s Technical Manager, Matthew Holliday, with a timely […]
GUEST BLOG: Are security cameras the future of sales?
Ask somebody what they immediately think about when someone mentions CCTV and their mind often jumps to the idea of; being watched, invasion of privacy or even the phrase ‘Big Brother’, writes Andy Martin, Vertical Segment Leader at Morphean… The tussle between security over privacy remains, but there are new benefits that may be changing […]
GUEST BLOG: Securing The World’s Most Protected Treasures
There are some godly treasures that we tour the world to see, and all require the highest standards of protection. As heist movies make their way back into our cinemas — recently with the Ocean’s reboot (Ocean’s 8) and an epic sting scene in Marvel’s Black Panther, you’re probably wondering how we actually protect these […]
New security system ‘delivers 36% reduction in staff injuries’ for Post Office
An integrated security system that includes new IP cameras and two-way audio technology has seen the rate of injuries as a result of attacks on Post Office staff decline by 36% in three years. This follows the deployment of a sophisticated monitoring and intelligent threat detection platform from Morphean, a Video Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS) innovator, which […]
GUEST BLOG: Protecting students – Access control in accommodation & on campus
By 2020 CCTV It’s not unusual for a parent to be worried about their child when they venture off to university, especially when they’re moving out of the family home. And a video that went viral earlier last year that recorded students at Nottingham Trent University chanting racist comments in front of the door of […]
GUEST BLOG: Top tips for hotel security
By 2020 CCTV There are, of course, lots of important factors to consider to ensure a successful hotel business – but security and the safety of guests and staff is always front of mind. Depending on which market a hotel is tapping into, there will be different ways to make the establishment stand out from […]
GUEST BLOG: Body cameras in UK classrooms
By 2020 Vision A Times Education Supplement (TES) report has outlined plans for teachers at two UK schools to participate in a trial whereby they will wear body cameras in the classroom. Both unnamed schools are currently researching early ideas into how the technology will operate, though one strategy is that the teachers involved in […]
Five reasons to choose Sony 4K network video cameras
4K means even more detail than Full HD. But that’s not the whole story. Find out why our high-performance 4K IP network cameras are the prime choice for a huge range of video security, surveillance and monitoring applications. Four times the resolution of Full HD More pixels mean lots more detail. Our 4K network cameras […]
Industry Spotlight: Are CCTV images too low quality to identify criminals?
No organisation wants to breach the Data Protection Act (DPA) because doing so would have serious consequences for their business: fines, bad publicity and even criminal sanctions. However, many do not realise that the Act also applies to the CCTV systems they may use to secure their premises, as well as protect tenants or staff […]
Guest Blog, Paul Dodds: Delivering security and privacy with video surveillance systems…
Paul Dodds is the country manager UK & Ireland at Genetec Inc. Paul has over 14 years security industry experience across installation, manufacturing and distribution. Having trained as an electronic engineer and installer, Paul has held senior positions with Xtralis, Honeywell and ESI With recent high profile cases in the media, it seems that the […]
