CCTV - An Overview

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CCTV is essentially a remote eye recording events digitally so that these events can be watched live or reviewed later. It's choosing the right CCTV system that sometimes gets a little tricky. So here's what to look for when you're evaluating which CCTV system to invest in.

The idea of ​​a CCTV system that allows activity, events and circumstances to be recorded and reviewed by anyone with access to the system is not a new one. After all, CCTV systems can be as unsophisticated as a camcorder, or even a mobile cellphone, recording a family event or outside activity to sophisticated satellite linked, distant recording, remote viewing on an international level.

But for every day purposes and in a business or home security application, a modern digital CCTV system would combine a number of strategically placed cameras into a Digital Video Recorder which may in turn be viewed by a live operator, viewed off site, linked to a remote monitored security desk or attached to intruder alarms. Perhaps the simplest of these applications is the babycam type of camera which feeds video direct to a mobile cellphone allowing concerned mum to keep an eye on the kid or babysitter while she's out to dinner.

So a CCTV system enables activity to be monitored and measured. If the CCTV device has a recording facility then those activities will be stored in a digital format and a review at a later stage will be possible.

Theft, non compliance to procedures, idleness, absenteeism, delinquent behavior and fraudulent use of time cards are just a few of the applications where CCTV can help a business increase profitability. Commendable performance can also be observed since punishment poor performance behavior and rewarding productive performance - all making for a more profitable environment.

Training and performance effectiveness can also be measures by CCTV. Behavior and performance can be measured against expected training outcomes. Monitored images can also be used to train in turn - allowing the inductee to see what the expected performance looks like.

The opportunities are endless. All are aimed at increasing the sustainability of the business, removing uncertainty and increasing peace of mind. No more will you need to worry about what's going on. With remote viewing you can log in and check out what's happening from anywhere that has an internet connection.

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