Category Archives: tips and advice

Three Things to Know Before Buying a CCTV System

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Spanning two decades, video surveillance technology, or CCTV as it’s known in security industry parlance, has undergone some dramatic changes. During the 90’s, relatively expensive analog equipment was the industry standard. By the turn of the century however, CCTV systems … Continue reading →

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IP Cameras vs Digital Cameras: What’s The Difference?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Internet Protocol (IP) cameras incorporate technology that allows videos to stream (transmit) through the Internet via IP addresses. Its images can be recorded, stored and retrieved through a “Network Video Recorder” (NVR) a device that contains software for this purpose. … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Mail

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

It wasn’t until after 20 years, that James Baston finally took his first vacation. Hours into his trip, Baston was forced to abort his plans, and return home, back to Kansas City; his laundromat was robbed. Four days later, at … Continue reading →

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Act like You’re Being Filmed (Because You Are)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Readying to merge on to the local expressway for your daily morning slog, your idea of “hands free” is keeping them both free of the steering wheel at one time or another. As one hand steadies the coffee, the other … Continue reading →

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