£500 off the price of a new Bosch MIC400 or MIC500 camera if you replace your MIC300 ………. but other cameras are available
Let the battle of the manufacturers begin…… I hear that similar offers are available on other kit from companies such as 360 Vision……..and their Predator range is apparently cheaper, more readily available and BRITISH
Like beef, it’s good to buy British
Interesting meeting during this week
An integrator was looking for ways to increase sales of Electronic Security Systems, mainly CCTV.
End user customer base is predominantly agricultural……not many cows get stolen methinks!!
But, it turns out that in fact, the farming community is actually a prime target for CCTV based system solutions……why?
Well, during the breeding/birthing season, the farmer is practically living in the animal pens/sheds, waiting for that moment to leap into action!
So, instead, how about a decent static camera (or even internal PTZ for closer action shots !) connected via wifi, through to the main farmhouse……….connected into a decent DVR which the farmer can either view through his residential TV or a connected PC………..
Sophisticated motion and sensor alarms can be created to provide notification…..
Take it even further – add a text dialler or email notification and the farmer can even leave the premises, literally waiting for an SMS or email on his Blackberry or iPhone device, allowing him to connect back to the DVR and view the live image streams……
With cost effective leasing plans allowing low weekly payments and also tax deductible, the farmer can utilise the system as a part of his business!
CCTV – not always about Security !
Thermal CCTV but why?
Take a look at the news at the moment – there is an awful lot of political unrest around the world right now…….and that generally increases awareness for crime, violence and potential terrorism threats!
So what is so good about Thermal CCTV? Well, Thermal does not need light…….in fact, it does not need any light at all…………. So, in areas of black outs or darkness, Thermal imaging is amazing at creating crystal clear images in zero light and at distance.
Distance?
Yep, Thermal CCTV can provide movement detection of an object at over 700m………it can even recognise the type of movement (human, car etc) at over 100m……all in zero light
So, airports, borders, ports, electricity plants, sewerage plants, gas, oil, water treatment – in fact, anything that could potentially be a gateway for terrorist activity is able to benefit from Thermal Imaging
Many manufacturers are jumping on the Thermal CCTV bandwagon – some even choosing to develop Thermal solutions ahead of HD or megapixel – Flir, Bosch, 360 Vision etc
Just take a look at forthcoming exhibitions and shows such as IFSEC and ISC ……….. watch out for the latest solutions and you will no doubt find that Thermal Imaging CCTV is well up on most manufacturers list of developments!
Honeywell and Sureview have joined forced to enable Honeywell products to integrate with IMMIX video management software. The first of Honeywell’s products to be integrated will be WIN-PAK access control one of Honeywell’s premium products. The joining of these two companies will in time enable video and intruder alarms to be displayed on one single GUI when mixing different technologies from both Honeywell and other manufacturers.
It is proof that open protocols are the way forward with many manufacturers realizing that integrated security requires the use of both new and legacy kit to be used when upgrading customers to fully integrated security systems .
“PTZ cameras are too dear, I will have have statics”
makes sense, but don’t moan that your static camera looking at 100m x 100m ‘has no detail’ – laws of physics says it can’t if it isn’t able to move or zoom, don’t try and defy those laws!