Remote CCTV monitoring

Where it is impossible or uneconomical to provide the required staff resource to undertake observation on site, a remote monitoring service can be provided at our monitoring centre. By undertaking visual patrols or through event driven observation, from local movement sensors, full coverage can be acheived. An audio communication link with the site provides a means of challenging intruders or reassuring individuals of their safety.

Digital Video Recording

Digital video recording systems take the analogue signal from conventional CCTV cameras then digitally records multiple images directly to the internal hard drive, eliminating the need for conventional VCRs and their associated maintenance and degradation limitations. The latest equipment does more than just record; it provides simultaneous recording, playback and archiving whilst using sophisticated search functions to define and find only those important events that meet your criteria. It provides a powerful, intelligent solution to your security and operations systems. The network connectivity easily integrates with other equipment and is a cost effective solution for many new and existing customers.

IP Cameras

The worldwide standard for internet protocol (IP) will shape the way future electronic systems integrate and connect with each other. Voice over IP is one of the biggest changes in the way we communicate in business and increasingly at home. IP camera systems (strictly not CCTV – Closed circuit it is not!) are moving the boundary’s when it comes to image quality and intelligent processing or ‘analytics’ that can decide if something in view requires further attention such as an unattended bag and draw it to the attention of the operator. IP cameras and Network recorders can use your existing IT infrastructure, cutting installation costs and enabling viewing and playback from many different workstations. The same camera can be utilised for loss prevention, security, safety and marketing tasks rather than from one monitor in the security office.

Obsidian Security are UK partners with AXIS communications, one of the largest IP manufacturers in the world. Together we have a system to fit your application.

Health and Safety

With the responsibility to prevent accidents, employers and public authorities are ever more concerned with providing a safe environment for staff and public alike. CCTV can assist in many cases in proving the exact causes or circumstances leading up to incidents. Of course near misses and nunsafe working practices can be identified and procedures put in place to prevent the accident from happening.

Retail Shrinkage

There are several reasons why a retailer might want to install CCTV, one reason is to capture shoplifters red-handed, but also an increasing reality in the retail industry is combating staff theft. Cameras can be placed around tills, stock rooms and staff exits in order to monitor the activities of retail staff. New IP based camera technology can link in to EPOS till information referenced to the items that are being scanned. Searches of operator habits can lead to patterns being detected to indicate future problems.

Enhancing Manufacturing

It is possible to place cameras overlooking production lines in order to analyse activity and quality standards. Employees can be monitored for work efficiency and hazardous work areas can be studied and evaluated from a safe distance.