CCTV (Close Circuit Television) Systems are primarily used for protection of assets and personal safety which include the following:
• Perimeter Surveillance
• Access Control
• Vehicle Number Plate Recognition

In addition to  the most commonly use of CCTV Systems as mentioned above, Law Enforcement Agencies and Large Organizations and to a lesser extent, small to medium size enterprises may require  CCTV Systems to  gather evidence or add legitimacy to decision making processes. This application will typically be installed in Board rooms and / or public offices such as Court rooms, Identification Rooms, Community Centres, etc.

Before deciding on the implementation of CCTV in the workplace, it is important to identify the purpose of the project as this will determine what equipment will be required. The following questions need to be asked:
• How important is Real Time viewing, in other words, viewing of current images.
• Will the CCTV System be backed up by a Control Room
• Will the CCTV System be linked to other networks and/or security monitoring systems such as alarms?
• Is the CCTV  System applied as a deterrent
• Is integration with other Security Systems such as Security Guards required?
• Is the CCTV System required for the gathering of evidence
• Will CCTV footage be required for criminal procedures if need be.
• Is the project of clandestine nature?

Real Time viewing of CCTV footage is necessarily associated with a Control Room or similar set up. One or more cameras will be linked to a Control Room where a Control Room Operator will monitor incidents and respond accordingly as required. Huge progress has been made in this field with specific reference to Camera Activation upon the detection of movement. This allows the Operator to monitor multiple cameras and being alerted to critical areas requiring attention.

Depending on the purpose of the CCTV System, it is most effective when integrated with other Security Systems/Processes such as a Security Officers at Access Points and perimeter patrols. This refers to Business Parks, Golf Estates, Hotels, Hospitals, etc.

CCTV Systems may be required to look at footage retro-spectively, in other words after the footage has been recorded. a Typical application of this method is factories where staff is monitored.

Skyvision Corporation is cognizant of the fact that CCTV technology is fairly new in South Africa with limited expertise in this field. We proud ourselves that our Consultants and Technicians are professionals in their field and who’s achievements are well acclaimed in the market. We do not compromise on quality and clients are guaranteed piece of mind.
For a free quotation, contact our Sales Department at info@skyvisioncorp.co.za

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