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For the latest surveillance capabilities choose Avigilon Unity

Avigilon Unity Video is an advanced, AI-powered on-premise CCTV surveillance solution from Motorola Solutions. The latest version of the video management software, Unity Video 8, has been developed from the original Avigilon Control Center platform. The…

Avigilon Alta Video: Delivering effective cloud security

Avigilon Alta Video is the advanced cloud-based video management software platform from Motorola Solutions. The software, previously called Aware, has been fully rebranded after Avigilon Alta was launched as the safety and monitoring giant’s integrated cloud…

Data protection compliance: CCTV systems need to be maintained

When you have CCTV installed and start operating the surveillance system you have ongoing responsibilities as part of data protection compliance to ensure the quality of the system is maintained. Guidance issued by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) makes…

Commercial Video Surveillance: Selecting the right camera

As discussed in an earlier blog, installing commercial video surveillance or CCTV can be of benefit for businesses for a number of reasons including health and safety assurance. Once you decide that surveillance cameras are required,…

Why CCTV could benefit your business

Why do you need CCTV cameras for your business? Well, to be honest – you don’t – until you do. Many people pay for home insurance for years and rarely use it. However, if you have…

Perimeter Security Explained

Perimeter security aims to protect people and assets within a property and its grounds from intruders by blocking unauthorised physical intrusions across its boundary. These can both be physical barriers, including bollards, gates and fences, and technological…

Plans to tackle retail crime stalled by election call

Before the general election was announced the UK government bowed to pressure from the retail industry in April and said it would create a standalone criminal offence for assaulting retail workers. This followed a concerted campaign by trade…

New technologies: Be aware of data protection requirements

Advanced surveillance systems using new technologies have spread beyond simply cameras. This has implications for the data protection obligations of security system and CCTV operators. ICO identifies increased risk from the latest surveillance technologies The Information…