introduction to CCTV IP Cameras Picture the scene, you are on holiday and your alarm has triggered at your home or business address. Using your laptop or internet ready phone, you can gain access to your CCTV camera and investigate whether the police need to be alerted. Meanwhile your camera has automatically started to record the event on your PC and activated all the lights to come on. This technology is now a reality and the applications are as far reaching as the technology itself. IP cameras, also known as Network CCTV cameras, are highly sophisticated digital cameras with a built in web server, suitable for indoor or outdoor situations.

Utilising an internet connection to your premises, you can simply enter the IP address of your camera  in to your web browser and control your camera over the web. I-SEC Solutions specialise in the supply and installation of Network CCTV Cameras. You can specify a basic fixed camera or a full pan/tilt/zoom camera with day/night facility, motion detection, alarm outputs and infra red illuminators. See our demonstration pan and tilt camera by pressing the demo button above. network surveillance solutions Analogue CCTV equipment has undoubtedly been instrumental in reducing crime, however, this technology requires trained operators and investment in expensive CCTV equipment and infrastructure so that criminals can be effectively monitored. IP camera technology can be implemented for a fraction of the cost using existing network infrastructures and employs intelligent technology which monitors premises and can track individuals' movements without the need of a CCTV operator. Add to this the flexibility of being able to control and monitor remote sites anywhere in the world over an internet connection from a central point and the cost benefits become very tangible. Wireless technology can also be integrated within these systems offering remote access to cameras up to 25Km away, negating the need for expensive cable runs to be laid. Our range of CCTV cameras are available with software offering a user friendly interface which is used to control and monitor cameras, as well as more advanced features such as motion detection, scheduling, email and SMS alerts.  The multiple view also allows you to watch live camera streams from up to 25 cameras per server. Recordings can be searched and played back with markers to show detected motion or event.

promote products and services

The applications for this technology are not just limited to the security industry. The retail, leisure and tourism industry are increasingly utilising the latest IP Network camera technology to help maximise revenue. Cameras have been installed on ski slopes in France , so that skiers can check weather conditions and snow levels. Property developers and the construction industry have also embraced IP camera technology to promote their services by offering clients the opportunity to see new developments being built in real time, whilst simultaneously acting as a sophisticated security system.

Other clients include; Power stations, Golf clubs, Airports, Hotels, Bars and Restaurants. By integrating the latest IP camera into an existing company website, this technology can be used as a selling tool to help promote products and services. This not only adds an extra dimension to your website, but also gives your customers the unique opportunity to view live video streams of your business over the internet.

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fraud detection and integration

The advent of the Network Camera has meant a huge step forward for employers in detecting internal fraud as well as protection against shop lifting. The latest IP CCTV camera technologies can be a powerful tool in identifying fraud by integrating digital surveillance equipment with point of sale or automatic teller machines.

By linking these technologies, any incidents can be investigated quickly and easily by viewing data from your transaction system together with the video evidence to determine the cause of the problem. For instance, systems can be programmed to take snap shots or record high quality video every time the cash register is opened in a retail premises or an ATM machine is used in a Bank or Shopping Area. Fraud is the number one cause of financial loss to businesses. The Network Camera offers a total solution and by pro-actively managing the problems of fraud and theft, businesses can significantly reduce lost revenue.