The choice between IP-enabled and composite systems is not a simple one to make. After all, does it really matter hoe the video is transmitted, or indeed is it vital that all data in one solution is transmitted in the same way? Of course it does not: att that really matters is the quality of the final image, and its ability to be used in the way that the end user requires.

The video server is one element of a CCTV system, and has a simple job to do. It encodes compostive video so that it can be transmitted, veiwed and managed via a network.

All of the systems were tested simultaneously, and all were mounted as per the manufacturers specifications. cable runs were of a similar lengh.

     PRODUCT                                   OVERALL RATING

Axis 241S                       8.5/10

Bosch VIPX1                             8.37/10

CBC ZN-T9000                                8.25/10

Dallmeier Microstreamer       7.87/10

Dedicated Micros DV-IP            8.12/10

Synectics E-100                             8.75/10

All testing done by Benchmark magazine

SSE Installation are now certified Geutebruck installers, we are fully trained in the GeViScope / Reporter product.

If you have any questions or needs on this product please contact Peter Kneitel.

 

We are fully trained in a large range of other CCTV equipment such as:

 

• DVTeL (Hybrid IP)
• Pacom DVR
• NEO Series DVR
• NVR Pro Series (Hybrid IP)
• NUUO DVR
• ExacqVision Pro (Hybrid IP)

 

Opportunistic thieves consider office buildings as easy targets. Even a workmate could be a potential thief. Here are 10 ways you can increase workplace security:

1. Lock it up or lose it. Thieves usually look for items of value such as laptop computers, mobile phones and electronic equipment they can easily sell. Staff property, such as wallets and valuables, will also be stolen if not locked up.
2. Make sure you have up-to-date security. Office security needs constant attention. Thieves will always be looking for opportunities. If your building has up-to-date security measures in place and alert staff, it may deter or prevent a theft.
3. Check security procedures for all building entry and exit points. Check for any faults and weaknesses in the security procedures you use. Thieves will take advantage of any opportunities to gain undetected access, such as through faulty fire doors and elevators; unattended loading docks and unattended reception areas.
4. Encourage staff to approach unknown visitors. Thieves often gain entry to buildings by ‘tailgating’ a legitimate staff member. Security and other relevant staff should question people who are not wearing identification and establish if they have authority for being on the premises. A security process should be in place to deal with this sort of situation.
5. Establish an assets register. Make sure your assets register contains the make, model and serial numbers of all your office equipment and is kept in a secure area.
6. Nominate a security coordinator. It is recommended that one person in each office be nominated to be responsible for security issues. Their role should include: Regularly conducting a security audit of the office; raising security concerns at staff meetings; liaising with other tenants or offices in the building; making recommendations to improve security, and liaising with building security.
7. Install security system warning signs to deter thieves. Warning signs at entry points to the building can inform a potential thief of your security systems and deter them from entering the building. (For example, if you use 24 hour video surveillance, put up a sign advertising the fact.)
8. Network with other tenants about security issues. To have a broader understanding of the security issues that affect your office it is important that you liaise with building management and other tenants. This can be mutually advantageous.
9. Report all suspicious or criminal activity to police. If you hear something or see something, say something. It is important that all thefts are reported to police, even if there is no apparent evidence left at the scene and further investigation may not required. Suspicious activity outside or within the building should also be reported to police. For general reporting, call 131 444. However, if staff believe that they are in danger of being injured or a crime is in progress they should call 000 for emergency assistance.
10. Ensure all staff take personal security precautions in the workplace, including:
    • never leave your purse or wallet in plain view or in the pocket of a jacket hanging on a door
    • don’t leave cash or valuables at the office
    • if you work alone or before/after normal business hours, keep the office door locked
    • if you work late, try to find another worker or a security guard to walk out with you
    • if you are in the elevator with another person, stand near the control panel. If someone gets on that makes you feel uncomfortable, get off immediately and wait for another elevator
    • report all suspicious persons/circumstances to the proper authorities: office manager, building security and/or the police
    • be aware of all escape routes for emergencies and have police, business and emergency numbers displayed prominantly.

 

From the Australian Fedural Police Web  site http://www.afp.gov.au/act/businesses/workplace_security.html

 All of the tests on the static dome cameras were carried out simultaneously, and all used the same cable lenghts and monitors. because the base specification for the test was colour static dome cameras, all devices regardless of switching capabitities - were tested in an internal environment, and tests were carried out in colour mode only. The tests were conducted using both test charts for colour and grey-scale accuracy, and real-world motion-heavy scenes to access the impact of diverse image content.

     PRODUCT                                   OVERALL RATING

CBC Ganz VC-D5212PHA                          7.75/10

Genie CCTV AVRCD-5351                          8/10

Panasonic WV-CF324E                          8/10

Samsung SID460P                               8.5/10

All testing done by Benchmark magazine

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

The NSW Police Force CCTV Register (’the Register’) is a database which has been established to record the location of CCTV installations across NSW.

Information stored in the Register has been collected and will be used for operational policing purposes. We will not provide this information to a third party and we will secure this information from unauthorised access.

Your consent to supply this information to us for inclusion in the CCTV Register DOES NOT mean that you consent to supply us imagery captured by, or stored on, your CCTV system/s (eg. video footage or still images).

There is no obligation for you to provide information. Registration is purely voluntary.

Every effort will be made to ensure that information stored in the Register is accurate. To assist us, please notify us if any of the information you have provided changes. We may contact you from time to time to verify the information you have provided to us.

If you wish to have your details removed from the Register, please advise us in writing.

·                 Click here to Register your business CCTV details on-line

·                 Click here to Download a CCTV Register Form (PDF, 880KB)

·                 Click here to Download a CCTV Register Brochure (PDF, 429KB)

 

From NSW Police

 

 

Personal Safety in the Workplace

 

The Victorian Police website has some useful tips to help you remove the element of opportunity for crime within the workplace for both employers and employees.

 

 

Find out more about personal safety from the VIC Police website

 

Online tool to benchmark your organisation’s security

 

A new on-line toolkit allows companies to assess how secure they and their employees are.
Developed by Perpetuity Research and Consultancy International Ltd, a spin-off company from the University of Leicester, the on-line benchmarking tool enables organisations to benchmark their security.
The tool - hosted on the Perpetuity website - is completely free of charge and easy to use. It enables organisations to benchmark their organisation against others in the industry.

 

Go to: http://www.perpetuityconsultancy.com/benchmarking.html

Supplied by ASIAL

AIC report providing a breakdown of crime types and the costs of crime across Australia

·                  View the report from the Australian Institute of Criminology

 

The latest addition to the Samsung Techwin camera range is a fixed day/night dome camera with built-in LEDs which can provide 24 hour surveillance without incurring the cost of providing supplementary lighting. The SIR-60, which is a true day/night internal camera with built-in IR-cut filter, can capture very high quality colour images at 580 TV line resolution.

At night, or in any environment where there may be low light, the camera’s LEDs are activated and provide effective lighting up to a distance of seven metres. At the same time, the camera switches to monochrome mode.

Like all Samsung Techwin cameras and domes, the SIR-60 contains Samsung Super Noise Reduction (SSNR) technology, which eliminates image noise without creating ghosting or smear in low light conditions.

The SIR-60’s value is further enhanced through featuring on-screen display, motion detection, backlight compensation (BLC), highlight compensation (HLC), privacy masking and white balance functions, all of which contribute to making the SIR-60 the ideal solution for CCTV projects.

 

from prodessional Security Industry