Beware of Internet Companies Offering Three Quotes For many organisations getting 3 CCTV Quotes off the internet is a sure-fire way to end up with a system that is: Not fit for purpose Illegal under the Data Protection Act 3 Reasons why the 3 Quotes System often results in Illegal Systems and pictures that…
Total CCTV Management – a better way The following is designed to give an outline of the level of service which clients of ‘Total CCTV Management’ can expect along with the associated costs. As we fervently believe in the need for CCTV systems to be designed to a high standard and comply with legislation, we…
Standard approaches to obtaining a Maintenance Contract … and the problems that result Use the company that installed the system. Seek to find a cheaper company. Place your contract with a Facilities Management Company which also maintains your other systems. Problem 1 It is extremely difficult for organisations to know whether they are paying…
The following section examines the traditional methods of purchasing and maintaining CCTV systems with special regard to the associated problems. It also outlines how Total CCTV Management can provide enhanced client benefits while reducing costs. The Standard approach Obtain three quotations from competing companies. Use the existing company. (This is frequently a requirement where…
As Independent CCTV Consultants (working for a CCTV Consultancy rather than an installation company) we are in the privileged position to both audit CCTV systems and discuss, with thousands of users, the problems encountered. In considering this, there is compelling evidence that, in the vast majority of cases, the present system of purchasing and maintaining…
While there are some excellent companies designing, installing and maintaining CCTV systems within the UK the overall standard of installation and customer service of the industry is illustrated by two facts: The Association of Chief Police Officers has stated that 80% of the pictures that they receive in evidence are not fit for purpose. Initial…
The CCTV Advisory Service is able, free of charge, to advise your organisation on the purchase, installation and management of your CCTV system. As a member of the Association of Security Consultants we do not sell or install CCTV but offer independent advice to our clients. Although, as a consultancy, we have a standard fee per hour for…
From the dawn of time, or at least from when the first security camera was sold, the man in the street has known what CCTV is. They may not know what the acronym stands for (Closed-Circuit Television), but if you talk about CCTV cameras everyone knows what you’re referring to. This may be about to…
The importance of having a professionally designed specification is underlined by the fact that when police gather CCTV evidence, it is often found to be of no benefit, due to the quality of the pictures and/or resolution provided. While it is true that almost anyone can look at a location and suggest a number of…
The best way to not feel Hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” ― Barack Obama Have you ever designed a world? I…
