The physical positioning of cameras is a key aspect of good CCTV system design. All to often I see cameras positioned above doors looking straight down? All these are good for is to check for hair loss. Often these are positioned for ease of installation, rather than to achieve a specific objective. If you are… Continue reading Positioning Cameras
Category: Security
CCTV Coverage
When we are commissioned to install CCTV for a client we sit down with the client and discuss what they are looking for in terms of the coverage and detail that they expect from the CCTV system that we will install for them. This is a very important aspect of CCTV design and provides us… Continue reading CCTV Coverage
The Gift of Time – Dealing With Important
There are times when you run your own business that the days and weeks seem to pass with such speed that you barely have time to draw breath. I used to say that I was so busy dealing with the urgent, that the important never had much of a chance. Well I am glad to… Continue reading The Gift of Time – Dealing With Important
February 2015 Review
Well that was the shortest month gone in the blink of an eye, and I am glad to report that Darren is rapidly becoming a valuable member of the GuardHome team. Since joining at the start of the year he is quickly learning all about our products and more importantly he is demonstrating that he… Continue reading February 2015 Review
Choosing The Right Camera Technology?
So you have decided to get some shiny new Hi Definition security surveillance for your home or business. Do you know what the difference between HD-SDI and IP cameras is and why and where you might use the different technologies ? Probably not and you most likely you wouldn’t need to know, but does your… Continue reading Choosing The Right Camera Technology?
Applying Proven Military Reliability Screening Techniques
Having spent more than 30 years in the demanding world of defence equipment, one of my most interesting roles was being responsible for front line equipment reliability. A British Army General once said to me that he didn’t want his troops to have to carry a single piece of equipment that didn’t work properly. So… Continue reading Applying Proven Military Reliability Screening Techniques
Seriously Good Security For People Who Take Their Security (And Welfare) Seriously
Our new tag line (above) that I recently introduced, isn’t simply a play on words. It is intended to make potential clients think seriously about making a choice if they plan to make an investment in security, because that is how security should be looked upon, as an investment. Your return on this investment is… Continue reading Seriously Good Security For People Who Take Their Security (And Welfare) Seriously
A Quiet Day in Sentinel House – but not wasted!
It was a bit quiet in the office today so I decided to get acquainted with a new Hi-Definition 1080p Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera that I bought recently. My word it is good, Hi-Def on steroids. As well as fast rotation speeds, it has infra-red so even in these days of councils turning off… Continue reading A Quiet Day in Sentinel House – but not wasted!
Good Advice or a Liability?
Well meaning advice must always be viewed with a degree of caution, as it can sometimes be misleading. I was talking to a recent burglary victim the other day, who had recently moved into an out-of-the way rural area. They consulted the Police when they moved in. The Police visited their home and remarked that… Continue reading Good Advice or a Liability?
Meet Our New Employee
Our recruitment policy at GuardHome is employ local people in our various regional offices. This allows us to put something back into the community where we work. Local people have families in the area, send their kids to school, support local events and spend money in local shops. For us this is localism at work, so we are… Continue reading Meet Our New Employee
