27th Mar 2018
Dynamic DNS: is it still useful, or is it now irrelevant?
Over 10 years ago we wrote about Dynamic DNS (DDNS), asking if you really need a static IP address if you want to access your camera or CCTV system…
24th Nov 2017
Top 5 reasons to keep your NVR or VMS up-to-date
Surveillance recordings are largely stored with either an
NVR or software-based video management systems (VMS). As web-connected systems, they o…
19th Oct 2017
Beyond the datasheet: Does your CCTV system need an NVR?
When it comes to the storage of your video surveillance footage, a common assumption is that to do this job successfully, a
network video record…
30th Aug 2017
Axis intelligent speaker systems - an all-in-one audio solution
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8th Jun 2017
How can you make your CCTV system greener?
In a recent blog, we explored how easy it was to find the green credentials of the major IP camera brands we supply, with an aim to see “how green…
24th May 2017
How Green is your IP Camera?
Taking responsibility for the impact on the environment is a 21st-century challenge for all businesses. For some organisations, green credentials a…
20th Feb 2017
Choosing the right camera for live streaming your next event
When it comes to choosing a camera for live streaming, there are plenty of options out there from high-end HDMI cameras to cheap USB webcams, but i…
22nd Mar 2016
Protect your Milestone investment with Care Plus
Milestone launched “Milestone Care” back in July 2015 and since then, those XProtect customers that purchased Care Plus are now benefiting from bei…
22nd Apr 2015
How to add your network camera to Internet Explorer’s compatibility view
Note: Internet Explorer is no longer available except on out-of-date systems. These systems are unsupportable and at risk from cybersecurity attack…
19th Dec 2013
The global value of IP camera sales is close to 50% of total CCTV cameras sold worldwide, but they are not plug and play…
Close to the tipping point
During 2014, the global value of
IP camera sales is set to reach the tipping point when compared with analogue…
22nd Oct 2013
Useful examples of pixel density in network cameras
We are frequently being asked to give examples of what different pixel densities look like and we thought it would be useful to address this FAQ in…
18th Sep 2013
CCTV frame rate comparison – which is right for me?
IP cameras come with frame rate capabilities within a wide range, with most offering 30 frames per second (FPS) but an increasing number offering 6…