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CCTV & Security

Surveillance that protects — without becoming its own problem.

IP CCTV, access control, remote monitoring and integrated security — specified, installed and maintained by a team that understands both cameras and networks.

Security operations room with a wall of CCTV monitors showing camera feeds under warm accent lighting
Overview

What we do, in plain English.

Most CCTV deployments fail quietly: cameras pointing at nothing, storage retention that doesn't meet policy, and a network that grinds to a halt at 4K.

We design surveillance systems from first principles — coverage plans, lens choice, bandwidth budgets, storage sizing and cyber hardening — so the footage is there when you actually need it.

Every install ships with clear runbooks, remote monitoring options, and a maintenance schedule that keeps the system honest for the full lifespan.

You walk away with
  • Site survey report with coverage heatmaps
  • Bill of materials with camera, NVR and networking specs
  • Structured cabling and rack installation to industry standards
  • Configured VMS with user roles and retention policy
  • Mobile and desktop viewing apps for authorised staff
  • Documented handover pack and warranty schedule
  • Optional 24/7 monitored response contract
What's included

Capabilities under this practice.

CCTV Design & Install
Site surveys, coverage plans, IP camera selection and clean, code-compliant cabling.
Remote Monitoring
24/7 monitored feeds with alarm verification, mobile apps and escalation playbooks.
Access Control
Door controllers, biometrics, mobile credentials and integration with HR and visitor systems.
Video Storage & Retention
On-prem NVR, hybrid cloud and long-term archive sized for your retention policy.
Network & Hardening
Segmented VLANs, PoE budgets, TLS everywhere and locked-down firmware baselines.
Maintenance & Support
Scheduled cleaning, firmware updates, health monitoring and rapid on-site response.
How the engagement runs

A predictable, four-phase delivery.

  1. 01
    Survey

    Physical walk-through, coverage requirements, lighting audit and compliance review.

  2. 02
    Design

    Camera placement, lens choice, storage sizing, network topology and cost breakdown.

  3. 03
    Install

    Cabling, mounting, configuration and acceptance testing with your security team.

  4. 04
    Maintain

    Scheduled health checks, firmware patching and rapid-response support contracts.

Tools & platforms we work with
AxisHikvisionDahuaHanwhaMilestone XProtectGenetecAvigilonUbiquiti UniFiPaxtonHIDONVIFH.265+PoE+PoE++
FAQs

Answers to the questions we hear weekly.

How much storage do we need for our cameras?+

It depends on resolution, frame rate, codec and retention policy. A typical 4MP camera at 15fps H.265 uses ~15GB per day. We size storage properly during the design phase — no guesswork.

Can we monitor feeds from mobile devices?+

Yes — all systems ship with authenticated mobile and desktop apps, with role-based access so staff only see feeds relevant to their site.

Is the system GDPR compliant?+

We design against ICO guidance: signage, DPIA support, retention limits, access logs and subject-access-request tooling. Compliance is a design input, not an afterthought.

Do you offer integrated intruder and access control?+

Yes. Cameras, alarms, door access and visitor management can be unified into a single VMS pane, with cross-triggered events (e.g. door forced → nearest camera bookmark).

What happens if a camera or NVR fails?+

Health monitoring flags failures within minutes. Standard SLAs bring on-site response inside 4 business hours; critical sites can opt for 24/7 with hot-spare hardware.

Ready to talk specifics?

Brief us in a paragraph. We'll come back within one business day with a proposed shape, team and timeline — no slideware.

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