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  1. How to Choose the Right CCTV System for Your Needs

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    Choosing the right CCTV system for your needs is an important decision, as it will help ensure the security and safety of your home or business. There are many factors to consider when making this decision, including the size of the area to be monitored, the level of security you require, and your budget.

    Things to consider when choosing a CCTV System

    One of the first things to consider is the size of the area you need to monitor. If you have a large property or a complex layout, you may need a CCTV system with multiple cameras that can cover different angles and areas. On the other hand, if you have a smaller space or a simpler layout, you may only need a few cameras to cover the necessary areas.

    Another important factor to consider is the level of security you require. If you are looking to prevent theft or vandalism, you may want a CCTV system with high-resolution cameras that can capture clear images of individuals and objects. If you are more concerned with monitoring the comings and goings of people on your property, you may be able to get by with lower-resolution cameras.

    How much should you spend on CCTV Surveillance?

    Your budget is also an important consideration when choosing CCTV surveillance. There are a wide range of options available at various price points, so it’s important to determine how much you are willing to spend before making a decision. It’s also worth noting that while cheaper CCTV systems may be more affordable upfront, they may not offer the same level of quality or reliability as more expensive options.

    Other factors to consider about a CCTV System

    In addition to these main factors, there are also a number of other considerations to keep in mind when choosing a CCTV system. These include the durability and weather resistance of the cameras, the quality of the camera’s night vision, and the type of storage and viewing options available.

    Ultimately, the right CCTV system for your needs will depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the area to be monitored, the level of security you require, and your budget. By carefully considering these factors, you can choose a CCTV system that will help ensure the security and safety of your home or business.


    If you would like to learn more about which CCTV System is better suited to your home or organisation, or if you would like to enquire about purchasing one of our CCTV Systems, please feel free to get in touch with a member of our team today.

  2. CCTV Systems for Businesses

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    CCTV Systems for businesses to increase security is exactly what is required for a time in need. Economics and finance experts are almost certain of this: the UK economy is expected to enter a recession that could stick around for a long time.

    Of course, when the economy goes down, the number of burglaries and robberies increase, creating a bigger issue for the population that is struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. 

    Learn in detail about our range of CCTV systems and how you can benefit from them. 

    CCTV Systems for businesses

    Tensor’s CCTV Systems for businesses provide the highest performance levels in the market, guaranteeing the most reliable systems available for customers. 

    Our team, composed of highly skilled and experienced project managers and engineers, can assist customers from the consultancy, concept, design, manufacturing, procurement, installation, maintenance, training and monitoring. 

    Our CCTV systems include all the aspects of access control, intruder detector, video surveillance, fire and smoke detection, and management systems for tracking, command and control.   

    Our CCTV Systems include: 

    • CCTV Surveillance
    • Facial Recognition CCTV 
    • Remote CCTV Monitoring 
    • Automatic Number Plate Recognition

    CCTV Surveillance

    We like to call our CCTV systems “Suited to you CCTV Cameras” because they can satisfy all the needs a customer may have. Indeed, our cameras can be overt or covert, stationary or moving, indoor or outdoor and all have their own peculiarities that make them a custom-build solution for every customer. Please check our CCTV cameras page to discover what is the best solution for your business.  

    Facial Recognition CCTV 

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV is able to identify and register known and unknown faces even in crowded places such as stadiums, festivals, airports, train stations, and shopping centres. The system, therefore, compares faces of people identified with the images stored in the system and if there is a match, it will notify you immediately. Our facial recognition CCTV is so advanced that it is able to provide a high level of performance even when accessories, such as sunglasses or hats, may make the recognition hard for an average Facial Recognition CCTV System.

    Remote CCTV Monitoring

    Our Remote CCTV Monitoring is a cost-effective CCTV system that will allow you to have the best security 24/7. It is able to detect unauthorised movement within your site instantly, avoiding annoying false alarms. If our system detects unauthorised movement, our CCTV Remote Monitoring Centre Operators will be notified immediately and they will respond to the alarm within 9 seconds. 

    Automatic Number Plate Recognition

    Our Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is a CCTV System that uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to identify information on a number plate. It can be integrated with an access control system – therefore, the system will compare the information tracked on the number plate and it will compare it to the data stored in the system. If there is a match, the access control system will open the gate or the barrier.

     
    If you’d like more information regarding our CCTV Systems please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the team today, who will be happy to help.

  3. Benefits of Remote CCTV Monitoring for Businesses

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    Remote CCTV Monitoring has endless benefits for a wide range of businesses across the UK. Remote Monitoring Surveillance offers peace-of-mind that assets are safe, with eyes and ears watching at all times.

    What are Remote Monitoring CCTV Systems?

    A Remote CCTV Monitoring System works around the clock to ensure your business, building and surrounding premise has the best security system possible. It works using CCTV Cameras to provide high definition footage of an area under surveillance, and triggers an alarm to the control room should unexpected action be detected.

    How does Remote Surveillance work?

    As mentioned above, Remote CCTV Monitoring works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 day a year, ensuring your premises are kept safe all year round. Should unauthorised movement be detected, then the alarm that triggers will alert members of staff in the control rooms who can then make an accurate and considered opinion on the next steps to take. These steps could be informing the key holders of the situation, or even contacting the emergency services in a worse case. 

    Is a Remote CCTV Monitoring Service right for you?

    The short answer to this question is yes! Should your company have a building with a premise to protect, on a single site or across multiple sites, then a Remote CCTV Monitoring Service is perfectly suited to you and your business.

    Remote CCTV Monitoring is, in fact, particularly effective for companies that have multiple sites across the country or indeed the world. There will be times when some sites are left unattended or unmanned, such as at night time or weekends, and this is when a Security Camera System with Remote Monitoring comes into play. It ensures that your premises are secure and kept safe at all times. 

    Not only this, but Remote Monitoring CCTV can also have huge benefits for staff management, ensuring that members of staff on your site do not enter dangerous or unauthorised areas of your building. Should an event like this occur, an alarm can be triggered and the correct key holder can be informed by the control room. 

    For more information regarding Remote CCTV Monitoring, and to learn more about how your business can benefit from it, please feel free to get in touch with a member of our team who will be happy to help.

  4. All You Need To Know About ANPR

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    ANPR can be hugely beneficial for businesses in a number of ways, and contributes massively to the safety and security of a premises. Here, we break down everything there is to know about ANPR, including how it works and the benefits of it. 

    ANPR – How Does It Work?

    ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition. It’s a technology that uses cameras to read vehicle number plates on a road or at the entrance/exit of a car park of an access controlled premises. Number plate readings are then compared to a database of registered number plates for access to either be granted or denied. 

    ANPR uses Optical Character Recognition in order to transform an image of a registration plate into encoded text. With this, the ANPR System can then begin to match the number plate against the stored set of number plates to grant or deny access into a premises using Car Park Barriers or an Access Control System. 

    Benefits of ANPR

    ANPR Systems have a wide range of security benefits for organisations and businesses that are looking to improve security measures. 

    1. ANPR improves car park management, employee management and visitor management. Not only will it improve the security of any car park for reasons stated above, but it will also manage visitors who are visiting a site. This could be a delivery van, lorry, or an external employee or visitor who is on site for a meeting perhaps. This ultimately ensures that you are aware exactly who is on your site at all times.
    1. Employees arriving at work can also benefit massively from an Automatic Number Plate Recognition System because it can provide the number of free parking spaces upon entrance; leaving nothing down to guessing. 
    1. For car parks that require a payment for use, ANPR is an essential. With an ANPR System you will be able to understand the exact time a vehicle entered your car park, which can be matched against the ticketing machine and amount paid. 

    Where Should I Install ANPR?

    If you are using ANPR Cameras at the entrance and exit of your car park, then it goes without saying that positioning the cameras at both the entrance and exit is the best idea. This way it will allow the cameras to have a clear sight of the vehicles approaching them and can work together with your Car Park Barriers to allow entry. 


    If you have any questions about ANPR, or if you would like more information about our ANPR Systems, then please get in touch with our sales team today who are on-hand to help with any queries you may have.

  5. Integrated CCTV for Businesses

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    Nowadays, with crime rates still rife, it is still extremely important to ensure your business has the best security solutions available. Thankfully, with CCTV Surveillance you can integrate all of your security solutions into one all-encompassing security system. 

    If your business is looking to install a CCTV System with an Access Control System, Time and Attendance System and/or a Visitor Monitoring System, then you need to look no further. 

    Integrated CCTV for all businesses

    Integrating your CCTV System with an additional security solution such as Access Control gives your business that extra layer of security. 

    Integrating CCTV Surveillance with an Access Control System, such as Smart Card Access Control or Facial Recognition Access Control, can massively increase your businesses security measures and help to combat against trespassing and theft. It will give you the ability to be in control of who is granted access on site or into a specific area, as well as know if incorrect individuals are gaining access through a door using somebody else’s smart card.

    Integrated CCTV with an Access Control System will also allow you to link video surveillance with granted, denied and even forced entry. You can also search for events by date and time, playing back videos associated with selected events.

    ANPR with an Access Control System

    Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of your car park and site as a whole. 

    Installing ANPR cameras at the entrance and exit to your businesses car park and checking number plates with the saved data in your Access Control Software, organisations can be sure that only authorised vehicles can access their premises. 

    ANPR, in conjunction with Car Park Barriers and Access Control Barrier Systems, has the ability to recognise authorised number plates and either grant or deny vehicles access to the site and can be set to allow specific vehicles access at chosen times of the day for a number of reasons such as day/night time employees, deliveries, or external visitors for meetings and so on. 

    ANPR Key Features:

    • Access for authorised vehicles only
    • Visitor’s set with limited time access
    • Eradicate unwanted vehicles/people on site
    • Works 24-hours a day, all year round   

    For more information regarding our Integrated CCTV Systems, Smart Card Access Control System, Facial Recognition Access Control System, or ANPR, then please get in touch with a member of our sales team who will be happy to help.

  6. Why CCTV Surveillance is Essential to your Business

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    There are many ways in which CCTV Surveillance can benefit businesses and organisations up and down the country. Not only will a CCTV System keep your business’s assets safe, but CCTV also ensures employees have a safe workspace.   

    One of the most effective security measures that you can take towards preventing unwanted visitors from entering your site, such as thieves and intruders, is by installing CCTV Surveillance. We have broken down some of the most effective and beneficial reasons as to why your business needs a CCTV System.

    CCTV is a deterrent to potential intruders

    CCTV systems are a visual deterrent to intruders, thieves and vandals, and anyone else who could want to access your site without permission. If placed around your site, especially at entrances and exits to your building along with warning signs of CCTV Cameras in operation, then it is highly likely that the individual will think twice before trespassing..

    CCTV improves staff safety

    The safety and security of employees should always be the number one priority for owners and employers. By installing on-site CCTV Surveillance, you can ensure the safety and security of staff members, and indeed your business’s assets, are always the first priority. A digital CCTV system operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. This is essential for organisations that require night shift workers as well as day shift workers. 

    Reduces insurance premiums

    Businesses with sites secured by CCTV Systems are, as expected, have lower insurance premiums due to the high level of security. Installing CCTV surveillance lowers your businesses insurance premiums as your building is more secure and less likely to be broken into – It’s a no-brainer!

    Produces evidence in court

    A CCTV system provides your business with a 24-hour security system, meaning if your organisation was to be a victim of theft or trespassing, then your video surveillance can provide evidence when in court, and justice will be done.

    CCTV relieves stresses

    It is not always possible for business owners and site managers to be on-site 7 days a week, 24-hours a day. A CCTV surveillance system allows you to have-peace-of-mind even when you are not on-site or are on holiday, knowing that your business is safe and well-protected.

    For more information regarding our CCTV systems, and to learn more about how your business can benefit from CCTV surveillance, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our sales team today who will be happy to assist you.

  7. Improve Construction Site Security with our CCTV Systems & CSCS Smart Cards

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    Maintaining a completely secure construction site for the duration of the required time on-site can prove extremely difficult without the use of CCTV surveillance, CSCS smart cards and rapid deployment CCTV.

    CCTV Security Systems for Construction Sites

    Throughout the construction process of a house, block of flats, or whatever it may be, there is always a risk of unwanted people entering the site during closed hours to help themselves to tools, materials or equipment. 

    Our range of CCTV systems, including rapid deployment CCTV, gives construction companies the reassurance that their sites are well-looked after and remain secure throughout the building process. Rapid deployment CCTV protects assets located in vulnerable or remote locations, where there is a lack of power and/or communications, making it the perfect solution for construction sites. Once one project is done, you can pack the rapid deployment CCTV up and set it up at the next project. 

    To learn the key features of a rapid deployment CCTV system, click the link above or check out our rapid deployment CCTV article.  

    CSCS Site Visitor Cards

    Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has been developed into our software suite of products to allow seamless integration between the CSCS smart card and our access control, time management, visitor/contractor management and fire/evacuation roll-call systems, including turnstiles and biometric verification devices (facial recognition and fingerprint recognition).

    The integration allows a ‘one card fits all’ philosophy where contractors who attend CSCS sites use their existing CSCS smart card to not only identify them as a CSCS certified tradesman but also to clock in/out of site for attendance monitoring, grant access to the site and log them on and off the evacuation roll-call which is automatically printed when an alarm is triggered.

    For more information regarding our range of CCTV systems, rapid deployment CCTV or CSCS smart cards, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our sales team today who will be happy to help.

  8. Boost Your Business Security with Facial Recognition CCTV

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    Facial recognition CCTV has the ability to boost any businesses safety and security measures, whether that is inside a building, upon entry or exit points or whether your facial recognition CCTV system is situated at the entry of your car park or vehicle entry point.

    All CCTV systems, such as regular CCTV surveillance cameras, facial recognition CCTV or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), have one end goal; to keep you and your employees safe while at work. This article sets out to explain how facial recognition CCTV can help maintain strict safety procedures throughout your building and beyond. 

    Facial Recognition CCTV for your business

    I think we all understand how facial recognition CCTV works, but If you don’t, check out this article, or take a look at our facial recognition CCTV products. 

    A facial recognition CCTV system uses algorithms that read a person’s facial features which are then converted into a mathematical representation and compared to data stored on a facial recognition database allowing the individual access through the control point or deny them access through the door or entry point. 

    Facial recognition CCTV systems are guaranteed to work day or night and in the most extreme weather conditions meaning that your access control system will be on-hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It includes live face detection so it is also able to differentiate between a real face and a photograph so it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs or pictures.

    Our facial recognition CCTV system is designed specifically for fast, discrete identification/registration of known or unknown individuals. So whether your business involves large crowds at a stadium or festival or in public places such as airports, train stations, shopping centres or urban areas then our facial recognition CCTV system is guaranteed to boost security measures and massively assist with crowd control as well as access control for office and warehouse-based businesses. 

    Improve site security with ANPR

    It’s not only facial recognition CCTV that can play an integral part in boosting site security for many businesses in the UK. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) also goes a long way to preventing unauthorised personnel and/or vehicles from entering your site and trespassing on your property. 

    ANPR is a highly accurate system that precisely identifies information on a vehicle’s number plate and can be easily integrated with your company’s access control system. 

    Our ANPR systems are the ideal solution for your vehicle tracking needs, as well as for speed and traffic light enforcement. Our range can work up to 25 metres away with a max speed detection of 250km/h. Following a vehicle’s identification, our ANPR system then automatically logs the recorded date and time onto the database, opens gates or issues alerts for blacklisted plates.

    If you would like any more information regarding our facial recognition CCTV systems or our ANPR systems, or if you would like to enquire about booking a demo, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our sales team today who will be happy to help.

  9. Rapid Deployment CCTV – All You Need To Know

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    Rapid Deployment CCTV, also known as Rapid Deployment Asset Protection Systems or Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers, is a fully-integrated, self-contained, turnkey and rapidly deployable mobile CCTV surveillance solution. 

    Why choose Rapid Deployment CCTV?

    With its all-weather and vandal-proof design, Rapid Deployment CCTV is the ideal CCTV surveillance / monitoring system for remote sites and trouble hotspots. They have the ability to deliver enhanced remote situational awareness, as well as protect assets located in vulnerable or remote locations, where current constraints exist due to a lack of power and/or communications. They are the perfect CCTV surveillance options for construction companies or for public events who want the maximum level of protection for equipment on-site for the duration of the build, or for the safety of people attending the event. 

    Rapid Deployment CCTV is a wireless, battery-powered system that is equipped with a solar/wind turbine, as well as multiple wireless communication platforms such as Wi-Fi and 3G/4G. This means that there is no requirement for power or network cabling to the cameras, while also meaning that you can get near-immediate surveillance coverage of your locations. 

    Key features of Rapid Deployment CCTV

    Autonomous system

    Rapid Deployment CCTV towers can be entirely self-powered, with high-performance solar panels supporting an ultra-long-run fuel cell. The system is completely standalone, making it ideal for any vulnerable site without power facilities to have protection during unoccupied hours of the day/night and also meaning that fewer security guards are required for public events such as fayres, concerts, or markets.  

    Cost Effective

    Whether your short-term requirement is to cut down anti-social behaviour, eradicate fly-tipping or to give reassurance to members of the public at public events, installing fixed security cameras is not the most economical route to take.

    A Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower removes the up-front cost of installing cameras and allows you the flexibility of moving the system to a new location as your requirements change. Over time, the system will pay for itself as you move it from site to site. 

    Environmentally friendly

    With an increase in concern regarding environmental issues, there has never been a more important time to invest in a CCTV system which is run by a renewable power source such as our Rapid Deployment CCTV kit.

    Our Rapid Deployment CCTV kit is powered by solar and/or wind electrical generation which allows you to power your CCTV system without the use of fuel and you won’t have to run generators to keep them powered, ultimately, reducing your carbon footprint.


    If you would like more information on our Rapid Deployment CCTV system or on any other of our CCTV systems, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our sales team today who will be happy to help.

  10. Critical Infrastructure Providers Install CCTV in New Revamp

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    In a recent security revamp, the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) installed various access control systems (including smart card access control and electromagnetic locks) as well as access control software, to improve on-site security across a variety of the 207 lighthouses that they govern.

    Included in this security revamp was the installation of over 30 CCTV cameras across two NLB sites, Edinburgh and Orkney. In 2017, Mr. Dunn, Technical Systems Manager at Northern Lighthouse Board, decided that NLB required a new access control and CCTV system to bolster security for the Scottish critical infrastructure providers. 

    Mr. Dunn recently described the CCTV system as “head and shoulders above anything else”. He also explained that his decision to upgrade the security system and replace the old one was a “no-brainer”. 

    CCTV surveillance for all business types

    CCTV surveillance has the ability to improve the security levels of any business in any stretch of the UK. With a CCTV system that monitors your site 24/7, you can rest assured that your business is in safe hands. Not only does CCTV surveillance give business owners the peace of mind that their site is secure, but also acts as a deterrent to any unwanted visitors. Our experts will help you decipher which CCTV system best suits your business requirements, whether it may be regular CCTV surveillance, facial recognition CCTV, mobile facial recognition systems or automatic number plate recognition (ANPR).  

    Facial recognition CCTV for your business

    Facial recognition CCTV is designed specifically for fast, discrete identification and/or registration of known/unknown individuals, whether in a large crowd at a stadium, festival or in other crowded public places. It also allows administrators to create whitelists and blacklists for specific areas or entrances of a building or room. Employees can be easily and quickly enrolled from one or more photographs and/or video clips. 

    Site security with Automatic Number Plate Recognition

    As an additional measure, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is a highly accurate system that uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to precisely identify information on a number plate. After identification, ANPR systems can log the date, time and location of the vehicle and carry out actions based on the data. Whilst ANPR is commonly associated with law enforcement use such as identifying speeding offences and spotting stolen vehicles, the system has many applications designed for private use.
    For more information on any of our CCTV systems, or if you would like to enquire about getting a quote or a demo for your business, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our sales team today who will be happy to help.