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Is your CCTV actually recording? Checks for site teams
Check live views, recorded footage, the system clock and a test export before an incident exposes a gap.
Read the guidance Can you search CCTV footage using a description?
What text-based CCTV search can help with, how to check compatibility and what to test before upgrading.
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Can CCTV work without mains power or broadband?
Questions to resolve before choosing CCTV for a remote yard, rural premises or temporary site.
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A CCTV vulnerability alert has landed. What should site owners do first?
A calm response plan for confirming exposure, reducing risk, checking for compromise and applying the right manufacturer fix.
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Paxton10 update: I/O Connectors, encrypted credentials and multi-site improvements
What Paxton’s newer Paxton10 capabilities may mean for automated actions, credential security and estates operating across time zones.
Read the guidance ANPR that works in the real world: what to decide before installation
The site, lane, lighting, desired action and data rules that should be agreed before an ANPR camera is positioned.
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