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CCTV Cameras

Surveillance cameras have become a must in today’s troubled times. It is becoming harder and harder to achieve good security both at home and at your business place. Hidden dangers are lurking everywhere and most of the time you don’t have the money to invest in security guards. Luckily, surveillance cameras are a cheaper solution to your home and business security worries.

Due to advancements in security and spy technology, surveillance cameras are more accessible to the average person. Furthermore, there is no other security solution more versatile than installing surveillance equipment. Regardless your needs there is a wide range of spy and security products to suit them.

Let’s make things simpler by presenting the broad range of video surveillance cameras available to you.  Knowing how they work will make it easier for you to choose the one you really need. Also useful before purchasing surveillance and spy equipment is to know a bit of the jargon that security industry uses. Words like CCTV or DVR can be confusing if you are dealing for the first time with surveillance equipment. But, for now let’s concentrate our attention on the different types of security cameras.

First, you have fake security cameras. These are not real video cameras. They are used only as a deterrent for criminals. Fake security cameras do a pretty good job in intimidating transgressors, however if something does happen to your business or home, you will have no footage of it.

Another type of cameras is covert surveillance cameras. These spy gadgets can make you feel like in a James Bond movie. Covert surveillance cameras can be incorporated in any regular object. A wall clock in your office, a doll in your baby’s room or the pot of a cactus in the front of your home – each of these items could be a clever disguise for a surveillance camera.

Wireless security cameras are probably the most straightforward solution to home security. These cameras are easy to use and set up and you can move them around your home without worrying about wires. All you need is a personal computer to use as a command center. As a bonus, if you have an internet connection, you can watch your home over the internet.

If you have a place that needs constant surveillance, the logical choice for you is wired surveillance cameras. These cameras are usually installed in stores in fixed positions. They are good for both deterring criminals and recording crime. Before buying such surveillance equipment, you should know that you will need professional help to install the system and someone to watch over the cameras.

Night vision cameras are ideal not only to watch a place at night, but also to watch low-light areas. These cameras capture only black and white footage for best results.

Now you know how easy is to fortify your home and business. Don’t wait for something bad to happen before you install the protection you need. You can find the surveillance cameras described above and much more at Vellard (www.vellard.com.au).

At a recent trade show event in Melbourne, a Point Of Sale company installed CCTV Cameras to watch over there stand to ensure that their display items don’t go walk about.

Competition at the trade show is unbelievable; there were 87 exhibitors from all walks of life and out of the 87 there were 14 POS companies fighting for the limited numbers of visitors.

The CCTV Security System was installed to not only watch over the visitors, but to ensure that their competition would not compromise their stand.

With 24 hours recording and remote access, the stand owners could remote in to the site to monitor activities.

The CCTV security hardware was installed and supplied by Vellacorp Pty Ltd, James Verlaque the Director and founder of Vellacorp said “It was great to see our custom built Linux DVR’s being used in such a high profile event. Since the event, we have had a huge surge of enquiries on our online website www.vellard.com.au with companies in search for a solution for their business.”

The custom built Linux DVR’s built here in Melbourne is a must see, packed with features and incredible stability. Every machine is tested vigorously before it is sent out to any site to ensure the highest quality.

Vellacorp range of security and spy equipment can be viewed on their website Vellard.com.au

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Islamabad

Pakistan Railways would install Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at all major railway stations of Rawalpindi Division to counter terrorist activities, a Railways official said on Tuesday.

Talking to APP, the official said the department has already installed CCTV cameras at all major railway stations of Karachi and Lahore divisions.

Initially, the department would install CCTV cameras at Rawalpindi Railway Station and would later install them at other railway stations of the division.

The official said the process of installation of cameras would take a time period of one month, adding that the cameras would be connected with a computer room at Rawalpindi Railway Station that would help the authorities to crack down on those violating the ban on smoking on platforms and inside trains.

The official said that demarcation for the installation of cameras is under process and would be completed soon. “The CCTV cameras will help railway security personnel to monitor the movement of suspicious people, especially terrorists,” he added.

He said the Railway Police in collaboration with city police has tightened security at all railway stations of Rawalpindi division.

Source: The News International

19 June 2009

A MUM helped to put a burglar who broke into her house behind bars after he was caught on her CCTV camera.

Lorraine Moss, of Carlisle Road, Romford, saw Warren Linnen, of Brock Road, Plaistow, sentenced to 54 months for buglary with the images from her sytem.

On January 29, at 1.23pm her home was raided and burglars stole a laptop, Nintendo DS, camcorder, digital camera, a PSP and other electrical items, Basildon Magistates’ Court heard.

Footage of the men walking past the house and breaking in by picking the locks was filmed on the camera, which was downloaded on to a DVD and given to police.

Lorraine said: “It was terrible watching them break into my home because it felt like I was watching someone violate my privacy and it made me feel very scared to see someone coming into my house.

“I was really pleased because it was nice to give the police something to go on because in most cases the police do not usually have anything to help follow something up, but in this instance it was a lot easier.”

The mother-of-two had the CCTV camera, which is the same type used in nightclubs and hospitals, installed to feel secure.

She said: “I think the CCTV camera is fantastic and if anyone can afford one I think they should invest in it because it is a deterrent and it is good evidence.

Det Con Taylor said: “The CCTV images were a great help in the investigation

Source: Romford Recorder 24

In today’s changing world, people are not only protecting their key assets with an Alarm system. CCTV security systems are now becoming more and more widely used around the home and business.

With tiny compact CCTV hidden cameras to full blown Security cameras systems and Dvr’s, Vellard now can cater for any job.

If it is a DIY CCTV security system that you are after or a fully installed Linux DVR for your home, office of business Vellard is only one click away.

With technology changing so rapidly, it is always important that you get the latest and the best out of your CCTV Security Provider. Our huge ranges of Dvr’s and CCTV cameras are available for purchase online 24 hours a day.