
There are different automatic barriers available for different environments, such as gates, rising bollards, and turnstiles. Whether you’re looking to increase security at a retail development, car park, hospital, commercial building, school, hotel, or public building, automatic barriers are a great option.
Read on to find out more about the versatility of automatic barriers and how they can be used to protect you and your property.
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A Network Video Recorder, also known as an NVR, is essentially a hard drive that stores data for recording security systems. It stores the recorded footage and gives you the ability to view and organise your security data through a monitor.
When you’re considering installing a security system, you’ll be faced with two options when it comes to recorders: Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Network Video Recorder (NVR) systems. Both systems will record your security footage, but they work in very different ways. As a result, you can expect the security footage will differ depending on your chosen recording system.
If you’re interested in installing a security system and are wondering which recording system is the best fit for you, read on to find out more about the differences between DVR and NVR systems.
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Nowadays, it’s becoming more and more common for people to elect to have some kind of personal CCTV system protecting their home. Here at IDS Security, we think it’s a great idea! But there are a lot of questions surrounding the topic of home security, such as why are so many people opting to protect their home with these types of security systems, and what kind of laws do you have to be aware of when possessing such devices?
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There's an old adage that goes “a man’s home is his castle”. Your home may not literally be a castle, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't deserve to be protected.
With the spread of the coronavirus since 2020 there has been a decrease in home invasions and burglaries. However, even with this decrease there are still 267,000 burglaries in the England and Wales; that’s one burglary for every 217 people. These statistics might be intimidating, but there's no need to panic! There are many simple and efficient actions you can take protect your home and your peace of mind. One such action is to install a burglar alarm.
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When it comes to installing CCTV cameras around your home or business premises, you might be wondering whether or not they can record audio. Wouldn't it be useful to hear what the perpetrators were saying while they were targeting your property? They could give away key details like their names, their intentions, or their plans after they flee the scene.
You'll be pleased to hear that, yes, modern CCTV cameras can record audio. This means that your CCTV system can be the eyes and the ears that watch over your property. Some CCTV cameras come with built-in audio input, while others can be connected to a remote microphone for clearer sound. It really depends on your premises and your security needs.
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