CCTV
CCTV Analytics Explained: From Motion Detection to Modern AI
What Are CCTV Analytics? CCTV analytics are software tools that analyse video footage to detect activity, events, objects or behaviours. At a basic level, analytics help a CCTV system do more than simply record video. They allow the system to trigger alerts, mark events, support searches and help users find relevant footage more quickly. The…
Read MoreWhat Is Cloud CCTV and What Can It Do for Your Business?
When an incident happens, quick access to the right CCTV footage can make a real difference. Cloud CCTV gives businesses a more flexible way to view, manage and respond to security events. Authorised users can often access live cameras, review recordings, receive alerts and manage their CCTV system through a secure app, browser or online…
Read MoreAI CCTV Camera Systems: How AI Technology Is Changing Business Security
AI CCTV camera systems are changing the way businesses detect, review and respond to security events. For many commercial sites, CCTV is no longer just about recording footage and checking it after something has happened. Modern AI CCTV can help identify people, vehicles, loitering, perimeter breaches, suspicious movement and other activity that may need attention.…
Read MoreLighter Evenings, Higher Risk: Is Your Commercial Security Ready?
As the evenings get lighter and the days grow longer, many businesses naturally see more movement around their premises. Staff may stay later. Customers may visit outside the usual peak hours. Deliveries may arrive earlier or later in the day. Industrial estates, retail parks, offices and commercial units can also become busier as footfall increases…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Integrating CCTV and Access Control Systems
Modern security strategies are increasingly built around integrated systems rather than standalone technologies. For many organisations, combining CCTV surveillance with access control systems provides a more effective and comprehensive approach to protecting people, property and operations. While CCTV cameras monitor activity across a site, access control systems regulate who can enter a building, when they…
Read MoreHow the Louvre Heist Highlights the Critical Role of Security System Integration
When a museum as iconic and secure as the Louvre can suffer a multimillion-euro robbery in broad daylight, it challenges a key assumption in modern security that advanced systems alone can prevent a breach. The recent theft, valued at around €88 million, exposed not a failure of technology but a breakdown in security system integration…
Read MoreBurglary Trends in England, Cambridgeshire, and Local Areas: Insights and Security Measures
At Advance Fire and Security, we are committed to safeguarding our community by staying informed about the latest crime trends and offering effective security solutions. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and local sources provide valuable insights into burglary patterns nationally and within Cambridgeshire, including Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire. National Overview:…
Read More5 Benefits of Installing CCTV at Your Business
Installing a commercial CCTV system (Closed Circuit Television) can benefit your business in a number of ways. Whether you own a small business or run a large site, CCTV makes your premises more secure while promoting productivity and compliance amongst your staff. Suitable for internal and external areas, CCTV camera systems provide businesses with an…
Read MoreWe have achieved two new accreditations!
Advance Security is pleased to announce that we have recently been accredited by two more industry leading assessors – CHAS and SafeContractor. CHAS Accreditation CHAS is trusted by the UK’s biggest names across multiple industries, including construction, education, facilities management, and housing and development. It is the UK’s leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions.…
Read More10 Ways to Protect Your Commercial Premises from Intruders
Having peace of mind that your business premises is secure is a high priority for business owners. A break in could not only be incredibly distressing for your employees, but could also threaten the continuity of your business. Taking proactive steps to deter intruders and keep your assets and employees safe is a great way…
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