The Difference Between CCTV and Standard Video Surveillance Systems

rveillance is IP-based, using Cat6/Cat6A or fiber, PoE/PoE+, multicast, APIs, TLS/MFA, and scalable NVR/SAN/NAS/cloud storage. IP systems support higher resolutions, modern codecs, bandwidth planning (VBR/CBR), and advanced analytics via ONVIF/RTSP. Installation differs in grounding, code compliance, and distance limits. Lifecycle includes firmware hardening, RAID, and retention policies. Further distinctions expand across integration and total cost. […]

What Makes a Commercial CCTV System Effective in 2025?

a security guard or operator monitoring multiple security camera feeds on a bank of screens. The feeds display various views, including a parking lot at night, a street with traffic, and what appears to be a car dealership or a similar commercial area. The person is sitting with their back to the camera, focused on the monitors.

An effective 2025 commercial CCTV system fuses AI analytics that suppress alert noise with behavioral, anomaly, and event-correlation models. Edge inference on GPU/VPU devices delivers low-latency, PTP-synchronized decisions. High-fidelity imaging meets IEC/BS pixel density and WDR ≥120 dB. Cloud-hybrid retention preserves chain-of-custody while optimizing tiers via SLA, RPO/RTO. Zero-trust security enforces mTLS, RBAC, signed firmware, […]

How to Design a Scalable Security Camera System for Growing Businesses

Avigilon H6A Dual Head Camera in a warehouse setting with workers.

Design begins with threat-led coverage mapping, site evaluation, and impact tolerances. Select cameras by zone: 4K for identification, 1080p for detection, paired with appropriate lenses and ruggedized, low-light form factors. Engineer segmented, PTP-synchronized networks with PoE++, non-blocking cores, and zero-touch provisioning. Plan tiered storage using H.265/SMART codecs, edge buffering, immutable central archives, and tested backups. […]