Video analytics, powered by AI and machine learning, is becoming increasingly more important in the security industry. Over the last decade, end users have started to actively demand intelligent, scalable and cost-effective security solutions. The trend has accelerated even more with the increased security concerns relating to Covid-19. But what is video analytics exactly and…
When it comes to cloud based CCTV, bandwidth requirements are one of the fundamental elements to consider. As with any other internet reliant technology, understanding bandwidth for cloud based security systems is critical. Security professionals are often resistant to adopting cloud CCTV, as they’re concerned that the bandwidth requirements of video are too great. For…
If you’re new to cloud CCTV, you may have many questions including: How can I connect my IP cameras to cloud? How to record IP camera video to cloud? How to set up IP camera cloud recording? It’s not as complicated as it might seem. You can connect your IP camera to the cloud in…
Cloud video surveillance, simply stated, means all your surveillance footage is cloud based and delivered as a service over the internet. Until very recently, video surveillance systems were primarily used as a crime prevention tool. Today, however, applications are much more diverse. For example, they include proactive monitoring, observation of health and safety protocols, false…
When it comes to a great CCTV system a lot of thought goes into choosing the right hardware, its placement on the site and the length of the video storage. Traditionally, video surveillance footage has always been stored locally. Local storage means anything that is ‘on-site’ such as an NVR, DVR or a NAS drive.…
How does cloud video surveillance work? The ‘cloud’ is simply a remote server where camera footage can be uploaded to. Physical video recorders can be expensive to maintain and upgrade; switching to the cloud can help reduce the cost associated with storing footage recorded by your camera network and open up a whole host…
Mike Fischer CBE, chairman and co-founder of Videoloft, who also runs a small non-profit medical research laboratory called SBL, has recently launched COVID-19 Volunteer Testing Network and donated $1.2 million to the project. SBL’s has focus has shifted from their usual line of work – research and clinical trials – to using its equipment to…
Following the rising concerns over the spread of coronavirus, Videoloft regretfully cancels their participation in the upcoming ISC West conference, scheduled to take place in March in Las Vegas. After careful consideration, difficult decision has been made to cancel Videoloft’s participation at ISC West out of concern for the health and wellbeing of its employees…
A leading supplier of stock imagery, Alamy, co-founded by Videoloft’s CEO James West, has recently been acquired by PA Media Group. James will remain on the board in advisory capacity but has stepped down as Alamy’s CEO. Founded 20 years ago, Alamy has one of the world’s most diverse creative and editorial stock imagery collections,…