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Cameras and coverage
Placement chosen for what each camera must show.
- IP CCTV cameras
- Camera placement design
- Day, night and backlight planning
- Video analytics readiness
CCTV & Surveillance
CCTV & Surveillance
IP video surveillance planned around what you need to see, how long you need to keep it and who needs to review it.
Engineered Video Surveillance.
- 01 Cameras and coverage
- 02 Recording and storage
- 03 Monitoring
- 04 Care and review
A camera is only useful if it records what matters.
Many CCTV systems look complete until someone needs footage. Then it turns out the camera was pointing at the wrong spot, the image is too dark to identify anyone, or the recording was overwritten last week. These are design failures, not equipment failures.
We start with the purpose of each camera: detection, recognition or identification. That decides the lens, resolution and position. Bandwidth and storage are calculated from the actual camera count and retention period, and the system is checked in day and night conditions before handover.
What is included
Four areas of work, each designed, delivered and documented to the same standard.
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Recording and storage
Enough storage for the retention you need, without guesswork.
- NVR and recording servers
- Storage planning
- Retention planning
- Redundant recording options
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Monitoring
Live and recorded video available to the right people.
- Remote monitoring
- Central monitoring
- Multi-site surveillance
- User roles and permissions
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Care and review
Keeping the system recording and fit for purpose.
- Preventive maintenance
- System health monitoring
- Security audits
- Footage retrieval procedures
How we deliver it
Every project follows the XTSURE Assurance Lifecycle. For this service, it runs in four stages.
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Define the purpose
For each area we agree what the camera must achieve: detect movement, recognise a person, or identify a face or number plate.
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Design coverage and storage
Camera positions and fields of view marked on the floor plan, with bandwidth, storage and retention calculated.
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Install and secure
Cameras installed and aimed, recording configured, cameras placed on their own network segment and default passwords removed.
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Check day and night
Images reviewed in daylight and at night, recording and retention verified, and the handover pack issued.
What you receive at handover
Documentation is part of the work, not an extra. Every item below is handed over in an organised pack your team can use for years.
- Camera layout with fields of view
- Storage and retention calculation
- Camera schedule with settings
- User access list
- Day and night image review
- Maintenance checklist
Common questions
Something else you want to know? Ask us directly.
How long should we keep footage?
It depends on your policies, any contractual or regulatory requirements, and how quickly incidents are usually reported. Thirty days is common for offices. We calculate the storage for whichever period you choose.
Can we view cameras from our phones?
Yes, with secure remote access configured through the recording platform. We set it up without exposing cameras directly to the internet.
Why put cameras on a separate network?
Cameras are a common target for attackers because they are often left with default settings. A separate network segment limits what an attacker could reach and keeps video traffic from slowing other systems.
Related services
Planning a new office, an upgrade, or better support for what you already run?
Tell us what you are working on. We will ask the right questions, look at what exists today, and come back with a clear recommendation.