How Much Does A Security Alarm Cost?
Installing an alarm system is a crucial security measure when it comes to protecting your home or business. But, with so many different products on the market it can be hard to know how much you should be spending on a new alarm. On average, Australians will spend anywhere from $600 to over $2000 on […]
What is the Cost of Installing CCTV Systems and Security Cameras?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question: “How much does a CCTV system cost?” The total price will vary depending on your property type, installation difficulty, and the hardware chosen. Different CCTV systems also come with different features and functionality, which affect the overall cost. Generally, the cost of installing a CCTV system comes down […]
Hikvision vs Dahua
Over the years the names Hikvision and Dahua have become synonymous with CCTV. While Hikvision owns the largest global proportion of market share in the security industry. Dahua comes in second place, landing itself ahead of other big players such as Uniview, Hanwha and Axis. Both brands are known to produce products that offer a […]
What Are Active Deterrence Security Cameras?
Traditional CCTV cameras are a great way of increasing the security of your home. They’re primarily used to capture, record and store footage of your premises for the protection of your home and contents. One potential weakness of traditional security cameras is that they are a reactive solution, in that the footage is only really […]
Dahua CCTV Installation for Jeep Dealership
Connor from Jim’s Security Brighton East recently set-up a new security system for his local Jeep dealership. During this job he installed: 9x Dahua Wizsense turret cameras, 7 x Dahua Smart IR Bullet Network camera, 1 x Dahua NVR. Dahua’s WizSense cameras include Smart Motion Detection (SMD) to prevent time consuming and costly false alarms […]
Starting a Security Business in Australia? Give Yourself the Best Chance of Success
A recent report by NAB reveals that over 4 in 10 (41%) Australians dream of starting their own business, while only 9% of the population is currently working for themselves. So why aren’t more of us turning this dream into a reality? Fear of failure is one of the main obstacles holding back many would-be […]
Hikvision CCTV and Bosch Alarm Upgrade for Kitchen Supply Manufacturer
Brett from Jim’s security Mickleham recently completed a CCTV & Alarm Install for a kitchen supply manufactured in Cambellfield. The store already had an wireless alarm fitted, however, were having trouble with this system as it kept giving them false alarms. It was therefore requested that Brett install a wired alarm. Generally speaking, wired and […]
CCTV System Installation for Nissan Car Dealership
Car theft continues to be a major issue in Australia, with rates of car theft increasing following the soaring of car prices as a result of the pandemic. The total number of cars stolen has quadrupled from 2016 to 2020 and professional thefts, where cars are stolen, broken down into parts to be sold separately, […]
Are Hikvision Cameras Banned in Australia?
As a result of recent geopolitical events, some Australians have been left wondering whether Hikvision, a security/surveillance hardware manufactured in China, is safe to use around their home or business. The short answer is; Yes – Hikvision security products are legal to use in Australia. And Yes – They are indeed safe to use when it […]
What is VSaaS and Edge-based Surveillance?
Edge-based surveillance technology and cloud-based analytics are expected to be major drivers of new product development in 2022 and years to come. In this article, we will explain these new features by reflecting on the development of CCTV technology over time. In the beginning of CCTV, there were analogue security cameras. As their name suggests, […]