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, […]
Top 3 Security Trends to Look Out For in 2022
The world is busy adjusting to the ‘new normal’, and the security industry is no different. The emergence of new and improved technologies has the security industry continuing the shift from your traditional basic alarm and surveillance products towards an all-encompassing, problem-solving solution that endeavours to do more than simply monitor your home or […]
There will be no surprises with the Dahua Intercom System!
Want to take the guesswork out of guests? Well, you can with the Dahua Intercom System. If you feel frustrated when guests show up unannounced you are not alone. Honestly, it can be irritating when guests ‘’just drop in.’’ It always seems to be when you’re either busy or want to be left alone. […]
Protect Your Car with a Dahua Starlight CCTV System
With borders open once again across Australia, there will be more people leaving their motor vehicles at home to travel via air! As exciting as this is, it is important that people make sure that their motor vehicles and property are protected. With a motor vehicle being stolen every 10 minutes in Australia (www.cota.com.au) […]
Everything You Need to Know About Renting and CCTV
Can I Install a Security System in a Rental Property? The short answer to this complicated question is a yes. However, the answer will vary depending on what type of system you want to install, the type of house or unit you are renting and the length of your lease. According to Consumer Affairs Victoria […]
5 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure Over the Christmas Holidays
With the holiday season rolling around after a long hard two years, many Australians are keen to get out and about this summer. But before you hit the beach for the weekend or board the plane for a long-awaited vacation, make sure that you’ve followed the following five security tips to ensure that your home […]
Fixing a Nightmare Facebook CCTV Package Installation
Connor from Jim’s Brighton recently attended a service call in Melbourne’s west. The customer had a Dahua CCTV system installed 6 months ago by a company advertising on Facebook for a very low price, however the cameras had failed and the company was not contactable. On further investigation the customer found that the company was […]
What is Video Management Software (VMS)?
All CCTV Camera solutions installed by Jim’s Security Technicians come fit with standard client software that allows users to view live camera feeds and playback the footage recorded onto their hard drive. While a standard CCTV package is perfect for businesses who work and trade from a single site, what about those who operate multiple […]
What is Loss Prevention?
Loss prevention simply refers to the steps that businesses take to reduce the loss of profit. A classic example of a loss prevention measure related to security is a security guard standing outside the front of a store to prevent theft. However, in more recent years the use of CCTV cameras and other security measures […]