Why Cloud-Based CCTV Is Gaining Ground—And Fast Not too long ago, most surveillance systems were bulky, on-prem setups with DVRs tucked inside control rooms and footage being overwritten every few days to save storage. But times have changed—and so have the expectations. Today, cloud-based surveillance is not just a buzzword. It’s a smarter, more scalable, [...]
Why CCTV System Integrators Are Facing the Heat in 2025 The recent STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification) mandate, while being a welcome step to ensure quality and security going forward, has added new pressure on system integrators—pressure that's not always visible to clients. Palki Sharama of Firstpost has also highlighted this problem. The video can be[...]
When Human Vigilance Falters – What the Salman Khan Security Breach Teaches Us About Modern Surveillance Part 1: Complacency in Human Surveillance – A Persistent Risk Even in the highest echelons of security—such as Y-class protection—the human element can fall prey to fatigue, distraction, and routine complacency. The recent breach, where a young woman managed to[...]