No blind spots
After the survey every important point is covered – you do not discover the gap during an incident.
Camera systems and video analytics
A site does not become secure just because it has many cameras.
A camera is worth something only if someone is watching through it.
Most sites already have cameras. The problem is rarely the number: bad angles, backlit images, unusable night footage, and corners where nobody ever planned a camera at all.
Video analytics changes the game where there used to be only recording: the system does not watch everything, it watches what matters – who entered a zone, what was left behind, what moves at an hour when nothing should.
Camera systems and video analytics
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We draw up a coverage plan
We walk the site and check what the current system sees and does not see – that is where the missing angles show up.
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We choose cameras for the purpose
Plate capture, facial detail, area monitoring and night vision each need different hardware; one type does not solve everything.
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We configure the analytics
Virtual lines, zones, objects left behind, movement at unusual hours – only genuine events reach the operator.
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We connect it to monitoring
The system does not stand alone: events arrive at the control room where someone can act on them.
What does the service include?
- On-site survey and coverage plan
- IP and thermal cameras, night vision
- Configuration and tuning of video analytics
- Recording, storage and secure remote access
- Connection to 24/7 remote monitoring
- Regular maintenance and image quality checks
What can you expect?
Fewer false alarms
Analytics filters out animals, branches and changing light, so an alert can be taken seriously.
Usable footage
The image is fit for identification when it is actually needed.
Frequently asked questions
01 How many cameras does a site need?
It is not the number of cameras that matters but adequate coverage. During the survey we identify the critical points, entry routes, fencing, loading areas and other zones to be protected, and on that basis we propose the number and placement of the cameras required.
02 Can video analytics be added to an existing camera system?
In many cases, yes. We examine the type, resolution, field of view and night image of the cameras, the recorder and the network. If the existing system is technically suitable, certain analytics functions can be introduced retrospectively; if not, we propose targeted upgrades.
03 How long may camera recordings be kept?
The retention period is determined not by the technology itself but by the purpose, legal basis and necessity of the processing. For a company camera system the controller must define and document the retention period in advance. We configure the system accordingly.
04 What can modern video analytics do?
With suitable cameras and configuration it can be used, for example, to detect people and vehicles, line crossings, to monitor intrusion zones or to recognise other predefined events. The functions are always tailored to the area and task concerned.
05 How can false alarms be reduced?
A well-designed camera view and properly configured analytics can distinguish certain movements and object types. The aim is that not every change triggers an alert, but that primarily events relevant to security are forwarded. However, the complete exclusion of false alerts cannot be guaranteed.
06 Can the camera system be accessed remotely?
With appropriate access-rights and network settings, yes. We set up remote access so that only authorised persons can reach the camera images and functions they need. Access rights must always be aligned with the rules of the organisation concerned.
07 Can the camera system be connected to remote monitoring?
Under appropriate technical and data-processing conditions, yes. In that case defined events or camera images can be made available to the monitoring centre, where the operator handles the alerts according to the predefined response procedure.
08 What should we watch out for in terms of data protection?
For a company camera system, among other things the purpose and legal basis of the processing, the monitored areas, the access rights and the retention period must be defined, and the data subjects must be properly informed. We align the technical system with these rules; the controller's obligations must always be settled by the organisation concerned.
Data-protection note
The precise design of camera, access-control and other solutions that involve the processing of personal data is always aligned with the operation of the site concerned, the purpose of the processing and the applicable data-protection requirements. Where DERIK acts as a processor in the course of the service, the terms are laid down in a separate data-processing agreement.