Guide

How to choose a camera system.

Good camera surveillance does not start with cameras — it starts with the purpose: what should be proven, detected or prevented? Placement, technology, storage and legal aspects follow from there.

The needs

What you should consider

What should the cameras solve?
Evidence in case of intrusion, alarm verification, process monitoring or safety — the purpose determines placement, resolution and retention time.
GDPR and camera surveillance law
Surveillance of areas open to the public may require a permit; signage, retention time and access control must be documented. We help you get it right from the start.
Storage: local, central or cloud?
An on-site recorder, a central server for several sites or a cloud service — the choice affects bandwidth, cost and access.
Light, distance and environment
Backlight, darkness, vandalism risk and temperature determine the camera choice: IR, WDR, vandal rating and the right optics are the difference between evidence and noise.
Integration with alarm and access
Cameras that verify alarm events and follow passages give the operator context — faster decisions and lower response costs.
Analytics and the future
Modern video analytics — line crossing, area intrusion, licence plates — move the system from passive recording to active detection. Choose a platform that grows.
Guided choice

Tick what applies — we suggest systems

A quick first filter. The recommendation is highlighted in the system overview below — and of course does not replace a proper needs analysis.

Based on your choices, the highlighted systems fit best — request a quote or book a consultation and we will run the numbers.

System overview

Systems we work with

A selection of the platforms we design, install and maintain — with each system's market strength.

Axis
World-class network cameras • Edge analytics • Cybersecurity

Swedish market leader with a wide range and strong cybersecurity — often the foundation of our installations, from single cameras to large systems.

Milestone XProtect
Open VMS platform • Free camera choice • Scalable

Open video platform that brings together cameras from different manufacturers — scalable from a single recorder to large multi-site systems.

Genetec Security Center
Unified platform • Video + access • Enterprise

Brings video, access and licence plates together in one platform — a common choice in larger organisations with high security requirements.

Avigilon
AI analytics • High resolutions • Fast forensic search

Strong video analytics and fast search in recorded material — find the right sequence in minutes instead of hours.

Hanwha Vision
Price/performance • Wide range • Consistent quality

A competitive range with good image quality — a cost-effective choice in medium-sized installations.

Cloud-based surveillance (VSaaS)
Fast deployment • Remote access • Low threshold

Cameras with cloud storage and sharing via app — convenient for smaller businesses and distributed sites.

Other & legacy systems
Service • Troubleshooting • Migration

Camera estates are rarely replaced all at once. We service what is installed, secure evidence and modernise at the pace that makes sense.

Analogue CCTV systems (coax)

We keep them alive and modernise step by step — with encoders or a full IP replacement when the time comes.

Older DVR/NVR solutions

A replacement plan before the breakdown: we secure recordings, export evidence and migrate in a controlled way.

Hikvision/Dahua estates

Large installed bases — we service them and plan replacement where requirements or procurement demand it.

Pelco (older)

A classic platform in industrial environments — service and gradual migration.

Bosch (older generations)

Serviced and integrated with open video platforms.

Panasonic/i-PRO (older)

We manage the estate and plan the generational shift.

Dedicated Micros

An older recorder classic — we export, service and replace over time.

Samsung Techwin (older)

The predecessor of Hanwha — serviced and migrated within the same ecosystem.

Is your system missing from the list? Contact us — we have worked with more platforms than we can list here.

Ready to secure your property?

Contact us for a free needs analysis — with no obligations.