How to Choose the Right CCTV System for Your Kuching Businesses

Assess Your Risk Profile

• Map entry points, cash-handling areas, inventory zones, car parks.

• Note lighting conditions—24/7 retail needs low-light or ColorVu cameras versus office corridors that close at 5 p.m.

• Factor foot-traffic density; higher traffic requires higher frame rates (25 fps) to identify faces.
  

Select Camera Types

Area	Recommended Camera	Why It Fits
Reception & cashier	4 MP dome with varifocal lens	Discreet, adjustable zoom for clear face capture
Warehouse aisles	8 MP bullet with long-range IR	40 m visibility, IP67 dust-proof
Loading bay	PTZ with auto-tracking	Follows vehicles; reduces blind spots
Car park	360° fisheye	Single unit covers wide lot; de-warping in NVR

Resolution & Storage

• 2 MP (1080 p) minimum for small offices; 4 MP–8 MP (2 K–4 K) for retail or compliance footage.

• Use H.265+/AI codec to cut storage by up to 70 %.

• Formula: days × cameras × Mbps × 3600 s = GB → ÷ 1024 = TB. Add 20 % headroom.
  

Connectivity & Power

• Prefer PoE for cleaner cabling and UPS backup.

• For remote yards, choose 4G/LTE cameras with solar trickle panels.

• Dual-stream: sub-stream (D1) for mobile view, main stream (2 K+) for recordings.
  

Intelligent Analytics

• Human/vehicle classification cuts false alarms by 90 %.

• Line-crossing and area-intrusion rules trigger push alerts only when relevant.

• POS text overlay syncs transactions with video in retail.
  

Integration & Scalability

• Ensure ONVIF Profile S/T compatibility for future camera brands.

• Choose NVRs with at least 25 % spare channels.

• API or MQTT support simplifies linking to building management or access control.
  

Compliance & Cybersecurity

• Encrypt streams (HTTPS/RTSP over TLS).

• Enforce unique logins; disable default admin.

• Follow Malaysia PDPA guidelines—post signage and mask neighbouring properties.
  

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About the authorFounded by Eric Yong, Eyonic Security System is a Sarawak-based company dedicated to protecting homes and businesses with reliable, tech-driven security solutions. With a background in engineering and a passion for practical, user-friendly systems, Eric built Eyonic to close the gap between outdated setups and modern safety needs.Connect with Eric Yong on Facebook