Topological are proud and delighted to announce we are now an approved supplier on the Everything ICT Framework This partnership reflects our dedication to providing schools with advanced IT infrastructures for seamless IT management and exceptional digital learning experiences. Approved by DfE Everything ICT is an approved framework by DfE, known for its cost-effectiveness, compliance,…
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Which is the best Hikvision NVR?
Overview We selected Hikvision as our preferred CCTV manufacturer due to the extensive portfolio, the three year warranty and the very competitive pricing structure. The portfolio that we provide covers 4-channel to 64-channel systems, with several performance options. What is an NVR? A Network Video Recorder (NVR) saves digital images from IP cameras, rather than…
Why you need specialist hard drives for your NVR
When we prepare a CCTV proposal with a new NVR we always recommend new hard drives, but often clients ask if they can utilise their existing storage, to reduce costs. We work with clients to maximise value and reliability. By choosing new surveillance storage you will improve performance and system longevity. Typical drive types Essentially…
Have you planned correctly for 5 GHz wireless?
Plan properly when upgrading Why is 5 GHz so important? Most wireless networks were planned to supporting legacy devices, such as laptops and notebooks and to keeps costs lower, these were normally manufactured using 802.11b/g (or possibly n) technology operating at 2.4 GHz. This technology offers many benefits to clients but it does also suffer…