Closed circuit television surveillance is used by a variety of businesses to protect their employees and assets. Companies as varied as airports, convenience stores, factories, and shopping malls all implement CCTV surveillance to help keep track of activity within their work area. CCTV surveillance can be used to deter criminals or keep an eye on processes in industrial environments that are too extreme for personal interaction.

Whether you're looking for a new surveillance system or an upgrade to your existing system, look for CCTV surveillance information from online providers to help you find the right system for your company. Find a CCTV surveillance provider offering an array of options. You can:

1. Browse online catalogs for CCTV surveillance systems.
2. Store surveillance footage on a digital video recorder.
3. Save money when you buy from wholesale providers.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find an online CCTV surveillance provider with a large online catalog

If you're not sure exactly what CCTV surveillance products you're looking for and want to look through a variety of products in a single place, turn to a surveillance supplier offering an online catalog with a full CCTV surveillance list of products from multiple manufacturers.

I recommend: A1 Surveillance Systems stocks a wide array of security system products, including cameras, monitors, lenses, microphones and more from a number of brand name manufacturers. 2M CCTV sells full CCTV surveillance systems with up to 32 cameras.

Find CCTV surveillance systems incorporating digital video recorders

A CCTV surveillance system is of no use if you can't efficiently store video and audio feeds. The best way to do so is with digital video recorders. Rather than relying on tape-based systems, these recorders store footage on hard drives, making for an easy way to maintain and recall high quality video images.

I recommend: Discount Security Cameras sells CCTV surveillance products at affordable prices, including digital video recorders with up to 64 channels. Tech CCTV offers DVR products from a variety of high end manufacturers.

Save money when you buy from a wholesale CCTV surveillance provider

CCTV surveillance equipment can carry a hefty price. If you want high quality products with a smaller price tag, look to a wholesale provider that can afford to sell brand name products at marked down prices.

I recommend: Active Vision provides CCTV surveillance equipment at hundreds of dollars below the sticker price. Closeout CCTV sells high quality CCTV surveillance packages at low prices and offers lifetime tech support on all products.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Closed circuit television surveillance systems can be complicated. To avoid the hassle of installing the system yourself, contact a CCTV surveillance supplier that provides installation or consultation services to get your system up and running.