Office CCTV in South Africa must balance deterrence, incident review, and POPIA compliance. Start with a site survey: entry points, parking, server rooms, and high-value storage.
Camera and NVR sizing
1080p is the baseline; 4 MP cameras improve plate and face detail at choke points. Size NVR storage for 30–90 days retention depending on industry — multiply cameras × bitrate × hours.
Networking
Isolate cameras on a VLAN with PoE switches. Never expose NVR admin to the public internet without VPN.
Compliance
Display signage, limit access to footage, and define retention deletion schedules. LucrativeIT supplies Hikvision-compatible kits with installation guidance — browse security hardware or ask LUC on the site widget.