Still Supporting Today
CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) systems once defined commercial surveillance, but today, they’ve largely been replaced by high-resolution, IP-based solutions. At Vulcan Security Systems, we continue to support legacy CCTV deployments for clients with existing systems or special use cases, while advising on strategic upgrades.
What Are CCTV Systems?
CCTV systems are analog video surveillance setups where video is transmitted via coaxial cable to on-site recorders. These systems are considered outdated compared to IP cameras, but may still function in certain environments.
Limitations to Consider
Low Image Quality
Difficult to identify people or details
Limited Smart Features
Lacks AI, alerts, or advanced analytics
Limited Integration
Not easily compatible with modern networks
Higher Long-Term Costs
Maintenance and parts harder to source
Where CCTV Still Applies
- Facilities with long-standing legacy systems
- Locations with strict upgrade constraints or wiring limitations
- Temporary or low-budget surveillance projects
Our Approach to CCTV
- We offer continued support for existing CCTV
- We recommend upgrading to IP video for future-proofing and performance
- We’ll assess your current system and guide your transition plan when ready
What AI Cameras Do
That Traditional CCTV Can’t
CCTV records. AI-enabled cameras understand what they are recording and act on it. Here is the difference side by side.
Traditional CCTV
Passive Recording Only
Someone has to be watching live or reviewing footage after the fact to catch anything.
No Automated Alerts
Incidents are discovered after they happen, not while they are happening.
Motion Triggers on Anything
Basic sensors trigger on any movement, including wind, shadows, and animals.
Low-Resolution Evidence
Grainy analog footage is often too low quality to identify people or plates.
No Automated Response
There is no way for the system to respond to an event as it happens.
AI-Enabled Cameras
Actively Analyzes the Feed
The system classifies what it sees in real time instead of just recording it.
Real-Time Alerts
Sends a push alert with video the moment a genuine event is detected.
Object Classification Filters Noise
False alarms from wind, shadows, and wildlife get filtered out before an alert ever fires.
High-Resolution, Searchable Footage
AI-tagged, high-resolution IP video makes footage easy to search and courtroom-ready.
Automated Response Options
Can trigger live voice-down deterrence or escalate to a monitoring service automatically.
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