FAQs

NDAA compliance means the system’s hardware components are manufactured by approved sources and meet federal security standards. FSS Technologies exclusively installs NDAA-compliant equipment to protect against supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure long-term compliance.

Yes. Most modern CCTV systems offer app-based or browser access, allowing authorized users to view live and recorded footage from any location. Remote viewing is available for both cloud-hosted and on-premise systems with network connectivity.

Footage can be stored on local network video recorders (NVRs), in cloud-based data centers, or a combination of both. Retention periods typically range from 7 to 90 days or more, depending on storage capacity, resolution settings, and organizational requirements.

On-premise systems store footage locally on NVRs at your facility, giving you full control over hardware and data without relying on internet connectivity. Cloud-based systems store footage in off-site data centers, offering remote access, automatic backups, and simplified multi-site management. FSS Technologies designs and supports both configurations, and hybrid setups that combine local recording with cloud access are also available.

Video analytics uses AI-driven processing to detect and classify motion, people, vehicles, loitering, intrusion, and other behaviors in real time. This reduces false alerts, improves situational awareness, and enables proactive responses rather than relying solely on manual footage review.

Video alarm verification connects your surveillance system to a professional monitoring center. When an alarm is triggered, monitoring operators can immediately access live or recorded footage from the associated camera to visually confirm whether the event is a real threat. This reduces false dispatches, speeds up emergency response, and provides documented evidence of the incident.

Yes, when installed and configured appropriately. Compliance involves proper camera placement, signage, data storage policies, access controls, and retention limits that align with applicable local and federal privacy regulations.

Systems should be inspected at least annually, with more frequent checks recommended for high-traffic or harsh environments. Service includes verifying camera performance, cleaning lenses, confirming recording reliability, checking storage health, and applying firmware updates.

Yes. Video surveillance integrates with access control, intrusion alarms, intercoms, and monitoring platforms. Integration enables event-linked recording (for example, a forced door triggers the nearest camera to capture footage) and centralized management across systems.

Camera count depends on the facility’s size, layout, number of entry points, high-risk areas, lighting conditions, and required coverage overlap. A site assessment identifies blind spots and determines the optimal placement and quantity for complete coverage.