IP video surveillance system design & supply.
Smarter IP video surveillance systems, designed and supplied by experts. At CIE Group, we help installers, integrators and specifiers across the UK build smarter IP surveillance systems, with free design and configuration support, product demos and training, and product supply from leading manufacturers.
How can we help?
Full support from security specialists
From the first site survey to final product specification, our experts work with you to design a system that meets your exact requirements.
Intelligent features that add operational value
We're proud to partner with March Networks, a global leader in intelligent, IP-based video surveillance products.
Scalable solutions
We'll help you select the right credential strategy based on security level, user convenience and scalability needs.
Designed to integrate
IP video surveillance systems rarely operate in isolation. At CIE, we design with integration in mind for systems that also include:
- Access control systems
- Intercom and door entry
- Intruder and perimeter detection
- Building management systems
- Central monitoring platforms
Free IP video surveillance design design service
Our experienced security specialists work with you from initial consultation through to system configuration and support.
Our service includes:
- Site and project consultation
- Camera selection and positioning guidance
- Storage and bandwidth planning
- NVR and video management software specification
- Integration advice with access control and other security systems
- Pre-build and configuration support
- Full system architecture design
- Ongoing UK-based technical support
Advanced capabilities
Beyond traditional CCTV, our video surveillance solutions provide added security and ease of deployment to any project.
- AI smart search: Quickly locate people or vehicles in recorded footage using intelligent object recognition and powerful search filters.
- Cloud-managed video: Remotely manage and monitor systems across multiple sites for centralised control.
- License plate recognition (LPR): Automatically detect and log vehicle access for car parks, gated facilities and delivery bays.
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Frequently asked questions about our IP video surveillance solutions
What is IP video surveillance?
IP video surveillance is a security system that uses network-connected (Internet Protocol) cameras to transmit video footage over a data network rather than traditional coaxial cabling. Modern security systems tend to opt for IP video over traditional analogue systems thanks to their high-resolution recording, remote access, centralised management and advanced features such as AI analytics and cloud-based monitoring.
What is the difference between IP video surveillance and CCTV?
Traditional CCTV systems typically use analogue cameras connected directly to a DVR via coaxial cable. IP video surveillance systems use digital IP cameras connected over a network to NVRs or cloud platforms. This allows for higher image resolution, easier expansion, remote access, smarter analytics and better integration with access control and other security systems. For modern commercial and multi-site environments, IP video surveillance offers greater flexibility and long-term scalability than analogue CCTV.
What are the benefits of a commercial video surveillance system?
A professionally designed commercial video surveillance system provides more than just recorded footage. Key benefits include:
Deterring theft, vandalism and unauthorised access
Supporting incident investigation with high-definition video
Improving staff and visitor safety
Enabling remote monitoring across multiple sites
Providing operational insights through AI-based analytics
When properly specified, an IP-based system becomes a proactive security and management tool rather than simply a recording device.
What should I consider when designing an outdoor video surveillance system?
Outdoor video surveillance requires careful planning around camera placement, lighting conditions, weather resistance, vandal protection and network infrastructure. You also need to consider storage capacity, bandwidth and integration with access control or licence plate recognition if monitoring gates or car parks. Working with a specialist distributor like CIE ensures your system is correctly specified for environmental conditions, coverage requirements and long-term reliability.
How can CIE support my project?
CIE supplies and designs professional IP video surveillance and commercial video surveillance systems for installers and integrators across the UK. We provide system architecture design, camera and NVR specification, storage planning, integration advice and pre-configuration support. As a distributor, not an installer, our role is to help you select the right products, reduce project risk and deliver reliable, scalable surveillance solutions backed by UK-based technical support.
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