About use-IP
This website was launched May 1st 2008.
Its ongoing development is being driven by Phil Stewkesbury. For the previous 8 1/2 years Phil was Director of Business Development at the premier CCTV company in the South East with a client list that included the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel, Southern Water, Kent Police and Kent County Council - see
Secure Engineering Ltd
For the last 5 years or more IP CCTV has been stated to be about 5% of the UK CCTV market, and has barely grown. The technology has developed greatly from those early camera products, but market take-up has been slow.
Traditional security companies were ill-prepared to understand the IT-based IP solutions and therefore did not present them to their customers.
IT Managers, although very well versed in the management of networks and data were not really aware of the availability of these security products which could be easily attached to their networks. Few vendors or installers were presenting them as a possibility, and, when they were presented there was so little knowledge or experience available that it was very difficult to make the right decision in terms of system selection.
Having recognised that there was a gap in the market. This website aims to fill that gap by making a pre-selected range of proven products available to those IT Managers.
Not just network cameras, but a whole range of IP-ready products that can be added to your network or the internet.
Furthermore, this site aims to build your knowledge and understanding by providing the relevant information (on the same website in an easy to understand format) to enable you to select and buy appropriate equipment. There is a shop, but the main body of the website is a content rich area packed with lots of information to help you understand what is available, what the specifications mean and which parameters matter.
It's important to note that use-IP Ltd are completely independent - we do not manufacture or supply any own-brand products. We will always endeavour to promote to you Best-of-Brand products from a wide range of manufacturers.
And finally, to provide a product review facility, as there is no greater proof than peer feedback praising (or condemning!) products by actual users. You will find star ratings alongside products in the shop area, we would be very grateful if you could leave a rating for any product you have experience with - even if you didn't buy it from us!
If this website does not meet the above goals for you, please let us know at pjs@use-ip.co.uk
Phil Stewkesbury
