Far-reaching improvements in communication technology systems in recent years has made remote video surveillance an accessible option for many business security and productivity applications.

The main advantage of a remote surveillance set-up compared to a closed-circuit TV (CCTV) system, which transmits the camera video feed to an on-site facility,  is that remote surveillance also allows the system to be accessed and monitored at a location offsite.

Remote surveillance technology allows authorised managers to monitor the premises off-site from literally any location in the world, provided there is a suitable communication link via the internet between the on-site equipment and the off-site location.