Chance meeting sparks beginning of Watchu Security chance meeting at the post office in and security sparked the beginning of Watcha Security over fifteen years ago Watcha Security Co-Founders and Directors Justin Fisher and Adrian Holmes first met at St Peter's Cambridge in the early 90s, only to reunite while clearing their mailboxes. "Before Watchu, I was importing and installing CCTV cameras after seeing how they were taking off around the world. I bamped into Adrian one day at the post office, and I knew he had a background in IT, so I asked him to give me hand with a job installing cameras," said Justin. Co-Founder and Director Adrian Holmes said, "Cameras were analogue back then and I could see there was going to be a shift in the market to digital IP cameras. This was exciting to me as a network engineer. It seemed like the perfect fit," said Adrian. the A cutting-edge CCTV system with 150 high-resolution Vivotek cameras, number plate recognition, and a new video wall are just some features of the centre's new system, which was completed late 2021. Watcha Security Watcha Project Manager James Shearer said the project involved a significant amount of design, planning and product knowledge. "Our goal was to ensure the system in July 2007 and the pair say they're both driven by the clients, the products. and the rapid changes in the technology industry. "There are constantly huge jumps in technology and its reliability. There is unlimited potential in developing technology to solve daily issues- it's very exciting. "It never ceases to amaze me - the applications we can create with this technology," said Justin. Adrian said the industry has seen a major shift towards perimeter and access security over the last ten years. "Businesses need full wraparound security, and with products and technologies constantly evolving, we look forward to continuing to help drive that." Watchu Security securing Chartwell "This new security system and technology makes Chartwell a safer place for the public, staff and retail owners." Watchu engineers installed state-of-the-art CCTV (Cambridge Picture Show) hartwell Shopping Centre would test of time, and Creceived an overhaul and upgrade of can be serviced and upgraded regularly, especially with Covid restrictions in its security systems, thanks to the team at Watchu Security. and with minimum disruption to businesses," said James place. "We installed a state-of-the-art CCTV system using Vivotek cameras and a video wall, allowing operators to track vehicle and people movement throughout the entire complex. "This new security system and technology makes Chartwell a safer place for the public, staff and retail owners. ADVERTISEMENT Watchu Security Founders and Directors, Justin Fisher and Adrian Holmes James said the project presented unique challenges for the team, "There is unlimited potential in developing technology to solve daily issues - it's very exciting." "We kept ourselves invisible to shoppers. The mall was incredibly busy upon re-opening., so we undertook nightwork so that we could gain access easily and minimise our contact with the public. James said the team at Watchu Security have a great partnership with Chartwell. "We continue to support their needs. We're currently designing access gates and looking into the use of fog cannons in the future." Chartwell Facilities Manager Kim Whyte and Senior Technician James Shearer Chance meeting sparks beginning of Watchu Security chance meeting at the post office in and security sparked the beginning of Watcha Security over fifteen years ago Watcha Security Co - Founders and Directors Justin Fisher and Adrian Holmes first met at St Peter's Cambridge in the early 90s , only to reunite while clearing their mailboxes . " Before Watchu , I was importing and installing CCTV cameras after seeing how they were taking off around the world . I bamped into Adrian one day at the post office , and I knew he had a background in IT , so I asked him to give me hand with a job installing cameras , " said Justin . Co - Founder and Director Adrian Holmes said , " Cameras were analogue back then and I could see there was going to be a shift in the market to digital IP cameras . This was exciting to me as a network engineer . It seemed like the perfect fit , " said Adrian . the A cutting - edge CCTV system with 150 high - resolution Vivotek cameras , number plate recognition , and a new video wall are just some features of the centre's new system , which was completed late 2021 . Watcha Security Watcha Project Manager James Shearer said the project involved a significant amount of design , planning and product knowledge . " Our goal was to ensure the system in July 2007 and the pair say they're both driven by the clients , the products . and the rapid changes in the technology industry . " There are constantly huge jumps in technology and its reliability . There is unlimited potential in developing technology to solve daily issues- it's very exciting . " It never ceases to amaze me - the applications we can create with this technology , " said Justin . Adrian said the industry has seen a major shift towards perimeter and access security over the last ten years . " Businesses need full wraparound security , and with products and technologies constantly evolving , we look forward to continuing to help drive that . " Watchu Security securing Chartwell " This new security system and technology makes Chartwell a safer place for the public , staff and retail owners . " Watchu engineers installed state - of - the - art CCTV ( Cambridge Picture Show ) hartwell Shopping Centre would test of time , and Creceived an overhaul and upgrade of can be serviced and upgraded regularly , especially with Covid restrictions in its security systems , thanks to the team at Watchu Security . and with minimum disruption to businesses , " said James place . " We installed a state - of - the - art CCTV system using Vivotek cameras and a video wall , allowing operators to track vehicle and people movement throughout the entire complex . " This new security system and technology makes Chartwell a safer place for the public , staff and retail owners . ADVERTISEMENT Watchu Security Founders and Directors , Justin Fisher and Adrian Holmes James said the project presented unique challenges for the team , " There is unlimited potential in developing technology to solve daily issues - it's very exciting . " " We kept ourselves invisible to shoppers . The mall was incredibly busy upon re - opening . , so we undertook nightwork so that we could gain access easily and minimise our contact with the public . James said the team at Watchu Security have a great partnership with Chartwell . " We continue to support their needs . We're currently designing access gates and looking into the use of fog cannons in the future . " Chartwell Facilities Manager Kim Whyte and Senior Technician James Shearer