Expert CCTV, Networking & IT Support for New Offices & Luxury Apartments

Kampala's luxury residential market is booming. From high-rise towers in Kololo and Nakasero to gated communities in Muyenga and Lubowa, the city's premium apartment segment has grown rapidly. But as property values rise, so do the security expectations of residents and investors alike.

Today's luxury apartment tenants expect a level of security that matches the premium they're paying. Analogue CCTV systems simply don't cut it anymore. Modern IP cameras offer dramatically higher resolution, remote mobile viewing, AI-powered motion detection, and seamless integration with access control and intercom systems.

What makes a modern CCTV system "luxury-grade"? Strategic camera placement at every entry and exit point, in lifts, corridors, parking areas, and communal spaces. 4K resolution that provides useful footage if an incident occurs. Cloud backup so footage isn't lost if a recorder is tampered with.

For property developers planning new residential buildings in Kampala, investing in IP CCTV during the construction phase is significantly more cost-effective than retrofitting later. Conduit and cable infrastructure can be laid before plastering, reducing installation time and cost.

Key features we recommend: Full IP camera system (Hikvision or equivalent), NVR with 30+ days storage, remote viewing app for management, ALPR at vehicle entry points, and a 24/7 monitoring contract.

One of the most costly mistakes we see from property developers in Kampala is treating IT and network infrastructure as an afterthought. Cable routes, equipment rooms, and ISP connectivity are left until the building is nearly finished, resulting in expensive retrofits and systems that underperform from day one.

Plan your network at the architectural design stage. Here's what must be decided early:

1. Telecoms room location and size. Every floor should have a dedicated telecoms room. These need power, cooling, and cable access routes defined during the structural design phase.

2. Horizontal cabling. Cat6A is the minimum standard for new commercial builds. Conduit should be laid before concrete is poured to allow clean cable runs without surface chasing.

3. Wi-Fi access point placement. Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 access points should be ceiling-mounted at a density determined by expected users per floor. Each AP needs its own Cat6A run to a local switch.

4. ISP connectivity and redundancy. For a commercial building in Kampala, we recommend dual ISP connections with automatic failover — ideally fibre from two separate providers.