Resources & technical library
Practical guidance for planning, building and running technology.
Guides and articles from the Inara Crest team on software, AI, networks, security, power, data centres, hosting, transport systems and IT support — written to help you make better decisions, whether or not you work with us.
Plan and specify
What to decide and document before you request quotes or start installation.
Build and install
Practical standards for cabling, power, security systems and business software.
Operate and support
Keeping systems maintained, secure and documented after go-live.
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Project handover pack contents
What a complete ICT project handover should include, from as-built drawings and test results to warranties and support contacts.
By Inara Crest Engineering 1 min
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Weighbridge operator training and procedures
Accurate equipment still needs consistent operation. Clear procedures and training make weighing fair, safe and defensible.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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AI video analytics: fewer false alarms, faster reviews
AI analytics turn CCTV from a recording system into an alerting system — detecting people and vehicles, not moving shadows.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Weighbridge indicators and software integration
Connecting indicators to software removes manual entry and enables tickets, audit trails and links to ANPR and ERP.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Earthing and bonding for IT installations
Proper earthing protects people and equipment and lets surge protection work. It is easy to overlook and hard to fix later.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Planning a roadside technology site: power, connectivity and protection
Cameras and sensors only work if the site around them is engineered — reliable power, resilient links and protection from weather and tampering.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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CCTV storage: how long and how much
Retention period, resolution, frame rate, compression and recording mode determine storage needs. Calculate before buying.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Physical security audit checklist
Walk the site with a checklist covering perimeter, entrances, sensitive rooms, cameras and procedures.
By Inara Crest Engineering 1 min
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Securing IoT devices on the network
Cameras, sensors and smart devices are often the weakest devices on a network. Isolate, update and monitor them.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Industrial networks in harsh environments
Dust, heat, vibration and electrical noise demand industrial-grade equipment, protected cabling and careful earthing.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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Data integrity and tamper-proof weighing records
Weighing records drive money and enforcement. Design the system so every change is visible and every record can be verified.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Power quality problems and their symptoms
Flickering lights, random restarts and failed power supplies often point to power quality problems that can be measured and fixed.
By David Otieno 1 min
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