Ok, LONG dead post, but I did want to point out a few things for future readers.
"I have tried looking through the Cisco documentation but am very confused as to what a small company would actually need (i know that there is a small business solution but was wanting as much functionality as pos)
Do i just need a Video Surveillance manager, cameras and some sortage space on a server?"
There isn't a Cisco manual anywhere that will tell you what you need, security wise, for any specific type of deployment. It is on you to make that assessment. If you have a genuine security concern, look for a physical security consultant.
Prior to any security planning, there are a few different things that need to be taken into consideration. There is no 'end-all' security solution; all security devices should be part of a layered security plan.
You have to analyze contributing factors. Your office area for instance: How many points of entry and exit? Is it glass faced? How many windows? Are you in a high rise type area, or an area with 1 -3 story structures only? Fencing? Shrubbery? Lighting? Vehicle accessibility? Is this a high crime area? Is there a lot of pedestrian traffic?
Value vs. expense: What are you trying to protect? What are you protecting it from? Are these devices also to be used for internal issues (loss prevention)? Is property the main focus, personnel? Are there liability concerns?
Then look at other systems in place, or planned. Will access control be used? Fire panels? Roving security, a monitoring service?
I think sometimes we'll focus on numbers too much, and practical use can sometimes suffer for it. The tech is great. Deploying it in a sensible manner that actually accomplishes something, that's awesome.
Or are you going to use your office as a potential illustrator for clients?
