Whether you are installing a new surveillance system or changing an existing one you need to consider the type of system and the operating implications associated with it. The desire for advanced image quality, video analytics, ease of integration, and remote access has ushered in the era of IP (Internet Protocol) surveillance systems. IP surveillance … Read More
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What is Hybrid Surveillance?
As a business owner protecting your facility is always a top concern. Are you getting the coverage you need? If you have a comprehensive security system you’re already in a good position. However, a security system is only as good as the sum of its parts. One of the most crucial parts of a security … Read More
What Happens if My Network Fails?
Does your security system, or part of it, rely on your company’s internet network? Or are you considering a system that is at least partially dependent on network connectivity? If so, what happens if that network fails or is compromised? Fortunately nowadays the chances of your network dropping or losing connection is pretty slim, in … Read More
Should Surveillance Systems Share A Network With Office Computers?
Whether you are installing a new surveillance system or changing an existing one you need to consider the type of system and the operating implications associated with it. The desire for advanced image quality, video analytics, ease of integration, and remote access has ushered in the era of IP (Internet Protocol) surveillance systems. IP surveillance … Read More
Should I Move To The Cloud?
We’ve all seen those puffy white, wondrous, water vapor creations up in the sky, commonly known as clouds. These natural wonders are not the clouds we’ll be investigating here. Instead we’ll be taking a look at what the “cloud” is in relation to business networks and their security infrastructure. You may be using the cloud … Read More
Making the Switch from Analog to IP
If you’ve had a surveillance system installed within the past decade it’s more than likely that it’s either an analog or IP (Internet Protocol) system. So what’s the difference? Analog typically refers to an older technology that doesn’t use Ethernet protocol. IP includes “IP-addressable items,” the cabling, and network equipment used to connect all components … Read More