Traditionally in any monitored security system, the individual security devices are installed by a systems integrator and when an alarm sounds or something looks suspicious a signal, and sometimes a video clip, is sent to a central monitoring station which then either contacts the end-user or the local authorities to initiate an emergency response. This … Read More
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Preventing Shoplifting This Holiday Season
Helpful Tips to Prevent Shoplifting Each year, shoplifting accounts for millions of dollars of loss for businesses all across the country. Some of the most common items stolen include watches, jewelry, music, books, clothing, and even car parts. While installing a security camera can help to identify suspects after the theft occurs, there are quite … Read More
Guards vs Cameras – Which Is Better At Protecting Your Business?
When you picture a surveillance monitoring station what do you see? Is it half awake guards staring blankly at multiple monitors? If that’s the case you can scratch that image from your mind. The future of monitoring services is quickly shifting and adapting to our society’s need for streamlined and efficient processes. As surveillance systems … Read More
Protecting Your Network Helps Protect Your Home
For those who own alarm systems, whether they are video surveillance, access control, burglary, or fire protection, our systems watch over us and protect us around the clock. But in today’s day and age, just about everything is connected to the internet. In many cases, this includes our alarm system. And like any device that … Read More
5G Networks Are Coming – Are You Ready?
In the past, we’ve written about how to protect your network’s connected devices, and the importance of good cybersecurity with the ongoing rollout of 5G technology. This week we decided to take a step back and go into a bit more detail about 5G itself. So, what is 5G? 5G is the fifth generation (hence, … Read More
Basic Maintenance For Alarm Systems
So you bought an alarm system, what kind of maintenance and service should you do? Really, you won’t need to do too much. It should work flawlessly for quite some time. The first thing to go will be batteries. All systems will have to have their system battery replaced after 3 to 5 years. When … Read More
How To Check Your Security Provider’s License (And Why It’s Important)
There are many reasons to make sure the person you hire to do a job is qualified. When it comes to installing camera systems, it’s the law. In New Jersey, a professional surveillance system installer needs to be licensed by the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee. According to Eric Marcy at Wilentz … Read More
What Complete Security Actually Means
While businesses have a lot to offer, many are lacking the protection they need. No I don’t mean stowing an arsenal below your cash-wrap, but rather an effective security system and security features. At Perfect Connections, Inc. we can help you protect what you’ve worked so hard for. If you run a business in central … Read More
Video Solutions For Low Light
Not all surveillance cameras are created equally. It may seem as simple as selecting a surveillance camera and popping it into place, but what about the external factors that affect the quality of recorded images? One of the top concerns for industry professionals and end-users alike is a cameras ability to see in the dark … Read More
The High Tech Replacement For Security Guards
When you picture a surveillance monitoring station what do you see? Is it half awake guards staring blankly at multiple monitors? If that’s the case you can scratch that image from your mind. The future of monitoring services is quickly shifting and adapting to our society’s need for streamlined and efficient processes. As surveillance systems … Read More