You protect your business in many ways, whether it is choosing a particular bank, legal firm or insurance agency. But, one of the most customary and practical ways to protect your business is to maintain the physical security of your workplace and associated spaces through the use of CCTV (closed circuit television) surveillance. Whether you are guarding sensitive information, commodities, or your workforce, well-managed video surveillance and video monitoring is a core component of the day-to-day operations of successful a secure, successful business.
21st Century Network Cabling, the leading technology experts in voice/ data networks and structured cabling solutions, offers a wide array of video surveillance and monitoring systems that are customizable for any business. Watching over your valuable assets, from inventory to livestock, as well as the safety of your employees, will protect your bottom line, reduce your liability, and give you peace of mind.
The following are advantages of utilizing a state-of-the-art video surveillance and monitoring system:
- The ability to keep an eye on your workplace, no matter where you may be.
- The presence of cameras to deter unauthorized visitors or intruders
- An audio/visual record of any accident or theft that might occur on site, which can be useful to the police in legal disputes, and with insurance claims.
- A centralized system that, when combined with options such as video walls, can provide a seamless way to monitor any spaces that are a part of your business.
Any business with high foot traffic can benefit from a security system. Some businesses that commonly depend on these systems are
- Banking
- Commercial / Retail
- Education
- Entertainment (Casinos, bars, etc.)
- Farming / Agriculture
- Hospitals
Are you looking to protect your home? A video monitoring system is an excellent way to protect your family, your home, and your most valuable possessions.
Essential Questions to Ask When Considering Video Surveillance Systems
How and where are you most vulnerable? Do you store expensive materials and products? Are you a potential target for vandalism? Examining your risks will help you determine your needs.
How many cameras do you need? How many rooms does your business need to monitor? Are you monitoring a campus where all but private spaces must be monitored at all times?
Indoor or outdoor? Where do you need cameras? In most cases, it’s ideal to have cameras inside and out, but sometimes you may need more in one area than another depending upon the nature of your business, your location, foot traffic and other considerations.
Fixed or remote? Is it enough to have a security system that records without much monitoring, or do you require remote access over the internet in order to keep an eye on your business 24/7?
How much technology do you need? The best cameras? The best recorders? What is necessary and what’s excessive? At 21st Century Cabling, we customize solutions to give you no less and no more than your business requires.
Choosing the Right Video Surveillance System
Technology companies have come up with a solution for almost every potential situation. This has resulted in the sale of countless, highly specialized types of cameras and recording devices. Sounds daunting? It can be. But, 21st Century Network Cabling technical experts makes it simple.
These are the typical pieces of equipment you’ll be considering:
- Wired cameras – the most typical cameras are still hardwired to a recording device and power source.
- IP Cameras – among the most sought after are networked cameras that send video wirelessly to a central hard drive / recording device.
- DVRs and NVRs – while DVRs encode and record video, NVRs act as a databank for IP cameras that process video at the source.
- PoE Switch – Power over Ethernet switches allow cameras to draw electricity through its network cable, making extra power lines unnecessary.
21st Century Network Cabling – Powered by Hikvision
21st Century Network Cabling specializes in HIKvision brand CCTV and video surveillance equipment. They offer an incredible selection of high-definition IP cameras, digital video servers, hybrid and standalone DVRs (digital video recorders), NVRs (network digital recorders), and compression cards that have been proven since 2001. We also work with Axis, Vivotek, Digital watchdog, and Speco.
We will work with you to select the best possible combination, taking into account your current and projected requirements as your business grows. And, as always, we will be there every step of the way when you need to move, expand, or upgrade.
21st Century Network Cabling Video Surveillance and Monitoring Consultation
21st Century Network Cabling serves as an end-to-end resource that will recommend the right type of cameras, recorders, hard drives and more if required. With over 20 years of experience in structured cabling and networking, our team can create and install a seamless network that balances everything from your voice and data systems to its video displays.
Call us today to set up a consultation with a 21st Century Network Cabling specialist to find out more.