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The Importance of Location in Surveillance System Installation

3 Crucial Security Solutions to Employ as a Business Owner

4 Reasons CCTV is the Best Way to Protect Your Business

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The Importance of Location in Surveillance System Installation

If you own a business, protecting it is probably on the top of your priority list. Surveillance systems and cameras can help you do just that. When making the decisions about CCTV or IP cameras, there are a few different factors to consider before mounting them.

Purpose

Surveillance System Camera

The first thing you want to identify when deciding on the  location(s) of your security cameras is, what are you trying to protect? Is it one building? All the doors to the office? Outdoor equipment? Employee workspaces? Thinking about these questions will help you narrow down exactly where you need cameras and what type.  The whole purpose of a security camera is to protect your business from numerous different threats.  Making sure you are capturing the correct areas is the first step.

Power Source

Cameras need a power source to operate. Is there access to a power connection or can new wiring be installed in the areas you are wanting to place the cameras, or do you want to go with a battery powered or solar panel option.

Mounting

Thinking about the places you are installing the cameras and the material that the surveillance cameras will be mounted to. There are many different brackets and methods for mounting security cameras. Our professionals can help you decide what would work best for your needs.

Environment

There are many all-weather or weather resistant cameras. Thinking about what kind of environment your security system will need to operate in will help you decide the location and what type of camera you will need.

Lighting

Are there lights in the area you want to cover? Is it natural or artificial lights? At night is the space well lit or will you need a camera with night vision?

 

There are many factors that go into deciding the location of your security cameras and the type of system that would be best for your business. Surveillance cameras help protect your company from a range of hazards from theft and crime to workplace accidents. WesTec Services can help make sure you are getting the most out of your surveillance system and assist with answering those questions about camera placement. 

Contact us today if you have any questions about adding a surveillance system to your business or learn more about installing a WesTec Guardian CCTV/ Video Surveillance System here.

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3 Crucial Security Solutions to Employ as a Business Owner - WesTec Services

3 Crucial Security Solutions to Employ as a Business Owner

A security threat of any kind can disrupt productivity and impact business. What precautions are you taking to ensure your company does not fall victim to these disruptions? Here are 3 security solutions you should employ as a business owner:  

Backup Disaster/Recovery

System failure can occur for a variety of reasons, such as virus infection, human error, and natural disaster. Regardless, system failure occurs without warning and could easily put you out of business if you are not prepared. Therefore, it is crucial you implement some sort of backup and data recovery software to protect your network. If you store important or confidential files on your computers, you simply cannot afford to be without backup and data recovery.  

Access Control Systems

Another way to protect your business against security threats would be to implement an access control system. With access control systems, facility owners may install security technology such as ID key entries and finger-printing scanners in order to track who enters the building. This technology can also record the time and date guests arrive and leave.   

CCTV or IP Security System

Video surveillance is another great solution for businesses looking to increase security efforts, especially when paired with access control systems. Installing cameras at key entrances and exits will allow a facility owner to better monitor who enters the building. Unlike backup disaster/recovery, access control systems and CCTV protect against external security threats.   Why wait until you need a solution in order to implement preventative measures? Most IT consultants simply react to problems instead of looking for ways to prevent them from happening in the first place. At WesTec Services, we believe prevention is better than a cure; prevention is key to maintaining productivity and cash flow. Protect your assets – call WesTec Services and schedule a meeting with one of our IT professionals to discuss what security solutions are best suited for your business!

4 Reasons CCTV is the Best Way to Protect Your Business

Closed-circuit television is one of the most effective forms of video surveillance. It is a highly-advanced technology that allows businesses to continually monitor their facilities. Here are four reasons CCTV has proven to be the leader in video surveillance.   Stop Crime Before It Happens Like most security systems, a lot of the job is done just by installing it. CCTV uses a group of circuited modern security cameras. The placement of those cameras alone is often enough to deter criminals before they commit a crime. Your security cameras will capture a recording if something does occur, but usually surveillance cameras are a natural deterrent.   Catch Crime If It Happens Hopefully having a CCTV system in place is enough to deter potential criminals from trying anything, but on the off-chance something happens your video surveillance will certainly catch it on film. Having a physical recording when filing a police report gives you an exponentially better chance that the authorities can find the person(s) responsible. You have the event recorded and potentially can even ID a suspect from the recording.   100% Coverage CCTV is as close to fool-proof surveillance that money can buy. It is virtually impenetrable and immune to human error. It records everything that happens, and you can set up as many cameras as you feel is necessary to cover the entire area. Between the constant, uninterrupted surveillance and its self-sufficiency, even your employees will be kept honest by your CCTV system.   Complete Self-Maintenance You can leave your CCTV system running 24/7/365 without the burden of having someone physically on-site to manage it. There is no need for a guard to sit at your business through the night or to pay personnel to come in on holidays. With CCTV recording everything at your business, you can rest easy knowing that nothing will happen that you don’t know about.   Protecting your home or business is important. At WesTec, we have a staff of trained professionals ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Contact our experts today to inquire about setting up CCTV surveillance at your company.

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