Business video surveillance systems are being used for multiple applications. Loss prevention, employee safety, and asset protection are the most common uses of video surveillance. There are also more creative uses of video surveillance beyond the security camera. At GDS Systems we like to understand you challenge to see if we can solve them with a custom video surveillance system solution. We can often solve a challenge with a unique security system application that many do not know is even possible.
A typical IP business surveillance system consists of many components. However, the image quality of the camera and the video management software’s ease of use is critical to the end user experience. Today’s open platform approach allows for the ability to utilize products from a wide array of manufacturers to develop a video surveillance system that best suits your requirements. These systems can easily be incorporated into a larger security system.
Historically, commercial video surveillance systems have been thought of as loss prevention tools; however, there are many benefits that can be realized from installing a video surveillance system, including training, quality assurance, production control, inventory status and employee security. To do this, modern systems use the latest in IP cameras and cloud-based technologies. Contact GDS Systems today to learn more about our business video surveillance systems.
GDS Systems provides professional commercial surveillance system recommendations and installation to Indianapolis and surrounding areas. We can provide your company with a solution that neatly dovetails with your existing security system.
Cameras to Use for Video Surveillance
Before we talk about types of cameras, we need to understand resolution. The resolution of a camera determines the image size of the video feed. Although there are lesser resolutions, GDS Systems recommends only high-resolution products. Today’s IP cameras come in 720p and 1080p resolution. Commonly megapixels can be confused for resolution. However, they are not interchangeable. Some cameras may tout high megapixels but do not have a superior image.
Fixed Camera – Fixed cameras for business security view one scene that is determined at installation. The camera could have either a fixed, varifocal or zoom lens.
PTZ Camera
PTZ enabled cameras allow for Pan, Tilt, and Zoom functions that greatly increase possible area coverage and scene detail by zooming. PTZ Cameras are best utilized in a real-time environment. Let a GDS Systems expert help you decide the best business surveillance system for your business.
Outdoor Camera – Outdoor cameras for business security are designed to withstand all weather conditions. They employ robust, weather-proof casing and can withstand a variety of temperatures. Tampering alarms are often included.
Day-Night Camera – All types of network cameras can offer day/night functionality. This allows the recording of greater scene detail during low ambient light conditions.
Panoramic Camera
Panoramic cameras for commercial security provide a wider area of coverage in a single view, including up to 360 degrees.
Thermal Camera – Thermal cameras outperform visual range cameras across a range of lighting conditions for the detection of people and objects. They utilize the heat signature of objects to create a picture that show more detail in certain conditions.
On-Board Cameras – These network cameras for commercial video surveillance are designed to operate in moving vehicles. Their design provides protection from dust and water as well as vibration, temperature extremes and shocks and bumps. Often, a tamper alarm is included to alert the user to vandalism, redirection or defocusing.
Surveillance Video Management Software
Video Access – The days of viewing hours of footage to find the desired event are gone. Today’s video management software, or VMS, allows for direct event access by either time and date or user-defined parameters. The IP nature of the system allows for access to recordings either locally or remotely including by computer, tablet, Android devices, iPhone, iPad, and Windows Phone 8. Video clips or stills can also be exported for viewing by third parties.
Analytics
Analytics is the use of algorithms to extract desired information from recorded video and is a function of either the milestone video software or the camera itself. Motion Detection is the most common form of video analytics, which allows for the maximization of storage space by only recording when motion is detected in the scene. Some other examples of analytics are facial or object recognition, cross line detection, people count, heat mapping, point of sale integration, zone counting, dwell time, and masking.
Video Storage – The most basic function of video recording is the storage of the video. Video can be stored locally, on the video server, a networked video server, on the camera itself, or in cloud storage. The VMS allows for the management of various locations and makes video retrieval seamless. Contact GDS Systems today to discuss the potential for your commercial video surveillance system.
Centralized Management
Some organizations have more than one site but desire a centralized video solution. The VMS allows for multiple locations to be viewed, managed and maintained from one site. Essentially, video systems deployed across many sites become one.
Software Upgrades – Through upgrades, video management software allows for the future proofing of your investment. Several times a year, manufacturers release software upgrades that provide enhanced functionality, new features and updates.
While the cameras and VMS provide the high quality image and ease of operation, there are many other components that are important to the optimization of your system. Because GDS Systems has expertise in networking, structured cabling, and IT equipment, we can offer and support a turnkey solution, as well as suggest best practices. Contact us today to speak with a professional about your security and IT solution needs.
