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Choosing the right security cameras is a decision that home and business owners will face. However, as surveillance methods evolve and the software behind them advances, CCTV cameras are bringing businesses and homes benefits that exceed just security. Security cameras North Wales are highly experienced in the installation and maintenance of security systems, and can offer businesses high-quality security solutions.
Here are some questions that businesses must ask prior to investing in a new surveillance system.
- Do the cameras need to be discreet or act as a visual deterrent?
The location and what the business wants to monitor will determine whether obvious or discreet cameras are required. Box cameras can be some of the largest and most obvious, reminding people that they’re being monitored and reducing the risk of theft. Dome cameras are rising in popularity and are best used for discretion due to their small half-spherical size.
- Are the cameras being used indoors or out?
Whilst most modern security cameras North Wales can be used both inside and outside, it’s important to consider additional features such as mounting and housing.
In industries such as transport, it’s crucial to choose a robust camera which can operate reliably in harsh environmental conditions and where there might be a high level of vibration. It’s not just outside cameras that require environmental housing. In industrial working environments such as factories, cameras may need to be protected from all manner of debris, including sawdust.
- How much image clarity and detail do you require?
The size of the area you would like to cover will determine the resolution required for the camera. Wide retail spaces will require high resolution cameras to ensure that the image quality isn’t compromised when zooming.
Alternatively, smaller areas such as offices or reception rooms will typically only require low resolution cameras. It’s not always the case that high resolution cameras are the best option for every situation. Instead it is best to assess each space one by one, spending your budget more effectively.
- What are the lighting conditions?
It’s important to test cameras to see which models work best in the lighting conditions present at your premises. Areas inside and outside will experience different amounts of sunlight throughout the day, not to mention throughout the year as the seasons change.
- Is audio important?
Integrating audio into a surveillance system makes it possible for personnel to hear and speak with potential perpetrators. It can also be easily integrated with video management systems. From a surveillance point of view it can also be used as an independent detection method, triggering recordings and alarms when audio passes a certain threshold.
- What areas of the business could benefit from effective surveillance and monitoring?
Security systems benefits businesses by not only monitoring theft, but increasing staff safety and confirming incidents – with the knowledge that they’re being protected, employees are more likely to feel safe.
In industries such as retail, the ability for surveillance systems to provide data and consumer insights is changing the way in which security departments work, but also marketing, customer service and IT departments; providing valuable insights to help vastly improve the customer experience and profitability.
