Business Security Systems: Resolutions That Strengthen Your Security and Communication in 2026

Quick summary for busy business owners:

• Use 2026 to shore up your business security systems; you can’t afford to put it off any longer.
• Cloud phone, network, and security upgrades protect your revenue when there’s an outage, natural disaster, or cyber incident.
• Managed, cloud-based systems are easier to run, not harder, especially if you don’t have in-house tech support.
• You can roll phones, internet, cabling, and security into one integrated plan with Dove Communications.
• Small changes this year can dramatically improve business continuity planning,customer experience, and peace of mind. 

A New Year, New Goals, and Fewer Fingers-Crossed Moments with a Managed Service Provider

Every year has its ups and downs. Challenges you were prepared for and ones that come out of the blue and knock you back. Some years, it’s headcount and employee issues, others are product or merchandising unknowns, while some are back-to-back-to-back IT issues. So take a moment and think back over this past year, how’d it go with your technology needs? 

• Did you hold your breath, hoping that the grainy old camera caught what happened in the parking lot?
• Did your phones ever go down in the middle of a busy day, leaving customers frustrated?
• Did your “IT plan” boil down to hoping nothing major breaks? 

If this brings up bad memories, here’s your sign that it doesn’t need to be a yearly, repeatable thing. 

It’s a blessing and a curse that most small and midsize businesses grow faster than their technology, and will end up struggling to stay afloat. The phones, cameras, switches, and servers that were “good enough” five years ago are holding you back now. 

So, what’s the good news? The start of 2026 is a perfect time to reset. Instead of resolutions about more coffee and less email, you can set technology resolutions that actually protect your business: 

• Smarter business security systems
• Stronger business communication systems
• Practical business continuity planning that doesn’t live in a binder no one reads 

And you don’t have to try and figure this out alone. Let’s walk through four resolutions that’ll make a real difference for your business. 

Resolution #1: Treat Business Security Solutions as a Business-Critical Investment; Don’t DIY Security

If your security cameras are fuzzy, and your video recorder lives in a closet, or everyone shares the same door code. . .that’s not security; that’s wishful thinking and leaving things to fate. 

Modern business security systems use cloud-based video surveillance and cloud access control to protect your people, property, and data.

From set-it-and-forget-it to smart, cloud surveillance

With cloud-based surveillance, you get: 

• High-quality video you can view from any phone or browser
• Centralized management across all your locations
• AI and analytics that spot people, vehicles, and unusual activity
• Secure cloud storage instead of a single DVR that can fail or be damaged 

Dove Communications installs cloud video from top platforms like Eagle Eye Networks, Verkada, Avigilon by Motorola, and others, with systems designed to be cyber-secure and easy to manage. And when you combine this with an audit-style checklist, you can uncover hidden blind spots in your LA-area locations, from dark corners of the parking lot to side doors that never quite latch.

Lock the right doors, for the right people, and fully govern access control

Now layer in cloud access control: 

• Individual mobile badges or fobs instead of shared codes
• Role-based access (front desk vs. warehouse vs. executive suite)
• Instantly revoke when someone leaves the company or a tenant moves out
• Easy visitor management with time-limited guest passes
• Integration with video so you see exactly who badged in, at which door, and when 

This is where your business security systems and business communication systems start to work together as one.

“Isn’t that overkill for us?”

It’s a common thought to think this is too much or, “We’re not a bank. We just need basic cameras.” That mindset is how a lot of businesses in Los Angeles end up with:

• Gaps in coverage
• No footage when something actually happens
• No way to prove who used a door code or key 

Small businesses are often much easier targets, not less. A cloud-based upgrade doesn’t have to be huge or expensive to close the most obvious gaps. Dove can reuse many existing cameras and cabling while adding cloud features, so you have affordable equipment, and you’re not starting from scratch. 

Resolution #2: Modernize Your Business Communication Systems to Support Security and Growth

Once your security foundation is solid, it’s time to make sure customers and staff can reliably communicate no matter where they are or what’s happening. If your phones still run on aging hardware or copper lines, you’re carrying hidden risk and costs that need to be rectified. 

Cloud-based business communication systems (often called cloud phone or UCaaS) move your phone system into the cloud, so calls, video, chat, and voicemail all run over secure internet connections instead of old-school phone lines. Analog technology is on life support, and you need to upgrade before the plug is pulled.

What updating your phone system looks like in real life

Instead of:

• One main desk phone that rings off the hook
• Voicemail trapped in a single handset
• Staff tied to the office to take calls 

You get: 

• Cloud phone systems you can answer from a desk phone, laptop, or mobile app
• Auto-attendant menus that route callers to the right person without extra staff
• Visual voicemail and voicemail-to-email, so no one misses an important message
• Built-in video meetings, chat, and presence so your team can work from anywhere 

When the unexpected happens, like a power outage, a local emergency, or a building issue, cloud phones keep working. Calls can automatically fail over to mobile apps or alternate locations so business customers still reach a live human. That’s a huge win for business continuity planning and a perfect complement to stronger business security systems.

“But we’re too small for that. . .”

This is one of the most common objections to cloud phone systems, but it’s just not the case. 

The truth: managed IT services for small business and cloud phones are built for companies without big IT departments. You don’t need to be a call center or enterprise. You just need reliable, flexible communication that’s there when you need it. 

Dove Communications partners with leading cloud providers and can customize the plan for a five-person office or a multi-site operation, without loading you up with features you’ll never use. 

Resolution #3: Put Technology Infrastructure and Continuity on Paper and in Practice

Phones and cameras are only part of the story. If your network or communication systems go down, everything stops. That’s where having a solid technology foundation and continuity plan makes the difference. Instead of reacting to problems, you have a plan and a team focused on: 

• Ensuring your phones, cameras, and network infrastructure are installed correctly
• Designing your cabling and connectivity so systems stay reliable
• Coordinating with your IT team or provider when issues affect phones or security
• Making sure your communication and security tools stay operational during outages

Dove Communications already designs and supports network infrastructure, data cabling, and the systems that run on top of them for customers throughout Southern California and across North America. That means your phones, security, and IT can all be designed with business continuity planning in mind from day one. 

Resolution #4: Stop Juggling Vendors and Choose One Integrated Partner

You might be in this boat, too, but one of the main reasons many leaders delay upgrades is vendor fatigue. 

• One company for phones
• Another for cameras
• Another for access control
• Another for “the internet stuff” 

When something breaks, everyone points at someone else, and you’re left holding the bag, and your system is still down. 

Dove Communications was built to solve this exact problem. As a local, carrier-neutral provider, Dove designs, installs, and supports phones, VoIP, surveillance, access control, structured cabling, and carrier services as a single, integrated solution. 

That means: 

• One number to call
• One team that knows your environment
• One strategy that ties yourbusiness communication systems, business security systems, and IT together 

So instead of managing vendors, you can focus on running and growing your business. It’s not just security that needs attention; communication still matters. Poor communication can cost you deals, even when the rest of your systems are solid. 

At a Glance: 2026 Tech Resolutions for Your Business

Here’s a simple way to think about your New Year’s upgrades:

How to Get Started Before 2026 Is in Full Swing

You don’t have to tackle everything at once. Here’s a simple path:

Step 1: Quick self-check

• Are your phones still tied to a physical office?
• Can you see all your locations on camera from your phone right now?
• Does anyone own your business continuity planning. . .or is it a “someday” project? 

If you’re unsure, that’s the clearest sign of them all that you need someone to help take this burden from you.

Step 2: Prioritize risk first, bells and whistles later

Start with the upgrades that protect:

• Safety (covering entries, parking, and critical areas with video)
• Access (knowing who can go where, and when) 
• Revenue (answering every call and keeping customers informed)

Nice-to-have features can come second.

Step 3: Bring in a local partner

This is where Dove Communications makes life easier: 

• Review your current phones, network infrastructure, and security
• Recommend cloud-based options that match your size and budget
• Handle design, placement, structured cabling installation, and ongoing support
• Help you build a simple, written business continuity planning checklist so your team knows what happens if something goes wrong 

Make 2026 the Year Your Systems Are Finally “Handled”

You can’t predict every outage, break-in, or surprise. But you can decide that 2026 is the year you stop relying on “good enough” technology and start building a stronger foundation. 

With smarter business security systems, modern business communication systems, and services for small business, you can: 

• Protect your people and property
• Keep your business reachable
• Sleep better knowing you’ve planned for “what if” 

If you’re ready to explore cloud phone systems, cloud security, and integrated communications and security with a single, trusted local partner, start with a conversation. Since 1992, Dove Communications has been a one-stop shop for phone systems, VoIP, surveillance, structured cabling installation, access control, and carrier services across Southern California. 

Contact Dove Communications for an initial assessment today. We’re here to help you turn your 2026 resolutions into real, lasting upgrades for your business.