What to Consider When Upgrading Your Surveillance System
When upgrading your CCTV system, it’s important to consider various options as the decisions and investments made today can have long-term repercussions. To help you get it right from the start, we’ve compiled a list of things to watch out for.
- Do not let yourself get locked into only using certain cameras.
Some vendors may insist that you purchase new cameras of a specific brand at their prices. However, the ideal choice for any business is to work with a vendor that is compatible with a variety of cameras, allowing you to use most camera models. In certain instances, you may even have the option to continue using your current cameras. This option can lead to significant cost savings, as it eliminates the need to replace all of your existing cameras.
- Avoid systems that don’t provide broad visibility across cameras
Without ‘anytime, anywhere’ access, there’s a higher risk of oversight and safety issues. A business needs a dependable Video Management System (VMS) with user-friendly, flexible software to stay informed about on-site activities. This system allows you to monitor footage and manage your security from any internet-connected device.
- Avoid on-premise options
Using an on-premises solution means being tied to costly on-site equipment such as servers and racks, which can significantly increase overhead costs. Setting up viewing stations and remote viewing requires meticulous configuration using unsecure processes like port forwarding. This solution also comes with limited storage capacity and scalability. Furthermore, if vandals were to gain access to your system and damage the NVR, all your data would be permanently lost.
On-premise systems also typically lack ongoing software updates and enhancements, leaving them vulnerable to major cybersecurity issues. In contrast, cloud-based solutions provide continuous support and health monitoring.
- Avoid systems that aren’t future proof and AI powered.
As technology continues to advance, it’s important to update your security measures accordingly. A cloud-based surveillance system provides businesses with the flexibility to efficiently oversee multiple users and sites from a single, easily managed platform.
It also ensures the protection of the future of your investment. Not only is it scalable and flexible, but it also comes with powerful tools such as continuous system updates, robust analytics, and AI capabilities.
Think of your Dove-Installed, Cloud-based surveillance system as more than just recording devices. It can also improve overall security operations with alerts, detailed analytics, notifications, and AI search features to ensure business safety.
The peace of mind provided by a cloud-based security platform should be reason enough to upgrade today!
To learn more about cloud-based CCTV systems, AI capabilities, and more, contact the Cloud-Based experts and installers at Dove Communications, Inc. for a personalized demo of what cloud security could mean for your business.
