Businesses need on-site protection, if you don't implement a strong on-site security solution everything from your data and stock to your customers/staff and reputation could be at risk. CCTV is the number one defence against criminals, so much so that it has been found that as many as 67% of burglaries could be prevented if people had CCTV monitoring.
Crime Prevention
Installing a CCTV system will help you instantly deter criminals and theft. Most intruders look for easy targets where there are no security measures in place. Seeing the familiar look of a CCTV system installed at your business site will discourage them to act as they definitely do not want to be caught on camera. We recommend that you look at both internal and external coverage to ensure that no area is unmonitored.
Not only are you going to be deterring would-be criminals from acts of vandalism, serious crimes, and break-ins you can also look to protect your business from insider theft; the protection of intellectual property is paramount for businesses in today's world.
Camera Footage Makes For Reliable Evidence
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It doesn't matter what kind of crime it is, falling victim to one brings a number of headaches, however knowing where, why, and who will help you understand where the criminal took advantage, why it happened and who it was in order to stop it from occurring again in the future.
Evidence isn't always used for criminals. If any kind of dispute takes place having access to clear video footage can be a game changer. It's becoming all too common (especially for businesses with large sites) that people are suing for improper health and safety following an alleged slip/fall. You may know full well there is no way your organisation has been so careless as to leave a spill on the floor or an object in a dangerous place, but without any video evidence, it's your word against theirs.
CCTV is Smarter Than Ever
Did You Know: A burglary now takes place every 106 Seconds in the UK
If you've gone without CCTV or haven't upgraded your current system in a number of years, there is no better time to make the investment.
Smart CCTV offers a whole host of useful features that were never previously possible.
- Remote and instant access to recordings and live video feeds
- Clear video and audio (makes convicting potential criminals much easier)
- Live notifications (movement, camera offline, access pass used, etc)
- IP cameras can be synced with access control to begin recording whenever someone or a specific type of person (a guest/visitor) enters the building/room
- Sync camera with intruder alarm
- Ability to track specific people across multiple sites (making conviction of a specific subject easier)
Reduced Insurance & Premiums
Having CCTV footage from around your premises is ideal when dealing with any insurance claims and can be highly beneficial for your case
Many insurance companies know that CCTV systems will increase your business' security and therefore you could benefit from a reduction in your premiums as your premises will be deemed a lower security risk.
Peace of Mind
Peace of mind is a surprisingly large but often overlooked benefit when thinking about adopting CCTV. The ability to monitor all of your premises from one device eliminates the worry about having any recordings of incidents, and if you also have out-of-hours monitoring you know that your premises are protected even when no one is there. This can reduce your stress outside of work and allow you to really relax.
Opting for an IP CCTV system allows the video and audio your cameras pick up to be transmitted to a laptop or mobile of your choice, perfect for those nights when you just need that peace of mind without having to go all the way to your site.
Adopt CCTV with Ease Using an Experienced Provider
"From the top of entrustIT to the bottom, both managers and staff understand the importance of being 'always on'. - This promise is taken very seriously, the business implications of downtime are understood and if there are ever any problems, entrust IT will throw everything at it" - Darren Woolsgrove - Chief Operating Officer - Harvey Jones Kitchens.
Everyone wants their business to have improved security so what stops them from adopting CCTV? knowing what hardware is the right fit, how to access, download and share recordings and how implementation and management works are all the big questions that stop people from making the leap into improved site security.
Luckily for businesses that are 'on the fence' entrust IT are able to handle the complete installation of your Cloud CCTV service. Once you have chosen or we have recommended a camera, our engineers can install them for you on your premises.
Our deployment process is as follows:
- Site evaluation and system design to accommodate your specific needs
- Installation of cabling for power, network connections and other components
- installation of IP camera hardware and software
- System configuration
- Once the cameras are installed we also offer expert aftercare as standard to ensure that your camera infrastructure runs smoothly and continues providing results:
- Ongoing system maintenance
- Technical support
- Seamless integration with your existing network
entrust IT have nearly a dozen years of experience in providing cloud services and has implemented successful CCTV systems in countless numbers of our business clients
CCTV is the biggest deterrent to potential criminals and these days not having CCTV makes you an enticing target for criminals. Instant monitoring, confident prosecution, innovative smart features, and most importantly peace of mind, are just a few of the benefits having an up-to-date CCTV system gives you.
Don't leave the fate of your business up to chance, put the right safeguard in place, because as Jordan Rivchun, leader at retail solutions & strategy has said, "you don't need CCTV until you do, and then it's too late". Don't leave it up to chance, find out how we can be the IT partner that helps you bring your on-site security up-to-date. Please feel free to get in contact on 0330 002 0045 or email enquiries@entrustit.co.uk to be put in contact with one of our experienced and friendly consultants.
