For most businesses and institutions, having a security system in place is of the utmost importance. Business and institution grounds can get vandalised, theft and burglary can also occur, and accidental fires and other incidents can also lead to important loses for those who own them or are in charge. To avoid such things from happening, it is very important to implement a security system that is efficient in prevention, as well as in identifying perpetrators, if that is the case. A technology growing in importance and popularity is represented by IP cameras, as they are efficient, easy to install, and capable of providing superior picture quality.
Businesses
When the term surveillance is pronounced, images of high tech cameras following each and every move of anyone passing by come to mind. This is not far from the truth; surveillance cameras must be able to focus on whatever happens out of the ordinary, so they can capture the best quality picture and send it for storage on DVRs.
Surveillance systems are complex, and they are the most beneficial for businesses. There are many incidents and misfortunes businesses need to protect themselves against. For instance, restaurants need IP cameras with fire detection features, in case a fire breaks out in the kitchen. Shop keepers need to keep an eye open for customers and employees that may be tempted to steal. Even the sole presence of the cameras can act as a great deterrent for those that may want to get involved in criminal acts. From this point of view, these cameras are as good for prevention as they are for identifying perpetrators when an incident takes place.
Institutions
Just like businesses, public institutions need to be protected against thieves, vandals and other categories of criminals. While the banking sector comes to mind as one that truly needs surveillance at any given time, hospitals, train stations, airports and law enforcement precincts need to have access to readily available information on what happens when there is no one to physically monitor the area.
IP cameras are, by far, ideal for such systems, because they are easy to install, and the user only needs Internet connection and a computer to supervise the scene. Since they can be installed in locations that are not so easy to access otherwise, they make for a great add on to any prior security system.
Homes
Last but not least, private homes can also benefit from having their grounds supervised by the all seeing cameras. Because these cameras are wireless, they can be positioned with ease anywhere the homeowner desires. Especially when living in an area with high criminality rate, it is highly recommended to have such cameras installed on the property.
Along with high end technologies, like video analytics, any wrong doer can be identified and apprehended, and the images captured by the cameras can be used in a court of law in order to bring these perpetrators to justice, and ensure the peace of mind for homeowners everywhere.
OmniVision has been operating for over 14 years and has designed 1000’s of electronic surveillance and security solutions including CCTV & Alarm Systems. For more information visit www.omnivision.net.au
