It’s easy to make assumptions about how the most basic components of a video surveillance system function. If you’re designing or updating a system, these assumptions can be dangerous to your new design. For example, if you have a challenging lighting environment—and most applications do—it’s easy to see daytime images from the recommended camera and [...]
May 10, 2019 Birmingham, AL – Vision Security Technologies is excited to announce being ranked 45th on the Security InfoWatch 2019 Security Business Fast50. The Fast50 is a rankings and market research feature in Security Business open to all North American security integrators. The companies ranked in the annual Security Business Fast50 are recognized and ranked based on [...]
Design and installation of a security system or comprehensive unified solution may often be a “checklist” item that’s heavily influenced by price and the expediency of the moment. For many organizations however, security programs are critical. It’s paramount to select a trusted security integration partner. Experienced and credentialed partners protect and secure employees, visitors, and [...]
The security industry is deeply concerned with cybersecurity. Multiple security device manufacturers are known to be operating from China and other untrusted regions. The United States government and other entities have taken a hard look at country of origin given the recently publicized risks of using devices from those countries. It’s no surprise to the [...]
Planning is crucial to a security system upgrade or a new unified solution design. This is especially true for IP video surveillance systems, and virtually every system in your security solution requires that IT staff be involved at some level. As a result, IT has a few things they want you to know before you [...]
The planning and installation phases are time consuming and heavy on the budget. Because of this, less consideration—and budget—is invested in post-installation support. And yet, the post-installation support is what protects the original investment. Various organizational stakeholders, from the security director to the finance department, may view preventive maintenance as an expense that can be [...]
Security systems require regularly scheduled service updates. When a manufacturer releases a critical software or firmware update, immediate action is required. Without a plan, you may be vulnerable. Maintenance plans prevent delays and missed updates. Typically, when a critical firmware notification is released by a manufacturer, the end user isn’t notified directly. It’s important to [...]
Security systems absolutely have to operate properly. From security cameras to motion detectors, systems require ongoing service. Sometimes it’s scheduled maintenance, and other times a technical problem occurs. Without a streamlined communication path, maintenance responses can be delayed. For example, when a critical camera stops working at night or on the weekend, the system user [...]
Security systems are installed to protect an organization. But . . . What protects the security system as it ages? An unprotected security investment leads to unknown vulnerabilities. Cameras and access control card readers can malfunction or stop working entirely. The struggle is understandable. Security teams want as much protection as their budget can buy, [...]
Upon completion of an installation, Vision Security Technologies can provide system operation training for your appointed personnel so that you are well educated on the proper use of your new system. Additional system training may be scheduled upon request and may also be provided with a system change or addition. Vision partners with our manufacturers [...]
