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Whether a residential estate, industrial park or shopping mall – the installation of security cameras provides an extra line of security and peace of mind for residents, employees, owners and customers. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why security camera installation is important for commercial properties, as well as describe the need for quality installation and cable set-up.
Commercial Properties | A Target For Criminals
Commercial properties such as factories or industrial parks are often the targets of petty theft, either from within the companies themselves (an inside job) or opportunists seeking entry along the boundary lines with the aim to steal company equipment, car batteries, motors, solar panels or even lightbulbs. As a business owner or property manager, the installation of security cameras is one of the best ways to identify trespassers, and weak points or act as a deterrent to potential criminals, therefore protecting your assets and property.
Why Should Security Camera Installation Form Part of Your Defence?
At Another Dimension, we believe that, particularly when forming part of an offsite monitoring system, security camera installation can play a very proactive role in the fight against crime. We covered this topic at length in our previous blog, “The Benefits Of 24/7 Offsite Monitoring”, with the advantages including:
- The overcoming of human limitations related to in-person guarding. (i.e. guards cannot patrol all areas at once.)
- Cost-effectiveness (fewer in-person guards required at one time)
- Security cameras act as a deterrent – making intruders think twice at the thought that their actions are potentially being watched.
- Property managers are provided with a comprehensive bird’s eye view to help identify points of entry.
The Importance of Proper Installation
When installing security cameras, it’s important to have an installer who values quality – both in terms of the camera equipment used and the level of quality of the cabling setup. The use of subpar equipment and cabling can lead to video degradation and loss of signal, leading to poor performance and security.
Our team is aware that every step in the process of securing your property is essential, requiring due diligence and oversite. It’s for this reason that Another Dimension proudly offers installation as a service to guarantee our client’s installations that are performed well, are owner-managed, and has a level of accountability – with your security end goal in mind.
Our in-house team is trained in the correct setup to ensure the best possible performance, and will either install equipment from our recommended supplier – Hikvision cameras – or, where possible, will work with your existing third-party equipment.
Our installation team is trained in performing the following:
- The cabling and trenching required for cameras and networks.
- The set-up of both primary and backup power sources to ensure that the systems run during power outages or load shedding.
- Linking camera equipment to the internet.
- The networking of monitoring equipment.
- Connecting systems to our remote-control room.
- The installation of equipment onto new or existing infrastructure
We offer security camera installation, service, and support in Durban, KZN and beyond. Our team of experts can outfit your commercial property with a customized security solution that will provide you with much-needed peace of mind.
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