CCTV - From Analog to Digital Video:
Applications and Advances in Surveillance
CCTV - From Analog to Digital Video:
Applications and Advances in Surveillance
October 20-23, 2008
New Orleans, Louisiana
A lot has changed since 1942
Hard to believe it’s been that long since this technology was used the first time. The fact that these systems have become not only an integral part of today's physical security program, but a tool used by law enforcement and private security forces as well, makes keeping current nonnegotiable. Explore what’s on the horizon at this intermediate-level program—an exciting, intense combination of technology- and applications-focused presentations.
This education-packed program focuses on video systems, video analytics, video system management, and systems installation best practices—just to mention a few. Everyone stands to benefit from staying up-to-the-minute: corporate security directors, casino security operators, security installation specifiers, maintenance superintendents.
This program is a must-attend for anyone using
or designing a video surveillance system!
https://www.asisonline.org/store/program_detail.xml?id=80680587#benefits
http://www.cradle.com
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
What to look for in a Security system in this internet era?
Security of any business is becoming a critical factor to improve your business operations. If an incident occurs, the security guards are your first level decision makers with limited information and authority. Decision makers are informed after a time delay with little and with very little details available. Failure to meet the needs of growing multi-location businesses or executives on the move is one of the major investments.
Same time how to select proper Video Surveillance System for your business is a major concern. Indian market is flooded with Taiwan, Chinese, Korean and Some Indian products and there are multiple options available to choose from. Usually, when you go to a vendor selling security products you do not know what to ask for and one might end up with a wrong product.
Product technology has transitioned from old days CCTV camera to latest sophisticated
IP Based intelligent Video Surveillance systems (Networked Video Surveillance Systems). As market is enjoying the Benefits of internet and IT as whole, now a lot could be expected our of the security systems fitted in your facility.
IP camera systems are good entry level option. If you’re your need one or two camera and would like to monitor remotely IP cameras are nice choice. There are multiple varieties are IP cameras in the market.
But for multiple camera systems , IP cameras do not stream video over the Internet properly. So your need is for more than one camera then you should know that these are the factors that you should consider and ask the vendor the right questions and then make a wise decision according to your budget and requirement.
You should go for a networked surveillance system even if you do not have an internet connection because you can view it locally anyways and you have the option of connecting it to the internet for remote viewing anytime in future. Since the price difference between the traditional CCTV and networked Video Surveillance Unit will be only about 20% more. You will spend on the cameras and wiring any ways.
What you should look in a security product - that is advanced CCTV or Video Surveillance System
1. Storage capacity of DVRs– Make sure your systems provides you adequate days and months of storage for all of your cameras.
2. Secure Access - The IP Video Surveillance System should provide Secure Access – when you are accessing you location over the internet it should have secure access over the VPN (Virtual Private Network). So that there is less or no possibility that anybody can hack your location and get visibility into your facility, shop or business.
3. Extensible Storage - The IP Video Surveillance System should provide Extensible Storage. One should be able to add the storage so that one can save the important data for multiple days or months as required. Also one should be able to save such data over the LAN at different location for security reasons. One should be able to have the option of having extendible Storage through NAS and RAID.
4. Scalable -The networked Surveillance System should be Scaleable and should be able to add local and remote cameras. So the system should be scalable to add cameras and also the storage via NAS and RAID.
5. Different Types of Cameras Support - You might need to use night vision and PTZ cameras. The networked surveillance system should support PTZ cameras and also one should be able to operate the cameras over the Internet and should be able to Pan and Zoom the camera.
6. MPEG4 and H.264 Industry Standard Compliant - The Networked Video Surveillance should be built using the industry standards of MPEG 4 and H.264. One should pay attention to this because many companies might claim to have these but in reality one should see that they are following the standards because this will save you in operating costs and you will need less storage and disk space.
7. Adaptation to Local Internet Band with - The Networked Video Surveillance should adapt to available Internet band with and should not be rigid. If this feature is not there then you will not be able to watch the video at all on fluctuating Internet band with. This will help you to get access from anywhere and anytime.
8. Viewing Multiple Videos over the net in Real Time- If all the above mentioned technologies are used in the product then one should be able to see multiple videos streaming real time on 256 Broad band connections or even on 126 Kbps wireless connections to the laptop.
9. Dynamic DNS Support - The Networked Video Surveillance should provide Dynamic DNS support. This will save you running cost of purchasing Static IP and also many Internet providers especially in developing countries do not proved static IP.
10. Inter-operability over different platforms - Inter-operability with various clients Apple, PDAs, Windows and Linux. So you should be able to access your premises on various types of mobile and stationary equipment and also over multiple technology platforms.
11. Video Management Software - The networked Surveillance System should give have Intelligent video management software that gives administrative rights at various levels so that the owner can assign the appropriate access rights to the appropriate person.
12. Intelligent UPS support – The system should turn off safely when the power supply goes off and it comes on UPS.
13. Preserve latest video in case of sudden power loss- the networked Surveillance System should be able to save the latest data when sudden power loss happens.
14. Local Supply and Support – The system should have local supply and support.
15. Warranty- Make sure that the CCTV, DVR or NVSS has one year warranty and that they will give you the new unit if there is a problem with in one year and you should be able to purchase extended warranty for less than 25% of the product value. This is important because the system can fail and you can loose all your investment in less than a year.
16. User Manual- User Manual should be available with the product. If somebody is purchasing a card and building a system on a cheap computer this may not be there.
17. The system should have the capability and option to record only on motion to save on hard disk and avoid unwanted recording.
18. The system should raise an alert when the camera is not working or is being disconnected for any reason.
19. The system should generate alerts via emails and / or SMS when there is motion and on intrusion or user defined events.
20. Also make sure that the system will work with your existing wiring and cameras so you do not have to incur that cost again if you are replacing your old CCTV unit. You may end up replacing some old cameras with the better cameras and might want to use some night vision or PTZ cameras according to your need.
As you can see that it is not easy to select the proper CCTV (networked) or Networked Video Surveillance System. There is a lot of choice and price range in the market.
We wish you all the best. If you are in mid-market (6 to 64cameras) or higher market (100 +and looking for a Solution can send you a list of products that we recommend. Send us an email at videosurveillance1@gmail.com.
Same time how to select proper Video Surveillance System for your business is a major concern. Indian market is flooded with Taiwan, Chinese, Korean and Some Indian products and there are multiple options available to choose from. Usually, when you go to a vendor selling security products you do not know what to ask for and one might end up with a wrong product.
Product technology has transitioned from old days CCTV camera to latest sophisticated
IP Based intelligent Video Surveillance systems (Networked Video Surveillance Systems). As market is enjoying the Benefits of internet and IT as whole, now a lot could be expected our of the security systems fitted in your facility.
IP camera systems are good entry level option. If you’re your need one or two camera and would like to monitor remotely IP cameras are nice choice. There are multiple varieties are IP cameras in the market.
But for multiple camera systems , IP cameras do not stream video over the Internet properly. So your need is for more than one camera then you should know that these are the factors that you should consider and ask the vendor the right questions and then make a wise decision according to your budget and requirement.
You should go for a networked surveillance system even if you do not have an internet connection because you can view it locally anyways and you have the option of connecting it to the internet for remote viewing anytime in future. Since the price difference between the traditional CCTV and networked Video Surveillance Unit will be only about 20% more. You will spend on the cameras and wiring any ways.
What you should look in a security product - that is advanced CCTV or Video Surveillance System
1. Storage capacity of DVRs– Make sure your systems provides you adequate days and months of storage for all of your cameras.
2. Secure Access - The IP Video Surveillance System should provide Secure Access – when you are accessing you location over the internet it should have secure access over the VPN (Virtual Private Network). So that there is less or no possibility that anybody can hack your location and get visibility into your facility, shop or business.
3. Extensible Storage - The IP Video Surveillance System should provide Extensible Storage. One should be able to add the storage so that one can save the important data for multiple days or months as required. Also one should be able to save such data over the LAN at different location for security reasons. One should be able to have the option of having extendible Storage through NAS and RAID.
4. Scalable -The networked Surveillance System should be Scaleable and should be able to add local and remote cameras. So the system should be scalable to add cameras and also the storage via NAS and RAID.
5. Different Types of Cameras Support - You might need to use night vision and PTZ cameras. The networked surveillance system should support PTZ cameras and also one should be able to operate the cameras over the Internet and should be able to Pan and Zoom the camera.
6. MPEG4 and H.264 Industry Standard Compliant - The Networked Video Surveillance should be built using the industry standards of MPEG 4 and H.264. One should pay attention to this because many companies might claim to have these but in reality one should see that they are following the standards because this will save you in operating costs and you will need less storage and disk space.
7. Adaptation to Local Internet Band with - The Networked Video Surveillance should adapt to available Internet band with and should not be rigid. If this feature is not there then you will not be able to watch the video at all on fluctuating Internet band with. This will help you to get access from anywhere and anytime.
8. Viewing Multiple Videos over the net in Real Time- If all the above mentioned technologies are used in the product then one should be able to see multiple videos streaming real time on 256 Broad band connections or even on 126 Kbps wireless connections to the laptop.
9. Dynamic DNS Support - The Networked Video Surveillance should provide Dynamic DNS support. This will save you running cost of purchasing Static IP and also many Internet providers especially in developing countries do not proved static IP.
10. Inter-operability over different platforms - Inter-operability with various clients Apple, PDAs, Windows and Linux. So you should be able to access your premises on various types of mobile and stationary equipment and also over multiple technology platforms.
11. Video Management Software - The networked Surveillance System should give have Intelligent video management software that gives administrative rights at various levels so that the owner can assign the appropriate access rights to the appropriate person.
12. Intelligent UPS support – The system should turn off safely when the power supply goes off and it comes on UPS.
13. Preserve latest video in case of sudden power loss- the networked Surveillance System should be able to save the latest data when sudden power loss happens.
14. Local Supply and Support – The system should have local supply and support.
15. Warranty- Make sure that the CCTV, DVR or NVSS has one year warranty and that they will give you the new unit if there is a problem with in one year and you should be able to purchase extended warranty for less than 25% of the product value. This is important because the system can fail and you can loose all your investment in less than a year.
16. User Manual- User Manual should be available with the product. If somebody is purchasing a card and building a system on a cheap computer this may not be there.
17. The system should have the capability and option to record only on motion to save on hard disk and avoid unwanted recording.
18. The system should raise an alert when the camera is not working or is being disconnected for any reason.
19. The system should generate alerts via emails and / or SMS when there is motion and on intrusion or user defined events.
20. Also make sure that the system will work with your existing wiring and cameras so you do not have to incur that cost again if you are replacing your old CCTV unit. You may end up replacing some old cameras with the better cameras and might want to use some night vision or PTZ cameras according to your need.
As you can see that it is not easy to select the proper CCTV (networked) or Networked Video Surveillance System. There is a lot of choice and price range in the market.
We wish you all the best. If you are in mid-market (6 to 64cameras) or higher market (100 +and looking for a Solution can send you a list of products that we recommend. Send us an email at videosurveillance1@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Do you think a mobile Networked Video Surveillance is a useful device in Ambulance, Bus or car?
Mobile networked Video Surveillance System for Ambulances and buses and cars is going to be necessary in near future.
Comments (8)
Matthew Huskins
Applications and Estimation
Yes, it will be an area of integration for cities with metro wide CCTV systems in place, for school and metro buses it will be for internal security, for ambulances, parking violation enforcement vehicles and patrol cars it will be LPR, which can integrate GPS. if an Amber Alerts is issued these systems can pull in data that has been collected and give coordinates for the vehicle last known place,
Posted 7 days ago
Matthew Huskins
Applications and Estimation
Genetec's AutoVu mobile and fixed LPR solution http://www.genetec.com/english/solutions/autovu/mobile.aspx
Posted 7 days ago
Jaya Patil
Advanced Networked Video Surveillance Systems Provider- (NVSS) - Next version of CCTV and DVR
hello,
Do visit our website at www.cradle.com and look at our mobile solution.
We are just launching the solution first in India and then expanding.
http://www.cradle.com/mobile_dvr.html
Regards
Tao zhou
System developer at Aberdeen Techinical Services, UK
mobile video surveillance is an expanding area but the main issue I think is streaming speed. It is probably not good enough if the viewer can only see a "slide show".
Posted 4 days ago
Jesse Frye
Regional Sales Manager (West) for March Networks
Yes, mobile solutions have proven to be valuable on businesses and of course in police cars. I can see the value in Ambulance, but in private automobiles I just do not see the value until we can reduce the cost of mobile units. But then comes the problem with privacy issues when installing them in private vehicles. March Networks has done a pretty good job lately in this market, and also have light rail and freight train products, which have been extremely valuable to the train companies.
Posted 4 days ago
Mike Juge
Video Surveillance Systems Architect, Project and Business Manager
thinking a little outside of the box, Sprint has one of the faster networks for data, EVDO. I'm still not convinced it's that great, but you can stream 2-3fps depending on file size. With that said, a mobile unit that can take advantage of the cell system where EVDO or comparable network is in place and has good coverage, and can sniff for lost connections to self-heal, has a very high value and market for school systems, as well as municipal and law enfocement. Video can be transmitted with minimal latency (defined as 2-8 seconds over a cell system) to central offices. The networks will only get better, adding to the value of the system.
Mattew Huskins and I live in Tornado Alley, and we are already seeing this technology in action with the new stations where the storm chasers are sending live video at 5-8fps over satellite to the news stations for live broadcast. The company that designed and supplies this equipment has developed the same capabilitys over the EVDO network.
The mobile Telemed applications are enourmous. 1st responders can use the system to transmit data to secondary teams for a quicker and more precise situation evaluation and shorten response times to get the proper personnel and equipment on the scene. Hospitals can use the video to monitor the EMT's activities and iinteractions with the patient in the ambulance while in route.
The benefits for disaster teams would save lives, time and money by having the same accelerated situation analysis capabilities.
Just some thoughts.
Posted 4 days ago
Tao zhou
System developer at Aberdeen Techinical Services, UK
There are plenty of "Mobile DVR" available these days. They are compact version of the standard DVR with special case (shock absorbing) and high recording frame rate (to record video with fast moving background). However they only record video from the on board cameras. Some Mobile DVR has got option of GPRS transmission but I never seen one in action.
Does anyone know a mobile system that uses W-CDMA to transfer video? How good is it?
Posted 3 days ago
Rachel Khanna
Management Consultant at Cradle Technologies
Many police cruisers are already implementing this technology with great success. Buses are showing a real need for this, especially school buses to monitor students. Ambulances would probably benefit the most though, increasing response time and accuracy as one of the other posts mentioned.
Posted 1 day ago
Mobile networked Video Surveillance System for Ambulances and buses and cars is going to be necessary in near future.
Comments (8)
Matthew Huskins
Applications and Estimation
Yes, it will be an area of integration for cities with metro wide CCTV systems in place, for school and metro buses it will be for internal security, for ambulances, parking violation enforcement vehicles and patrol cars it will be LPR, which can integrate GPS. if an Amber Alerts is issued these systems can pull in data that has been collected and give coordinates for the vehicle last known place,
Posted 7 days ago
Matthew Huskins
Applications and Estimation
Genetec's AutoVu mobile and fixed LPR solution http://www.genetec.com/english/solutions/autovu/mobile.aspx
Posted 7 days ago
Jaya Patil
Advanced Networked Video Surveillance Systems Provider- (NVSS) - Next version of CCTV and DVR
hello,
Do visit our website at www.cradle.com and look at our mobile solution.
We are just launching the solution first in India and then expanding.
http://www.cradle.com/mobile_dvr.html
Regards
Tao zhou
System developer at Aberdeen Techinical Services, UK
mobile video surveillance is an expanding area but the main issue I think is streaming speed. It is probably not good enough if the viewer can only see a "slide show".
Posted 4 days ago
Jesse Frye
Regional Sales Manager (West) for March Networks
Yes, mobile solutions have proven to be valuable on businesses and of course in police cars. I can see the value in Ambulance, but in private automobiles I just do not see the value until we can reduce the cost of mobile units. But then comes the problem with privacy issues when installing them in private vehicles. March Networks has done a pretty good job lately in this market, and also have light rail and freight train products, which have been extremely valuable to the train companies.
Posted 4 days ago
Mike Juge
Video Surveillance Systems Architect, Project and Business Manager
thinking a little outside of the box, Sprint has one of the faster networks for data, EVDO. I'm still not convinced it's that great, but you can stream 2-3fps depending on file size. With that said, a mobile unit that can take advantage of the cell system where EVDO or comparable network is in place and has good coverage, and can sniff for lost connections to self-heal, has a very high value and market for school systems, as well as municipal and law enfocement. Video can be transmitted with minimal latency (defined as 2-8 seconds over a cell system) to central offices. The networks will only get better, adding to the value of the system.
Mattew Huskins and I live in Tornado Alley, and we are already seeing this technology in action with the new stations where the storm chasers are sending live video at 5-8fps over satellite to the news stations for live broadcast. The company that designed and supplies this equipment has developed the same capabilitys over the EVDO network.
The mobile Telemed applications are enourmous. 1st responders can use the system to transmit data to secondary teams for a quicker and more precise situation evaluation and shorten response times to get the proper personnel and equipment on the scene. Hospitals can use the video to monitor the EMT's activities and iinteractions with the patient in the ambulance while in route.
The benefits for disaster teams would save lives, time and money by having the same accelerated situation analysis capabilities.
Just some thoughts.
Posted 4 days ago
Tao zhou
System developer at Aberdeen Techinical Services, UK
There are plenty of "Mobile DVR" available these days. They are compact version of the standard DVR with special case (shock absorbing) and high recording frame rate (to record video with fast moving background). However they only record video from the on board cameras. Some Mobile DVR has got option of GPRS transmission but I never seen one in action.
Does anyone know a mobile system that uses W-CDMA to transfer video? How good is it?
Posted 3 days ago
Rachel Khanna
Management Consultant at Cradle Technologies
Many police cruisers are already implementing this technology with great success. Buses are showing a real need for this, especially school buses to monitor students. Ambulances would probably benefit the most though, increasing response time and accuracy as one of the other posts mentioned.
Posted 1 day ago
Networked Video Surveillance is actually a lifestyle product that will make your life better and you can monitor many business affairs remotely?
Networked Video Surveillance is actually a lifestyle product that will make your life better and you can monitor many of your business affairs remotely. Is that true in your opinion?
Enterprise Regional Sales Manager at Verint
Like many technologies, Networked Video Surveillance can be quite a blessing. Whether home or business, it makes a lot of sense to have the capability. The danger is companies setting the expectations that just because they have a connection to the DVR, NVR, or other, doesn't mean they will see video at 30FPS 4CIF (or heaven forbid, megapixel!).
D Chandler
Consultant at BCSS
I agree. Network video enables remote monitoring so people have an option not to travel miles away to check their premises, businesses, etc... and then spend more time on those work requiring intelligence instead of on travelling. Great.
Posted 1 day ago
Pete Carletti
Distributor Sales at TOA Electronics, Inc.
Not only can Network Video Surveillance let you monitor, but from a business perspective, it greatly enhances the ability for more effective/cost effective operations management - people, products, marketing merchandising, etc.
Posted 13 hours ago
Jaya Patil
Advanced Networked Video Surveillance Systems Provider- (NVSS) - Next version of CCTV and DVR-
seeing is believing and when the upper management or owner has a 24 by 7 visibility in what is going on at his office or facility that certainly gives him peace of mind and has total control on the multiple locations at the same time and that certainly will increase the lifestyle of a person giving him confidance that everything is in order at his work place and he can do that from anywhere and anytime.
Also he can improve his business processes remotely.
Enterprise Regional Sales Manager at Verint
Like many technologies, Networked Video Surveillance can be quite a blessing. Whether home or business, it makes a lot of sense to have the capability. The danger is companies setting the expectations that just because they have a connection to the DVR, NVR, or other, doesn't mean they will see video at 30FPS 4CIF (or heaven forbid, megapixel!).
D Chandler
Consultant at BCSS
I agree. Network video enables remote monitoring so people have an option not to travel miles away to check their premises, businesses, etc... and then spend more time on those work requiring intelligence instead of on travelling. Great.
Posted 1 day ago
Pete Carletti
Distributor Sales at TOA Electronics, Inc.
Not only can Network Video Surveillance let you monitor, but from a business perspective, it greatly enhances the ability for more effective/cost effective operations management - people, products, marketing merchandising, etc.
Posted 13 hours ago
Jaya Patil
Advanced Networked Video Surveillance Systems Provider- (NVSS) - Next version of CCTV and DVR-
seeing is believing and when the upper management or owner has a 24 by 7 visibility in what is going on at his office or facility that certainly gives him peace of mind and has total control on the multiple locations at the same time and that certainly will increase the lifestyle of a person giving him confidance that everything is in order at his work place and he can do that from anywhere and anytime.
Also he can improve his business processes remotely.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Cell phone videos accepted by 911
Police departments in New York have taken a new stance with technology at the forefront. 911 calls or emergency calls, will accept text messages, photographs taken on cell phones or videos from cell phones.
The procedure would be as follows:
1. When someone calls in, the dispatcher will take the details of the crime and assign a special code to the report if there are pertinent photos or videos taken by the caller
2. A detective will call the person with instructions on how/where to send the information
This highly increases the chances of criminals being caught in the act since the chances of being caught on civilians' cell phone videos or photos are much greater. The beauty of this is that these new rules lean on the everyday patterns of New Yorkers (text messaging and videos).
Cradle's NVSS has a superior quality video especially when its streaming over the internet. Through the CradleWatch software, you are able to view extremely high quality video on your PDA or cell phone.
The procedure would be as follows:
1. When someone calls in, the dispatcher will take the details of the crime and assign a special code to the report if there are pertinent photos or videos taken by the caller
2. A detective will call the person with instructions on how/where to send the information
This highly increases the chances of criminals being caught in the act since the chances of being caught on civilians' cell phone videos or photos are much greater. The beauty of this is that these new rules lean on the everyday patterns of New Yorkers (text messaging and videos).
Cradle's NVSS has a superior quality video especially when its streaming over the internet. Through the CradleWatch software, you are able to view extremely high quality video on your PDA or cell phone.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Surveillance helps charge 3 German terrorists
Surveillance is getting a lot of media attention lately, primarily to determine how effective it is in fighting crime. Many cities are now re-thinking their plans for more surveillance systems.
To address this, I would like to highlight an example in the news just after the labor day weekend. 3 Terrorists from Germany who were arrested last year for planned terrorist plots, have been charged with participation in foreign and domestic terrorist organizations as well as planning major bombing attacks in large German cities.
Their hope was to emulate the nightclub bombings in Bali, Indonesia to force German forces out of Afghanistan.
Surveillance tapes had recorded the suspects discussing plans to bomb a nightclub, with the hope of killing as many American tourists and German people as possible. Upon arresting the suspects, materials for making large bombs were found at the homes of these suspects.
Critics complain of the high cost of surveillance system and how they are not as useful as promised in fighting crime. But what is the value of hundreds of lives that were saved from multiple bombs, targeted at major cities?
To address this, I would like to highlight an example in the news just after the labor day weekend. 3 Terrorists from Germany who were arrested last year for planned terrorist plots, have been charged with participation in foreign and domestic terrorist organizations as well as planning major bombing attacks in large German cities.
Their hope was to emulate the nightclub bombings in Bali, Indonesia to force German forces out of Afghanistan.
Surveillance tapes had recorded the suspects discussing plans to bomb a nightclub, with the hope of killing as many American tourists and German people as possible. Upon arresting the suspects, materials for making large bombs were found at the homes of these suspects.
Critics complain of the high cost of surveillance system and how they are not as useful as promised in fighting crime. But what is the value of hundreds of lives that were saved from multiple bombs, targeted at major cities?
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
How can a security system improve my revenues?
One would tend to think that security systems are there to protect your business assets from being stolen or from fraud from occurring. These statements indicate some of the benefits of a typical security system.
But these days, the industry has undergone tremendous changes to the point where security systems are now used as a tool for BUSINESS information. What do I mean by that? Well, here are a few examples.
1. Imagine you are a manager of a bank. Yes, you need a security system to monitor high traffic areas in the bank, you want to guard against thieves at the ATM machines and you want to view your vault to ensure nothing is being taken. However, did you think of the fact that a security system while doing all of these things can also:
-monitor customer service levels (eg. what is average wait time for a customer)
-observe employees for how well they abide by bank procedures
-figure out the busiest times of the day/week/month and staff your branch accordingly
2. You own a retail shop with 3 other locations. You are primarily concerned with the safety of your inventory however you can also:
-monitor the increase in customer traffic after a new marketing/ad campaign
-figure out the highest traffic areas in your store so you can display your promotional material to the largest number of people
-help resolve customer disputes
-remotely monitor all 4 locations from the comfort of your own home/office or while traveling anywhere in the world!
These are only a few of the ways that Cradle's NVSS can help you go beyond security to increase your bottom line!
But these days, the industry has undergone tremendous changes to the point where security systems are now used as a tool for BUSINESS information. What do I mean by that? Well, here are a few examples.
1. Imagine you are a manager of a bank. Yes, you need a security system to monitor high traffic areas in the bank, you want to guard against thieves at the ATM machines and you want to view your vault to ensure nothing is being taken. However, did you think of the fact that a security system while doing all of these things can also:
-monitor customer service levels (eg. what is average wait time for a customer)
-observe employees for how well they abide by bank procedures
-figure out the busiest times of the day/week/month and staff your branch accordingly
2. You own a retail shop with 3 other locations. You are primarily concerned with the safety of your inventory however you can also:
-monitor the increase in customer traffic after a new marketing/ad campaign
-figure out the highest traffic areas in your store so you can display your promotional material to the largest number of people
-help resolve customer disputes
-remotely monitor all 4 locations from the comfort of your own home/office or while traveling anywhere in the world!
These are only a few of the ways that Cradle's NVSS can help you go beyond security to increase your bottom line!
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