4 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Video Surveillance Solution

How long has it been since you assessed your video surveillance solution? With the rate of technology advancements, your current solution may already be obsolete from the time you installed it in your Austin, TX business. You need to be prepared to meet today’s new and complex security threats with a state-of-the-art surveillance solution that provides comprehensive protection for your property, data and employees.

Don’t be lulled into a sense of complacency simply because your current solution is “fine.” Keep reading to learn four signs that it’s time to upgrade your video surveillance system.

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1. Your Monitoring Capabilities Are Reactive, Not Proactive

If a break-in or theft occurred on your property, how long would it take you to find out — a few hours? A few days? How many hours of video footage would you have to sift through to find the incident? A modern surveillance system integrated with advanced video management software proactively triggers notifications and alerts using motion detection, facial recognition, license plate recognition, and other AI capabilities. You can receive an alert on your smartphone while an event is happening, allowing you to take swift action and possibly apprehend a criminal while they’re still on the scene.     

2. You Have Limited Access

Do you have to be on-site to access and watch surveillance footage with a computer or DVR? Modern video management solutions allow you to access, control, and monitor camera footage remotely from a smartphone app or web browser, from anywhere in the world.    

3. You Need More Storage Space

Local storage with a DVR or NVR system can be incredibly risky — if a burglar damages or unplugs your hardware, you could lose hours of recorded video footage. Now is the time to consider cloud-based solutions that offer scalable storage options and off-site data backup.

4. Your Cameras Are Old

Cameras with low resolution and grainy or fuzzy image quality defeat the purpose of having a surveillance system. Why bother recording a break in if the police can’t get a visual description of the suspect from the video footage? Camera technology has advanced significantly since the early days of security cameras — modern IP cameras have HD and 4K resolution, pan-tilt-zoom capabilities, and day/night vision for clear, detailed footage any time of day.

Let ASAP Security Services handle all your commercial video surveillance and security needs. We have wide-ranging experience installing state-of-the-art solutions for commercial organizations in Austin and across Texas. Schedule a consultation with us by calling (877) 418-ASAP, filling out our contact form, or starting a live chat with us. We look forward to working with you!