Surveillance is an essential component of any school. Keeping an eye on grounds, buildings, and the actions of those who occupy them ensures everyone’s safety.

Not so long ago, a school could lock the doors at the end of the day or employ a guard to walk the grounds. While these deterrents do provide some security measures, today’s threats present themselves at all hours and ever more creative ways. Locks can be compromised easily, and the administrative staff cannot always at the right place at the right time.

A remote surveillance system provides a complement to existing services while offering a more comprehensive approach to create a safer facility. Are you intrigued by how you can have better control of your River Oaks, TX schools? Read below to find out more.

When it comes to technology, both hardware and software, there tend to be two models: proprietary and open systems.  The proprietary model is not necessarily a bad one; it depends on the technology's interoperability with other solutions. For example, if you are reading this blog on an iPhone, iPad, or Macintosh computer, you are on a proprietary platform.

Is a proprietary platform like Apple a negative? It depends on your objectives. Apple platforms have a vast range of applications and support standards that make them interoperable with many other devices, making them hugely popular for both personal and business use. However, if you want to upgrade Apple hardware over time – such as adding memory – you see that with all but a couple of exceptions, that is nearly impossible with their current products.

When it comes to vital security systems like access control for your Corpus Christi, TX facilities, it pays to look for systems that don't lock you into proprietary hardware and software. Unlike general-purpose computing platforms (like Apple and Microsoft) that may be proprietary but have incorporated extensive interoperability and standards, specific-purpose solutions don't always take an open approach. Let's look at three ways open architectures for access control can keep your access control options more…open.

Today, there are plenty of commercial automation technologies available to help you manage your office buildings more efficiently. One of the simplest devices you can deploy in your Austin, TX business location is occupancy sensors, which use infrared radiation, sound waves, or a combination to detect the presence of people in a room.

Sensors range in sophistication from identifying a living presence to accurately counting the number of people in the room. Why is knowing this information useful? Because with the right systems and integrations in place, your business can use occupancy sensors to help reduce heating, cooling, and lighting costs, maintain building cleanliness, and analyze space utilization. Keep reading to learn more.

Commercial surveillance is an essential component of comprehensive building security for businesses of all sizes. Surveillance helps reduce the risk of theft and crime occurring on your property, but it’s only effective when you have the components of your system designed and installed correctly.

ASAP Security Services has been in the security and surveillance business for years, and we’ve seen plenty of organizations attempt a DIY commercial security camera installation to avoid the costs of hiring a professional. We’ve also seen plenty of mistakes arise from first-timers building a new system from scratch.

Don’t let that happen at your Waco, TX business — keep reading to learn three common mistakes to avoid.