Keeping employees and assets safe is an important, though sometimes complicated, aspect of commercial business operations. The good news is that today’s technology has made incredible advances in security applications and commercial video surveillance. The bad news is that businesses in Austin, TX need to incorporate a robust security system now, more than ever.

Unfortunately, the crime rate in this beautiful, thriving city is rising faster than the population is growing. By the end of July 2021, Austin reported 48 homicides—tying the total number of homicides that occurred in 2020. Yet, despite these statistics, Austin is the hottest market for commercial real estate investment in the U.S., designated the new high-tech hub.

Let’s look at how both established and new businesses, as well as large corporations, are protecting their staff and property with the latest in integrated commercial video surveillance systems.

In most audio, video, and communication technologies, there has been an inexorable trend toward digital formats and platforms. The reasons are manifold, but the overarching advantage of digital technology is the ease of processing vast amounts of data and the ever-increasing processing power available to manage it. Keep reading below to see how IP and digital technology have affected commercial video surveillance solutions and what it means for your San Antonio, TX installations.

In World War Two, an incredible amount of innovation was unleashed to fight the war. Of course, unfortunately, much of it unleashed the most fearsome weapons the world has ever seen. But the same technology also contributed to good when used in the right ways.

The nuclear technology harnessed by the Manhattan Project powers a vital part of the U.S. defense system like aircraft carriers and submarines and is a major source for electricity in many countries. The rocket technology pioneered then formed the genesis of the U.S Space program. Penicillin, radar, pressurized airplane cabins, radio communication, computing, and much more advanced rapidly from sheer need out of the conflict.

In a world of rapidly advancing technology, the COVID-19 crisis is creating another rush of innovation to combat the disease, from faster testing and fast-tracking vaccines to using big data to track and anticipate the spread.

One of the most interesting innovations in this crisis is in body temperature detection cameras, which have been dubbed “fever detectors” and “coronavirus cameras.” The detection of fever is already being employed in various workplaces as a way to ensure that sick workers are sent home and do not infect others. While all fevers are not COVID-19 related, it is one of the most telltale symptoms. To the extent that these systems help to quickly detect potential fevers in a nonintrusive way, it can help curb the spread of the disease and even get a leg up on a new outbreak.

Should you employ temperature cameras as part of your commercial video surveillance system in your Waco, TX organization? There are differences in these systems that are important to know to see if it is right for you. Read on to learn more.

 Commercial video surveillance is a vital tool to protect your Houston, TX building at any time. On occasions when there is significant economic and social upheaval, it's more important than ever to have a robust security solution in place to protect your investment. Police agencies surveyed during the 2008 financial crisis reported up to a 44 percent increase in crime.

Exacerbating the problem, many agencies then see their budgets cut as market uncertainty grows. The onus falls on business owners to come up with their own ways to counter a potential rise in crime. How can you do this when you may be facing budget constraints as well? Employing a surveillance system is a great way to limit crime in your area.