Security
Reducing Springtime Crime with Video Surveillance in Washington State
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it’s common to see an uptick in crimes against businesses. Enterprises of all types are at risk of being targeted; this shifts the focus on turning profits by year’s end, to protecting those profits from springtime crime with video surveillance. Washington state businesses can use…
Read MoreChoosing Cloud Video Surveillance in Washington State
Choosing security cameras is only the beginning of protecting your business with video surveillance; the next step is choosing a storage method for your video. In previous eras, the most popular methods of storing security footage were digital video recorder (DVR) and network video recorder (NVR). Here is information on the difference between DVR and…
Read MoreWhy Add Video Verification to Your Business Security
As experts in electronic business security for Washington state, we have found that some of the most common challenges to business security can be solved with video verification. Video verification is a service that we highly recommend to our commercial customers; it’s an additional step to alarm monitoring that can make a major impact on your security strategy.
Read MoreKeeping it local: Large independent security company buys Mountlake Terrace competitor
Seattle-based Guardian Security Systems on Wednesday announced it has closed on the acquisition of Absolute Security Alarms of Mountlake Terrace.
Read MoreFighting Catalytic Converter Theft with Video Surveillance in Washington State
Catalytic converter theft has been rampant across the country for the past several years. During the onset of the pandemic, catalytic converter theft jumped by 325%, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). In 2022, more than a dozen states are introducing legislation to crack down on the crime in the past year. In March, Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1815 into Washington state law.
Read MoreInteractive Security from Any Location
Even if you’re among the most dedicated business owners or managers, you simply can’t be everywhere at once. With our interactive security platform, you don’t have to be. The idea behind our Interactive Services for businesses is to help businesses like yours send the message that, “The boss is always in.” This makes a major impact on your security, but it also improves employee productivity and helps to smooth out the everyday wrinkles in any busy enterprise.
Read More3 Security Technology Investments for 2021
For retailers looking ahead to 2021, budgets may be tightened and the need to maximize ROI will be critical. But because threats of theft, burglary and violence surged in 2020, it’s also critical for retailers to continue making investments in security technology. Here are three suggestions that retailers can consider as they prioritize their budgets for next year.
Read MoreWellcam: Keeping Your Family Safe and Connected When You Can’t Be There
Today’s world is different than the one we grew up in. Families are busier and more active, so it’s harder to visit parents and grandparents who don’t live close to us. As the current global events keep us further apart, we must rely on technology now more than ever. Security technology like Alarm.com’s Wellcam helps us keep connected to our relatives when we can’t be there.
Read MoreWhy Installing Fake Security Cameras is a Bad Idea
Let’s face it. Sometimes humans aren’t the brightest. Criminals will do the craziest things, even in sight of a camera. So, if you’re thinking of installing fake cameras at your business or home to deter crime, think again.
Read MoreVideo Surveillance: Solutions for Hazardous Environments
Basic Surveillance Options Many companies assume that a few surveillance cameras are enough to protect their business. There are often unseen costs associated with this. You may need to weatherproof your cameras, install additional cooling equipment to reduce heat associated with sun exposure or you may need dust filters to reduce the impact of pollutants.…
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