Owning a business is stressful, but a simple way to relieve some of that stress can be through installing a security system. Obtaining one can result in lower insurance costs, a safer environment for your employees and overall, peace of mind. Like any home system, a commercial security system is designed to monitor staff and detect unauthorized entry into a building or certain areas within the building. There are many things to consider when investing in a commercial security system.

Employee Accessibility

Certain employees may only have access to certain areas. It could be based on the time of day or maybe specific employees just don’t have clearance to enter. Either way, you have the ability to block or allow access when it best suits your company’s needs.

Video Surveillance

Whether it’s installed in your home or business, video surveillance is an important asset when you want to keep an eye on your property. For businesses specifically, being able to log into your security system any time to monitor the grounds or your employees is important for the safety and integrity of your business. For optimal coverage, place cameras at every entrance and exit point of your business. Commercial security cameras can cost anywhere from $100 to $1,000, depending on the technology, features and overall build quality.

Data Collection

You never know when something surprising or detrimental will happen to your business, which is why storing data collected from your security system is vital. When unexpected incidents
happen, you want to have easy access to camera footage and access logs to determine what happened.

Alarms and Monitoring

Having a visual and auditory alarm, such as an annoying siren sounding in addition to flashing lights, go off when there’s been some kind of security breach is the best way to scare off intruders while alerting any employees of potential danger. Having a system that also alerts first responders to the business is just as important. If the situation arises where no one is able to contact the police, having a security system that does that for you can potentially save lives.

Secure Remote Access

Higher end security systems are usually accompanied by software that can allow you to control your system remotely through a smartphone or other mobile device. This is a great way for you to monitor your system from outside the office. Getting notifications when security breaches occur is also a useful feature of some systems, especially when they can send an image or video of any unauthorized personnel sneaking around.

Branches located in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, Unified Systems is one of Canada’s most competent integration and service companies. We focus on you, working to provide value for our customers through great customer service from our certified technical experts. We offer an all in one package, from design to installation and any support needed afterwards. At Unified Systems, we carefully select products that best solve your security issues, never forcing a particular brand or product. Call us or visit our website www.unifiedsystems.ca.