From The Desk Of The Director
The popular saying, “The proof is in the pudding” becomes especially true when companies boast the best results, yet after signing up, you’re left disappointed by the empty promises.
That’s the furthest from reality when it comes to the results we boast in from our live monitoring service. We recently signed up a new store which forms part of a large clothing chain within SA, and within two weeks, we successfully prevented two burglaries – simply through our live-monitoring, which seamlessly integrates with artificial intelligence. Our monitoring team picked up the suspicious activity, which allowed the store to stop the criminals in their tracks.
“…within two weeks, we successfully prevented two burglaries,
simply through our live-monitoring…”
If there’s one thing we’ve discovered last year, it’s that times are changing – whether we like it or not, and whether we’re prepared for it or not. And let’s be honest – it’s impossible to ignore the drastic increase in both residential and commercial burglaries – with retail specifically being a hot target.
Although this is tragic, and most certainly unacceptable, it has also driven the security to bring about the inevitable change which lay a few years ahead to now. Suddenly the ability to not only respond reactively, but to be proactive in detecting crime, has now become greatly sought after.
Artificial Intelligence?
Using high-end innovative technology, with artificial intelligence in its own league, the solution we’ve offered our clients boasts one of the top end-to-end solutions in the security industry today. This solution utilises your existing camera system, black screen monitoring, and line crossing detection – amongst many other integrations. In layman’s terms, this is centred around a comprehensive central management system (CMS) unifying powerful video surveillance and access control systems of any size, allowing for daily monitoring in real-time.
This system includes functionalities not only for off-site live viewing and playback but also enables us to tag relevant video clips so that they can be searched, stored, and viewed by trusted parties. Our editing software allows for this footage to also be used in the court of law, should the need arise. Furthermore, its flexible alarm management interface allows our highly-trained viewing staff to easily identify and handle alarm events.
Solutions for your business
For my security company specifically, we have had a spike in enquiries for live monitoring services. Quite frankly, the attractive price point and the value which it provides has most likely been the secret behind the success of this service, but nevertheless, it is greatly needed!
“Live video monitoring services are powerful tools for protecting businesses in a variety of industries, including yours.”
If you want to take it one step further, there are also automated integrations you can utilise which ward off intruders, or temporarily blind them from being able to navigate through your store. The options are endless – from foggers to sirens, remotely speaking to the intruders (I always love the reactions we get from this – LOL) as well as automated voice recordings during robberies.
The fact is that with the day and age we are living in, and the desperation of people to make ends meet or to resort to theft in order to provide for their families, increasing security measures by adding live video monitoring services makes complete sense.
The good news is that you don’t have to through drastic measures to make this possible for your business, nor spend exorbitant fees on staffing and equipment needed for monitoring rooms. You simply need to get a solution that’s tailored to your needs and your budget.
If you need a quote, a full audit, or even just some advice, feel free to click the “Please Contact Me” button below, and one of our specialists will be in touch with you.
More than ever, we – as South Africans – need to stand together, and strive for a safer tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Quintin Marais
Director | Plug & Play Solutions
