Commercial Security Systems for the Novice
Commercial security systems are vital to your business safe operation. However, their effectiveness is completely dependent on choosing the right setup. That means you need to consider your business’ needs. When shopping for a commercial security system, examine:
- Access points
- Areas of special significance
- Any particular security feature, like a safe requiring a special alarm
- Site layout issues
- Windows and doors
- Panic/hold up alarms
- Surveillance systems
- Need for on-site security patrols
- Need for on-site security upgrades to premises
- Site access issues
In most cases security systems monitor access points and in some cases alarms may also be fitted to security-sensitive areas. For maximum effectiveness, a commercial security system should make use of a remote 24-hour security monitoring system.
You need to ensure that the security system company you choose has remote monitoring systems that are always online with multiple redundant backups, including their own stand-alone power supplies.
Remote monitoring systems are “real-time” systems to get immediate help. This is especially important for retail establishments that may face armed robbery.
One of the great advantages of the new digital alarm systems is their flexibility. These systems can be tailored to suit any business premises, hotels business or even large shopping malls. The latest commercial security systems can be tailored to any business environment and can assist with anti-fraud and anti-theft surveillance.
Perhaps the biggest advantage to a new, digital security system is cost efficiency. The new digital systems provide better security coverage and response times than in previous decade. Advancements in technology have brought prices tumbling down, making commercial security affordable even to small businesses. Commercial security systems are also cost-measurable, providing a clear budget picture. The best security operators work on a business-to-business basis delivering quantifiable cost benefits to clients.
Industry leaders Chubb and Honeywell Security are great companies to contact as you begin your search for the right commercial security system. Make clear your needs and get several quotes to make sure you get the best system and price.