January 27, 2021
No Comments
Original research from Pro-Vigil shines a spotlight on the state of the physical security industry entering 2021. Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic caused abrupt and unexpected change for organizations across industries.
The technology behind video surveillance has changed radically from two decades ago—and it’s still evolving. Back then, the best choices available were an analog CCTV camera and a recordable VCR tape. Today, the internet and computer software have given us better security tools. Now we’re in the era of AI security camera software and everything is about to change.
Jova Inc. is a commercial contractor and developer based in Boerne, Texas. Since 1991, the company has overseen projects including construction work on office buildings for various state agencies throughout Texas.
2020 wasn’t “just another year” for anyone. In the world of physical security, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced unique challenges that impacted how organizations across industries protected their premises, and ensured the health and safety of employees, customers and partners.
A modern business faces security risks that range from customer or employee theft, vandalism from trespassers… to workplace injury or even just employees slacking off. There are way more risks than a single camera could handle.
Vast and often remote areas are subject to a variety of risks, including sabotage, theft, vandalism, equipment failure, fire, and other types of human or mechanical disruption. Here’s how oil and gas video surveillance can mitigate these risks.
Many people think of security cameras as only being useful after work, when nobody’s around to watch the shop. However, there are many invaluable security camera uses for business hours as well.
The cannabis industry is expanding rapidly, and to meet skyrocketing demand, we’ll continue to see more dispensaries, warehouses and grow facilities pop up across the country. While this is certainly good news from an economic perspective, it also comes with an escalated risk of crime.
Installing a commercial video surveillance system can prepare your business for almost anything. It can provide you with eyes and ears on your property even when you’re not there.
While the winter months should be all about family gatherings and holiday traditions, it’s no time for businesses to let down their guard. And for anyone operating, selling or storing heavy equipment, it’s especially important to step up security during the holidays.
Construction site monitoring protects employees, provides reliable documentation, and helps preserve the security, integrity, and ultimately the success of construction projects.
Believe it or not the holiday season is upon us – and accompanying the increase in cheer and good will, comes a rise in crime.
Get ready for a holiday season unlike any other. It’s gearing up to be a season of unknowns as businesses coast-to-coast work through uncharted territory, trying to balance the holiday shopping rush with COVID-19 safety protocols.
In addition to monitoring email, group chat, and other types of employee uses of employer equipment, video surveillance monitoring is both necessary and common; more than half of U.S. employers have installed video surveillance systems.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports 25,394 catalytic converters were stolen nationwide between 2008-2015, with theft rising 23% during that period. And that’s just for insured cars, meaning the numbers could be much higher.
This global manufacturer uses AI-enhanced digital video to restore employee trust in the safety of its work environments. They were able to adapt their health and safety plans to reduce opportunities for virus spread.
Whether it’s a far corner of your car lot, or a shut-down construction site, video surveillance can help you surveil and respond to problems at any point of entrance or exit on your property.
Fact: You’ve worked too hard to let criminals steal your hard-earned assets, or get access to your valued property. But that doesn’t mean thieves and vandals aren’t bound and determined to keep on trying.
Customers don’t like feeling anxious when making major financial decisions, so don’t use a security system that contributes to that. Small, unobtrusive cameras can provide security to you and peace of mind to your customers.
Crime is a 24/7 threat to businesses in every corner of the country, with vandalism, property destruction and theft costing billions in losses every single year.
While medical and recreational dispensaries have been the exception to the rule among retail establishments during the pandemic, this does not mean they haven’t been impacted by COVID-19.
