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Why Warehouses & Logistics Companies Need IP Camera Video Surveillance Systems

Written by SysAdmin on . Posted in Monitoring Solutions, Video Monitoring, Warehouse Security.

IP camera video surveillance systems are a vital asset in the warehouse and logistics industry. Due to the fast pace of supply chain-related businesses, the importance of safety and loss prevention is high, so having methods to monitor the day-to-day operations is key with identifying threats, analyzing risks, and reducing loss.

At Alen Security, were here to help showcase the importance and benefits of IP camera systems so you can ensure that your warehouse or distribution center operates securely and efficiently.

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Identifying the Challenges of Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Warehouses and logistics facilities face a number of security threats due to the quantity of inventory, holding onto valuable goods, as well as the constant coming and going of employees and outside carriers.

These common issues include:

  • Accidental damages to goods and property
  • Theft & shrinkage
  • Workplace safety incidents
  • Misplaced Boxes and Pallets
  • Unlawful access to loading docks and storage areas

    • Having the right camera system can help you avoid some of these issues, or even document them so you can track what happened and avoid further issues in the future.

    What are the Benefits of IP Camera Video Surveillance Systems?

    If you have traditional analog cameras installed in your warehouse or facility, you may want to consider upgrading to a more advanced system. IP video surveillance offers quite a bit more in terms of clarity, functionality, and even storage.

    Here are some of the added benefits of IP video surveillance systems:

    • High-Definition Clarity: clear visibility in high-definition allows you to see more, allowing you to easily identify faces, labels, and even license plates.
    • Remote Monitoring Capabilities: due to the cloud-based storage and remote functionality, you can easily review the footage while off-site on your smartphone or tablet.
    • Easy Integration: Our IP Video Systems can be integrated with Access control systems giving you a larger spectrum of security on one pane of glass.
    • Advanced Features & Data: these systems offer motion detection and video analytics which allow you to be proactive instead of reactive and the ability to stay on top of what’s happening, alerting you of abnormal activity and potentially critical events; all of this gives you a leg up in your security measures.
    • Easily Scalable: if you plan on expanding your facility, you can easily add additional cameras on your network, giving you a fuller view of the goings on in your facility.
    • Improved Productivity and Efficiency: See what’s happening to help improve productivity in real-time and the mere presence of these cameras is enough to improve team efficiency as well as curb any nefarious ideas of internal theft.

      • Get Started on Taking Your Facility’s Security Measures to the Next Step with IP Camera Video Surveillance

      If you’re looking to reduce risks, theft, breakage, and ensure total efficiency with your facility’s operations, installing IP video surveillance systems can make a measurable difference. When you’re ready to take the next step at improving efficiency and reducing loss and theft, you can look to us at Alen Security.

      We can do a walkthrough of your warehouse or facility and determine the best placements for these cameras. We’ll also offer training for anyone needing to access the footage, as well as provide ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure that your IP video cameras are always working and providing you with the details that you need.

      Schedule a consultation with Alen Security today.

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      The 5 Benefits of Having IP Video Surveillance in Your Facility

      Written by SysAdmin on . Posted in Commercial Security Systems, Video Monitoring.

      No matter what business your facility conducts, keeping an eye on things is paramount to ensuring that operations are running smoothly, and that no unlawful activity is being conducted. IP video surveillance offers a range of benefits that simply go beyond their monitoring abilities.

      At Alen Security, we’re here to list the top five benefits of having IP Video Surveillance in your facility!

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      IP Video Surveillance: Monitor from Anywhere

      Our IP Video Surveillance systems offer you the ability to remotely monitor your cameras wherever you are (with internet access, of course).  The video can be viewed on your smartphone, tablet or computer.  We can also install always-on viewing stations in your office for viewing your cameras throughout the day or you can opt to just view on your desktop/laptop as you need to.

      So, whether you’re working from home, taking the day off, or you’re on vacation, you can easily log in and monitor the goings-on of your facility without having to be on-site.

      Easy to Integrate & Connect with Other Devices

      Simplicity is important with operating your facility’s security systems. Luckily, IP Video Surveillance systems are easy to use and can integrate with your Access Control System allowing you to immediately see video clips from doors alarms or events without having to search through hours of video. You’re also able to view all of the video remotely, right on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

      Clear & Effective Footage

      The footage that you get from today’s IP Video Surveillance cameras is much clearer with advanced search functionality compared to traditional security cameras and monitoring systems from the past. A clearer image and improved functionality mean more details that the footage can provide, whether it’s better views of an identifying feature, or something that would’ve otherwise been missed in a grainier feed.

      Improved Productivity with IP Video Surveillance

      IP Video Surveillance cameras can be a great motivating tool for your team. Knowing that they’re being monitored not only ensures a lower risk of employee theft, it can also keep them busy focusing on their tasks and get them done in an efficient manner. The video can allow you to perhaps see opportunities where you can improve your processes and efficiencies.

      Extensive Storage Allowing for Better Record Keeping

      One main difference that sets IP Video Surveillance systems apart from most security camera systems is the ability to store more footage. The cloud-based storage system means not having to recycle tapes and lose out on important footage that may not yet be relevant to an investigation. With cloud storage, you’re able to reference older footage easily. The footage can also be stored on local systems, but using cloud storage, you’re able to keep footage for longer.

      Install IP Video Surveillance in Your Facility Today

      Now that you’ve learned the benefits of having IP Video Surveillance systems in your facility, you’re ready to determine if it’s the right step for you and your monitoring and security efforts.

      When you decide that it’s time to install IP Video in your facility, you can look to us at Alen Security for assistance. We can conduct a walkthrough of your facility to determine key points for camera placement to ensure that the area is completely covered. We’re also here long after installation, should the camera systems need any maintenance or updates.

      Contact us today to get started on enhancing your security and monitoring efforts.

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      Remote Video Monitoring Never Sleeps on the Job

      Written by Andrew DeNardo on . Posted in Blog, Design, Monitoring Solutions, Posts, Security, Video Analytics, Video Monitoring.

      The Challenge: On-site Guards Were Failing to Secure a Commercial Rental Property

      The Solution: Remote Video Monitoring protects 24/7/365

      A commercial rental property owner became increasingly frustrated to learn their security guards were sleeping on the job. This was unacceptable and could lead to the possibility of a security breech. Consequently, something had to be done.  In response, Alen Security was hired to install an IP video surveillance system. The system he chose would provide remote video monitoring and protect his entire facility of high-tech computer components. We installed twenty (20) Avigilon 2-Megapixel (MP) Indoor Dome cameras with integrated IR and self-learning video analytics. These analytic cameras ‘learn’ and ‘remember’ the daily sequence of activities while alerting the owner of any trespassing. This is accomplished with alarms that trigger notifications to their smartphones and tablets and the central station video monitoring center. Viewing and recording is done in 1080p video while the Integrated IR allows the cameras to function in total darkness.

      The event-based remote video monitoring center, staffed by security professionals, schedules virtual guard tours and responds immediately to any alarms, notifying both law enforcement and the property owner, so there is always someone watching over their equipment, personnel and data.

      The Result: The best news of all was that this new multi-faceted security system, including the video monitoring, cost almost one third of the amount they were paying per year for a single guard over three shifts, a savings of $75,000 per year per guard!

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      Remote Video Monitoring of All Your Security Cameras’ Across All Platforms Made Easy

      Written by Andrew DeNardo on . Posted in Blog, Creative, Monitoring Solutions, Posts, Security, Video Analytics, Video Monitoring.

      The Challenge: Video Monitoring for all of your Video surveillance feeds without being tethered to a single desk or location.

      The Solution: Avigilon Control Center (ACC6) Video Management Software with Remote Access capabilities.

      Imagine a scenario with the same high-quality Video surveillance coverage you want and seeing it from wherever you are. ACC6 does that for you. So, whether you are in your boss’s office, at a wedding or just at home, ACC6 puts video monitoring at your fingertips.

      The feature-rich Avigilon ACC6 Video Management software makes it easy to access your video anywhere or anytime on any device. You can be on your laptop, tablet or smartphone. As a result, you can decipher between serious incidents or a false alarm from anywhere. You can also check in on employees to see if productivity is where it needs to be.

      The ACC Mobile app, for both iOS & Android, offers superior preventative protection from the convenience of your mobile device. This combined with Avigilon’s HD adaptive video analytics technology gives you all that you need. Consequently, the latest version of ACC Mobile offers intelligent, accurate and effective real-time video monitoring of your people, property and assets. All this from the convenience and flexibility of your mobile devices.

      You can quickly view and respond to alarms, effectively stopping security incidents before they escalate.

      So, gone are the days of being tethered to a single screen in a single location for video monitoring. Our state-of-the-art systems allow you to monitor security video feeds across all platforms including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones.

      The Result: Avigilon ACC6 and ACC Mobile Video Management Software is the answer to your video remote access needs.

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      Video Analytics and Access Control Restricts Access to YOUR Company’s Data and Servers

      Written by Andrew DeNardo on . Posted in Access Control, Blog, Design, Monitoring Solutions, Posts, Security, Video Analytics, Video Monitoring.

      Challenge: Protecting valuable and sensitive data

      The Solution: Video Analytics and Access Control to monitor and restrict access combined with remote video monitoring 24/7/365

      A prominent financial institution contacted us to protect a floor full of equipment and infrastructure vital to the organizations functioning. This included their Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, servers, network connections, transfer switches and generator. The client wanted to restrict access with an access control system while still allowing entry for approved personnel.

      Alen Security designed a solution that provided them with continuous video analytics for video review and two-factor authentication access control to restrict access. We installed access card readers with keypads requiring both an access card and a special code for entry. Remote video monitoring is also used, so people could also be granted access, remotely, as required. Security professionals approve Personnel access in real time or in advance, as needed.

      The video feed from the cameras with video analytics is pushed to monitors either in another part of the building or off-premises. Trained security professionals then view the live or recorded video footage either looking for anomalies or responding to alarms. Authorized users are also able to view the video remotely via their smartphones and/or tablets.

      The Result: A more secure area of their facility allowing access to only those on an approved list.

      Contact us today at 877-215-2536 (ALEN) or via email at [email protected] to learn more about the state-of- the-art systems that we can customize to YOUR Company’s needs.

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      Security Video Surveillance Case Study: Updating Outdated Security Systems

      Written by Andrew DeNardo on . Posted in Blog, Design, Digital, Security, Video Monitoring.

      The Challenge: Multiple, low resolution, outdated analog video surveillance systems, in multiple locations

      The Solution: Integrate new IP components with their existing analog system for updated security and functionality

      This client, a large Pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Northern NJ had totally outgrown their old security system. They had multiple systems from multiple vendors. They were recording on multiple DVRs. All of this this was providing them with low resolution data, which was being monitored from multiple locations! This was NOT effective cost wise, nor from a security standpoint.

      We devised a solution which allowed them to integrate new IP components with their existing analog system. This meant that they did not have to pull out everything and install an entirely new video surveillance system. This resulted in some state-of-the-art functionality, allowing them to transition as their budget allows, to an entirely up-graded system.

      The solution was an IP Video Surveillance System with Analog Encoders and a new 21 TB Network Video Recorder (NVR). The encoders convert their analog data and the new NVR consolidates their data into a single, more streamlined system.  This also allows them to monitor the system remotely. Avigilon software was also installed to enable remote access. This way they no longer need to be in a specific location or in front of a specific monitor to access their information

      In addition, exterior cameras were strategically placed to monitor walking paths. These cameras provided additional public safety. We also installed new IP cameras in their Clean Rooms. These new cameras allowed the staff to monitor the workflow process in these rooms without disturbing them, which helps maintain safety as well as helping to ensure regulatory compliance.

      The Result: This single video surveillance system provides them easy access to, and quick searches of, their data. Also, new Ultra HD 8K 30MP HD Pro Cameras link to 4K Monitors which allow prospective clients to see into and view demonstrations in the Clean Rooms without interrupting the process, giving them an added benefit they never had before.

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      Security Case Study: New Video Surveillance System Reduces Guard Costs

      Written by Andrew DeNardo on . Posted in Blog, Design, Monitoring Solutions, Security, Video Analytics, Video Monitoring.

      Video Surveillance System Upgrade

      The Challenge: The customer had an old analog video surveillance system and on-site guards which were ineffective and expensive to maintain.

      The Solution: An Avigillon IP Video Surveillance System Solution with IP Cameras and a Network Video Recorder.  Therefore, providing them with improved security at a lower cost.

      A multi-location trucking supply company was using an outdated analog video surveillance system to protect their site and equipment. They were also employing on-site guards to watch their premises.

      Hence, they contacted us to upgrade their overall system. So, we installed an IP Video Surveillance System from Avigilon. The system included twelve (12) 3 Megapixel IP H3A Bullet HD cameras for the exterior and eight (8) 3-Megapixel H3A IP Day/Night HD Indoor Dome cameras for the interior. We also installed a 21TB Network Video Recorder (NVR) to record all of the action.

      The new video surveillance system provided improved image quality, better monitoring of employee activity and better secured their grounds. This also gave them the ability to remotely access the data. So, to augment the new security system, we were able to add Video Analytics and Video Monitoring. With this ability, we instituted ‘rules’ and ‘triggers’ related to access and certain timeframes. This now allowed them to create alarms to alert them of any incidents. Interestingly, the first thing that they discovered with this new monitoring system was that their guards were not as actively engaged as they needed to be. Therefore, with the new system being monitored at a remote central location, they were able to eliminate their on-site guards. This allowed them to greatly reduce their costs.

      The Result: A much MORE secure site and at a LOWER cost, saving the customer $75,000 per year per guard.

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      Security Case Study: IP Video Protects Your Property and Equipment

      Written by Andrew DeNardo on . Posted in Blog, Design, Monitoring Solutions, Video Analytics, Video Monitoring.

      IP Video Equipment

      Challenge: Construction Company wanted security and remote monitoring of expensive equipment around the clock

      Solution: Installation of Avigilon IP Video Bullet HD cameras with Video Analytics and Remote Video Monitoring Solution

      We were recently contacted by a large construction firm who does bridge repairs along a major US highway. They have tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of trucks, tools and equipment on their property as well as Conex storage containers and fuel tanks. They know that theft of, or tampering with, any of this equipment would seriously impair their ability to keep their teams working, costing them time and money.

      Knowing that any delay would cost them thousands of dollars per hour, they didn’t take any chances. So, they called Alen Security to install eight (8) state of the art Avigilon 3 Megapixel (MP) H3A IP Video Bullet HD cameras with integrated IR and self-learning video analytics along with talk-down speakers.

      The video analytics built into to the IP Video security cameras use Avigilon’s “Teach by Example” technology, learning on their own by observation and also from the operators who actively use it. They automatically adjust to changing scene conditions, helping reduce false alarms, and provide superior protection for both assets and personnel.

      Along with the IP Video cameras, we also employed an 8 channel, 4TB Video Appliance running the feature-rich ACC5 video management software. This allows them to store the video data and quickly review and search for the video they want.

      The event-based remote video monitoring center is staffed by security professionals and schedules thrice-daily guard tours. They also respond to video “alarm triggers” and can talk-down to would-be intruders. Talk-down capability allows them to alert intruders that law enforcement has been notified and to leave the premises immediately. Hence, combining these features protects their facility around the clock.

      Result: The IP Video security cameras and event-based remote video monitoring keep their property and equipment secure 24/7/365.

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      Security Video is No Longer Just a Forensic Tool

      Written by Andrew DeNardo on . Posted in Blog, Security, Video Analytics, Video Monitoring.

      For years, the security industry has used video as a forensic tool, identifying what happened and if you were lucky, by whom, AFTER a break in, theft or tampering incident. But now, with our state-of-the-art video cameras, monitoring software and alarm systems, we can intervene and PREVENT incidents, BEFORE they happen!

      Rather than coming in to find that your property has been vandalized or equipment missing, security video software can detect when an unauthorized person has entered your premises, alert the police and the people monitoring your site from a central location can talk to the perpetrator, announcing that the police are on their way, stopping the crime in progress.

      Our IP Video Cameras with Video Analytics learn on their own by observation and also from the operators who actively use it. They automatically adjust to changing scene conditions, helping reduce false alarms, and provide superior protection for both assets and personnel.

      These cameras can be programmed to send alerts when specific behaviors or scene changes occur such as Trip Wire, Direction of Travel, Region of Interest and Loitering. Not only that, but the cameras can be programmed to only respond to certain conditions or at certain times or days. For example, persons entering a server room after hours or cars entering a restricted parking lot on the weekends.