When A HD 1080p Surveillance System is not enough…
High definition (HD) video surveillance has become the standard for new installations. However not all HD surveillance installations are created equally. Many surveillance systems manufacturers now offer HD 1080p surveillance systems that operate over standard coaxial cabling. HD-TVI, HD-SDI OR Analog HD technologies (I will compare these technologies in a future post) now allow most […]
Tips for Small Business Security: Data and Beyond
Small businesses are an integral part of our economy, from the people who earn their living at the businesses, to the consumers that purchase its products and services. As a local business in the Tampa Bay area, we are well aware of how critical small businesses are to the local economy– even more so than […]
Quick and Safe Tampa Parking Security Tips for Property Managers
Property and Facility Managers have an all-encompassing job; they must keep residents safe in their swimming pool, know which cars are coming through their front and rear gates, and be sure that residents and guests are safe in their parking areas. A tall order, to be sure– and luckily, there is help for all of these […]
Best Tampa Bay Commercial Security: How to Get Superior Coverage
Small business owners have a lot on their plate– from actual daily operations to big-picture decisions. Additionally, there are often small “fires” that somehow get out of control and need leadership to solve. In the Tampa Bay area, the Securiteam crew can take the stress and headaches about physical commercial security off your plate totally, […]
Amenity Center Security: Crucial for Resident Safety and Happiness
Communities around the Tampa Bay area spend a lot of time, much effort and massive amounts of money developing their amenity centers and common areas. Keeping residents happy and secure, and community assets safe is a crucial amenity for property and community managers to offer; however, it is sometimes an afterthought or not even addressed at all until […]
Physical Security: Should You Leave it to Fido?
Undoubtedly you realize the importance of physical security for your home or business; we have all either been victims of crime or know someone that has. No one is immune, even if your property is located in a totally safe area. Traditionally, having a dog in your home or business was effective protection against crime. […]
Property Managers: How to Reduce Headaches With Security Tools
Property Managers have a demanding and critical job; they are tasked with customer service, maintenance, collections and anything (and everything!) else that crops up in the course of a day, often having to switch gears at a moment’s notice. Minimizing vacancies and keeping lease renewals high is the mark of an exceptional Property Manager that […]
How to Use Home Automation for Powerful Protection
Even though it is widely name as the sunshine state, hurricane season is very much a fact of life in Florida. True, it has been 92 years since the Tampa Bay area took a direct hurricane hit. However, the past few weeks have shown us that huge storms and floods can be very damaging. Being prepared […]
Tampa Business Security Systems : Implement and Integrate
Tampa Business Security Systems If you are a Tampa business owner or manager, you know how important security is to the success of your business; product shrinkage, employee theft, burglaries, and unauthorized people in private areas are all very real problems that can affect your bottom line negatively. Luckily, there are efficient solutions to all […]
What do Quality Tampa Security Systems Cost?
Tampa Security System Today’s high-tech Tampa security systems keep businesses and homes safe and secure with sensors that are able to identify open windows and doors, broken locks or broken glass, and even motion that is unexpected. With around-the-clock monitoring that can immediately contact the police or fire department, safety is assured. In fact, some […]
Why Use Controlled Access for Your Business or Non-profit Organization?
Controlled Access for Your Business If your business is a gated community, for instance, gate card-controlled access with integrated video and integrated gate locking can keep trouble outside your community. Property managers concerned about community pools or clubhouses can curb vandalism and keep the general public out of community-only areas. For small business owners, cost-effective […]
New Asset in Preventing Healthcare Facility Crime
Given the nature of their public, high-traffic environments at all hours, health care facilities and hospitals face a real challenge in balancing the protection of patients, visitors, staff and assets with supporting delivery of patient care. The last thing a patients entering a facility want to worry about is their safety. A nurse does not […]
Can Video Surveillance Match the Human Eye?
To answer the question, “can video surveillance match the human eye,” you need to define what it means to “see.” The answer is not as simple as you think. Video Surveillance Technology with a B.R.A.I.N. that can “See” At Securiteam, one of the surveillance technologies we use is from VideoIQ. Co-founder and CTO, Dr. Mahesh […]
Why Convert Analog Video Surveillance Systems to IP?
Should you convert analog video surveillance systems to IP? The tipping point in which the majority of new video surveillance camera sales are IP-based rather than analog has finally materialized, so says Security Sales & Integration. Either through obsolescence or the need for greater functionality, most of the thousands of analog video surveillance systems presently […]
Measures That Can Add Protection Against an Active Shooter
In an active shooter incident, seconds count. Are you doing everything you could to offer protection against an active shooter? Active shooter situations are increasing, and now more than ever, having a proactive system in place rather than a forensic solution is essential to the safety of the people in your facility. A Federal Bureau […]
How to Prevent Employee Theft
One of the most serious threats to a business is employee theft. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that a typical business will lose an average of 6 percent of revenues to employee theft. The US Chamber of Commerce says one third of business failures are a direct result of employee stealing. The FBI […]
New, Proactive Measures for Protecting Your Community that Will Let You Sleep at Night
Does protecting your community keep you up at night? Homeowners associations, community management companies, and especially the residents of a community, often have to deal with messes created by people who treat the community with less respect than it deserves. Unfortunately, the ‘clean-up’ almost always costs money. Sometimes, people need to know that someone is […]