Archives for April, 2008

Residential Surveillance Market: When will it be ready?


I recently read an article in Security Sales & Integration magazine.  It stated that according to Parks Associates’ North American Broadband Market Update, by 2012, 33 million homes will have 10Mbps access, thus giving home owners the ability to stream high definition video.  In 2007, 5.7 million homes were equipped with broadband.
My question is when [...]

Verification or Citation?


Here is the question: Verification or Citation? Failure to verify alarms is becoming costly, both to municipalities, who must provide police response, and to business owners, who are being fined for false alarms generated by their security systems.
Are you offering your customer a system with functionality? I know that customers say they want the [...]

Identifying Your Customer


Identifying your customer seems pretty easy, right? Not necessarily! In an industry where any business could be a potential customer, you need to take a step back and plan your strategy. In the surveillance/security business the world is wide open, but where do you start?

DIY Home Surveillance: What You Need to Succeed


Today’s world is becoming a more dangerous and scary place to live. Burglary, vandalism, and violent crime run rampant in some areas, and often the police presence required to mitigate the threat in residential areas leaves a bit to be desired. But there are options available for homeowners to protect themselves and their families from this threat, and to help police identify and apprehend perpetrators.

There are companies out there who want to charge consumers an arm and a leg to install a state-of-the-art CCTV or digital surveillance system in the home. But fortunately, you don’t have to be one of those people who get taken advantage of. By installing your own digital surveillance system, you can save yourself thousands of dollars, and end up just as secure as your neighbor who paid handsomely for the privilege.

Installing a home surveillance system is a good weekend project. While there will be some manual labor involved, if planned out properly, your project will go smoothly and you will be on your way in no time! Here are some tips to get you started.