The installation of an IP based video surveillance system can provide numerous benefits and added layers of security to your business. IP systems offer improvements over the older CCTV (closed-circuit TV) systems including the ability to monitor from home, while traveling, and via your smart phone. The system can be integrated with facility alarms and user access systems, and are also able to send notifications to alert you when something out of the ordinary occurs. The innovative technology used to create an IP video surveillance system allows for quick updates to provide seamless protection for your business, regardless of its geographic location or yours.

Protect Your Inventory and Employees with Video Surveillance

Inventory shrinkage includes employee theft, shoplifting, vendor fraud and actual errors by administrators within the business, which can cost a business a lot of money. A security survey conducted by the National Retail Federation in 2010 showed that employee theft was responsible for 43% of business loss which accounted for nearly $14.4 billion. Additionally, shoplifters were responsible for 35% of the company's losses, which amounted to approximately $11.7 billion. Implementing a video surveillance system can help your business reduce shrinkage.

The use of cameras and warnings help deter theft, especially when combined with both visible and hidden systems. The following include benefits your company may experience with the installation of an IP based video surveillance system:

• Reduce employee theft by placing cameras that are able to monitor the register as well as inventory areas.
• Improve employee productivity through the use of a system that allows you to monitor the workplace, regardless of your personal location.
• Reduce shoplifting by strategically placing cameras to monitor merchandise. Common customer shoplifting scams include claiming to have given a cashier a larger bill than they received change for, or sidetracking them while a friend shoplifts. Having these actions recorded on a security tape can help your company identify them to local law enforcement.
• Enhance safety and protect your clients and staff by adding a layer of security that monitors your entire facility. This security will make them feel safer and clients will be more likely to return.
• Protect your business from, and reduce risk of litigation and lawsuits, by customers or employees who may attempt to file false claims against the company. The surveillance footage can be used to accurately display the incident.
• Reduce break-ins and identify intruders with a video surveillance system that monitors both the interior and exterior of the building.
• Monitor inventory, supplies and deliveries.
• Examine any or all cameras at any location from your smart phone, 24/7.

The Latest Innovations in Video Surveillance Systems

Current video surveillance systems include the latest IP based technology. Older closed circuit TV (CCTV) cameras recorded video to tape so it could be examined later as needed. IP based cameras offer live video coverage that provide you with the opportunity to observe what is happening as it occurs. They offer several distinct advantages over the old CCTV systems. Not only can the system record and store the surveillance for future use, it also includes the ability to monitor one or more businesses via your smart phone, regardless of your geographical location.

Video surveillance systems also allow you to monitor diverse business locations and add alerts to ensure you are notified of any security breaches immediately. You can customize your security features based on your business requirements. This may include motion sensors, door sensors, time settings, continual computer feeds at a specific location, or the ability to check in by smart phone.

As you can see, retail implementations like warehouses, jewelry stores, bars, restaurants, pawn shops, convenience stores and liquor stores will benefit from the installation of an IP based video surveillance system. Talk to a Marco A/V specialist to discuss security and protection technology for your business.