subject: Ip Video Surveillance In Car Dealerships [print this page] Cars are one of the most expensive things are person will buy in their lifetime, and car dealerships are full of them. Small wonder, then, that security of car dealerships is so important. The possibility of theft occurring in these locations is quite high if there is no security system in place, and will still be significant if the security is not up-to-date. To get the most effective sort of protection possible, it's necessary to upgrade to using IP cameras to protect car dealerships.
IP Cameras: An Introduction
While the old style of surveillance technology relied on tape media to store video data, IP cameras save video onto digital files, stored on video servers either on the internet or through a local area network (LAN). IP cameras offer many new features compared to previous technology such as better storage space compared to tape.
One of the best advantages of IP cameras in relation to car dealerships is the capability of motion detection. Security staff can choose to only record data when motion is happening on-screen. This means there will be no recording when there is no activity. Instead, the camera can stay on, watching for movement. Security personnel can be instantly notified via email, text message or alarms when something out of the ordinary occurs.
IP cameras can also offer lower costs and convenience. A car dealership is usually a large place compared to most stores, so to have security technology that is completely wireless can be a huge advantage. Instead of having to run metres and metres of wires from every corner of the car yard to a central location, each camera can record remotely and instantly upload data over the internet. Not just the in-house security team, but also anyone who has authorization to access the footage can then view this footage. This means security personnel do not need to be present to watch footage that is being recorded, they can have it sent to their own computer or other digital device.
IP Camera Placement
It's important when installing any video camera into a car yard to carefully consider the placement of the cameras. Consider asking the following questions before placing the cameras:
- Where criminal activity can likely take place?
- How can I place cameras to ensure criminals will be easily identifiable?
- Can I place cameras in such a way as to act as a deterrent to would-be thieves?
- What has been learned from previous surveillance implementations?
The best installation areas will become more clear after considering these questions. Always remember that cameras should be placed in an elevated position, and allow for camera movement in order to cover a wider space of the car yard.
IP cameras offer a great leap forward in security and surveillance but common sense is still needed to prtoect ones property. Take advantage of the new features offered by IP cameras, but don't allow a high level of trust in technology overtake the need for intelligent, human, security staff.
