Video surveillance systems

Surveillance Video in the 21st Century

Surveillance video, like most things has not remained static, and continues to evolve as does Alpha Integrated. Our staff, from the trade qualified technicians, to the security consultants and system designers, are educated in the latest technology and equipment available.

The most recent transformation has been the introduction of High Definition or Megapixel surveillance cameras. Each camera captures the images digitally and sends these signals back to a computer/server which manages and stores the information using Video Management software, sometimes referred to as Network Video Recording (NVR) software. This type of surveillance system is often referred to as an IP (Internet Protocol)/ Network surveillance system because the cameras and computer/server are networked together like your home or office computer network and use Internet Protocols to communicate with each other. These cameras produce amazingly sharp images that can be enlarged after capture (post record zoom or forensic zoom) to provide the viewer with the most information possible with which to identify individuals, objects or activities captured by the camera.

These cameras are gradually replacing the Analogue cameras which capture signals in an analogue format and transfer these images to a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) which then digitizes and stores these pictures on a hard drive. The significant differences between the two types of surveillance technologies are cost, image quality and scalability. The IP/Network Megapixel cameras produce the highest quality video available, are the most flexible systems to work with but currently are more expensive to set up. The Analogue to DVR surveillance systems are less expensive, produce lower quality video and have limitations to their scalability. Each of these types of surveillance systems has a place in today’s market. The key is recognizing which one of these technologies and hardware best suits your needs.

Alpha Integrated delivers video verified security monitoring of your site or facility providing real time video analytics with live 24/7 operators responding in real time to intrusion or compromise. With video verification and live monitoring, emergency services are dispatched only on real events. This saves you money on false alarms. Our state-of-the art ULC Central Station is based in British Columbia providing a local solution to your business. For more information on our video surveillance systems using video verification, please read the following brochure.

Alpha Integrated have staff whom have been forensically trained and are certified in video surveillance system design. It takes training and experience to recognize what type of equipment should be used and where it should be placed. Alpha Integrated have recognized experts in this area and would be more than happy to design a surveillance system that meets both your needs and budget.

We encourage all our clients to do their own due diligence and we have provided some links to other web sites and articles which will better assist you in understanding your options.

To speak with an Alpha Integrated security consultant directly please call Mike Olsen at 604-835-1603 or Kevin Bridgen at 604-644-2930.

Links:

www.milestonesys.com
www.arecontvision.com
www.video-surveillance-guide.com
www.videosurveillance.com/blog
www.acti.com

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