The Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera is the new icon of the modern small business security system. They play an important role in the prevention of crime both within the office and in the parking lots. Recent studies have shown how the installation of CCTV cameras in places of business has lead to a decrease in corruption, stolen office supplies, and an increase in worker productivity. The areas where these cameras can be applied include shopping malls, schools, colleges, banks, offices, etc. In small businesses these types of cameras have primary importance in preventing internal corruption. The rapid advancement in this technology has made cameras and recording equipment affordable to most small business owners with minimal hassle of installation.
Working 24/7
One major advantage of security cameras is that they can work 24 hours a day 7 days a week. A computer monitoring system stores the video captured by each of the camera without any human assistance. This makes it is very easy to track any kind of fraudulent incident whether it is day or night. The data recorded by CCTV cameras can act as solid evidence in security related cases.
In small business institutions, placing the cameras in employee offices can assist in boosting efficiency. Employees are forced to work on the assumption that the boss can watch them any time during the day. This can be an effective tool for the modern management system. IP based cameras have become a widely used in this field. These cameras allow management access video from any point on the company LAN or WAN.
Two categories of camera
There are two categories of CCTV cameras; spy and standard. They differ in their size, shape, technology used, resolution, and cost. Spy cameras are usually small in size and generally have a lower resolution compared to standard cameras. In most offices, standard cameras are used as a deterrent to help prevent theft from both internal and external sources.
Spy cameras are usually used in business to stop internal theft. Unlike the standard cameras that are a theft deterrent simply by their visibility, the small spy camera is used to catch employees in the act. These cameras can easily be placed in ceilings, walls or disguised as common objects as books or decorative pieces. Many businesses find these cameras vital in controlling internal theft of expensive equipment or intellectual property.
With the budgets of most small businesses getting tighter, the need to control costs is paramount. In this environment, the low cost and ease of use of modern CCTV security systems quickly pay for themselves.