video-surveillance

Security Camera Installation
and Video Surveillance

Security Camera Installation: The simplest way to secure your world. Feel safe on two levels, technology at your fingertips and eyes always watching.

If you own a business and you don’t want to be the victim of a crime, shield your business with a watchful eye.

Stop worrying about theft, breaking and entering, robbery, harassment, or other criminal acts. Discover the power of IMS’s security camera installation. We install security surveillance cameras in Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding areas. Get unparalleled protection for peace of mind!

IMS’s cutting-edge security camera installation offers tangible protection against potential criminal activities. Security and surveillance cameras act as a powerful deterrent, discouraging would-be perpetrators. In today’s hostile environment, is that enough?

IMS’s state-of-the-art surveillance technology puts the power of vigilance directly in your hands. Watch over your business from afar. Respond to any suspicious activity with real-time access. Now that’s putting control back in your hands. This added layer of protection significantly reduces the risk. Risk of theft, break-ins, and other nefarious acts are on security watch 24/7. Grab a new sense of relief and confidence.

IMS’s security camera installation doesn’t just protect. It fortifies your business against all possible potential threats. Never feel powerless against criminal threats again.

What’s the difference between surveillance cameras and security cameras?

Security camera installation and video surveillance technology allow us to protect your business. Security cameras capture the incident as it happens. Video surveillance pushes the images to a recording. Together, these are how we capture criminals.

Surveillance cameras are crucial for keeping your business safe. But knowing you purchased the proper surveillance equipment is priceless. Rest at ease against internal and external criminal offenders. IMS security services in Ohio help hundreds of businesses reach a new level of protection.

Video surveillance is a powerful deterrent to external and internal threats. Surveillance camera systems record and watch activity. Furthermore, recordings provide evidence. This data helps protect your business against false claims and liability. Often, court proceedings permit recordings in court. This hard-to-dispute evidence works to safeguard you and aids in convicting the offender.

Surveillance and Security Camera Solutions

Comprehensive surveillance solutions in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and the surrounding areas are here.

A closed-circuit television CCTV camera is a special type of camera. IMS, based in Dayton, Ohio, is a professional who sets up these surveillance cameras. CCTV cameras take pictures and send them to a monitor for viewing or save recording for later. Real-time CCTV security camera monitoring keeps an eye on what’s happening in your business right now.

Security and surveillance cameras like this are often good at scaring away criminals. On the other hand, a video surveillance system is a bit different. Some surveillance cameras work on IP networks. The network links IP cameras to send a video feed as a digital stream to an NVR(Network Video Recorder). Meaning they use computer networks to send videos to a special recording device. These cameras can record for a longer time.

If a crime occurs, it becomes useful to look back at what happened. Surveillance cameras are useful for both reviewing and pursuing. One can supply video footage to help police find the assailant. As well as capture events for legal prosecution afterward. For these reasons, IP cameras are most beneficial in supporting an offender’s capture.

Surveillance and Security Camera Solutions

Video surveillance technology has skyrocketed over the last few decades. Today, we have greater artificial intelligence and more integration with modern technology. Modern integrations with smartphones, computers, and intercoms provide better protection and more control. IMS carries top-of-the-line IP camera systems, NVR, DVR, and servers.

Our IP camera can connect with access control. The combined features provide heightened security protocols. Advanced video analytics have learning capabilities for best prevention and detection.

Intelligent surveillance means smart technology. Security camera technology continues evolving at an exponential rate. Motion detectors, sensors, high-end surveillance cameras, and biometrics continue to upgrade. Today, we have mobile security apps. A smartphone security camera system uses mobile apps. These apps access your security cameras directly from smartphones or other mobile devices.

Camera’s Artificial Intelligence and Video Analytics

Discovering a breached office upon arrival is a horror no business owner desires. That moment of dread that sinks right into your gut as you realize everything you work for may be gone.

IMS security pros know certain areas may be more vulnerable to security threats. Surveillance helps keep a close eye on these spots. While artificial intelligence raises the heat on attempting assailants.

What does it mean for a camera to have artificial intelligence and learning response video analytics? Artificial intelligence means three things for surveillance camera systems. First, is the ability to detect a threat. Second, the ability to verify the danger. Third, the capability to act and relay critical information on the event and level of danger.

Advanced video analytics means it learns your environment. The continued learning curve prevents more false positives over time. Consider this scenario. A security professional sets up your outdoor security camera to protect the perimeter. The field of view has both people and animals. In this case, the camera would learn the difference. Artificial intelligence detects between humans and animals.

Another intelligent ability is to identify the movements of people and vehicles correctly. Or learn someone’s interaction with items and objects. For example, a passenger leaving unidentified luggage at an airport. This action would be a ‘smart trigger’ to contact security. Perhaps another is a delivery dropped without anyone authorizing acceptance. Cameras can easily pick up on such activities. The benefits of this type of surveillance camera intelligence become clear within moments.

The system’s ability to constantly learn reduces false positives. Adaptive learning helps ensure meaningful alerts, which avoid wasted time. Over time, the security surveillance cameras understand the scene. Then, the surveillance system prioritizes important input. Enhancing intelligence allows the system to improve consistently. These adjustments become more effective as time goes on.

How do smart technology and video analytics work?

Triggers and analytics make video surveillance systems learn intelligence. A trigger is an action or series of actions. Your security camera system performs these actions under specific circumstances.

For instance, if you have a potential security threat. Then, your surveillance cameras automatically send messages to other devices or people. Hence, getting you help immediately.

Analytics allows a camera to interpret the environment. Smart security cameras recognize behaviors and objects. The cameras intelligently determine responses based on this data. Cameras with motion detectors can ignore animals the same way a security guard would. Analytics also determine behaviors on the premises. Behaviors are interactions with objects. This would be things like how a person interacts with something. For instance, climbing a fence rather than going to the entrance. Or perhaps, if people are running rather than walking. Learning behaviors assist in increased response times and fewer false positives.

The camera intelligently determines a behavior’s threat level and engages in specific responses. For example, if a patient falls out of bed in a hospital, then a nurse alarm goes off. Whereas, if school students begin crouching under desks, the active shooter alarm triggers. A high-priority trigger would immediately alert the police. It may either lockdown or open the exits to remove all students immediately. A smart trigger’s actions depend on your protocols.

Still further, certain surveillance systems allow police to “take over.” The police gain control over the camera and speaker settings. Two-way radio communication gives a back-and-forth conversation. Police can communicate with a potential attacker or negotiate a hostage situation. One-way communication means they speak in one direction. This is good for giving directions to someone needing help.

Why do businesses need a security camera system?

Anything can happen when you’re not there. Society expects business owners to accept responsibility for what happens.

This means at their facility and on their property at all times. A well-planned surveillance strategy uses the appropriate technology to achieve this goal. An excellent security solution also scales to your business. IMS features solutions that allow for business growth and expansion. We create custom-made security and surveillance solutions to meet your expectations. There are many different aspects of business safety. Security camera installation is a big step. Let the IMS security professionals give you advice on proper security and surveillance camera installation strategies.

Commercial and Home Security Camera System Options

At IMS, we specialize in commercial security camera solutions.

Working in multiple industries, we supply the latest equipment for commercial security needs. Popular commercial surveillance options are license plate capture, shooter detection, bullet cameras, wireless cameras, night vision, nest cams, hidden cameras, a CCTV system, and more. Business security solutions pair best with sensors, motion detection, audio, and access control devices. Network cameras connect to software solutions for easy control and management. Together, these make a well-rounded business protection strategy.

Additionally, we safeguard and secure data storage and footage. Recording length is dependent on customer needs. We’ll create storage options deemed most efficient for your business protocols and requirements. Cloud storage, as well as in-house storage options, are available.

Want to know about our selection of home security cameras?

You’ll pick from multiple cameras and wireless security camera options. Our smart home solutions keep you protected and add conveniences to your home. Connect to Google Home for comforts like temperature control and lighting controls. These are among other possibilities for home security. We carry the latest in an outdoor camera, indoor camera, and doorbell camera. You name it. We do homes as well as we do businesses. Thanks to our extensive vendor network, we have access to unique options that smaller companies can’t provide.

Want to know what options to look for in a security camera? How-To-Geek has the answer. IMS Technology & Security is your business security company in Columbus, Ohio. We’re pros at security cameras and professional installation.

Who gets notified when security cameras detect something?

We find that many business owners need control over who gets notified in case of an emergency. You choose who gets notified based on the level of threat the camera perceives. Many surveillance systems deliver messages to a 24/7 domestic monitoring center. At higher levels of threat, messages go to emergency responders, like firefighters or law enforcement. Security cameras can also direct message you or a specified contact person. Cameras show what is happening in real time. This allows you to decide the severity of the situation and the best way to proceed.

Often, video surveillance systems keep footage in a safe storage location. This location stores and safeguards your data. You may review or retrieve recorded materials if needed. Recordings protect employers from potential liability as well as help apprehend criminals.

What equipment do you need for business security systems?

Having the right tools is only half the game plan. When it comes to safety, you need to be smarter than the criminals. The best protection starts with examining your business and discussing your security concerns. Each business and home is different. So, we must protect each other in different ways. Your security consultation helps you decide what strategy best fits your needs. IMS engineers a professional security strategy with a security expert and yourself. Together, we determine the correct hardware and software to use.

IMS makes security camera installation strategies using your expectations as guidelines. We bring a new definition of security success custom-built for you. The equipment varies depending on your needs. It ranges from a few cameras and door locks to many things. It includes cameras, motion detectors, sensors, alarms, access control features, and more.

IMS builds scalable security solutions. We provide what you need to change as your business grows. Because we know your business doesn’t stop ventures in new directions. Rest assured that IMS has helped hundreds find their best security solution. We’ll get you set up and forward-thinking for what’s needed to meet your long-term goals.

Your onsite security assessment

An onsite assessment helps us identify gaps in your security holes and develop a specifically tailored security system for your company. We design a security system that meets your convenience, pricing, necessary security protocols, system operations, and data storage standards. We work closely with you to find the perfect solution to any security problem. Whether you’re starting from scratch or integrating into a partial system that needs upgrades, we see the best mdm can provide the right solution for your needs.