In this video a thief is caught on tape stealing a car from a parking lot. The quality of the video isn’t great, but imagine if this business owner had installed Megapixel IP Cameras. There’s a good chance they would have been able to identify this guy using the zoom capabilities of a megapixel security [...]
Many people have asked the question, “Can you have too much surveillance?” The answer to this question depends on the application of the system. For example, a convenient store may only have one camera watching the register, but a department store like Dillard’s has dozens of security cameras covering registers, clothing racks, entrances, and exits. [...]
When I started work as a salesman in the security industry I prayed for the customer new to security to call and place his order while asking for my suggestions and opinions. I dreaded the thought of speaking with the so called expert. Often times when I did receive a call from a security veteran, [...]
In the past, Access control was typically a very bulky system with lots of cables and dozens of components. Thanks to advances in technology access control has gone IP and system requirements have been reduced to only a few key components. Similar to the surveillance marketplace with its NVR (Network Video Recorders), IP cameras, and [...]
Learn how to install and configure the AVTECH 16 Channel NVR software on your computer. This video tutorial also covers basic settings, adding cameras, playback, and view management.
Too often when we turn on our televisions, we find another news broadcast about a murder or a robbery at a public business. More often than not the transgressor is able to hit the streets and cause more trouble before they are caught. A lot of business owners invest their time and money into a [...]
Have you ever wanted to be in two places at once? That might seem impossible, but the ever changing world of security is turning dreams like this into reality. In the past, owners and security personnel had to spend time going into the office to change videotapes and using a box or shelf as archive [...]
Is your current system running out of space to add more cameras or are you stuck with one manufacturer of cameras? Wouldn’t it be nice to have the ability to expand your current system without the limitations of server and camera compatibility? With an open solution you can turn that dream into reality. Companies like [...]
When a customer inquires about a high definition or megapixel security camera you must be able to define the difference and provide the best possible solutions for each application. What is HD? What are megapixels? Let’s start with the basics. SD (standard definition) consists of 704 pixels with 480 lines of resolution and is the [...]
When an officer of the law is trying to pull you over, it’s never a good idea to go faster. Police cruisers are outfitted with powerful engines and ram guards for just this type of situation. This officer had his security dash camera turned on and caught the entire chase on video. Looking for a [...]
