The Increasing Importance of Security Cameras
Surveillance plays a critical role in the protection of people, property and assets. In 2014, there were nearly 250 million professionally installed security cameras worldwide. Through 2021, security camera sales are expected to grow over 7% annually.
With physical safety as a top priority across all industries, Security and IT professionals are becoming increasingly reliant on security cameras and surveillance technologies to scale safety across locations.
Key Benefits of Security Cameras
- Facility Management
- Loss Prevention
- Monitor Parking Lots and Other Open Areas
- Prevent Intruders From Entering Building
- Video Footage for Liability Purposes
- Objective Incident Resolution
- Prevent Vandalism
- Protect Patrons, Faculty or Students
- Create a Safer Workplace
Finding the Right Security Camera For Your Business
Whether you’re replacing a legacy system with an upgraded solution, or you’re installing security cameras for the first time, it can be daunting to adopt a new video security system without a comprehensive sense of what’s available. To help you get started, we’ve listed out key considerations, common use cases, and features specific to some of the most popular commercial security cameras in the market. This can guide you in determining which security camera system best fits the needs of your business or organization.
- Dome Camera
- Bullet Camera
- Fisheye Camera
- Internet Protocol (IP) Camera
- 4K Camera
- PTZ Camera
- WiFi Camera
- LPR, ANPR, ALPR Cameras
Dome Camera
Dome security cameras are easily recognizable for their circular, dome encasing. Dome surveillance cameras are highly versatile and can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings, providing unparalleled coverage for nearly any use case.Learn MoreBullet Camera
Bullet security cameras are known for their long, external enclosures, making these popular surveillance cameras highly noticeable and effective at deterring theft, vandalism, and other crimes. This also lends itself to extended night vision for larger outdoor areas such as parking lots and traffic intersections.Learn MoreFisheye Camera
Fisheye security cameras, known for their ultra-wide-angle lens, are capable of providing video surveillance with dynamic viewing angles, including panoramic 180 degrees and 360 degrees.Learn MoreInternet Protocol (IP) Camera
Internet Protocol cameras, also called IP cameras or network cameras, provide digital video surveillance by sending and receiving footage over the internet or local area network (LAN). Like their name suggests, IP cameras connect to a network through WiFi or a Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable.Learn More4K Camera
4K security camera systems record footage using 8 megapixels (8MP) image sensors, allowing them to record footage with better contrast, color, and low-light performance. Their high pixel density allows users to zoom in on distant objects without reducing image quality. When incidents do occur, they offer the best chance of capturing useful evidence.Learn MorePTZ Camera
Pan tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras come with remote camera controllers or motion-based auto tracking capabilities. Here are the pros and cons to be aware of for indoor and outdoor surveillance.Learn MoreWiFi Camera
From wireless to 4K and bullet to dome, WiFi security cameras today are equipped with advanced features and come in a variety of forms. Here is everything you need to know when evaluating solutions.Learn MoreLPR, ANPR, ALPR Cameras
Cameras with License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology go by several names: License Plate Recognition (LPR), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), or Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR).Learn More