Surveillance plays a vital role in any comprehensive security system. It helps authorities catch criminals and provides helpful insight into your business operations by collecting and analyzing data on a daily basis. Where and how is all of this visual and analytical data being “collected?” That is the ever pressing question for system integrators and … Read More
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How To Stop Shoplifting This Holiday Season
Helpful Tips to Prevent Shoplifting Each year, shoplifting accounts for millions of dollars of loss for businesses all across the country. Some of the most common items stolen include watches, jewelry, music, books, clothing, and even car parts. While installing a security camera can help to identify suspects after the theft occurs, there are quite … Read More
Is Your Security Provider Licensed?
There are many reasons to make sure the person you hire to do a job is qualified. When it comes to installing camera systems, it’s the law. In New Jersey, a professional surveillance system installer needs to be licensed by the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee. According to Eric Marcy at Wilentz … Read More
How Lighting Affects Your Video Quality
When it comes to surveillance cameras, visibility is key. Some of the obstacles surrounding a camera’s capability to retain high video quality such as lighting, camera installation, and type of camera are somewhat within our control, others are not. Uncontrollable issues of extreme brightness, like light produced from headlights and the sun, or extreme darkness … Read More
What’s Missing From Your Security System
While businesses have a lot to offer, many are lacking the protection they need. No I don’t mean stowing an arsenal below your cash-wrap, but rather an effective security system and security features. At Perfect Connections, Inc. we can help you protect what you’ve worked so hard for. If you run a business in central … Read More
How Using Edge Technology Can Secure Your Business
When it comes to security systems you may have heard the term “edge technology,” “edge analytics,” or “edge devices.” What exactly do these terms mean and why are they important? When talking about security systems “the edge” is typically used when referring to video surveillance components. Every security system integrator and industry professional will likely … Read More
Can Your Camera See In The Dark?
Not all surveillance cameras are created equally. It may seem as simple as selecting a surveillance camera and popping it into place, but what about the external factors that affect the quality of recorded images? One of the top concerns for industry professionals and end-users alike is a cameras ability to see in the dark … Read More
Four Tips To Feel Safer At Home
What is it about our homes that make us feel safe? Is it the sound of our kids running up and down the stairs? Is it the personalized décor? Is it the smell? Maybe it’s the locks on our doors and windows or the surrounding neighborhood? Whatever it is, we all want that feeling to … Read More
If Your Security System Is Missing One Of These, It’s Not Complete
In an unpredictable world, one thing is certain, we all want to protect what’s ours. Whether you’re a business owner or a homeowner, you want to keep safe that which you’ve worked so hard for. One of the most effective ways to do that is to install a security system. Well, what exactly is a … Read More
Want Better Surveillance Video Quality? Go With Megapixel.
If you’re in the market for a security system a major component you’re probably considering is video surveillance. While doing a little research you’ve likely come across a plethora of surveillance options with various technological features. It may seem like a daunting task to choose the cameras that suit your needs, which is why you … Read More