Storefront Security: Best Camera Options for Retail Locations

Retail storefronts benefit from WDR-equipped domes, turrets, and bullets to cut shrink, improve safety, and document liability. Domes: Use fixed or vari-focal domes indoors. Turrets: Ideal for low-light or glass-glare environments. Bullets: Perfect for perimeter deterrence. Fisheyes: Best for open lobbies and broad visibility. At entrances, position a face-capture camera 6–12 ft with ≥120 dB […]

Wireless Security Systems for Businesses: Pros, Cons & Use Cases

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Wireless security systems use Wi-Fi, cellular, or RF to link cable-free sensors, cameras, and access control with centralized or cloud management. They deploy fast, scale across sites, and cut trenching, labor, and downtime. Mesh and segmented SSIDs improve coverage and QoS. Drawbacks include RF interference, battery or power dependencies, and cyber risks. Costs span hardware, […]

Top Features to Look for in Commercial Security Camera Systems

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Buyers should prioritize standards-verified image quality (EN/IEC 62676), correct pixels-per-foot, true day/night with IR sensitivity, and lens MTF validation. Require AI analytics with measurable accuracy, rich metadata, and ONVIF interoperability. Choose storage architecture (on-prem, cloud, hybrid) aligned to compliance (CJIS/GDPR) with FIPS encryption and role-based access. Enforce zero-trust remote access with SSO/MFA and TLS 1.3. […]