Are IP based security camera systems better than HD-Analog based systems? No not necessarily, it depends on the application. Let’s first step back in time. The initial technology for security camera systems or CCTV was Analog based. The video quality was very poor. IP based camera systems then came along but not until […]
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Hidden or Covert CCTV Security Cameras
Most of our security camera installations at Guru Security are of the traditional overt type. This means that the cameras are visible and provide a deterrent to crime. Some of our customers want the cameras to be hidden from view or a covert installation. Most of these cameras take on the look or form factor […]
Moving?
It is a very stressful time with new moving related tasks as well as your regular day to day tasks. It is also the best time to review your security needs. We understand your due diligence requires getting competitive security system bids. We would like to help. Strick deadlines to meet. Guru Security Inc. has […]
Tips for Preventing Copper Theft
The theft of copper is a serious problem that many commercial properties face. The primary targets of this crime are the heating and cooling units. However, there are other less-known objectives, as well, including copper plumbing pipes and utility boxes. This issue is a serious problem at many construction sites. Many people don’t realize […]
Restaurant Security
When you own a restaurant, you understand that your business is vulnerable to multiple security issues, including employee theft, burglary, and armed robbery. Those are just a few of the reasons why it is so important to have sufficient restaurant security in place. This will help you protect yourself, your employees and your customers. Unfortunately, […]
The Effect Graffiti has on Us
James Q Wilson, the Author of the Broken Windows Theory, stated: “what really made people afraid in cities and concerned about their welfare, was not only the crimes they saw or heard about, but also the physical and social signs they saw around them, registering a breakdown in society” Aside from the obvious economic costs […]
Safety Tips for Retail Employees
If you are the owner or manager of a retail store, then you already understand how important it is to create a safe and secure environment for your workers, as well as your customers and vendors. You also understand why it is necessary to take steps to prevent losses and reduce shrinkage. If you are […]
History of Video Surveillance
Author: John Honovich, Published on Sep 22, 2016, provided courtesy of IPVM.com. This is a technical post that maybe of interest to buyers of Security Camera Systems. This is a concise history of video surveillance covering the past decade. The goal is to help professionals newer to the industry understand the important business and technology shifts that […]
The Buck Stops Here
Have you ever spent multiple hours on the telephone trying to resolve an issue with a service provider? Being passed from one department to another, feeling frustrated that your time does not seem to have any value. Ever had the feeling dealing with a service provider that is a large faceless Multinational Corporation that no […]
Video Surveillance Productivity Tool
Video Surveillance as a Management Productivity Tool Today with the cost of ownership greatly reduced, video surveillance is being used for much more than to deter and record security events. Savvy Managers are using video to maximize their productivity. A glance at their monitor can provide situational awareness of the employees in the facility. No […]