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Business security systems

In this short blog, we’re rounding up our recent series of articles covering the benefits of various security systems for a range of businesses.

Businesses up and down the UK invest in security systems to meet a range of objectives. 

Over the last few weeks, we’ve published articles detailing:

Below are the articles we’ve recently published along with a quick intro to each.

Security system for a business

The benefits of CCTV systems for businesses

In this article, we cover the main advantages of business CCTV.

Theses include:

  • Deterring crime

 

  • Monitoring on-site activity

 

  • Collecting evidence for criminal prosecutions

 

  • Solving disputes (decision making)

 

  • Keeping records of attendance

There are a number of reasons companies invest in business CCTV.

Find out more by having a read of our article today on how CCTV systems help keep a  business secure.

If you’re currently looking into your current cctv surveillance set up, you can also visit our dedicated page for business cctv systems

24 7 CCTV monitoring

The Benefits of CCTV Monitoring & 24/7 Monitored CCTV

In this article we cover the main advantages of monitored CCTV systems. 

Remote CCTV monitoring is fast becoming a popular choice among businesses looking to secure their premises. 

With CCTV monitoring your security cameras are monitored remotely, 24/7 by a security professional

The main benefits of CCTV monitoring include:

  • Deterring crime

 

  • CCTV monitoring as an effective alternative to having a security guard on-site 

 

  • Tracking and tracing every move a potential criminal makes around your premises.

 

  • Audio integration, enabling you to communicate with the intruder, warning them the police have been called

 

  • Easy integration with other security system installations 

Find out more by reading our article on the benefits of CCTV monitoring.

Business security - CCTV surveillance

The Benefits of Business Security Systems 

This article focuses on the benefits of security systems for a range of businesses. 

In our experience, businesses invest in a robust security system installation to:

  • Reduce theft

 

  • Deter and catch shoplifters 

 

  • Reduce vehicle related crime

 

  • Improve all round peace of mind for staff and the business owner

 

  • Prevent break-ins
  • Catch and apprehend criminals 
  • Improve health and safety

Find out more by reading our article on how security systems will help keep your business safe and secure.

Access control for businesses

The Benefits of Access Control Systems

This article is dedicated to the benefits of access control systems for businesses. 

There are many different types of access control systems, including

When it comes to the benefits of access control systems, the list is vast. In this article we talk about how access control can help to:

  • Increase productivity

 

  • Protect a business from crime

 

  • Manage the flow of people around a business 

 

  • Improve competitive advantage
  • Improve business security systems 

Have a read today about the benefits of access control systems.

If you’re currently considering your access control requirements, you can find out more by heading over to the section of this website dedicated to access control and door entry systems

Video access control system

The Benefits of Video Intercom and Video Access Control

When it comes to video door entry systems, there are a whole range of reasons for a business to invest in video intercom to manage site access.

There are many benefits and advantages to these security systems. 

The benefits of video intercom systems include

  • Peace of mind – video intercom systems let you see who’s at the door before letting them in

 

  • Enabling secure entry to premises for staff, visitors and more 

 

  • Managing access to a building or site 

 

  • Recording visitor data – enabling you to know who’s in the building and who isn’t

 

  • Versatility and compatibility with other access control and security systems – CCTV and security alarm systems 

If you’re currently considering video intercom as part of your business security systems, read our article on the benefits of video intercom.

Building site security

The Benefits of Construction Site Security Systems

We’ve recently published a few articles focused on construction site security.

They are:

  • The benefits of access control for construction sites 
  • A guide to construction site security
  • The benefits of construction site CCTV
access control for building sites

The Benefits of Access Control for Construction Sites

In this article we focus on the following benefits of building site access control:

  • Time attendance and productivity  – critical within the construction industry 
  • Identification & eliminating unauthorised access – helping to manage security threats 
  • Health and safety considerations
  • Managing visitor access – making sure you know who is on site
  • Providing remote access 
  • Restricting access to certain areas – protecting staff and visitors from accidents 

Read more about the benefits of access control systems for construction sites.

Contructrion site CCTV and security guide

A Guide to Construction Site Security 

In this guide we focus on a bit more than just the benefits. 

This comprehensive guide include information on:

  • The impact and cost of construction site crime

 

  • Tips to help reduce crime

 

  • The various types of construction site security

If this sounds like the information you’re looking for, have a read of our construction security guide today

CCTV protecting building sites

The Benefits of Construction Site CCTV.

When it comes to construction site CCTV, there are a whole range of reasons for a business to invest. 

There are many benefits and advantages to these building site security systems. 

The benefits of construction site CCTV include:

  • Spotting more security threats with remote CCTV monitoring

 

  • Crime prevention

 

  • Managing health and safety

 

  • Preventing operational disruptions

 

  • Catching thieves and vandals

The benefits of construction site CCTV are vast. Read more about how CCTV systems help to secure construction sites.

School security camera installation

The Benefits of School CCTV Systems 

When it comes to school security systems, there are a whole range of reasons for an educational organisation to invest. 

The benefits of school CCTV systems include:

  • Preventing and monitoring anti-social behaviour

 

  • Student and teacher safety

 

  • Unauthorised site access

 

  • Dealing with school security emergencies

 

  • Out of hours school security – evenings, weekends and holidays

If you’re currently looking into your school CCTV options, have a read about how a robust security camera installation will help to protect your school. 

The Benefits of Business Security Systems  – The Industries we Serve 

As you can see there are many benefits of security systems for businesses

Here at Safeguard Systems we work with a range of business sectors including:

Solar Farm Security 

Helping to protect and secure solar sites with effective solar farm security systems.

Here at Safeguard Systems we have worked on dozens of solar farm security projects including:

A monitored CCTV system for a solar farm

Perimeter security system for a solar site

The solar farm security systems we design and install include:

  • Solar Farm CCTV
  • Solar site perimeter protection systems 
  • Monitored security systems – alarms and CCTV monitoring 

School security systems  – CCTV, access control and alarms 

Preventing and reducing the impact of crime with robust school security systems including CCTV, access control and security alarms.

You can learn more by visiting our dedicated page to school security systems

Gym entry systems and CCTV

Helping to secure gyms with CCTV systems and provide secure access with effective door entry systems.

If you’re in charge of gym security, you can find out more about how security systems help to secure gyms from a range of security threats.

Office CCTV and security systems

Office-based businesses invest in CCTV, access control and other security systems to protect their staff and assets. 

Office-based businesses seek to protect their staff and premises with a mix of business CCTV, access control and security alarms.

Find out more by visiting our office security systems page

Nightclubs, pubs and bars – security systems

The hospitality trade often requires a range of security systems to meet a vast array of threats. 

CCTV systems help to detect and prevent crime. 

Access control helps to protect safes and petty cash, Security alarms help to deter crime.

Find out more about how security systems will protect and secure your club, pub, and bar.

Hotel security – CCTV, access control and alarms 

Hotel security systems include hotel CCTV, access control, and security alarms.

CCTV cameras in hotels help to monitor and manage both internal and external threats. 

Access control can be applied to hotel rooms and restricted areas. 

Find out more about the security systems for hotels Safeguard Systems designs and implements.

Security systems for shops and retail

Shops use security systems to deter and catch shoplifters.

CCTV is the main investment when it comes to retail security systems.

Security Alarms help to deter break-ins and theft. 

Find out how shop security systems will keep your retail outlet secure

Warehouses & factory security systems

Warehouse and factory security systems offer a number of benefits. 

Access control systems help to manage time, attendance and productivity.

Warehouse security systems and factory CCTV help to manage internal and external security threats (theft, anti-social behaviour and more).

Security alarms for warehouses and factories help to deter and prevent break ins. 

Farm security systems – CCTV, access control and alarms for farms

Farm security systems help to protect these rural businesses from the impact of livestock, quad bike and plant theft.

Monitored CCTV systems will help to protect against these threats.

These security systems can also be integrated with perimeter detection and protection systems. 

If you’re in charge of farm security, have a read of our page on CCTV, access control and security alarms for farms.

Additionally, if you’re in charge of farm security have a read of an article we’ve recently published on the rise of rural crime.

Construction site security 

As mentioned above there are a whole range of security systems available to those in charge of construction site security. 

Further to the pages mentioned above, we’ve recently published an article on plant theft prevention. Plant theft is an ongoing issue with the construction industry. 

Car Park CCTV and access control 

Owners of car parks invest in security systems for a number of reasons. They look to:

  • Protect their customers vehicles from break ns and theft
  • Provide a safe place to park your car

If you’re currently reviewing your car park security systems, you can visit our dedicated page highlighting how CCTV and access control systems will help protect your car park and customers. 

Car Dealerships  – CCTV monitoring, alarm monitoring, and access control 

Car dealers and retailers face many challenges on a daily basis.

These include:

  • Stolen vehicles 
  • Vandalised stock 
  • General break-ins

We’ve recently published a guide to car dealership security. If you’re on charge of car dealership security we’d recommend having a read of the guide today.

Additionally, if you’re looking at your dealer security options, have a read of our dedicated car dealer security systems page.