Overview of Commercial Grade Camera Systems

A commercial-grade camera system for your business is essential to providing a safer work environment, a theft deterrent, and reduced insurance costs.

However, a residential-style camera system from the hardware store doesn’t have the comprehensive features necessary to monitor most businesses. If you want to take your security to the next level and enjoy peace of mind, check out these commercial-grade camera systems.

Internet Protocol (IP) Cameras

IP cameras use internet protocol (IP) to transmit video across your network. As soon as an IP camera system is fully operational, you can watch live feeds via a local area network (LAN), virtual private network (VPN), or on an internet website. If you have an office or other building you want to monitor from afar, an IP camera is a valuable tool.

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras

Similar to IP cameras, closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras allow you to monitor activities via an internet connection. The main difference is that CCTV cameras are analog, whereas IP cameras are digital. In most cases, an IP camera can provide high resolution images, albeit at a higher cost than CCTV cameras. If you want remote access to your cameras on a budget, CCTV cameras are a solid choice.

Wireless Cameras

As the name implies, wireless camera systems operate via Wi-Fi instead of hardwiring. This provides easy installation and the ability to mount them anywhere you please. Wireless cameras are particularly effective at monitoring a range of places in your business that would normally be blind spots with hardwired cameras. While wireless have the ability to broadcast live feeds, they also need a storage system such a hard drive or SD card to store footage.

Wired Cameras

Wired security cameras are the most popular types of cameras used by businesses. These traditional systems aren’t as easy to install as wireless options, but they do have several advantages over wireless. The most definitive benefit is that they aren’t susceptible to internet outages. While IP, CCTV, and wireless cameras can stop broadcasting with a loss in internet connectivity, a wired camera continues to record regardless.

High Megapixel Cameras

As the name suggests, high megapixel camera systems provide high-resolution recording and broadcasts ranging from 720p upward. The main advantages of these cameras over standard-definition cameras is the clarity and a wider range of view. When you need to see people’s faces in crystal-clear quality or you want to cover a larger area with a single camera, nothing beats a high megapixel camera.

License Plate Recognition (LPR) Cameras

License plate recognition (LPR) cameras have become popular in cities and along highway systems to capture the license plate of drivers who speed or have other moving violations. This can translate to businesses with a warehouse or docks who have shipments going in and out constantly. Positioned in the right places, these cameras can take pictures of license plates and record around the clock. If there’s a theft or security breach, you can provide the license plate information to the proper authorities.

Not all of these commercial-grade camera systems will apply to your business. But with the right mix of functionality and features, you can secure your business operations without a second thought.

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