Data protection and data security have been major topics of discussion – especially here.
But data and dollars can also physically walk out the door and SMBs should be thinking hard about…if you aren’t already… an extra layer of protection.
Who knows if a bad economy means more crime, but it appears investments in digital video security remain strong (relative to other segments). Large retailers are increasing their investments in surveillance to deal with possible increased risk. ABI Research reports the video surveillance market has posted 10% growth this past year. Slower than its meteoric growth in the 20+% range over the past few years, but still nothing to sneeze at – especially today. You can also expect government stimulus dollars going towards surveillance once those funds start flowing.
But it’s not just large retail and government contributing to the on-going growth in surveillance. SMBs are also implementing surveillance – whether it’s for legal compliance, insurance purposes, or just plain old peace of mind.
With IP cameras, software, storage, and a skilled networking VAR partner with experience in physical security, SMBs can easily add solid protection. Invest a “few” extra bucks and you get into state of the art recogintion capabilities, and all sorts of analytics that make your video surveillance do more than watch. (That’s a post for another day).
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