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Security systems are an integral part of any business, as these are the only ways to insure that your process, private data, stock and assets are completely protected at all times. While insurance methods can be put in place to replace damaged goods, they won’t prevent these incidents from occurring in the first place, and the time it can take to replace equipment will mean that you potentially lose weeks’ worth of business while you’re trying to replace necessary items. All in all any sort of security breach or electrical damage could cost much more than the price of the equipment, and you might even lose clients as a result. It’s worth making sure you have excellent integrated security solutions in place to ensure that should this happen, damage is minimised or if possible, completely prevented. There are lots of different features of integrated security solutions which you could incorporate into your business depending on your specific needs. There are plenty of different technologies available, and depending on your budget you will be able to find all sorts of different products available to you. - Building Management Systems - CCTV and Digital Video Recording - Cell Call - Electronic Locking - Fire Alarms and Sprinklers - Guard Tour - Intercoms - Intruder Alarms - Panic/Affray Alarms - Perimeter intruder detection - Public Address (PA) System - Radio Paging - Staff Safety Systems - Video Content Analysis The different features of integrated security solutions are intended for use in all sort of different properties, no matter how large or small they happen to be. You don’t necessarily need to use all the different features, although the more which are incorporated into your business, the more secure it will be. Physical security information management (PSIM) is a way of monitoring these systems and work like a virtual intelligence centre. They will help the operators make quick and simple decisions about the best possible course of action (such as locking down the building or letting staff know of a problem via the PA system), and prevent room for human errors which could make matters worse. Integrated security solutions need not be hugely expensive, and they don’t even need to be particularly complex. It’s important to discuss the needs and requirements of your business with the security provider, to make sure you have all the elements you need and you’re not spending money on systems which won’t help you. Joseph works for ISM-UK, a world pioneer in integrated security solutions. ISM are the UK's leading developer of integrated security management and, intercom and cell call systems. In his spare time he enjoys the finer things in life, including travelling and dining out.
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