All businesses should do what they can to protect themselves from crime, which means installing the best security systems in order to help you and your security team do just that. Some of the measures you can take include having secure access points:

Networks that are part of a designed plan rather than those who are just pieced together, perform typically better due to taking into consideration the needs of the network. A good network design will be more robust and allow for better performance overall. Good networks work quickly and efficiently, providing the best platform for all the applications that you wish to use. If there is lag or delayed response time, then any work which is trying to be done by employees will be affected, this is one of the reasons why it’s important to consider the network design first before implementing any changes or when starting the initial installation.

AEL systems provide security systems such as CCTV installations, intruder alarms, access control, automatic gates and more to ensure your business or commercial premises is safe. Utilising economical and deployable security-based systems that can be remotely monitored, is the best protection against unwanted visitors and assists in avoiding the worst-case scenario of having to make a claim towards your insurance due to vandalism or theft.

Following on from our last blog, we thought we would continue with smartphone access control as there are so many positives as to staff sign in, verifying identity and tracking usage. Due to the touchless method, and without the worry of lost cards and fobs, mobile access is an ideal counterpart to the traditional sign in options. Most people can be seen with their mobile in hand these days executing a range of tasks.

Adapting your business to using new and innovative technology, which helps to keep your premises and staff safe, has never been more important than during Covid 19.  With more businesses using thermal image scanning to detect those who possibly have the virus, by noting any changes in skin temperature, businesses have been able to ensure that they are making their premises safe and secure.

Following the failure of one of their PTZ cameras, Parrs Wood High School were looking at options for a replacement camera. As is often the case with PTZ cameras on CCTV systems, before it was replaced it was previously kept in a static position viewing one area of the school building – often missing incidents and not being used to its full potential.