Only a fixed installation can provide optimum surveillance ... right? Flexible video security for the operation of the future
Fixed installations - why they are considered unbeatable
Fixed video security systems are often the first and supposedly best suggestion when it comes to planning a new security concept for your business. Here, the system is permanently installed, meaning surveillance cameras are placed in fixed positions to continuously monitor a specific area. These cameras are wired to a central surveillance system, receive a permanent power supply and are customised to the specific application. For this purpose, it is often necessary to lay new cables. The advantage: high reliability and continuity to ensure effective monitoring.
Is a traditional fixed installation still right for the modern business? A look at flexible monitoring in comparison
Flexibility and individuality are often the key to success, especially for medium-sized companies. A fixed installation can be customised and planned according to individual requirements. However, storage areas, operating sites and requirements change more and more spontaneously, e.g. seasonally, and require similarly flexible security systems. Flexible surveillance systems are often considered in this case, as events can shift quickly and sometimes it is necessary to quickly install a surveillance solution in a new location, e.g. if a logistics company needs to be flexible during the Christmas period and requires new, unplanned space for high-risk goods and wants to secure them properly. Adapting a fixed installation each time is extremely costly and difficult to operate.
Unplanned risk areas, new projects or rented offices - why flexible monitoring systems are more cost-effective than a comparatively impractical fixed installation
Permanently planned, dedicated locations benefit from a customised fixed installation. However, when it comes to spontaneous expansion of the location, e.g. because the company is growing faster in the market than expected, or temporary projects bring new space requirements with them, the inflexible fixed installation stands in the way or harbours high expansion costs. These are not cost-effective, especially for projects and rental properties that are difficult to estimate in terms of time. Rental properties, temporary events or unpredictable risk areas require flexible solutions that are less invasive and can be adapted quickly. And when it comes to new construction projects, flexible monitoring systems can be invaluable during the construction process and beyond. Instead of purchasing and maintaining expensive fixed systems, companies and organisations can rent or subscribe to flexible solutions. This makes it possible to plan costs in advance and still secure the latest technologies and features without having to commit to long contract periods. In this way, the security system adapts to the user's needs, whether for a month or a decade of use.
Flexible monitoring must be designed end-to-end in order to guarantee the security of a permanently planned installation
Of course, flexible security systems have their limits. To effectively replace the fixed installation, they must cover all necessary aspects to ensure professional monitoring. Blind spots must be avoided, even if the end user himself flexibly reinstalls and GDPR guidelines are still to be complied with. So watch out:
- Many flexible video systems are installed incorrectly and the manufacturers do not provide sufficient information on the correct application when the operator repositions the system.
- Flexible system processes should be thought through until after the intervention. In terms of practical flexible application, flexible systems are only used for documentation purposes. In an emergency, however, you just watch the perpetrators instead of taking action.
Flexible video surveillance of the future: NESTOR Security
It is therefore highly recommended to consider an all-round carefree service for flexible systems. From planning and installation to intervention and additional maintenance and technical support - all of this should be ensured in a comprehensive service so that your flexible surveillance solution is always ready for use and offers you the protection you need. This way you benefit from the advantages of a fixed installation but remain flexible, and with NESTOR Security you can enjoy precisely these advantages.
Not only does NESTOR keep you mobile and adaptable, it also allows you to be more cost-efficient and cover a variety of applications that go beyond the limits of traditional fixed installation systems.
