In today’s technological world, cutting-edge and smart security solutions are more important than ever. The basic reason is the need to feel safe and comfortable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Modern technologies provide us with the opportunity to adapt and monitor our security systems in the building and its surroundings, or to respond promptly to threats in the workplace. Want to know what these systems can do? Read on.
How do smart security solutions work?
Smart security systems for homes and commercial buildings are usually connected to a mobile or computer application. Through it, the user monitors and manages the security of his building.
In practice, this can mean that users can remotely find out whether someone has broken into a house or building during their absence. They receive information about whether a door has been opened, a window broken, a lock damaged or a light turned on, which can then be automatically or manually passed on to the police. They can also be informed about malfunctions in the water supply network, about an increase in the temperature in the building or about smoke or dangerous gas leaks.
The system can also proactively warn users of potential safety flaws, such as doors that don’t close properly or individual components that have malfunctioned. Security systems can be programmed to alert the user or contact the police directly in the event of a security incident or malfunction.
Examples of smart security solutions
Thanks to technological innovations, there are already many conveniences in the world that make our lives easier. Now we will look together at several examples of smart solutions that can also be implemented in the security solutions of your building.
Electronic receptionist
Many companies are of the opinion that the presence of a professional receptionist is absolutely necessary for the good image of their company. However, it is not physically or economically possible for an employee to be at the reception all the time and it is increasingly difficult to find quality people for this position. For these reasons, companies today are reaching for automated electronic reception systems.
How does it work?
An electronic receptionist is essentially a device that replaces a real person at the reception. Either in the form of a self-service kiosk or a remotely managed device that welcomes your guests live and in real time. An employee from the workplace, from a call center or from a completely different country can be connected behind him.
When a guest arrives at your reception, they simply click on the screen and check-in to the building. As a result, a QR code or access card is issued, with which the visitor can reach the tenant of the building. If the process fails, a live video link will start. One of the currently free employees will appear on the screen. Your employee does not need any special equipment for this: all he needs is software, a computer and the Internet.
The electronic receptionist does not even have to be triggered by touch, it can be set to turn on whenever it detects movement. Alternatively, the guest directly clicks on the name of the worker he wants to visit on the screen.
You can use the electronic reception all the time or turn it on/off when necessary, when your employee is late or absent from the reception. Just as there are many designs and versions, there are also many uses for it.
Advantages of electronic reception
- video connections are secured and encrypted
- the picture and sound quality is high and without lip sync problems
- the receptionist can be anywhere in the world, he can serve several receptions at the same time
- personal contact with the client even without the physical presence of an employee at the reception
- significantly reduces the cost of covering the reception
- increases the quality of the services offered, the software can communicate in any language
- provides detailed information about events at the reception (overview of visits and visitors, waiting times, level of visitor satisfaction, etc.)
Occupancy monitoring
Occupancy monitoring, also known as “people counting”, is the name given to the process of tracking how many people are present in a monitored space at a given time.
Occupancy monitoring counts people entering and leaving a space (room or building), but beyond that, this system provides valuable insight into exactly how spaces are being used. This enables better decision-making when allocating staff, space and resources (e.g. management of heating, lighting and other services). This information is also crucial in the event of a fire or the need for urgent evacuation of the building.
Data can be collected over time, meaning that room occupancy and building space utilization can be optimized in the future.
Central protection desk (PCO)
PCO can simply be understood as an automated guard service that can replace or complement guards and doormen. The essence is the connection of security technology in the building to a video console with remote monitoring. Thanks to the camera and security system, you will have an overview of movement and events in the building and its surroundings. Security companies offering PCO use modern systems to constantly monitor what is happening in the building and check individual objects to maximize security. Since the attention of the person behind the cameras decreases very quickly after only 15 minutes, the professional software provides a quality alternative to the physical guarding of the building. In case of evaluation of a real security incident, the operator of the surveillance center will send the nearest patrol to the object.
Summary
In case of evaluation of a real security incident, the operator of the surveillance center will send the nearest patrol to the object. Thanks to these smart solutions, you will feel not only safe, but also comfortable. In many cases, they can completely replace various physical services. And although their investment costs are higher, in the end, thanks to significantly lower operating costs, you can save a lot of money.
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