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IP CCTV permits the use of very high resolution cameras (HyperHD) with currently up to 30 times the image detail of standard CCTV and this set to increase even higher.

IP CCTV permits the use of very high resolution cameras (HyperHD) with currently up to 30 times the image detail of standard CCTV and this set to increase even higher.

Identify what disasters may strike your business - List what potential threats might strike your business. This should include the threat of a cyber attack (for example, viruses, web site hacking).

Integrating an IP CCTV system into an existing IT infrastructure is also easy as both systems are talking the same language.

Commercial Security Services - Let us look at the services that you can expect. Like the phrase 'commercial security services' states, the basic idea is that the company will take over the day to day, and usually it is a 24 hour job, running and managing of the security of your business. This will help you in many ways.

Currently cameras are available from 2 to 10 mega pixels and there are cameras in development that have 20 mega pixels. High resolution cameras allow for the zooming in of an image without a perceivable resolution loss. As an example the Home Office guidelines recommend that to identify a car registration mark (number plate) the plate should fill at least 1/8 of the picture at standard resolution. Using a 5 mega pixel IP camera it would only need to cover a 200th of the screen area to have a clearer image.

Keep an up to date listing of contact information - It is essential to maintain a current listing of names, addresses, phone numbers (both land and cell) and e-mail addresses for all employees, key vendors and your insurance company. This will allow for ease of contact.

Having each component in a IP CCTV system with its own intelligence allows for each of these units to do certain very tedious but vital tasks automatically. This could be as simple as triggering a full screen of an activity in a restricted area and sending a alert email or it could be advising the system that the camera lens needs cleaning.

Review your insurance coverage annually - Too often we assume that the coverage presented to us by our insurance agents provides blanket protection. It is not until an actual event occurs that we realize that not all disasters are created equal. Suddenly, the coverage thought to be there is either lacking or doesn't exist at all. A thorough review of your coverage for any potential disaster, to expose the gaps that may exist, should be performed. Areas such as business interruption, emergency expenses, employee wages and business relocation should be addressed. It is also important to know what type of documentation is necessary to substantiate your claims. The devastation that a disaster causes should not be compounded by a lack of planning or preparation. It is not uncommon for an ill prepared business to never reopen afterwards. By developing a disaster plan, dealers greatly maximize their chances for recovery and their ability to survive a disaster.