| A car dealership without video surveillance is a | | | | cameras enhance the safety of the employees and |
| dealership waiting for disaster. This is because the | | | | the property. If there is a security staff in place, the |
| very valuable inventory sitting on the lot is susceptible | | | | cameras help the security staff keep an eye on things. |
| to theft and vandalism. Because Automobiles, | | | | This also allows for the staff to concentrate on those |
| depending on their make, model, year, and features, | | | | other areas that are important. This means the guards |
| can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars in | | | | don't have to sit in front of a screen all of the time |
| price to a few hundred thousand. In other words, a car | | | | while something else needs to be done. |
| dealership is leaving millions of dollars in inventory on a | | | | - Integration - Integration is something that is very |
| paring lot. That means millions of dollars is being | | | | important and IP cameras take care of this. Any |
| exposed to the potential of theft, to harmful weather, | | | | security system operating on a network that uses IP |
| and to vandalism for hours at a time. | | | | cameras is the key to making sure security systems |
| The only solution to this is surveillance via an IP | | | | stay "up with the times." This is because there are |
| camera. | | | | many functions such as motion detection so that the |
| What is IP camera surveillance? | | | | camera doesn't have to record all of the time. If |
| An IP camera is a video surveillance security camera | | | | security guards leave their station, they can receive an |
| that is not like your old fashioned Closed Circuit | | | | email alert on a cellular phone or other device that |
| Television (CCTV) system. An IP camera provides | | | | motion has been detected, and so much more. Even |
| you with a digital picture that can be accessed from | | | | the installation is easy with the wireless functionality. |
| anywhere. This is because the camera operates off | | | | This makes this a camera of the future. |
| of an IP network, hence the letters "IP," which stand for | | | | What to Consider When Installing Your IP Cameras |
| "Internet protocol." | | | | There are several things that you have to take into |
| An IP camera more or less works the same as a | | | | consideration when installing your IP camera. There are |
| Webcam. However, you can tap into this camera from | | | | questions that have to be asked: |
| your computer. This means you can go home for the | | | | - How many vehicles have been stolen in the past? |
| day and keep an eye on your car dealership via your | | | | - What part of the dealership seems to be the most |
| IP cameras by using your PC to login to each camera. | | | | vulnerable to theft and vandalism? |
| What are the benefits of an IP camera? | | | | - What security systems are in place now? What |
| - Theft Prevention - Cars cannot be sold at a | | | | about them is not working? |
| reasonable price if theft if always taking place. | | | | - Are there any issues with organized car theft rings? |
| Through an IP camera, protecting the inventory is | | | | Strategic Placing of IP Cameras |
| much easier. Having several IP cameras placed around | | | | The placement of IP cameras is everything. It is |
| a lot allows a view of the entire space. There is also | | | | important to see as much as possible. The following |
| the capability to pan, tilt, and zoom the IP cameras | | | | offer some ideas about placing IP cameras: |
| over the Internet. | | | | - Make sure the IP cameras are protected against the |
| - Keep track of customers and visitors - With an IP | | | | wind and weather with protective housings. |
| camera, keeping track of customers is easier. For | | | | - Make sure that the entire car lot is seen and that |
| example, it is possible to see which cars customers | | | | outlying spaces are seen as well. Different type of |
| are paying the most attention to. This can be great for | | | | footage can be provided by different types of IP |
| marketing, for what kind of inventory you carry, and | | | | cameras that are networked together. It is then |
| can keep the sales staff in check. With the remote | | | | possible to access that network remotely from a PC |
| recording capabilities, it is possible to keep track of | | | | via the Internet. |
| customers and count them as they move in and out | | | | - Don't forget the storage and maintenance areas. |
| of the business. | | | | There is valuable equipment there that needs to be |
| - Protect the property and the employees - IP | | | | protected. |