Many firms have regular technology update schedules in place, with obsolete equipment often being replaced every three to five years. Nonetheless, when asked about upgrading their technology, some would simply say, “Why should we upgrade when the old system works fine?” They choose to keep the technology for its whole useful life. In such circumstances, the complete, usable life of the product may continue beyond the warranty period for hardware or the end of the support period for software. Your security cameras, like any other electronic device in your organization, is recognized as a key element of effective business security and monitoring. There are some hidden costs of not upgrading your cameras that might be damaging to you and your company.
Hidden Costs
Older security camera systems waste your company’s time and resources and can perform badly just when you need them the most. That is why you should consider upgrading them. The investment in doing so may help you save costs in the long run. Here are three hidden costs of an old security camera system that you should be aware of.
Extremely poor recording performance – High definition cameras provide significant improvements in the quality of both live and recorded footage. When relying on cameras in locations with high activity and motion, such as at a door, window, or other areas where people gather, this feature is critical. This improvement in visual clarity may allow users to identify features such as license plates and faces without the usage of specially designed cameras. This improves consumers’ chances of obtaining a valid result when it is most needed.
More downtime because of tech issues – With older systems, maintenance can become a problem, and parts supply may become an issue. This means that your technician will most likely not have the right parts on hand, and your service and maintenance time will be delayed. Furthermore, some items may have a lapsed warranty. You lose coverage time if you have to wait for a part to be made available.
Storage issues – You may believe that your old analog security cameras help you to save money on storage costs. This is a typical fallacy. The DVRs that record, process, and store analog camera footage are not built to handle a lot of data. Because of the lack of storage capacity, business owners who planned to save money by not updating normally end up spending even more money on extra DVRs to store their low-quality analog video. The improved security camera system features compression capabilities that allow you to save storage while collecting a higher-quality image that can be digitally zoomed in on to analyze recorded video in greater detail.
Your own and others’ safety and security – Many businesses invest in security cameras to ensure that everyone in the building is safe. By using an out-of-date system, you may be doing yourself and others more damage than good. Will you find out about an incident in your establishment while you were away? Is it possible to seek immediate help in the event of an emergency? Upgraded systems will notify you of events as they occur, allowing you to take action no matter where you are. An obsolete system may not provide you with the security you need.
You want to feel safe and comfortable in your business at the end of the day. When you consider how your present system could be enhanced, upgrading your security cameras may be worth the expense. Consider the hidden costs if you do not want to upgrade because you do not believe it is worthwhile to invest more money. It will wind up costing more money in the long run if you do not switch. Contact Expert Security Solutions today to learn how simple it is to keep your company secure. You might be able to find an upgrade that is less expensive than you expect and still fits into your budget.
