SMG simplifies video upgrades across multi-property portfolios

Overseeing security for a single site is challenging enough, but those property managers tasked with managing security across multiple sites face even more challenges. Video surveillance ranks as a key security component for these facilities, and many are recognizing that their siloed legacy systems simply aren’t up to the task anymore. They can’t provide the high level of security that multi-property sites require, and fragmented legacy systems are slowing down modernizing their video surveillance capabilities. Given today’s myriad security risks, the time is now for facilities relying on legacy systems to upgrade their video surveillance systems.

Our Hub MSA’s turnkey process of assessment → design → install → support is an ideal solution for video surveillance upgrades and multi-property video management. Our approach supports multi-site operations while lowering overall maintenance costs and centralizing storage. Our solutions help multi-location operators achieve consistency and compliance and are scalable well into the future to accommodate changing video surveillance needs.

As opposed to siloed legacy systems that typically rely on different makes and models, we specify standardized camera models and unified video management systems (VMS). Standardizing hardware and software such as cameras, NVRs, and VMS platforms ensures uniformity across all locations, and simplifies maintenance and the training of security personnel. To successfully manage multi-site video surveillance upgrades, opting for centralized management and scalable storage is an effective and efficient way to go. It’s beneficial to apply uniform security policies such as passwords, encryption, and data retention rules across all locations. Video footage from multiple sites should be unified and end-to-end encryption for video streams is absolutely needed to protect sensitive data. In addition, remote video monitoring enables security teams and authorized administrators to see what’s happening in any given location and troubleshoot anytime, from anywhere. And cameras equipped with AI also deliver actionable insights that enable facility managers to improve efficiencies.

While video surveillance is a crucial part of any facility’s security strategy, the video system, to be most effective, should be able to integrate with access control, alarms, and analytics tools. 

Ask any security manager and they’ll tell you that costs and budgets are always a key concern. So, it’s music to their ears to hear that centralized systems actually reduce operational costs because they eliminate the need for unnecessary local servers. To avoid expensive overhauls during upgrades, the system should be compatible with existing IT infrastructure. And to keep costs manageable, some multi-site operators choose to upgrade their sites in phases, which also minimizes downtime.

Our MSA Hub is here to help you upgrade your video surveillance systems to deliver the high level of security your facilities need. Call on us to learn more.