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Our Restaurant Gets New Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarm are one of the key safety gadgets that keep your property safe from fire.  Out of the safety fire gadgets available smoke alarm is the one of the must have things to have in your property. Generally smoke alarms contain electrically charged plates in between which they have a radioactive material. This ionizes the air and makes electricity pass through the plates. Whenever any smoke enter the gap interrupting the flow of ions, the alarm gets activated.

The restaurant we own in Baldivis had already several smoke alarms installed in it. But since last two months they were behaving ineffectively. As it’s  been almost 6 years we have installed those and not had undergone any servicing since then, the fault is actually ours.

Safety is our first priority. Be it fire safety or safety from the current Covid-19 virus. Hence, we thought of repairing the fire alarms.As there are quite number of licensed fire installation companies in Baldivis region, we contacted 2-3 companies in Baldivis. Each of the companies has heir own pricing and offers. After consulting all of them the most suitable offer seemed to us was the one made by Smart Hd Security Solutions.Their technicians visited our restaurant to check the previously installed systems. Inspecting the conditions of the old systems they recommended to install new ones than to repair them. They had systems of Hills Reliance and Bosch out of which we went for Bosch. Also they issued a 3 year warranty on the parts of the alarms. I think it is needless to mention about their service. The ones who have hired them already had the know-how of their proficiency in this matter. They are really one of the best Fire alarm installers in Baldivis.

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Uncle’s New Home In Baldivis

A smart wiring in your home provides you the opportunity to integrate the various devices and sensor into a single point from where it can be controlled or monitored. However, many people mistake smart wiring as a normal cabling which is a total misconception. But this is not true. It is totally a different kind of wiring needed to integrate all your smart devices.

But before installing any system, its eventual to explore its pros and cons. Once it was said that installation of smart wiring makes your home future-proof. As my own uncle bought a new house in Baldivis, it is my nephew who wished to sum up all their home appliances and thus wants smart wiring. As we are the closest one to them, my uncle asked whether we know someone worth to hire for this purpose.

We have been a happy customer of Smart Hd Security Solutions ever since and we don’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone. We contained full faith on themselves. Moreover, each one to whom we have recommended them so far, has only given positive and excellent reviews of their services. Thus, my uncle too trusted our opinion to hire them for smart wiring in his new house. My uncle is a very punctual person. As he told us, that the best quality of them which impressed him is their punctuality. I also believe that it is a must quality to possess irrespective of profession. Also he told us, that the amount of knowledge their team possess can left out many of their contemporaries behind.

Smart HD Security Solutions contain one of the best team of technicians in our Western Australia. Whether you need a security system installation or want to undergo your home smart wiring you may rely on them in a blindfolded way as you will get the service of best electricians in Baldivis and Mandurah.

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Smart Wiring For Our New Home

A smart home system is one the massive examples of how technology is changing the lives of many. Today a lot of people are choosing home automation systems to gain a more convenient way of living inside the house.

We too, are not so different. After so many years of hard work I and my wife, are able to buy a new house for ourselves which bear the fruit. Naturally buying a home includes customizing it to your own will and choices. Thus we decided to install home automation systems in the house so that we may get a better access to all the things around us inside the house. Thus when you install such one all you need is a smart wiring in your house to integrate such things. Hence, we felt the need of an expert who could handle that for us.

While we were searching for that it was my uncle Frank who suggested us to sought help from Smart HD Security Solutions who, according to him, is one the few in our western part who can handle all sort of such things. Uncle Frank has always been a well wisher of our family. As he advised such my wife visited their official website to have a better idea about them. It is after we made a query in their website that they phone back us to fix a meeting. We are really surprise to see the owner Matt himself came to visit the place in order to understand our requirements properly.  After the first meeting we were really comfortable with him and what he pitched is also reasonable to our budget. I am saying this as I have already gained a rough idea of the budget that others usually pitch in these cases. Matt also gave us some suggestions about some improvisations that can be made and also a bit of knowledge regarding smart wiring. I must say he sounds so knowledgeable. Moreover, both he and his team are fully professional. The way they deal their work seemed quite impressive to me.

I really must say that if you are looking for any kind of security solutions , go for Smart HD Security Solutions To get the best of service in Mandurah.

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Why Installation of Fire Alarm Systems Is Necessary For Your Business

I thought that you must have heard the old saying, “Hope for the best but ready for the worst”. Well, this saying accurately goes with your choice of installing or not installing a fire alarm system in your office or commercial property. As far as I have learnt from my experience that a wide portion of business owners fails to understand the importance of fire alarms and thus lacks the concern to install them in their commercial properties. Many of the business owners don’t want to comprehend the fact that safety should be the first priority and how much the risk of damage to their property reduces due to the installation if fire alarm.If you think only having a number of fire extinguishers is enough to prevent a fire break-out then you are in a total misconception. Fire extinguishers are of no use if you don’t respond timely. So having an alarming system can clearly reduce your risks of damage and disaster. Also there are certain benefits that will certainly convince you as a business mind to play safe about the safety of your business:

a)Safety first: A sudden fire break out can cause severe injuries and even deaths to your employees holding you responsible for not having enough precautionary measures .i.e. fire and smoke alarms and thus, compelling you to spend a ransom amount to handle the lawsuits and treatment of them. Hence, having an early warning system can significantly reduce those risks.

b) More the damage more it takes time: The time span required to recover your business from such a loss depends on the amount of damage and destruction it has suffered.

c)Stay on a safe side: Well, there are certain amount of laws in different countries which directly or indirectly instructs the business owners to install early warning systems in their commercial properties. Thus, it would be more safe for you to have a fire alarm system to avoid such legal issues.

Thus, I hope the above reasons are quite enough for you to understand the importance of fire alarms and how it could also be beneficial in terms of your business too. Well, in this context comes Smart Hd Security solutions where they provide all round security solutions to your commercial property. So if you are having a commercial property be sure to install security alarms in Baldivis and feel free to contact them to ensure your company’s as well as employees’ security.

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Security Camera Installation In Our New House

When a person grows old he/ she needs as much care and attention as a child, isn't that correct?The story goes same here.I have my old parents in the house and as me and my wife both are working personnel we didn't get the time to look after them whole day.

We always had a governesses in our old house who had been looking after my parents since years and she is such a good lady that we didn't need to worry about anything when we were not in home.But as we shifted to Mandurah we need to hire a new governess and also we feel a need to install  security cameras in our home so that we can monitor the activities of the new governess.It will help us to guide her to make her understand like how to treat them,what to do and what not to do.But since we were new to this location we hardly knew any company who install the CCTV.It is in a house party when our neighbour Mr.Hudson told us about the Smart HD Security Solutions after hearing from us.He had already been a client of them and seemed fully happy with their service.After having a discussion at home,my wife called them up a few days later and fixed an appointment.They came on the stipulated date at our place heard our requirements,inspected the house and suggested us the areas where the cameras should be installed.After that they showed us their wide variety of cameras and helped us to choose the one required to be installed.After some price negotiations we have them the contract and told them to install the cameras by next day.They were so prompt that they were ready to do that and on the very next day they appeared in our house with their expert team.I must say that their technicians too were so polite and humble.

Now we don't need to worry anything about the security of my parents as I can see them by sitting in my office.Actually we opted for the wireless cameras so that I can monitor the activities from my office.

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Is Buying a Security System Worth It?

A security system is an investment, and just like any other investment, it is imperative to establish the return you are likely to receive. Although it is easy to tally the up-front and monthly costs linked to an alarm system and security system, attaching a price tag to peace of mind will be a difficult thing to do. A security system does more than just discourage intruders. The right system can keep you connected to your home regardless of where you are. It will also notify you of any unauthorized attempts to access your valuables. Ultimately, a security system is a viable investment, but how will you know if investing in one is worth it? Here are some reasons that can convince you.

You will have secure premises

The value of a security system depends on where you reside, and should always go hand in hand with good window and door locks. Get a good, fully operational alarm installed because burglars can easily tell apart an empty box. Your local police crime prevention officer will be more than glad to check out your property and give you impartial and free advice about all aspects of your personal and home security.

You cannot put a price on your peace of mind

A burglary is an unpleasant experience to say the least and it can even make you paranoid where you have to keep on checking each room in your house to ensure that no one is there. An alarm will deter some burglars and for others it will not. However, you will get to have the peace of mind knowing that no one has been in your house while you were away. A regular alarm will not save you money on content insurance because you need a pretty fancy alarm for that, but at least you will not have to worry about a burglary when you are away.

Prompt action

A properly installed security system is your best buy. Its visible presence will discourage potential burglars and the siren will deter an intruder from ransacking your entire house in case of a break-in. Monitored alarms are ideal if you live in a remote area where intruders can get away with invading your home without an alarm drawing any attention to them. Alternatively, you can have a telephone dialer fitted to your system that allows your alarm to telephone you or a neighbor when triggered.

Pricing it up

When it comes to a security system, it is all about cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment. Having a security system installed will instantly cause a reduction in insurance premiums, matching the alarm costs and the initial yearly monitoring and maintenance contract. If you are still unsure, seek police advice including where to install. Nevertheless, be very careful and use a reliable security company. Some installers will run off with your maintenance premium and leave you wondering if you are still under their monitoring via telephone link in the event of an intrusion.

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The stolen bangle

One should always keep their safety as the topmost priority because the daily news since few years is portraying various incidents that demand us to be well conscious. So taking prior precautions are needed by every household to avoid unfortunate incidents. I realized this few weeks back when my mom’s gold bangle was nowhere to be found.

My elder brother had gifted mom a gold bracelet on her last birthday and she always used to wear it because it was her current favorite one. But on that Wednesday, mom went to the salon and so, she had opened it and kept it on beside the flower vase on her bedroom table. She had planned to wear it again once getting back from the salon by afternoon. But strangely, it was nowhere to be found after her return. Mom summoned me and brother to ask it we had keep it safe in other places. But we didn’t have a single idea about her, opening it in the morning. We even called up dad to ask the same but he was similarly surprised to hear it. After turning the house upside down in search of the bracelet, one unfortunate thing struck us. We had hired a new maid that week who had come to wash the utensils at the moment when mom was not there. I, being unaware of the bangle, didn’t pay any heed to supervise the maid and it must be that she had stolen it out of greed. Mom started shedding tears as she blamed herself for being so careless. But all in vain! How would we find out the bracelet even if it was stolen by Dorothy, the maid? It was then that we realized the importance of CCTV camera systems at our home. If a camera had been installed previously, then we could have simply know the mystery behind the stolen bangle. For then, our aim was to avoid further consequences and so, we immediately called Smart HD solutions and provided them with the necessary budget and requirements. They were referred to us by one of my cousins who was an old customer of the excellent company. They visited us the next day and marked the places appropriate for CCTV cameras. Their products are technically advanced and at the same time, easy to use. The expert service team also taught us how to operate the cameras and promised to help us if needed in future.

 The bangle was not found unfortunately, but we were successful in saving ourselves from more of such incidents with the help of Smart HD Solutions’ CCTV cameras.

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Safety matters the most

The safety of family is definitely one’s topmost priority and it should always be. So last year when we shifted our residence to Aileen Street of Mandurah, the first concern that struck me was how to take care of my family in a more protective way. As I often have to stay out of station or involved in business meetings due to my work schedule, the safety of my family always concerns me. As this was a new locality at that time and we rarely knew the neighbor, my wife became more tensed to take care of the entire household, that too with our baby daughter.

    One day while I was sharing my concerns with my best friend Andrews, he suggested me to contact Smart HD Solutions, who are a professional company dealing with the safety and security of your household, company or any other business or personal institutions. He told me that they have a wide range of security alarms and CCTV cameras of different budgets and nobody can beat their prompt service. So I decided to give them a try as I was left with no other options. Before contacting them, I also looked up on the search engine to study a bit more about them and was surprised to find such positive reviews. So I immediately called them to pay me a visit the next day. Their expert team of technicians arrived and had a thorough look at our entire house to mark the places where the alarms and cameras would be appropriate to be installed. I had opted for both their cameras and alarms for doubling the protection and safety of my family members. The camera enables me to supervise and always have a look on my family from wherever I am and on the other side, the alarms help my wife to stay alert and also indicate a signal to my friendly neighbor if there is any danger at my home.

  I am extremely grateful to Smart HD Solutions for their highly modernized products that have helped me to take care of my family despite my busy work schedule. I also loved their prompt and professional service and the courteous behavior of their team who have approached me in even short notices whenever I have faced any problem regarding the operating of the cameras or alarms.

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15 CorporateChristmas Gifts That Your Colleagues & Boss Will Love

Whether looking for your boss, your colleague or an employee – choosingcorporate Christmas gifts isn’t always easy. We don’t always know the people wework with quite as well as we know the people we live with and have grown upwith.

If you ask us, the perfect corporate Christmas gift should be three things:useful, thoughtful and high quality. To make it easier, we’ve put together alist of Christmas business gifts that we think anyone in the office wouldappreciate…

1. Personalised Wooden Phone Holders

This simple, yet practical, personalised wooden phone holder is the perfectcorporate Christmas gift for someone who spends a lot of time at their desk.

2. Personalised Wooden Watch Stand

Everybody at work has a watch, but when was the last time you saw someone withan engraved oak watch stand on their desk?

3. Personalised Wooden Bookstand

Some of the world’s highest achievers put their success down to a voraciousappetite for books. This personalised wooden bookstand is ideal for the keenreader.

4. Phone & Coin Tray

If a phone stand isn’t enough on its own, why not go a little further with thissmart and stylish phone and coin tray? Perfect for keeping those importantbelongings safe.

5. Wooden Post Organiser

Keeping with the theme of organisation, these wooden post organisers are theperfect addition to the office desk.

6. Wireless Phone Chargers

You’ll never run out of phone battery at work again with one of these beautifulwireless phone chargers on your desk.

7. Personalised Wooden Coasters

Simple, yet thoughtful, you can make these handy little personalised coastersextra special by getting creative with a personal engraving.

8. Personalised Wooden Phone & Tablet Tray

Every workplace has a tech-savvy lover of electronics. Enter, the personalisedwooden phone & tablet tray, available with personal engraving.

9. Wooden Door Stop

This wooden door stop is the perfect corporate Christmas present for the bosswith the “my door is always open” attitude.

10. Personalised Wooden Key Bowl

So simple, yet so incredibly stunning, this personalised wooden key bowl is theideal ornament/accessory crossover for the home or office.

11. Mini Personalised Keyrings

These mini personalised keyrings are sure to go down a treat with yourcolleagues, employees, or even your boss.

12. Bespoke Wooden Business Sign

Now, here’s something really special. If you really want to impress your boss,why not gift them a stunning bespoke wooden business sign?

13. Personalised Wooden Paper Storage Box

Another great gift for the employee who loves to keep organised. Thesepersonalised paper storage boxes are of a simple, classic design, but themanufacturing process and timber used reflects nothing but quality.

14. Personalised Wooden Wine Box Who wouldn’t love this absolutely stunning personalised wooden wine box? Therewas never a more elegant way to store your favourite bottler of wine.

15. Personalised Bookends If the personalised bookstand wasn’t quite up your street, maybe you’ll preferthese personalised bookends, which can be personalised with an engraving ofyour choice.

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Why would a business want to invest in CCTV Security Cameras

Why would a business want to invest in CCTV Security Cameras? With most things security people are often reactive rather than proactive meaning once something happens, they want a fix straight away. It often it just means we are now trying to fix what has been a long-standing problem. The Hospitality Association recommends allowing about $4000.00 a year per employee for theft. If you operate in a retail environment then theft is estimated at about 1.1 Billon a year with about 250 million coming from staff theft (2017 Otago University Retail Crime Survey). On top of that, you have harassment claims, Health & Safety issues and staff employment issues. For all that, probably one of the most overlooked issues is the devastation and hurt that employers and owners often feel when a problem finally surfaces.

So what to do? One way is to simply ignore it and hope it never becomes an issue. However, in my experience, it just means the problem is that much worse when it finally does surface. An IP Security Camera giving quality images can provide a solution that gives:

Protection against theft by both staff & customers Protection & peace of mind for staff who are doing no wrong and are happy for you to know that Important evidence for theft, harassment, vandalism employment or Health & Safety issues Great to use in a positive way for staff training Remotely view live & recorded images on your laptop or phone giving you flexibility around how you work Use the footage to plan when staff are needed and see how people move around the store IP Security cameras have come down a lot in price while expanding their features and becoming easy for the ordinary person to use it. A straight forward system is affordable for the small business person through to the larger enterprise, especially with lease and finance options available.

What to do be “proactive not reactive” and keep control of what happens in your business. Be it a deterrent for theft or information that allows you to make staffing or display decisions to invest in a quality Security camera system.  Often I have talked to people who tried an out of the box solution off the internet, chances are you will not get what you need or want and end up wasting your money.

Contact the Security Camera Experts today.

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A new born problem at Arnold Street

Our locality Arnold Street had been facing frequent theft and robberies for the past few weeks. Naturally, this had led the residence of the locality into serious concern and fear. After all, safety and security are the topmost priorities in everyone’s lives. So to have a solution, the secretary of our locality club called for a meeting. After a long term of discussion, the majority voted for the installation of CCTV cameras so that every action of any trespasser as well as residents can be supervised. This would also allow a proper investigation into the matter.

  Thankfully, I have a friend named Ken who is professionally associated with Smart HD Security Solutions since the last 5 years. I wasted no time contacting him and he promised to help us out. We were quite impressed to find their products and services at an affordable rate. Ken himself came the next day to meet our club secretary and fixed a date for the installation of the cameras. After discussing everything with the residents of our locality, we decided to set off for the work the next day itself. Everybody was already tired of all the mess occurring since the last few weeks. Ken came the next day with an expert team of technicians who in not time installed highly advanced CCTV cameras in our locality. First they chalked out the places where the cameras, if placed would be successful to work. Then they installed the cameras and very politely guided us through the using procedures. Surprisingly, after the installation of the CCTV cameras, the frequent theft and robberies have ceased quite swiftly and we are extremely grateful to Smart HD Security Solutions for their prompt and good services.

  Whenever you need CCTV camera installation to make the safety and security of your residential or office area tight and unbitten, Smart HD Security Solutions would be the right partner to stand beside you.

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New branch inauguration at Baldivis

I have been working as a financial consultant at a multinational company for the last five years. Last month, our company extended by inaugurating another branch at Baldivis, Perth. As our headquarter is located at Capel, it was quite difficult for our managing director to supervise the new branch from such a distance.

As I was one of his most trustworthy employee, he asked me to take the responsibility of securing the new branch properly with adequate security cameras. So I immediately contacted my friend Charlie who works at Smart HD Security Solutions, one of the most professional companies dealing with the security solutions according to your requirements. Charlie helped me to fix an appointment of the team leader of Smart HD Security Solutions with my managing director Mr. Johnson over the phone. They guided us well through the payment processes and also advised the best for our office. On the scheduled day, I reached office prior to the actual time and was surprised to find their team already there. They started their work and took only few hours in installing the cameras at the required corners of the office. Charlie himself was present there in spite of his busy schedule to make me understand the operating methods. In not time, our new branch was furnished with well equipped security cameras recording every deeds of the employee. I was glad as the efficient team of mechanics patiently taught us how to operate the cameras and promised to help us if we face any problem in the future. Mr Johnson was thrilled as he could now supervise the new office easily from his cosy chair at Capel and thanked me heartily.

    Smart HD Security Solutions is undoubtedly an extremely professional and prompt company whose expert team promises to solve your security issues at an affordable rate, that too valuing your precious time.

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New branch opening of Financial & Insurance  company

I work in a Financial and Insurance sales company which is located at Adcock Lane, Rockingham. A few months back, there was a huge recruitment at our company’s new branch which resulted in the addition of a completely new team. There were both fresher and experienced employee hired which demanded an effective and proper supervision by the head of the company. As our company’s headquarters are situated at Perth, quite a few kilometres away from Rockingham, our managing director Mr Johnson thought of installing CCTV cameras at the new branch so that it would be easy to manage the entire company from Perth.

   One of his childhood friends is associated with the Smart HD Security Solutions and so, he wasted no time in consulting the security experts. The company is best known for its excellent security equipments at an affordable price. They agreed to visit our office within few days of Mr Johnson’s call. An expert team was sent to serve us and they were very courteous and helpful. They even suggested us the best CCTV cameras according our budget. Within few hours, the advanced cameras were installed in the office premise and we were also guided about the rules and ways of operating them. The products are outstanding and are very easy to use.

   When speaking about a proper security at your home or office or anywhere, you are bound to choose the best that can provide you the possible safety. In that case, none can beat Smart HD Security Solutions for their helpful nature, affordable rates and high standard products. I would like to recommend them to everyone who are in search of an effective security system.

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Home Security: The Difference Between Cellular and IP Monitoring

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Thinking of setting up your own home security system? We bet that you’re having a hard time choosing between using a cellular and IP monitoring system. We can’t blame you. It’s like choosing between day and night. Here’s a rundown on each monitoring option to help you finally decide which you should get for your house.

But before we put each other side-by-side, we need to know what is cellular and IP alarm monitoring first to better understand how both can improve our home alarm monitoring system.

What is cellular monitoring?

This type of security system uses a panel with an exclusive cellular network to send out signals or communicate with the monitoring service provider in the event that any of its alarms are triggered.

Thanks to the rapid rise of mobile phone users, the landline is steadily on its way out of the regular household. And this correlates to the sudden increase of cellular monitoring service users.

Pros of having a cellular monitoring alarm system Continuous service One of the things a burglar may do to increase their chances of a successful break in is to cut the power. If they are able to do that, most anti-burglar systems are rendered useless.

Unfortunately for them, a cellular alarm system is that it can work even when the power is out. Well, at least until the batteries run out. This type of security system has batteries to power it long enough to last a short outage and alert authorities or your monitoring service provider.

Reduce chances of disarming the alarm Although these are offered in various sizes, a lot of these cellular monitoring systems are small enough to easily conceal in your house. For reference, the device itself is usually the size of a tablet (in some cases, even smaller). And because it uses cellular communicators, it doesn’t need to be connected to a telephone via cables just to inform authorized personnel of an intrusion or emergency, making it less susceptible to tampering.

Easy to set up Like most wireless security systems available in the market today, a cellular alarm system is easy to DIY. All you need is a mobile phone and connect it to the base control panel, then connect the sensors and you have a cellular security system that’s monitoring your home. This can be done through the system’s mobile app via Bluetooth or wireless network.

Cons of having a cellular monitoring alarm system It can cost more It’s no secret that wireless systems can cost more compared to wired ones because of the technology behind it. That case is true when it comes to alarm monitoring systems like this.

Speed can be an issue (interference) Although it has improved significantly over the past couple of years, a cell signal may still slow down during severe weather. Radio frequencies can also interfere with cellular signal and hamper data transfer. As a result, there may be times that you get a delayed notification that a burglar has broken into your house or that there’s an emergency. Thick walls can also be an issue.

What is IP monitoring?

IP monitoring,  alarm monitoring, on the other hand, sends out signals through the internet via Wi-Fi when the alarm is triggered. It can also be easily set up through the Wi-Fi router or Bluetooth connection through its mobile app.

The advantages of using IP monitoring It can update you faster Thanks to the advances of the internet, speeds are now even faster than it was just a couple of years ago. Now you’re able to stream whole movies without interruption.

A study by Speedtest.net reveals that last year there was a 35.8% increase in download speed, while a 22.0% spike was seen in upload speed in the Australia. This equates to a 96.25 Mbps and 32.88 Mbps download and upload speed, respectively.

With the internet speed today, IP internet communicators can send you updates faster than ever. This is very crucial as it can lead to a faster apprehension of burglars or immediate action in certain emergencies in your home.

You can watch live stream It’s hard to leave your home alone for a day or two (or more). Anything can happen in the period you’re gone. Don’t you wish you could see what’s happening any time on demand? Well, Wi-Fi alarm monitoring systems come with mobile apps and websites that provide live support. What’s more is that these services now provide a live stream for its subscribers.

Cloud storage is an option One advantage that IP monitoring has over the rest of the security system is the option to have cloud storage. This means your security system is no longer limited to whatever storage device it has. You can now review as much footage you want without losing storage.

The disadvantages of using IP monitoring Can easily be disconnected Despite the massive leap in technology, an internet connection can still easily be disconnected physically and digitally. Internet cables leading to the Wi-Fi router are usually not hidden or treated as a vulnerability of the system. This makes it easier for burglars to cut off the wire and the disable alarm.

A fast, stable connection is a must As previously mentioned, the internet can be disconnected for many reasons such as a power outage, problem from the service provider, etc. If you’re at home, at least you get to monitor the alarm communicators using the Wi-Fi. If you’re out, on the other hand, you’re cut off from any access to your security system until the internet connection returns.

The verdict

It’s obvious that IP and GSM alarm communicators systems each have its own advantages and disadvantages. So which is better?

There’s an old saying that goes, “never put your eggs in one basket” and that applies to your home security system. It’s always better to have a backup in case the other fails. Sure, it would cost a lot more, but you can’t put a price on the safety of your home and the people living in it.

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How to Create Women Friendly Workspaces

We have surpassed the times when preconceived notions used to define the abilities of female community. Although, this all becomes a special case to consider in a country like Australia. Where the attitude of her parents before marriage and in-laws after marriage decides her career, irrespective of the talent and the skill suite she possesses. Yet, the mindsets, opinions, policies and even the laws have become freer and much inclusive than before. All this change came into being when women started leaving no stone unturned in terms of expressing their abilities and standing abreast the dominating gender.

They made the world believe that they are all set to maintain a smart balance between the household and the workplace. Their dedication and determination have made the world rethink about their competencies. However, there should be an equal effort from society. The workplaces also need to be more female friendly. Here  are some of the measures throwing light on how to create a women friendly environment: -

1. Target Gender Ratio: Determining a target gender ratio can be the first step on the threshold to create a women friendly workspace. Organizations must have a stated aim that there is a certain percentage of employees in the workforce that must be female.

2. Endorsing Equality at Work: Ensuring a workplace characterized by equality is a must because merely recruiting female employees is not enough. In fact, that is not the core aim. They must also be empowered and encouraged by making them realize the sense of equality. For instance, there should not be any gender bias while assigning projects or giving specific roles.

3. Ensuring Safety: Safety should be a matter of top concern in any organization. As per the demand of work, women often need to work late and even in night shifts. This entails an expectation of safety and well being from the organization in the minds of the female employees. The organizations must reciprocate with apt measures such as adequate security staff, surveillance, and security within and around the premises. Also, the organization must facilitate female employees with transport facility in case of night shifts.

4. Strict Policies Against Sexual Harassment: In order to make sure that women at workplace suffer no sexual harassment, the code of conduct of the company should necessarily contain strict policies against the same. The organization must have zero tolerance for any sort of misdemeanor and should trigger quick and strict action in case it happens.CCTV installation best option to avoid this.

5. Creating a ‘Mother-friendly’ Environment: Creating a women friendly environment necessitates the creation of a ‘mother-friendly’ environment. Yes, you read it right, mother-friendly. As more and more women are coming forward to work, it doesn’t imply that more responsibilities have transferred upon men. Majority of women are still the primary caregivers for their kids and families. Thus, managing work and home together is not a meagre task. For this, companies must create a flexible work environment, allowing them to work from home, giving them day-offs, and more.

6. Enabling Rejoining Programmes: Countries like Australia face female employee turnover to a great extent at the time of their marriage or maternity. In such cases, women employees must be encouraged with well-planned and flexible rejoining programmes in order to help them reorient their careers.

7. Developing Mentorship Programmes: There should be multiple mentorship programmes. The women employees should be mentored by both - women and men at top executive positions to help them advance in their careers.

Thus, these are some of the measures that must be brought in force to ensure that deserving women are able to thrive in their careers.

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Tips to Keep Your Valuables Safe During Christmas Season

Christmas is upon us yet again, and the entire state of Indiana is already in a festive mood. Indeed, people around the country are already gearing up for the big day in more ways than one. While it’s true that this is a time of year to be carefree and enjoy life to the fullest, it’s also a time when you need to be exceedingly careful about home security. Everyone is busy and we all know it – including the criminals and home invaders who want to do you harm.

Thankfully, staying safe this season is a lot easier than you might think. You just need to keep a few key things in mind.

holiday-home-security-systemsSecurity Systems The cold winter weather can easily lead to electronic breakdown – which can spell “trouble” for your home security system. As temperatures start to drop, call your security company for routine maintenance to make sure that any problems are addressed now before they become more dangerous ones down the road.

Visibility Winter storms always bring with them lower levels of natural visibility. Mist, fog and snow make it unfortunately easy for questionable characters to move around discreetly on your property. Always make an effort to maintain your landscape in front of your home for maximum visibility and add some lights to help keep things safe at night, too.

Your Doors and Windows One of the most common ways that thieves enter your home actually has to do with unattended windows and doors that are not secured properly. Because of this, you should install a high-end intruder alert and prevention system for ALL doors and windows. Every entry point to your home must be secure – end of story. A criminal isn’t going to make a hole in your wall to enter your property. They’re going to use a vulnerability that is already there – so don’t make things easy for them if you can help it.

Fire Safety Always check to make sure that all of your smoke and fire alarms are working properly BEFORE you need them. Christmas brings with it Christmas trees, warm fireplaces and other elements that, if left unchecked, can be a recipe for disaster. Don’t be sloppy or careless – that’s how the chances of an accident increase. Never leave your fireplace unattended and make sure that your tree is always a safe distance away. Take every precaution you can to avoid disaster.

Video Surveillance A proper video surveillance system can monitor your home (and the area around it) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A number of studies have shown that criminals generally don’t bother with neighborhoods with quality CCTV coverage. This is one investment that will absolutely pay for itself over time.

Provided that you follow best practices like those outlined above, you won’t just be able to keep yourself, your loved ones and your valuables safe this holiday season – you’ll make sure you end the year on the highest note possible, too.

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CCTV Surveillance in School: Need of the Hour for Student Safety

CCTV Surveillance in School: Need of the Hour for Student Safety Alarming incidents in schools compromising child safety have brought some reactionary responses from the Government. Apart from other measures being taken, which include background checks on the staff and tightening security on school premises; installation of CCTVs is another important one. With CCTV surveillance in school, it becomes easier and transparent to keep track of  children’s well-being.

School surveillance does help, but can’t give good results if your school relies on outdated CCTV technology or standalone devices. Moreover, most schools avoid installing such infrastructure due to high operational and maintenance cost.

However, technology has advanced, and it gives schools a chance to update their security systems. With IP surveillance, schools can get real-time alerts without the additional cost of maintaining infrastructure, thereby giving a real-time response and preventing such incidents from occurring. School security and safety of children are subjects that need to be taken seriously, and newer technologies can provide the right medium to do so.

Bringing in IP Surveillance - Need of the Hour

According to a study conducted by ATL, representing National Education Union in Australia, the importance of CCTV in schools can’t be overlooked. However, the study also talks about how analog and outdated surveillance systems can’t ensure safety at school. With new technologies, IP or network video surveillance has taken the front seat.

The advantages of IP surveillance systems isn’t limited to monitoring, but also extend to remote accessibility, higher image quality, low infrastructure cost, distributed intelligent surveillance capabilities, flexibility, scalability and easy installation. With such benefits, schools are more inclined to install these systems to protect the interests of children on premises.

In addition to this, IP surveillance systems aren’t only beneficial with regard to safety of students. With features like motion sensors and automation, they can even lead to benefits like electricity saving in empty classrooms, data recording etc.

In order to ensure that the school’s reputation isn’t tarnished by unfortunate incidents, IP surveillance systems are the need of the hour. Unlike DVR systems, monitoring TVs and storage devices, IP surveillance doesn’t have any additional hardware cost. The school doesn’t even have to employ additional staff to monitor surveillance. For  parents, safety and security of children is the top-most priority, and IP surveillance just adds another layer of credibility to the school.

Hardware Options - IP surveillance systems aren’t confined to just analog cameras, and allow school authorities to install different kinds of hardware and technologies as per their specific requirements. Some devices that might be useful for schools include:

Multi-purpose Security Sensor - Get alerts for unexpected door, window and cabinet openings Smart Power Plug - To keep track of energy consumption to reduce electricity bills Shock & Glass Break Sensor - Get alerts for any damages to doors or windows Smoke Detector - Get alarms for smoke detection on school premises

All the devices are connected to a central gateway, and the school doesn’t not have to spend much on installation and maintenance. It also ensures easy monitoring of data. A good company often provides easy EMI options, and even buys back or replaces the current hardware at nominal cost.

Easy Installation and Integration - A network video can be placed anywhere. IP surveillance can be integrated with numerous functions and equipment, making it an evolved system. An integrated system can not only be used for school surveillance, but also to manage several other applications, such as building management, access control, visitor management etc.

Cost-effective - While using basic PC hardware servers, such as DVRs and analog cameras can greatly increase the burden on a school’s infrastructure cost. On the other hand, a single IP surveillance system can be used for multiple applications, while providing better features to ensure the safety of students.

Flexibility - Unlike analog CCTV systems, IP surveillance can change and adapt as per users’ needs. Since network video surveillance systems can be networked and placed virtually anywhere, they can be as closed or open as desired. As the system grows, such surveillance can benefit from emerging technologies in different areas, such as automation, AI, image quality etc.

Distributed Analysis - When it comes to school security, CCTV systems need to record massive amounts of data. Due to lack of time, it’s hard to review or watch such huge amounts of information. This can lead to authorities missing suspicious events, behaviours or activities. With IP surveillance, AI systems can be integrated to bring intelligence right to the backend systems, which allows analysis to be distributed seamlessly among stakeholders. Three key areas that can be monitored include:

Student activities Teaching staff Child abuse and bullying Non-teaching staff, such as security guards, drivers, janitors etc.

IP surveillance systems come with several other features to ensure safety in school. Some of these include wireless connectivity, higher resolution images, sending images to groups or multicasting, backup of data etc.

Easy to use and feature-rich, IP surveillance systems are the perfect solution for today’s dangerous environment. In order to prevent unfortunate incidents and take prompt action, CCTV surveillance in school is the need of the hour.

With IP surveillance, your school is one step ahead of the perpetrators. smarthdsecurity is a reputed service provider offering IP surveillance systems with numerous features at affordable cost. For a free site survey, get in touch with us.