Can Video Intercom Systems Streamline Your Business' Security?

While security measures a critical to both residential and commercial properties, an assumption people make is that some systems only work best for one scenario and not the other. For instance, while intercom systems are a staple for most apartment complexes and some standalone homes, commercial buildings typically have security staff at their entrances to vet incoming visitors. The reality is that intercom systems, particularly the video variety, are highly beneficial to any business premises. This article looks at a few of the ways that video intercom systems can streamline your business' security.

Video intercom systems allow you to ascertain visitors 

Traditional intercom systems would only let you vet your visitors via their voice. So if there were car sounds in the background or perhaps the person did not speak up, you would have to rely on your judgement to grant them access into your property. New age video intercom systems, on the other hand, give you the opportunity to view who is at the entrance. So if you are a small business and do not have security personnel posted at the gate, the front office will have a reliable way of ascertaining who is visiting the premises and then determine if they will grant them access or not.

Video intercom systems allow for discreet reporting

If security on your commercial property has been breached before, you may have video footage from CCTV cameras of the possible suspects. However, if they got away with stealing or vandalism on your property before, it is easy for the culprits to assume that they can make a repeat visit and not be caught. With a video intercom system, your front office personnel will be able to identify if suspicious characters are back on your property. And this allows them to report them to the security personnel on site discreetly, who can then meet them at the entrance.

Video intercom systems eliminate the need for guards at the entrance

Security personnel are paramount for any business. Nonetheless, hiring full-time staff can put a considerable dent on your operational budget. If you want to save some money without compromising the security of your business premises, you should install a video intercom system. Not only does this allow for the few security personnel you have to monitor another area of your business, but since intercom systems can work intra-office, it is easy to alert the guards about visitors whose business you are unsure of at the entrance.