In a time when crime is making a big impact on business, it’s time for businesses to make a big impact on crime. Remote guarding is a service that helps business operators prevent crime to protect their properties and assets. It combines the presence of video monitoring with the power of human intervention, and it’s being used across a spectrum of industries. Here’s what it involves.  Proactive Video Analytics  Traditional video surveillance is reactive. It captures activity on camera, so the property owner can view recorded video of a crime that’s already happened. Unfortunately, it ..read more

In response to the surge of new infections this winter, hundreds of new COVID testing sites have cropped up throughout California — and unfortunately, some are struggling to operate efficiently due to massive demand and understaffing. These sites require the extra protection that can only be provided by electronic security solutions, like access control systems and video surveillance. Here are some ways these systems can be used to protect COVID testing sites in the Bay Area, Fresno or Los Angeles.  Patient Privacy and HIPAA Compliance  No matter what the organizational aff ..read more

With each new year, technology changes in response to market demands. Fortunately, that includes security technology. The manufacturers who make our video surveillance systems have identified needs in the marketplace that show where the technology should go in 2022. Here are some of those needs, and how our partners in the video surveillance space plan to respond to them.  More User Flexibility  In any B2B service, users want and deserve flexibility. In 2022, video surveillance will provide it in the form of: Pay-as-you-go. Also known as the pay-per-use or PAYG model, paying as ..read more

This is a time of year when businesses throughout the Central Valley are especially susceptible to being victimized by break-ins and burglary. In the city of Clovis alone, numerous businesses were hit in December 2020, resulting in untold property damage. To avoid a repeat this year, businesses can take advantage of a proactive security service that helps them stay protected during the vulnerable holiday season. It’s remote guarding, a service we proudly offer at Beyond Tech Solutions. Here’s how it works.  Live Video Monitoring and Intervention From our state-of-the-art command center, o ..read more

When it comes to a rock solid security solution, integration is everything. For customers that need to integrate the best cameras with the best access control system, we recommend Brivo access control with Eagle Eye cameras. Maybe you already have an access control system that’s getting outdated. If so, it’s time for a new solution — and Brivo has some of the best access control solutions around.  Case Study: Software Company  In 2018, a company offering software as a service (SaaS) for enterprise-level product lifecycle management brought on a new IT director; this person happened t ..read more

For business owners, one of the most important functions of video surveillance is serving as evidence in legal claims. When personal injury cases are initiated by disgruntled patrons, employees or others, businesses can protect themselves by using video surveillance footage to defend against legal liabilities. However, there are caveats to make sure your video surveillance is an effective tool to use in your favor. Here are a few of the most important. Use Timestamped Video When insurance claims adjusters view your surveillance footage, they need to be able to confirm the time of the alleged i ..read more

At Beyond Tech Solutions, we offer a perimeter protection solution powered by Axis Communications. What is perimeter protection, and why does your facility or property need it? To answer those questions, here are some of this security solution’s strongest characteristics.  Thermal Technology Meets PTZ  Our perimeter protection solution combines the effectiveness of standard pant-tilt-zoom (PTZ) dome cameras with cutting edge thermal technology to determine the level of risk. As the PTZ cameras swivel left to right, tilt up and down, and zoom in and out of a scene to capture a subject ..read more

What does it mean, and does it make a difference? In times of heightened crime, emerging threats and evolving uncertainty, it definitely does. Let’s look at a specific security scenario, and then analyze how a traditional, reactive security response compares to an advanced, modern and proactive security strategy. Thief in the Night Threat This scenario is your standard thief in the night threat: a prowler whose goal is to get into your building, get his hands on your inventory or equipment, and make off with it in the cover of darkness. Chances are, he’s planning on being in and out in 10 minu ..read more

For an administrator of a 24-hour facility, the access control piece of day-to-day security management is a massive responsibility. Facilities that are open all hours are likely to have three, perhaps even four shifts of employees coming in every single day. Many times, employees who work different hours don’t even know each other, including supervisors and shift leads. Why Limiting Access is Necessary in 24-Hour Facilities When these factors are present, they immediately add up to the facility being a highly security sensitive site. Employees need to have access to buildings, but only the bui ..read more

Today, the security needs of healthcare facilities are evolving and expansive. It’s no longer just about protecting the physical security needs of patients, but their information security needs as well.  The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires facilities to adhere to strict compliance standards, and the security technology onsite needs to be aligned with those compliance goals. We carry the following systems that are conducive to healthcare security for a new era.  Access Control for Patient Privacy  In a healthcare context, access control system ..read more