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Why Installation & Design Matter More Than the Equipment
Why Installation & Design Matter More Than The Equipment At Pro-Techs, we love high-tech features—analytics, heat mapping, people tracking. Today’s security gear can do incredible things, and warranties keep getting better. But here’s something we’ve learned after years in the field: Even the most advanced system will fail if the design and installation are poor. We’ve seen it too often—high-end cameras brought down by bad wiring, cheap connectors, or...
Avoid Expensive Mistakes: Choose the Right Installer from the Start
Avoid Expensive Mistakes: Choose the Right Installer from the Start Too often, we’re brought in to fix installations that were done cheaply - and poorly. Many businesses choose the lowest bid, thinking they’re saving money, but that often means cutting corners: unlicensed labor, inadequate materials, rushed work, and major code violations. What looks like a deal at first can lead to expensive problems down the line. One client called us after their security...
What Do You Want Your Surveillance System to Do?
What Do You Want Your Surveillance System to Do? At Pro-Techs, we don’t just install cameras, we design surveillance solutions that match your security goals, with flexibility for the future. When we start working with a client, we start with a simple but critical question: What level of security are you aiming for? ✅ Basic Recording: Cameras record footage for later review—great for general oversight or protecting against liability claims (like...
Exciting News from Pro-Techs!
Exciting News from Pro-Techs! After 15 years of delivering top-tier design and installation services as Pro-Techs Security, we’ve expanded far beyond video surveillance and access control. Our services now include: ✅ Structured wiring✅ Wi-Fi access point installation & heat mapping✅ Fiber installation✅ Monitored cameras✅ IT infrastructure We recently completed a major data center project, proving that no job is too big for us! To reflect our growth, we’ve...
What to Know About Storing Video Surveillance Footage
When it comes to storing video footage from security cameras, there are several options to consider, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here’s an overview of some of the most common storage options along with the pros and cons: 1. On-Premises: Video footage is recorded and stored on a device, such as a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Network Video Recorder (NVR), located at your facility2. Cloud Hosted: Video footage is sent directly to the...
Types of Video Surveillance Systems and Why Every Business Should Have One
A video surveillance system is a comprehensive setup designed to monitor, record, and analyze activities within a specific area for security and safety purposes. Key components of a video surveillance system include video cameras, recording devices, software, networking equipment, and cabling. Properly designing a video surveillance system can be complicated, but we’re here to help. Our experienced team can guide you to the right solution for your business....
Why Installation & Design Matter More Than the Equipment
Why Installation & Design Matter More Than The Equipment At Pro-Techs, we love high-tech features—analytics, heat mapping, people tracking. Today’s security gear can do incredible things, and warranties keep getting better. But here’s something we’ve learned after years in the field: Even the most advanced system will fail if the design and installation are poor. We’ve seen it too often—high-end cameras brought down by bad wiring, cheap connectors, or...
Avoid Expensive Mistakes: Choose the Right Installer from the Start
Avoid Expensive Mistakes: Choose the Right Installer from the Start Too often, we’re brought in to fix installations that were done cheaply - and poorly. Many businesses choose the lowest bid, thinking they’re saving money, but that often means cutting corners: unlicensed labor, inadequate materials, rushed work, and major code violations. What looks like a deal at first can lead to expensive problems down the line. One client called us after their security...
What Do You Want Your Surveillance System to Do?
What Do You Want Your Surveillance System to Do? At Pro-Techs, we don’t just install cameras, we design surveillance solutions that match your security goals, with flexibility for the future. When we start working with a client, we start with a simple but critical question: What level of security are you aiming for? ✅ Basic Recording: Cameras record footage for later review—great for general oversight or protecting against liability claims (like...
Exciting News from Pro-Techs!
Exciting News from Pro-Techs! After 15 years of delivering top-tier design and installation services as Pro-Techs Security, we’ve expanded far beyond video surveillance and access control. Our services now include: ✅ Structured wiring✅ Wi-Fi access point installation & heat mapping✅ Fiber installation✅ Monitored cameras✅ IT infrastructure We recently completed a major data center project, proving that no job is too big for us! To reflect our growth, we’ve...
What to Know About Storing Video Surveillance Footage
When it comes to storing video footage from security cameras, there are several options to consider, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here’s an overview of some of the most common storage options along with the pros and cons: 1. On-Premises: Video footage is recorded and stored on a device, such as a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Network Video Recorder (NVR), located at your facility2. Cloud Hosted: Video footage is sent directly to the...
Types of Video Surveillance Systems and Why Every Business Should Have One
A video surveillance system is a comprehensive setup designed to monitor, record, and analyze activities within a specific area for security and safety purposes. Key components of a video surveillance system include video cameras, recording devices, software, networking equipment, and cabling. Properly designing a video surveillance system can be complicated, but we’re here to help. Our experienced team can guide you to the right solution for your business....