How does video verification reduce false alarms?

FAQ Background – G6 IT

False alarms are a major headache for police departments and can lead to fines for your business. Video verification allows our monitoring team to look at your live feed the second an alarm is triggered. If they see an actual intruder, they report a crime in progress, which typically results in a much faster police…

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Can I monitor my facility remotely, or do I need an on-site guard?

FAQ Background – G6 IT

Modern technology allows for virtual guarding. Using AI-enabled cameras, we can monitor your “hot zones” 24/7 from a central command center. If a person is detected after hours, a remote operator can voice-down (speak through a speaker) to warn the intruder or call the police immediately, providing the protection of a guard at a fraction…

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What is managed access control and why do I need it?

FAQ Background – G6 IT

Access control replaces traditional keys with digital credentials (fobs, mobile apps or biometrics). It allows you to track exactly who enters your building and when. More importantly, it gives you the power to instantly revoke access for a former employee or contractor without the time and expense of re-keying your entire facility.

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Does a security system actually stop a break-in, or just record it?

FAQ Background – G6 IT

A standalone surveillance system typically just records the event for later review. A comprehensive security system is designed to intervene. By integrating motion sensors, glass-break detectors and monitored alarms, the system can trigger immediate deterrents (sirens/lights) and dispatch emergency services the moment a perimeter is breached.

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What is the difference between a security system and a surveillance system?

FAQ Background – G6 IT

The difference between a security system and a surveillance system can be found in each of their individual purposes. While a security system is designed to protect digital assets from security threats, a surveillance system focuses on monitoring activities within a specific area using recording software. In summary, security systems aim to prevent security threats,…

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