The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine sought a numeric way to determine safety value. Researchers investigated whether there was a connection between companies that emphasized business safety in their culture, and stock market performance. They went about comparing a group of safe companies that had been commended for business security and safety leadership by...

Sorting through all the claims and features that lead to confusion With Wifi cameras soaring in popularity, SCW re-committed to one of our core missions: providing the best possible products for our customer's needs. Though we had our doubts about wire-free, we've always known that wired systems aren't the right choice for everyone, especially our...

Crime pays, as the old saying goes, but it robs immediate victims as well as public consumers. To create more awareness regarding business crime, this article addresses threats often overlooked. One out of three small business bankruptcies is due to employee theft That promising new hire you brought on could be the undoing of your...

Spot the differences All security cameras are not built the same. How can you spot major differences? Constant sales hype combined with the wide range of technical performance issues makes for a confusing selection process. Columns of numbers, degrees, angles, symbols and unfamiliar abbreviations may look impressive but end up being useless without comparison to...

The landscape is changing across the surveillance industry. Fluctuating business models in response to pandemic-mode are partially responsible. Other change is a result of a desire to integrate systems to perform at higher levels while also doing so seamlessly, requiring minimal human involvement. 'I want a house like the Jetsons,' a friend in his forties...

A paradigm shift Take it back to 1989 and the release of Stephen Covey's book, 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.' The business/self-help publication became successful to the point of introducing new terminology into our daily language--'paradigm shift' is one such example. A paradigm shift is an event or series of such significance to...

1. Your wireless system isn't secure enough Wireless cameras are slick and easy to install with their magnetic bases. The downside, they offer zero protection against vandalism or removal by having no locking mechanism in place. Most companies selling wireless surveillance camera systems suggest a solution of an install height of over seven feet, but...

Get paid to install a surveillance system at your place of business. 'The state of North Carolina will pay you $5,000.00 to install solar panels on your home.' Those ads and similar appear regularly around the Asheville, NC area, headquarters of SCW. While they sound too good to be true, perhaps they are legitimate. We...

1. You're experiencing vandalism 'Business owners pay--directly and indirectly--for vandalism, which consists of the defacing or damaging of property. Some enterprises avoid areas with a perceived crime or vandalism problem, causing a void in goods, services, and jobs among those who live in those areas.' Repair and replacement costs may also include business interruption. Then...

1. Are you seeing spots? Who doesn't clean their eyeglasses daily? Yet as basic as it sounds, IP security camera lens cleaning is often an overlooked source of security system maintenance. 2. Don't blind your IR Night Vision cameras: From glare to bare Your exterior lighting, adjacent lights, street lighting, or direct oncoming vehicle headlights...

Are you seeing spots? 'In the majority of the complaints by customers for a reduction in video quality, a dirty CCTV camera lens is the culprit. Cleaning the camera lens is vital in maintaining the image and video output clarity.' As basic as it sounds, IP security camera lens cleaning is often an overlooked source...

What is value? Some would say that it ties mainly to cost. At SCW we see value as a component less associated with a dollar figure. We view value as more of a combination of performance, reliability, durability, and service. SCW commercial-grade cameras are a high-value purchase. What is 4K?: Better resolution with 8,294,400 total...

What is an NVR? Foremost, an NVR is a surveillance recorder . It is the brain of your NVR Security system. It receives, processes, and stores the digital footage from your digital or Internet Protocol (IP) cameras. NVRs are often mistakenly called DVRs, but they are different. A DVR is designed to process footage from...

If you've invested in a business security camera system, you'll want to get the best out of it. That starts by making sure to place your security cameras properly. With that in mind, here are five security camera installation mistakes you need to avoid. Placing your security camera at the wrong height For security camera...

1. Liability Reasons If you want to protect your business and reduce your business's liability exposure and insurance costs, it certainly makes sense to invest in a security system. Your business can't afford to inflate its liability exposure, and no one wants to be paying higher insurance premiums than is necessary. Your insurance premiums will...