Every commercial establishment must maintain a high level of security. Around the world, across different industries, many organisations are maximising the use of security systems to keep their facilities and inventory safe. Although security systems do not contribute to a company’s revenue, they have had a significant positive impact on certain industries. Here’s a look at the respective sectors and why security systems are so important to them.

1. Retail and Commercial

Singapore recorded a total of 6,843 cases of theft and related crimes in 2021, making it the third most committed crime. Daily traffic in commercial spaces such as shopping malls see lots of different people going in and out of stores, causing these spaces to be prone to theft related cases. However, besides theft, other issues that might arise in retail and commercial spaces include assault, sexual harassment, and an affray. These are cases that will need to be handled with evidence recorded by CCTV systems.

Security systems assist store owners in deterring potential criminal behaviour and keeping facilities secure. In the event that a problem arises, footage captured by the CCTV system can be used to help the authorities identify and apprehend the offenders.

shoplifting can be caught by cctv system

Aside from security camera systems, retail and commercial establishments can use Biometric Access Control Systems to restrict access to storage rooms to certain employees. Without permitted access, the general public will not be able to enter storage rooms or staff rooms, and data on who has entered the rooms at different times will be recorded.

2. Real Estate

Setting up a real estate security system will help you safeguard your property, your customers, and the individuals who work with you. Security systems help keep an eye on things for new apartments or houses that have yet to be built or sold, preventing tampering with the building structure, theft, or unauthorised persons from entering the premises.

cctv system outside residential property

For apartments and houses that have been sold, it is the responsibility of the management to protect the estate’s security. Vandals and thieves might find ways to destroy your property and steal from you if there is no security system in place. Real estate firms can give greater protection to its tenants and residents while protecting their own economic interests by installing adequate security systems such as CCTV systems or access control systems.

3. Warehouse & Factory

Warehouses and factories store large quantities of goods that are vital to a company’s revenue generation. In these facilities, multiple goods are being manufactured and/or stored for future sale. These facilities are also susceptible to trespassing, theft related crimes, tampering, arson, and more. If goods or machineries are being tampered with, stolen, or damaged, a business will suffer huge losses.

cctv systems can deter people from committing crimes

Access control systems prohibit unauthorised persons from entering sensitive areas of the facility, and track entrance and exit information. CCTV systems deter people from committing crimes in your facility and provide a means of obtaining evidence if criminal behaviour does occur. There are even more extensive systems available, such as the Monnit ALTA Wireless Monitoring System, which alerts staff to changes in variables that could impair factory operations. For example, an increase in temperature, the presence of water, high voltage, impact, and more.

4. Banking & Finance

The banking and finance industry deals with a lot of sensitive data that must be kept safe at all times. To ensure that client information is not compromised, employees are subjected to stringent restrictions and standard operating procedures.

Banks and financial institutions may also have secure storage facilities for huge sums of cash, cheques, and important documents. This is why security systems that can keep unauthorised people out of the building and deter criminal activity are extremely beneficial to them. Internally, the banking and finance business may face issues including forgery, bribery and corruption, theft, and other white and blue collar crimes that can put the organisation at risk. The presence of CCTV systems will record evidence that can be used to prosecute offenders.

At Valsys Technologies, we offer a variety of security solutions in Singapore, such as cutting-edge CCTV systems, to protect your business. Contact us today to learn more about our security systems.